The organization Punk Out has sadly announced that it’s founder Michael McCaron is stepping down from his role as Executive Director. He founded the organization four years ago which aimed to change the lives of young kids and young adults within the LGBT community. The organization though with a focus on music, also includes other content from pop culture such as movies and politics.

McCaron took to his facebook this morning to make the announcement of stepping down from the non-profit which you can read below:

Four years ago I created Punk Out, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT+ teens and young adults. Over the years we’ve done so much and we’ve built a team of tremendously talented and committed individuals. It’s my team that makes me the most proud over these years.









Anyways, I’ve taken Punk Out as far as I can and now my own limitations are holding the organization back. As such, I will be stepping down as Executive Director of Punk Out effective May 19, 2017.

I will be working hard to find the next Executive Director of Punk Out to write the organization’s next chapter. If you’re interested in running Punk Out and have a vision for a brighter future, please email me at michael@punkout.org. Qualifications:

– Experience working in the non-profit sector.

– Experience working with LGBT+ youth.

– Managerial experience.

– A passion for music, queer culture, and doing the right thing.

– Can’t be an asshole. The mission statement of the organization is: Punk Out is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to: 1. Connecting and supporting LGBTQ+ musicians and fans, 2. Fostering a more inclusive music community for all, regardless of self-identified sexual and/or gender identity, 3. Encouraging closeted musicians and fans to come out, when practical and safe, and to providing the resources and support necessary to do so. 4. Leveraging the influence and power of the alternative music scene to raise awareness of, and put an end to, LGBTQ+ youth homelessness.