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Young: Equal works with members of the LGBTQ+ community through creative arts & recreation to reaffi

10/31/2026

A little rain and numb toes couldn’t stop us from having fall fun this month! 🎃 A hayride and toasty s’mores were made even better with our chosen family and new friends. Props to Oogie Boogie, who stayed committed in a head-to-toe, handmade burlap costume the entire time! 👻🔥

10/24/2026

10/10/2026

🌟SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Thank-you, The Kitchen Table, for being an Advocate Sponsor! Your partnership in creating brave spaces of connection for local LGBTQ+ teens and young adults is invaluable. We are beyond grateful for the impact you’ve had on our Young: Equal community! 💙🏳️‍🌈

The Kitchen Table is a safe, comfortable, and colorful community space where all are welcome to the table! Their classes are accessible and fun - Taco Night this year was a blast! Thank-you for showing us that Community is Love. 🫶🏼

For more info or to sign up for a class, follow them at The Kitchen Table or visit their website: https://thekitchentablewc.com/

10/04/2026

👻 Chicagoland 👻 Halloween is approaching! Join us for a tractor-drawn ride followed by a warming fire complete with s’mores, apple c***r, and donuts. 🧟‍♀️ Costumes ENCOURAGED but not necessary to join the fun! Link in bio. 🧛🏼‍♀️

📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 6:15p - 7:45p
👥 Open to LGBTQ+ people & allies, ages 13-17 & 18-24
🎟️ FREE

Thank-you to our sponsors for making this event possible! 🎉
Bright Lights Theatre Gather & Collect Lederman Chiropractic & Sports The Kitchen Table St. Mark's Episcopal Church

10/04/2026

🍂 Vegas: Our Fall Cookout is back! 🍂

Come hang out with YOUNG: EQUAL for one of our favorite events of the year — an afternoon of food, crafts, community, and just being together. 🧡

Whether you’ve been to a Y:E event before or this is your very first one, you’re welcome here. Come exactly as you are, meet some new people, make something, grab some food, and spend a fall afternoon with us.

📅 Sunday, October 18
📍 Las Vegas, Nevada
🏳️‍🌈 Ages 13–17 & 18–24
🤝 LGBTQ+ teens, young adults & allies
🎟️ As always, completely FREE

A huge thank you to The Starbucks Foundation, Bears Las Vegas, and Meow Wolf for helping us continue creating free spaces for people to connect, belong, and build community.

LINK IN BIO. 🍁 We can’t wait to see you there.

10/03/2026

ChicagoLand: Let’s Eat!! 🍝 Celebrate national NOODLE day at Noodles & Co. & support Young: Equal
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4-8pm
Noodles & Co. - 15 Danada Square East, Wheaton
In Store: You must mention: YOUNG: EQUAL when ordering in order for 20% of net proceeds to be donated back to the fully volunteer run,
login to your Noodles Account (free to sign up) and use code: Giving20 for your order to count towards the fundraiser

Your donation directly supports arts and rec programs for LGBTQ+ teens and young adults in our community

09/26/2026

🌟SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT🌟 Thank-you, Gather & Collect, for being a 2026 Ally Sponsor! Your store is a place of inclusivity, whimsy, and a healthy dose of snark and we couldn’t be more grateful for your partnership. Thank-you for helping us create brave spaces of connection for LGBTQ+ teens & young adults and for showing that Community is Love! 💙🏳️‍🌈

Gather & Collect is a local vintage thrift/gift shop in Glen Ellyn, packed to the rafters with an evolving array of awesome home goods and snarky novelty gifts. There is always something to find and conversation to be had at checkout. Shop local and patron businesses that support the LGBTQ+ community - we know Gather & Collect is a fav shop of ours!

Sponsors like Gather & Collect allow us to continue our mission as an organization. Check out Gather & Collect for more details. 💙

09/21/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Chicagoland 🏳️‍🌈 Let your closet express your personality at our FREE event this Sunday! Free-shop donated items or bring pieces from home you want to alter. We’ve got sewing machines, bleach painting, patches, studs & grommets, and more. Sign up now! Link in bio. 💙

📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 3:00p - 5:30p
👥 Open to LGBTQ+ people & allies, ages 13-17 & 18-24
🎟️ FREE

Thank-you to our sponsors for making this event possible! 🎉
Bright Lights Theatre Gather & Collect Lederman Chiropractic & Sports The Kitchen Table St. Mark's Episcopal Church

09/13/2026

Chicagoland: Celebrate National GUAC Day and do good!
Wednesday, September 16th, 4-8pm
Chipotle - 695 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn
Show the flyer or order online using code QQ7G98G
and 25% of your purchase will be donated back to

Address

501 Pennsylvania Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL
60137

Website

http://www.youngequal.org/

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