The Dru Project

The Dru Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We believe in promoting LGBTQIA equality, reducing stigma, and becoming a catalyst for change in our community.

LGBTQ History Month Reminds Us to Keep Hope Alive 10/29/2024

A quick note from our board ahead of the election: LGBTQ History Month reminds us to keep hope alive and share solidarity with q***r youth, always. 🌈

LGBTQ History Month Reminds Us to Keep Hope Alive

Photos from The Dru Project's post 10/27/2024

Thank you for having us at the show! See you again tomorrow. 🫶🏳️‍🌈

10/25/2024

Los Angeles: SAVE THE DATE! We are planning our 6th annual drag fundraiser with a little twist — it’s going to be a variety show, including comedy and music! 🎤

That’s all we can say for now, but please save the date and be our Valentine that weekend! 💖💎

10/23/2024

Celebrate October, LGBTQ+ History Month, by unapologetically being you 💖

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10/21/2024

It’s Awareness Week!

Shout-out to the A’s in LGBTQIA! 🖤🤍💜

10/17/2024

Pro Tip: When you create space to let people be themselves, you will be amazed by who you meet, inspire, and may become❤️ Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers, donateurs, and participants who have helped support the next generation of q***r scholars & q***r sacred spaces.

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Photos from The Dru Project's post 10/17/2024

Thank you to and for having us last night! It was great chatting with so many music lovers who were down for the cause. 🌈🫶

10/16/2024

Pronouns are for EVERYONE. Happy International Pronouns Day. Let’s all share ours below or by using the graphic in your stories! 🫶

10/14/2024

DENVER! Join us this weekend for charity beer bust at with !

Want to support? Show up!
Want to volunteer? DM to participate!

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10/11/2024

October 11th is National Coming Out Day! 🌈

Whether you are already out or contemplating coming out, today is your day to be exactly who you are. 🫶🏻

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Boo! These thought provoking & spooky ***rbooks books are guaranteed to get you in the october spirit 👻🎃

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10/08/2024

Stay safe this week, Florida. 🫶🏻☔️🌈

10/03/2024

We are celebrating all month long! Stay tuned for q***r history tidbits throughout October. 🌈

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10/03/2024

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09/25/2024

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09/20/2024

The Dru Project is always thrilled to support the Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. -- especially when Pokemon Go is involved! ✨

Come walk with us for this month's Pokémon GO ! Snacks and drinks provided by The Dru Project free of charge. Meet in front of the Florida Children's Museum at Bonnet Springs Park on October 5 from 2pm to 3pm.

For more information, visit www.rosedynasty.org/familyday.

Kentucky governor signs executive order banning conversion therapy 09/19/2024

Fantastic news for the q***r youth of Kentucky! 👏

Kentucky governor signs executive order banning conversion therapy The scientifically discredited treatment, which aims to change an LGBTQ person's sexual orientation or gender identity, is now banned for minors in 24 states.

Photos from The Dru Project's post 09/18/2024

It’s no secret that and prices get higher & higher, but why? Here are the highlights:

•Increased Demand

•State Budget Cuts

•Athletics Spending



Also, & make up 25% of tuition funding for the average American college student. Please consider donating today!

What Trans Youth at the Gender Liberation March Want You to Know 09/17/2024

Amazing. We love to see celebrities stand up and use their platforms for good! Listen to the transgender youth -- they need our support more than ever.

What Trans Youth at the Gender Liberation March Want You to Know "To all the trans kids in the South, keep living, keep shouting, keep acting out and don't die. We need to live."

Photos from The Dru Project's post 09/11/2024

Some things we’ve enjoyed this summer ☀️

🎶 - Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter. Specifically the Taste music video with that one scene with Jenny Ortega… you know what i’m talking about!

📖- A Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Greek mythology with a q***r retelling.

🎥 - Deadpool & Wolverine 🥹🫶💛💙

🎙️ - You’re Wrong About is a great podcast that does deep dives on cultural and historical topics. I recommend the Stonewall episode!

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09/03/2024

Our latest email is out! Are you signed up for our email list? Hop on it and get monthly updates from us! 🌈

08/28/2024

Cutesy. Demure. Mindful. And incredibly impactful.

To date, our org has given out a quarter of a million dollars to LGBTQ+ scholars and gay-straight alliances.

Join the thousands of people who have supported The Dru Project since the Pulse Nightclub Shooting and help us continue to solidify Drew Leinonen’s legacy of love, unity, and acceptance. 🌈💸

08/27/2024
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Meet current student advocate and future diplomat Lexi Thicksten! She is an undergraduate at and is looking to continue her Political Science education at Georgetown.

Congrats to all of this year’s scholars! 🤓

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