Here at The Outcast Fund, we strongly believe all members of society should help LGBTQ+ youth find community, support, and stability. We operate to provide LGBTQ+ young adults (ages 18-24) in toxic environments, or that have been disowned by family and friends, monetary support in the form of no-strings-attached payments to access the resources they need, whether that is therapy, clothing, food, or shelter. Additionally, we engage in community outreach locally, providing products and services for underserved communities, while advocating for representational equality in media, government, and research. We enforce fair and equitable business practices targeted at building strong relationships with stakeholders and community members alike.
Nicholas Shane Wright
B.S. Sociology from Western Carolina University
Nicholas has a passion for social justice, civil rights activism, and education. Growing up as a young gay person, Nicholas experienced many challenges similar to what today's LGBTQ+ youth face and he knows that many do not have the support that they need. Nicholas created The Outcast Fund to build a more equitable and just world "one life at a time."