Wilson Cruz may be one of the best gays alive. Yes, he’s a totally cute actor who pops up in lots of great gay-themed shows and films (Logo’s fun Rick & Steve and Noah’s Arc, movies like Party Monster, All Over Me...), including his breakout role as Ricky, the gay teen on My So-Called Life with Claire Danes. Remember that holiday episode where it was revealed that Ricky was living on the street after he was kicked out of this family’s house for being gay? It was pretty major.

And it was apparently a scenario Cruz knows well, as the same thing happened to him as a youth. Which is maybe why the gifted actor is also such a tireless activist for queer causes, and it always willing to reach out and help gay teens.

Watch the above video and see Cruz make a pitch to raise awareness about homelessness among LGBT youth. The clip is sponsored by Tylenol PM, and it seeks to clue us all in to this massive problem. And if you go to the Tylenol PM site, it will lead you to two amazing organizations—the Ali Forney Center in New York City, and the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center—which provide housing and resources to homeless queer kids. Both are awesome organizations. Think about donating some money to them... Just a few bucks can really help provide a safe place to live for someone who’s been kicked to the street by their family.