Matthew Shepard Foundation

Today is Give Out Day! This wonderful initiative has helped to raise millions of dollars for LGBTQ+ causes since its inception. Donate to the Foundation and support Matthew’s legacy today.

https://www.giveoutday.org/organization/Matthewshepard

The Matthew Shepard Foundation wishes you a Pride Month full of joy and activism!

On May 14th, Judy and Dennis Shepard were awarded the Harvey B. Milk Legacy Award at the 14th Annual Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast for their ongoing commitment to promoting equality and erasing hate. Join the Foundation in recognizing Harvey Milk’s legacy today!

Today, May 3, in International Family Equality Day! Join the MSF in recognizing the importance of supporting the rights and equality of all families.

Please join us in celebrating the local artists and communities raising their voices to share Matthew’s story in April.

To request resources for your production, please visit the Legacy Works link in our bio.

Join the MSF in recognizing International Transgender Day of Visibility!

March 16th to 20th is LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week! This campaign raises awareness about the unique physical and mental health disparities which affect the LGBTQ+ community.

Join the MSF in recognizing March 10th as National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

This week, 2/15/2026-2/21/2026, is aromantic awareness week. Join the Matthew Shepard Foundation in recognition and celebration of the aromantic community!

Please join the Matthew Shepard Foundation as we honor the beginning of Black History Month. We are glad to celebrate the lives of countless black and q***r advocates, such as Marsha P Johnson, pictured above.

We are also grateful to use this opportunity to remember the life of James Byrd, Jr. and the 2009 Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Act.