YouthPride
1017 Edgewood Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307

ph: 404.521.9711
alt: 678.561.INFO

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Introducing...All for 1 and 1 for Pride

By: Terence McPhaul 

Many of you know that YouthPride provides a safe, comfortable space where youth can conduct support and discussion groups, plan youth-led workshops, utilize library and computer resources, and attend social gatherings, or explore educational and career opportunities. YouthPride continues to operate astate-of-the art computer center and free Internet portal for youth provided by the David Bohnett Foundation.

YouthPride remains metro Atlanta's only Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQQ) organization dedicated solely to the needs and interests of youth.  YouthPride is the only organization in metropolitan Atlanta serving all LGBTQQ youth. 

As we prepare for the next generation of LGBTQQ youth, it is essential that we remain steadfast in creating innovative, sustainable models of enlightenment and development; programs which will support the successful transition of our youth into adulthood. YP is in need of strong, continuous financial support to sustain vital services.

To this end YouthPride kicks off the All for 1 and 1 for Pride campaign on National Coming Out Day, October 11, 2009. This campaign will run until 11/11/11. What we are asking is that LGBTQQ individuals, LGBTQQ businesses, LGBTQQ friendly businesses and, LGBTQQ allies donate 1% of their income to YouthPride every month.

Because of dedicated and compassionate individuals like you, YP can continue providing a 24 hour helpline, EVOLVE suicide prevention, and EVOLVE counseling programs designed to help youth live happier, fuller lives. In addition, YP recently started two transgender therapy forums, and a parents group. Attendance continues to rise for the teen and young adult groups.

Our new partner, Kaiser Permanente is working with us to construct and launch a culturally competent Health & Wellness workshop series, which focuses on maintaining good health, as well as focus on disease prevention from substance abuse and heart disease, to diabetes and HIV.

For your convenience, you can feel free to mail a check to YouthPride, drop by the center, or log on to the YouthPride website and click on the Donate Now logo to make donations online. Your generous support is always greatly appreciated.

With the LGBTQQ community nationally having $712 Billion dollars in buying power, and an ample portion of this anchored in Atlanta, YouthPride hopes to be a beneficiary without placing a burden on the LGBTQQ community.

During the past year, center attendance has increased by 40%. YP receives 4,500 visits per year. Youth can now obtain HIV testing and counseling at the center through the MY LIFE (Mobilizing Youth to Learn, Inspire, Facilitate & Educate Peers for HIV/AIDS Prevention) program, as well as explore artistic expression through Art RAVE (Realizing Artistic Vision in Everyone).

WHY Should You Donate

 To Help LGBTQ Youth? 

See for yourself why your support means
a world of difference in their lives of our youth!

 Here are just a few reasons why your support is needed...

"I can vividly remember going to YouthPride for the first time. It was a cold winter night, and after another tearful experience explaining to my parents the foundations of my life, I entered the door of the YouthPride Center and walked in to a life-changing experience..."
"If YouthPride has done one thing for me, it has changed my guilty, horrible feelings about being gay into a positive and inspiring feeling of pride, happiness, and love. I have made more friends, gained more knowledge, and overcome more fears by being a part of YP than I could have anywhere else. I only hope that future GLBT you will have the opportunity to be a part of YP..."

"Since my first experience at YouthPride in April of 2006, I have "come out" to my friends and family. I have started a gay-straight alliance at my high school, become more aware of who I am, and have had numerous opportunities to help the LGBTQ community.  All of these achievements were made possible with the support I was given by the staff and volunters at YouthPride..."

PLEASE HELP BY MAKING A DONATION TODAY 

Youth and young adults (ages 13 to 24 years old) walk through our doors each and every day looking for a place where they can be accepted; become empowered; and find comfort, understanding, and compassion.  YouthPride staff and volunteers help youth to develop better "life skills"; assist with suicide prevention efforts; aid homeless youth; and provide free HIV/AIDS testing and counseling. 
Please support our youth and help provide funding for vital programs that are needed to assist metro Atlanta's LGBTQ!
Your contribution TODAY can help a youth TOMORROW have a safe place to call home; realize that there IS a "light at the end of the tunnel"; or simply have a place to hang out with friends and know they are accepted and appreciated for who they are, just as they are! Click here to make a donation.

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YouthPride, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
All donations are tax-deductible
Our FID # is 58-2220375

 

 


 

 

 

 

YouthPride, Inc.
1017 Edgewood Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
Call 404.521.9711 (Main telephone # and YP's 24/7 "after hours" crisis helpline)
Call 404.521.9713 (YP's "after hours" line to leave a message for a staff member)

 

© 2009 YouthPride, Inc.

 

 

 

 

YouthPride
1017 Edgewood Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307

ph: 404.521.9711
alt: 678.561.INFO