IYG NWI

05/26/2026

Interested candidates for the Chief Executive Officer position at IYG should submit their resume, cover letter, and a response to the following question to [email protected]:

“This role requires frequent public visibility and engagement on LGBTQ+ issues, including during times of heightened political or community tension. How would you describe your comfort level in these spaces, and how do you prepare yourself to lead with clarity, confidence, and care?”

For more information on the position, visit https://www.iyg.org/employment-and-internships/

05/25/2026

Our center will be closed on May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Thank you for understanding!💜

05/13/2026

After nine years of leadership, our CEO Chris Paulsen plans to retire at the end of the year. Read more at https://www.iyg.org/2026/04/27/iyg-announces-ceo-transition-and-launches-national-search/

05/11/2026

Our center will be closed from May 18th Through May 22nd 2026 for preparation of pride month.

Thank you for understanding!

05/08/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness month💚

IYG offers free mental health services to LGBTQ+ young people, including:
💜Short-term counseling
💜Limited long-term availability
💜Monthly support groups during IYG Center Nights to sign up, visit
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=N60PzhH_iE-GvfqEAlFECOTmSJd2eWpLkjiZ8rAZVEFUM1ZDQ1kwU0M3UjU3VVRSREY4RUZOWVVOQy4u

If you'd like to help combat the mental health disparities that face LGBTQ+ young people, support our cause and help us continue to provide completely free services for our community www.iyg.org/giving/

05/06/2026

"I know how impactful it can be to see pride colors."

It's always more than just colors.

When you pride your ride, it does more than make a statement. These colors build solidarity and connection. They help your young, closeted neighbor or the kid down the block struggling to be heard feel seen. Safe. Like they belong.

Consider how you want to show up this year. You never know who needs to see your visibility.

Support IYG by making an extra donation when you renew your license plate this year, and go the extra mile for our LGBTQ+ young people.

🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🩵

05/05/2026

05/01/2026

Temperatures are rising and the sun is shining, come hangout with us for some of our May events🌞💜

We have some good events stored for this month like:
Garden Party🌷
Stress Less event 🧘
We are closed through May 18-May 21st to prep for pride!
and saving the best for last a Pride kick off with some Cookout food!🏳️‍🌈

Youth ages 12-18 every Monday 3:30 to 8 pm & Young Adults ages 18-24 every Wednesday 4:30-9 pm💜