Give Us The Floor

Give Us The Floor (GUTF) is a US-based non-profit organization providing 2SLGBTQIA+ youth across the US with a supportive community of their peers when they need it most in a safe, online environment. Our inclusive discussion groups and community-wide channels provided through our free mobile app give 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their allies a safe space to break the isolation and shame cycles they so often experience. Trained youth facilitate the confidential and anonymous groups, and participants help each other talk through prevalent mental health and social issues such as depression, loneliness, anxiety, identity, discrimination, bullying, relationships, domestic violence, and body image. Though we specialize in support for Queer and Trans youth, all who share our mission to provide a safer, more supportive world for Queer and Trans youth are welcome to join our community!

A PROVEN IMPACT

Give Us The Floor Delivers Life-Changing Outcomes for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth in Distress.

In 2024, after only one month in the program, youth participants reported:

• 83% felt less lonely
• 78% were helped with their struggles
• 77% felt better about themselves
• 70% experienced improved mental health

97% of participants also identified Give Us The Floor as a "safe space."

ORG VALUES

Youth Voices Lead

We trust youth – they are the experts of their own experiences. Their values, skillsets, ideas and perspectives matter, and they can be trusted with the responsibility and accountability needed to foster a healthy and supportive community. We center their voices in everything we do—program design, leadership, and storytelling.

A Brave Space

We are more than just a safe space, we are a brave space – we don't shy away from difficult conversations and discomfort. We engage with deep compassion, holding space for every identity, experience, and emotion.

Community First

We prioritize collective care while also supporting and respecting individual ambition. We uplift our community and teammates, share credit, celebrate each other’s accomplishments, and collaborate generously.

Progress-Minded

We value questioning, learning, iteration, creativity, learning from failures and mistakes, and maintaining a commitment to always seeking out areas of improvement.

Driven by Hope & Conviction

Access to a safe and supportive community is a human right. We bring our collective energy, skills, and conviction to meet the needs of the youth we serve.