Frequently Asked Questions
What does True Colors do?
True Colors does quite a bit, and what we do is often changing based on the needs of the youth and young adults in the community. Our mission is to provide direct services, advocacy, and education in support of Queer youth. We host a variety of educational opportunities - cooking classes, life talks, therapy referrals, homework support, guest speakers, and more - along with our regular programming where youth may attend True Colors, cook and share meals, play games, watch TV, do arts and crafts, chat with each other, and more. We are involved in a variety of community groups to promote educational and involvement opportunities. Our leadership has attended advocacy events at the local and state levels along with a host of community programs. We have a wide range of services and resources that we also provide our youth.
Who does True Colors serve?
True Colors serves high school and young adult aged youth in Manhattan, KS and its surrounding area. Youth may begin attending high school drop-in hours and event either when they enter high school or turn 14 years old. Young Adults may begin attending Young Adult drop in ours and events upon graduation of high school or when they turn 19 years old. Young Adults will have access to True Colors resources until they turn 25 years old.
How can we support True Colors?
True Colors functions on grants and donations. There are many ways to support True Colors financially and with resources, found on our Donate page. Our greatest needs are financial support and donated resources (such as food and meal donations).
Do you have to be Queer to go to True Colors?
NO! Queer allied youth and young adults are welcome and encouraged to spend time at True Colors. All are welcome, permitted that they follow the house rules and are supportive of their Queer and allied peers.
What's it like at True Colors?
If you ask our regulars, they'll tell you that it's hard to explain! And what it's like can change depending on the day, how many youth are at the house, etc. Youth like to say that True Colors is really fun and that there are lots of things to do while there. Volunteers and staff provide supervision and support at the house, and programming is offered regularly based on youth needs and what they want. If there are a lot of youth in attendance, the house can get loud.
It's a lot like a big semi-chaotic family! There are games, food, outdoor activities, life talks, puzzles, Nerf wars, Just Dance competitions, and so much more. You would have to stop by to see for yourself.