Tim Cook, Ryan & Ashley Smith, and Dan & Aja Reynolds to headline Fundraising Dinner benefiting Encircle on Wednesday, October 13

Encircle, a pioneering non-profit that provides mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth and their families along with community programs, today announced it will host a fundraising dinner headlined by the co-chairs of its capital campaign, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Qualtrics founder and Utah Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith, and Imagine Dragons' lead singer Dan Reynolds and his wife, recording artist Aja Volkman.

Encircle, whose motto "No Sides, Only Love," was created with the goal of bringing together families and communities, to enable LGBTQ+ youth to thrive. To further that vision and reach even more people, Encircle launched a "$8 Million, 8 Houses'' capital campaign in February 2021, which established eight new Encircle homes in four states: Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah opening in the coming years. Encircle is now raising additional funds for future expansion.

About Encircle 
Serving LGBTQ+ youth since February 2017, Encircle: LGBTQ+ Family and Youth Center, has functioned as a welcoming presence to LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Founded in Utah, Encircle is taking their innovative program to Arizona, Idaho, and Nevada in its initial expansion with the goal of implementing the program nationwide. With the purpose of addressing the loneliness and high rates of suicide frequently experienced amongst LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, the nonprofit offers love and support. This is accomplished through providing individual and family therapy, support groups, and a safe space to young LGBTQ+ people throughout the U.S. Learn more about Encircle at encircletogether.org.

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