"Philanthropist, author, and the billionaire ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott, has donated a staggering $45 million to one of the world's largest LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention non-profits. The Trevor Project, a US-based LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention charity, confirmed on Monday (12 January) that it had received the historic donation from the 55-year-old novelist. Jaymes Black, the organisation's CEO, said the team was "thrilled" by the gift - the largest single-sum donation the charity has seen in its 28-year history -"
"adding that it would provide a "safety net" for the Trevor Project's work at a time when LGBTQ+ young people need it most. She ensured the investment would be used "not only to meet the current moment for our organisation and the LGBTQ+ youth we serve, but also to strengthen and sustain The Trevor Project for years to come". A report from the charity published in October highlighted the worsening mental health crisis for LGBTQ+ young people in the US."
MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a US-based LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention charity. Trevor Project officials said the gift is the largest single-sum donation in the charity's 28-year history and will provide a safety net for its work. Jaymes Black, the CEO, said the investment would meet current needs and strengthen and sustain the organisation for years. A report published in October highlighted a worsening mental health crisis for LGBTQ+ young people in the US. An estimated 1.8 million LGBTQ+ young people in the US seriously consider suicide annually, and 40 million worldwide. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was closed in June last year; Trevor described the closure as devastating and has called for reinstatement. Officials said they are planning a strategic and thoughtful investment plan.
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