Sponsor the Beyond Labels Resource Closet

Free gender-affirming clothing and accessories for LGBTQIA+ youth across Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

Getting dressed is something most people never have to think about. You open a drawer, put on clothes that fit, and head out the door. For many of the young people we serve, that ordinary moment is anything but ordinary. The right clothes can be the difference between walking into school with your head up and not wanting to leave the house at all.

The Beyond Labels Resource Closet is a Louisville Youth Group program that gives LGBTQIA+ youth ages 5 to 24 a private, affirming place to find clothing that matches who they are. Young people book an appointment, shop, get fitted, and take home what they need, at no cost, with no identity to explain or defend.

What the Closet provides

General shopping for clothing, shoes, and accessories in a private setting
Binder and gaff fittings that are correctly sized and led by trained staff
Wigs, bras, and undergarments that help youth see themselves clearly in the mirror
Donation intake of new and gently used items to keep the shelves full

Why your sponsorship matters

A resource closet only works if there is something on the shelves. You can have the warmest, most welcoming room in the state, but if the racks are empty when a kid walks in, the welcome rings hollow. Sponsors are what keep the racks full.

Community donations cover a lot, but not everything. Items like binders, gaffs, bras, and new undergarments have to be purchased new for the safety and dignity of the youth who use them. Those cannot come from a donation bin. Your sponsorship pays for that inventory, keeps every fitting free, and keeps the door open to every young person who needs it.

Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorships can be fulfilled with a cash gift or an in-kind donation of new inventory. Every level includes recognition as a supporter of affirming, youth-centered care in our region.

Signature Closet Sponsor, [amount]: lead recognition on this page and across LYG communications, plus [benefits]
Full Wardrobe Sponsor, [amount]: [benefits]
Fitting Room Sponsor, [amount]: [benefits]
Community Sponsor, [amount]: [benefits]

Employee Resource Groups, faith communities, small businesses, and individual donors are all welcome. We are glad to build a custom package that fits your team.

Ready to sponsor

Give directly through this page, or reach out to design a sponsorship that works for you. Contact Madelyn Spalding, Director of Development, at Madelyn.Spalding@louisvilleyouthgroup.org. To shop, donate items, or book a fitting, email programs@louisvilleyouthgroup.org or visit louisvilleyouthgroup.org.

Every young person deserves to open a closet and find themselves inside it. Help us keep that closet open.

"Beyond Labels" Resource Closet Sponsorship