Matthew Shepard Foundation

This June, as we gather with Pride and approach the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Foundation, we ask that you join us in remembering Matt and sharing his legacy with your friends, family and neighbors.

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. #lgbtq #hivaids #womenshistorymonth

Please join us in celebrating the local artists and communities raising their voices to share Matthew’s story in March. To request resources for your production, please visit the Legacy Works link in our bio. #erasehate #thelaramieproject #consideringmatthewshepard

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! #aromantic #lgbt

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

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 queer advocates, such as Marsha P Johnson, pictured below.

Please join us in celebrating the local artists and communities raising their voices to share Matthew’s story in February. To request resources for your production, please visit the Legacy Works link in our bio. #erasehate #thelaramieproject #consideringmatthewshepard

Please join us in celebrating this local artist raising their voice to share Matthew’s story in January. To request resources for your production, please visit the Legacy Works link in our bio. #erasehate #thelaramieproject #consideringmatthewshepard

The MSF offices will be closed beginning Saturday, December 20th for the holiday break. Staff will return on Monday, January 5th. Please note – responses to email communications will be limited during this time.

Show your support for MSF on Colorado’s largest single day of giving - Colorado Gives Day! A portion of the donations made today at the link in our bio will be matched thanks to the generosity of the Colorado Gives Foundation.

A huge thank you to audible theater and tectonic theater project for the upcoming 25th anniversary staged concert of The Laramie Project on Dec 4, 5th & 6th!

Giving Tuesday is a global giving movement that harnesses the power of people and organizations to change their communities and the world. Help us honor Matt's legacy and 27 years of the Matthew Shepard Foundation by making a financial contribution TODAY!

Today we honor Matt on what would have been his 49th birthday and we celebrate #WorldAIDSDay by highlighting people living with HIV and remembering those who lost their lives to AIDS.

Please join us in celebrating the local artists and communities raising their voices to share Matthew’s story in December To request resources for your production, please visit the Legacy Works link in our bio. #erasehate #thelaramieproject #consideringmatthewshepard

Today we remember the trans people who have lost their lives to violence in and before 2025. See the full list of individuals and their stories by The Human Rights Campaign.

Today we ask that you join us in remembering the five lives lost at Club Q in Colorado Springs, CO three years ago. Please keep the families and friends of the victims in your thoughts and remember the importance of our mission to Erase Hate.

Today marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week! Please join the Matthew Shepard Foundation in recognizing and celebrating this anniversary!

The Supreme Court has refused to hear a case which could overturn the Obergefell v. Hodges case which legalized gay marriage across the country. Let’s celebrate this victory today, and continue the fight to erase hate tomorrow!

Please take a moment to remember the 31 transgender and gender non-conforming people lost to violence so far this year. #EraseHate

Please join us in celebrating the local artists and communities raising their voices to share Matthew’s story in November. To request resources for your production, please visit the Legacy Works link in our bio. #erasehate #thelaramieproject #consideringmatthewshepard