The Fire Truck Pull

The Fire Truck Pull has rolled to the finish line - and the mission of hope, equity, and power for LGBTQ+ youth continues!

Launched in 2005, the Fire Truck Pull (the Pull) began as a bold initiative by Outright’s small staff team eager to visibly claim youth space on Church Street. The impact of the Pull has reached far beyond the initial vision.

Over its 20-year run, the Fire Truck Pull was one of the biggest community FUNdraisers to raise awareness for LGBTQ+ youth in Vermont. Through enthusiastic participation and generous community support, the event consistently funded safe spaces, affirming programs, and joyful experiences for LGBTQ+ youth.

Why was 2025 the last Fire Truck Pull?

Board Co-Chair, Amanda Wong, states it perfectly:

“This final Fire Truck Pull represents not only a celebration of our history but also a deliberate and powerful shift toward deeper investments in youth programs and advocacy. We are committed to continuing our mission with fresh momentum and an even greater impact.”

We are celebrating the legacy, joy, and achievements of nearly two decades of community spirit as we wind down the Fire Truck Pull and continue to champion the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth!

Your support made the Fire Truck Pull unforgettable. You proved that when we pull together, there’s nothing we can’t do. Heck Yeah!

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Ginger Irish (she/her)
Director of Development
development@outrightvt.org

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LGBTQ+ youth are the reason we Pull - and the driving force behind everything we do at Outright.

Here's what youth and families have to say about the role Outright has played in their lives:

Programs and organizations like Outright save lives. It is important to not only acknowledge the existence of queer youth, but also uplift them and their voices. Outright has given me an outlet where I can exist fully true to myself and my queer identity, giving me and avenue to live life to the fullest.

// Outright Youth

Outright is filled with lovely people that immediately made me feel welcomed and supported. Feeling safe in the current political climate is a very infrequent feeling for me these days. The very first time I stepped my foot in the doors, I knew I had nothing to fear. If you find yourself, as a parent or caregiver, needing a place where you belong and where there is hope for your trans youth and people to help lift you up, Outright is the place to go.

// Parent from our Trans Parent Group

Outright is a great space for you to feel safe in as you. You can connect with people and they are great about keeping privacy and making you feel comfortable. They respect you, listen, care… overall, it is just a great community to be a part of.

// Outright Youth