Cyndi Lauper is planning on opening a shelter in New York for LGBT young people

Lauper, who campaigns for equality and has been an advocate with her True Colors Fund, says the shelter in Harlem will be called True Colors Residence. Her plan is to support people between the ages of 18 and 24 who have been rejected by their families because of their gender identity or sexuality.

"Kids are coming out in greater numbers as they see themselves accepted and represented on TV and in movies, but they're still being kicked out of their homes or running away and living on the streets. We need to make sure we're taking care of them. This is the next generation of the LGBT community," Lauper said in a statement.

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gawd, i so love my cyndi. talk about making a difference.

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i give a damn about glbt issues!

here's another reason to love cyndi lauper.

she has started an online campaign called we give a damn which is geared towards anyone who cares about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality and issues. i hope this includes a lot of you straight people.

so sign up. read the blog. watch videos by elton john, kim k., jason mraz, and cyndi.

read real life stories.

read up on issues like hate crimes, marriage, immigration and youth suicide.

and help spread the word!

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lady gaga and cyndi lauper

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