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The OUT Foundation Welcomes New Leadership
The OUT Foundation names Chloie Jönsson as incoming Chief Executive Officer and Leora Hafri as incoming Chief Operating Officer.

Join our “Burpee-A-Thon” for National Coming OUT Day & Celebrate the Launch of our FUSE x OUT Training Shoe with PUMA
For the second year in a row, OUTAthletics is inviting friends and supporters to celebrate National Coming OUT Day on Monday, October 11th, by joining a Burpee-A-Thon to raise money in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

Kyra Pelton Playing Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse Season in Support of The OUT Foundation
The OUT Foundation is teaming up with lacrosse player Kyra Pelton, Athletes Unlimited, and Give Lively as a nonprofit beneficiary partner of Athlete Causes for the second year in a row.

OUTAthletics Partners with Queer Asian Social Club to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May
Throughout the month of May, OUTAthletics is teaming up with the Queer Asian Social Club to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with social media events, an exclusive apparel collaboration and giveaway, and the creation of a special of a “Hero” workout.

The OUT Foundation Announces Partnership with Ragnar Events
Ragnar Events will be the founding race partner of The OUT Foundation. Ragnar will be spreading The OUT Foundation's mission at various in-person activations across the United States and will be providing free access to LGBTQ+ young adults from the organization in an effort to encourage participation and community celebration at their races.

New Board Members Join The OUT Foundation
Alex Gray and Kevin Moore have joined The OUT Foundation's Board of Directors!The OUT Foundation’s Board of Directors is responsible for the health and effectiveness of the organization. The Board ensures that the organization achieves its mission in an ethical, transparent, accountable, and prudent manner. Additionally, the Board provides financial support through individual giving and strategic partnerships. The Board of Directors is made up of people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and unique talents that further the advancement of our programs.

PUMA "Conversations That Moves Us" featuring Annie Lowe
In this "Conversation that Moves Us" episode from PUMA, self-made fitness founder and body neutrality pioneer Bethany C. Meyers discusses challenging gender norms in the fitness industry, body neutrality and building communities through movement with Houston-based CrossFit athlete and trainer (and our friend!) Anastasia Lowe.

The OUT Foundation, in Partnership with PUMA, Announces New Class of 12 LGBTQ+ OUTAthlete Program Recipients
The OUTAthlete Program, Powered by PUMA, has chosen 12 LGBTQ+ young adults to receive fitness memberships through The OUT Foundation beginning in January 2021.

The OUT Foundation Welcomes New Board Member
Janine Hunter joins the Board of Directors at The OUT Foundation, an LGBTQ+ health, wellness, and fitness nonprofit.

Local Chapters Launched in New Orleans, Portland, & South Florida
The OUT Foundation is launching local nonprofit chapters in New Orleans, LA, Portland, ME, and South Florida to further its mission to remove the barriers that block LGBTQ+ individuals’ access and participation in fitness, health, and wellness.