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What a way to kick off Atlanta Pride! 🌈💜💛 Thank you to everyone who joined Lost-n-Found Youth at Colony Square this past weekend. We loved celebrating Pride with our community. Proceeds from select drinks helped support our work providing safety, shelter, and support for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Thank you for showing up, celebrating loudly, and supporting our mission! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Learn more or give at lnfy.org. #AtlantaPride #LostnFoundYouth #LGBTQYouth #PrideWithPurpose

Work up a sweat for a cause! 💪🌈 Join us at Barry’s Midtown on Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 PM for a fitness class benefiting Lost-n-Found Youth. A $30 donation is required when you sign up, and all proceeds support LNFY. 💛 Sign up today with the link in our bio and make every rep count❕ Will we see you there? 👀 #LostNFoundYouth #BarrysMidtown #SweatForACause

Work up a sweat for a cause! 💪🌈 Join us at Barry’s Midtown on Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 PM for a fitness class benefiting Lost-n-Found Youth. All proceeds support LNFY! Sign up today and make every rep count. ❤️ Will we see you there? 👀 #LostNFoundYouth #BarrysMidtown #SweatForACause

Atlanta AIDS Walk is this week! 🌈 Join the Lost n Found Youth team on September 26 to walk, raise funds, and make an impact for LGBTQ+ youth. This is your last chance to register and support LNFY. Come walk with us! 💜💛 📍 AIDS Walk Atlanta | September 26 🔗 Join Team LnFY or donate through the link in our bio #AtlantaAIDSWalk #LostNFoundYouth #AIDSWalkAtlanta

ONE WEEK LEFT 👀 And the fundraising perks are GOOD. The more you raise for Team LnFY, the more you unlock: 👕 $25 = Team LnFY T-shirt 💦 $250 = Water bottle holder 👜 $500 = Tote bag 🏖️ $1,500 = Beach chair 🛒 $3,000 = Foldable utility wagon How far are you taking it? 👀 There’s still one whole week to get those donations rolling before AIDS Walk Atlanta on September 26. Send the link to the group chat, call your mom, text your friends, post it again… whatever it takes! Every dollar helps support LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness, and every fundraising milestone gets you a little closer to some pretty fun gear. 🏳️‍🌈 Let’s make this last week count. 💪 #TeamLnFY #AIDSWalkAtlanta #LostnFoundYouth

We’re officially in the FINAL stretch! 🏃‍♀️💨 With a little over a week until AIDS Walk Atlanta on September 26, there’s still plenty of time to bump up that Team LnFY fundraising total. Need some ideas? We’ve got you: 💸 5 friends. $5 each. That’s $25 right there. 💬 Hit the group chat. Your friends have supported you through worse. They can handle one fundraising link. 😂 📞 Call your mother. Or your aunt. Your cousins. Your grandparents. You know who has the soft spot for you. Ask them to donate! 📄 Print some flyers. Put that QR code somewhere people actually look. Your office. Your fridge. Your neighborhood bulletin board. Get creative. 🐶 Put a sign on your dog. Because honestly, who’s saying no to a cute dog asking them to support LGBTQ+ youth? And remember, every donation helps move Team LnFY closer to our goal, and donations to our team are being matched 100% by AHF. ❤️ So send the text. Post the link. Ask your people. Let’s see what Team LnFY can do in this final week. 🏳️‍🌈 📍 AIDS Walk Atlanta | September 26 🔗 Join Team LnFY or donate through the link in our bio.

At LnFY, we want houses to become homes. These houses give LGBTQ+ youth a stable place to live while they work toward their next steps. Having our case managers based in the homes also means they have more flexibility to spend time with youth, help with day to day needs, and provide support when it’s needed. And so much of what makes these spaces feel like home has come from our community. Donations have helped furnish the houses, create comfortable shared spaces, and turn them into places where young people can actually live and feel at home. Want to be part of what’s next? Donate, volunteer, or shop the Lost-n-Found Youth Thrift Store. Every bit helps. Visit our link in bio to learn more. #LostnFoundYouth #LGBTQYouth #YouthHousing

REMINDER! We are giving away a $200 dollar gift card to the LnFY Thrift Store! Join Team LnFY for AIDS Walk Atlanta, make a minimum $25 donation, and you’ll be entered into the giveaway! The gift card is great. But what matters most is showing up. We’re walking together, and we want you there. 💛 AIDS Walk Atlanta brings our community together to raise awareness, support people living with HIV, remember those we’ve lost, and help fund the organizations doing this work year-round. For us, it’s about community. It’s about showing up for each other. And it’s about making sure young people, especially LGBTQ+ youth, have people in their corner. So come walk with us. Bring your good walking shoes. Bring your friends. Bring your family. 🌈 📅 Saturday, September 26 📍 Piedmont Park 💛 Join Team LnFY + make a $25 minimum donation in LnFY’s name to be entered Let’s fill the park with Team LnFY. And if you happen to win $200 to spend at the thrift store? We won’t complain.

Sometimes, support looks like this. Here, two of our youth are working together on job applications. One of those everyday moments that says a lot about what community can look like. At LnFY, we spend a lot of time with our youth building skills, preparing for employment, and navigating the challenges that come with transitioning into adulthood. But in the in-between moments, something just as important happens: our youth show up for each other. Every young person who walks through our doors brings their own background, experiences, and strengths. When those experiences come together, you see the power of connection and why creating spaces where LGBTQ+ youth can support one another matters so much. These are the moments we’re grateful to be a part of. And they’re moments we get to share because of your support. 💛

Okay, but what’s better than finding a thrifted piece that you actually want to take home? 👀 Our friend here knows what he likes, cool furniture, clothes that fit, and those unexpected finds. That’s what makes thrifting at LnFY so fun. You never know what you’ll find, and every purchase helps support LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness in Atlanta. 💛 Come see what you can find. 📍 2585 Chantilly Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Acceptance isn't just a nice thing to have. It can make a real difference. LGBTQ+ youth in accepting communities report suicide attempts at one-third the rate of those in unaccepting communities. Every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, and accepted for who they are. That’s why safe spaces, affirming adults, and community matter so much. At LnFY, we’re committed to creating that kind of community for LGBTQ+ youth. 💛

Last year, our incredible supporter helped rally their community and became one of Lost-n-Found Youth’s top fundraisers at AIDS Walk Atlanta. 💛 We are so grateful for not just him, but all the people who have continued to show up for LnFY. Every donation makes an impact. When friends, family, coworkers, and communities come together, amazing work gets to happen. Thank you all for the support , and this year, we’re inviting you to join the movement. 📅 September 26 📍 Piedmont Park 🌈 AIDS WALK Atlanta Will you walk with us? Support LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness in Atlanta. #AIDSWalkAtlanta #LostnFoundYouth

🚨 Urgently Needed! 🚨 Fall is just around the corner, and our youth need your support. As temperatures begin to drop, Lost-n-Found Youth is urgently seeking essential items to help LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness across Atlanta. Right now, we’re especially in need of tents, sleeping bags, jeans and denim, socks, and sweatshirts and hoodies. These everyday essentials can provide warmth, comfort, and a little more security for youth navigating life without a safe place to call home. If you’re able to help, please consider donating one of these much-needed items this fall. Together, we can make sure Atlanta’s youth are prepared for the season ahead.

What. A. Night. 💜🔥 From Special guests like @theonlydetox , to our wonderful host @phoenix_atl , and all the Drag queens in between, the AIDS WALK Atlanta Lip Sync Battle was one to remember! @iamcicinicole , took the stage at My Sister’s Room to represent LnFY and she brought the house DOWN. 👏 Thank you to everyone who packed the room, cheered loud, and showed up in support of LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness right here in Atlanta. This is what AIDS Walk Atlanta is all about: community, joy, and showing up for causes that change lives. And we’re not done yet. 👀 When you register for AIDS Walk Atlanta and choose LnFY as your charity, every dollar you raise is matched 100%. That means DOUBLE the impact for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. 💜 Register as an Individual + choose LnFY as your charity 💛 Start a Team + rally your people to fundraise for LnFY Let’s keep the momentum going! Double your impact. Change a life. Sign up 👉 lnfy.org/aidswalk #AIDSWalkAtlanta #LipSyncBattle #MySistersRoom #AtlantaEvents #LGBTQCommunity #EndYouthHomelessness #LostnFoundYouth

Here at Lost N Found Youth we are always going to have PRIDE ❕ This year's theme is LOUDER & PROUDER❕🌈 Atlanta Pride is happening October 9–11, and we’re celebrating love, community, and the freedom to be yourself. Find us at Pride at Colony Square, the Official Kickoff Party, the Piedmont Park festival, and the Pride Parade. Will you be walking with Lost-n-Found Youth in Wave D? 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Every LGBTQ+ young person deserves safety, support, and a place to belong. 💜 Support our mission through the link in our bio #AtlantaPride #LouderAndProuder #LostNFoundYouth #LGBTQYouth

Thrift savings so good, it's spooky! 👻 Stop by Monday, 10/5 for 50% off our entire thrift store and shop with purpose. Proceeds from items sold are used to support street outreach, a youth center, and transitional housing for homeless LGBTQ youth. 📍 2585 Chantilly Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 #FallVibes #AtlantaThrift #LostNFoundYouth

What a day. ❤️ This past Saturday, we came together at Piedmont Park for AIDS Walk Atlanta, walking, remembering, celebrating, and showing up for a future where no one has to face HIV or AIDS alone. We held space for the people and loved ones we’ve lost to AIDS, honored the work that continues in their memory, and celebrated the incredible community that keeps moving this fight forward. With a huge shout out to Kelly Rowland for bringing the house down and ending the walk on a high note! We’re so grateful for everyone who walked with Team Lost-n-Found Youth, cheered us on, donated, volunteered, and helped make this day what it was. And we’re proud to stand alongside the other AIDS Walk Atlanta beneficiaries doing this work across our community. A beautiful day in the park, a whole lot of love, and so much generosity behind us. 💛 Thank you for showing up. We’ll keep showing up, too.

Atlanta, you showed up loud and proud! 🌈 From the cheers along the parade route to the conversations at our festival booth, you filled our weekend with love and community. Thank you to everyone who gave our team a shout, stopped by to learn about our work, asked about volunteering, or simply came over to say hello. We loved meeting new faces and catching up with familiar ones. Your support means so much to our team and the youth we serve. 💛 Until next Pride, Atlanta! 💜

A lot has happened since we first opened the doors to our new emergency housing. 🏡🏳️‍🌈✨ What started as empty spaces is continuing to become something so much bigger: a place where LGBTQ+ youth can rest, build routines, connect with others, and focus on what comes next. Our emergency housing is more than just a place to stay. It’s a foundation for stability, support, and new possibilities. We’re so excited to share this update with you and so grateful to every person who has helped make these spaces possible. 💙 Want to be part of what’s next? Donate, volunteer, or shop the Lost-n-Found Youth Thrift Store. Visit the link in our bio to learn more! #atlanta #atlantalgbtq #lgbtqyouth #youthhomelessness #lostnfoundyouth #nonprofit #communitysupport

Atlanta, a little rain couldn’t dim your Pride! 🌈 You showed up LOUDER and PROUDER , and we couldn’t be more grateful for another incredible Pride Parade❗️ From all of us at Lost-n-Found Youth, a huge THANK YOU to our amazing parade team, walkers, and everyone who supports us not just during Pride and every single day. You make our community brighter❗️💛 Did you spot yourself in the video? 👀Let us know in the comments and tag someone who made the day memorable! #LostnFoundYouth #AtlantaPride #LGBTQYouth

This fall, shop with purpose 🍂 On Monday, 9/7, enjoy 50% off our entire thrift store. Your purchases help support LGBTQ+ youth working toward stability in Atlanta. 📍 2585 Chantilly Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 #FallSavings #SupportLGBTQYouth #LostNFoundYouth

Sometimes, asking for help isn’t easy, especially when you’re experiencing homelessness. That’s why Lost-n-Found Youth brings support directly to the streets. Our street outreach team meets LGBTQ+ youth where they are, offering connection, essential resources, and a path toward safety and stability. It’s about showing up, building trust, and letting young people know they don’t have to face this alone. Because every young person deserves to be seen, supported, and reminded that someone is looking out for them. 💜

Showing up loud, proud, and full of love. ❤️🌈 Last night, our community packed out @mysistersroom_msr to cheer on the incredible @iamcicinicole, who lip synced her way to 2nd place out of 8 amazing queens at the AIDS Walk Atlanta Lip Sync Battle! A huge thank you to @ahf_aidswalkatlanta5k for bringing this incredible event together, to our fabulous host @phoenix_atl , special guests @theonlydetox and @destinybrooksatl , and everyone who came out to celebrate, support, and raise funds for AIDS Walk Atlanta. We’re grateful to be part of a community that continues to show up for one another. 🏳️‍🌈💛 Were you there? Tag yourself (or a friend) in the comments!

Stop by Monday, 8/3 for 50% off our entire thrift store. Whether you're heading back to school or just refreshing your closet, every purchase supports unhoused LGBTQ+ youth in Atlanta. 📍 2585 Chantilly Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 #BackToSchool #AtlantaThrift #LostNFoundYouth

The South is at the center of the HIV conversation ❤️ The South accounts for more than 52% of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S., despite representing about 38% of the country’s population. For LnFY and LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness, access to healthcare, HIV prevention, testing, and supportive resources can be especially important. This Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, LnFY is raising awareness and helping create a community where young people can access the care, support, and safe spaces they deserve. Because ending HIV in the South starts with making sure every young person has a place to turn. 🏳️‍🌈 #SouthernHIVAIDSAwarenessDay #HIVPrevention #HIVTesting #HIVCare #LGBTQYouth #YouthHomelessness #LostnfoundYouth