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Our chapters today: Los Angeles and Seattle.

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The LA crew on stage with a check, 2019Los AngelesA drag performer in white feathers at a wayOUT Seattle nightSeattle
Our chapters today

Two chapters. One big season.

Chapter since 2019

wayOUT Los Angeles

  • Led by Richard Gadsden, president

Past youth organizations: OUTMemphis, Youth Oasis, Choosing Our Roots, Transformation Project, Capital Tea, Outright Vermont, Sweet Evening Breeze. 2026: The Knights & Orchids Society.

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Chapter since 2020

wayOUT Seattle

  • Led by Ty Ohman-Myers, president since February 2026

Past youth organizations: Ruth Ellis Center, We Are Family, Our Spot KC, QT Project, Louisville Youth Group. Since 2025, Seattle raises for the wayOUT fund, backing our past grant recipients.

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Past chapters

They raised real money. Want wayOUT back?

Every one of these cities raised real money for LGBTQ+ youth organizations. Say the word and we'll help you bring wayOUT back.

New York

2018 to 2024

$549,000

raised for LGBTQ+ youth organizations

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The Bay Area

2017 to 2022

$470,000

raised for LGBTQ+ youth organizations. Where it all started.

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Atlanta

2022

$15,000

raised for LGBTQ+ youth organizations

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The LA chapter and performers on stage with the 2025 check for Sweet Evening Breeze
LA · 2025 · $115,000+ for Sweet Evening Breeze · Photo by Kit Karzen
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Ready to bring wayOUT to your city?

A chapter is a group of local volunteers, one youth organization and one big night. We'll show you how. 100% of proceeds still go to the youth organizations.

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