Feministing.com
Sept. 1, 2011

If you don't think you could love Cyndi Lauper any more, think again.  Not only is this woman a pop culture icon and incredible musician, but she's a staunch LGBT advocate - so much so that she's opening a homeless shelter for LGBT youth in New York called "True Colors."  She says in her press release;

In New York City, a very disproportionate number [up to 40%] of homeless youth identify as LGBT.  Even more disturbing are reports that these young people often face discrimination and at times physical assault in some of the very places they have to go to for help.  Our primary goal is to provide a physically and emotionally safe and supportive environment that will empower our young residents to be the self-loving, happy and successful individuals they were meant to be."

Time After Time never meant so much.  Seriously though, huge props to Lauper for being more than a celebrity that makes yearly donations to mainstream organizations or performs at some charity concert.  She's making a real change on the ground.