"I vote because politics are personal. If politicians at any level of government are going to make decisions about my life and the community I love, I want to do everything in my power as a citizen to make sure those are good decisions.”

-Liss, Communications and Advocacy Director (they/she)

MIDGE and the BUTCHER

IOYS is collaborating with Springs Ensemble Theatre surrounding their performance of "Midge and the Butcher", a play featuring a trans teen navigating identity and relationships. We have 20 tickets for young people to attend the performance on October 8 at 2 pm. There will be a free poetry workshop on Oct. 8th, before the performance at 12:30 p.m.

MIDGE and the BUTCHER is a play written by Quinn Smola, a local trans young adult, as a love letter to trans youth everywhere. Join us in celebrating local theater and local trans talent!

The story: Midge, a recently out trans teen, has been having some troubles with a former-friend-turned-bully. With school about to start and no clear allies, Midge does the only thing she can think of to make sure she has protection, she summons a demon from Hell, hoping to make a deal. Xantheus the Butcher enters her life, and hilarity, horror, and heart ensue. 

Content warning for blasphemy, transphobia, dysphoria, self-harm and suicidal ideation, religious trauma, and body horror.

Halloween Roller Disco!

IOYS is hosting a free private skate for IOYS young folx and their families (including chosen families,) and volunteers on Tuesday, October 31st from 4 to 6 pm. Costumes are encouraged. Please RSVP below. We look forward to having a Happy Halloween with you! 

Día de Muertos at FAC

IOYS is creating an ofrenda for Día de Muertos at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. The ofrenda will be on display from October 12th through November 6th in the museum. Please come by to see the incredible work of our IOYS young people and community and celebrate with us at the FAC on November 1st from 4 to 8 pm.

Join as a Give Matching Grantor to Amplify Your Impact

The Give! Campaign exists to inspire community philanthropy in fun, fresh, and innovative ways, specifically aiming to increase young donor engagement, ages 18-36 years of age. Give! is a promotion and fundraising end-of-year platform for local nonprofits serving the Pikes Peak Region that launches on November 1 and runs through December 31. The goal for 2023 is to raise $1.8 million for our community.

An event calendar created by and

for LGBTQIA2+ young adults!

COS Qmmunity Events is a site that offers easy access to information, social opportunities, and events! LGBTQIA2+ youth, young adults, and families are welcome to browse the calendar for events held at affirming locations. Organizations, clubs, groups, and businesses may submit their events to the calendar.

Most of the website is password-protected, so these events can stay secure and safe. If you'd like quick access to some of the publicly available events on the calendar, check out our Instagram.

Thank you, Sponsors!

The Colorado Trust, I Matter, Peak View Behavioral Health, PFLAG Colorado Springs, Planet Duct, and University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.