YouthPride
1017 Edgewood Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
ph: 404.521.9711
alt: 678.561.INFO
Volunteers
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YouthPride Volunteer Celebrates 10 Years of Service!
It was 10 years ago this month that Sir Jesse of Decatur got involved at YouthPride. He brought some youth to YouthPride, and YP events; and eventually started helping Tana Hall with teen forum. SJ quickly realized that there was a need for a forum for gender variant and trans youth at YouthPride. This need was not met until two youth, Dante and Clover, stepped forward and co-founded our current TransandFriends forum. Since 2003 he is a Monday evening staple at YouthPride ensuring that TransandFriends meets each week. Paul Rogers, Director of Volunteer Services said, “Sir Jesse is such an important and vital part of YouthPride. I couldn't imagine this place without him.”
Q. What is your favorite memory out of 10 years at YouthPride?
I don't really have one single favorite memory- there have been ups and downs; perhaps, gaining life-long friendships and chosen family are the best parts.
Q. Would you do another 10
For sure! I'm here as long as there's a YP, and I am of Decatur, I will be here.
For sure! I'm here as long as there's a YP, and I am of Decatur, I will be here.
Q. What are your hopes for all youth?
That they are loved and respected genderlessly- whatever their expression.
That they are loved and respected genderlessly- whatever their expression.
Q. Why is YouthPride important to you?
YouthPride is important to me because I have a calling to serve youth, particularly those who are marginalized or queerly situated. Basically, I have committed my life to serving at risk youth- both as a public school teacher, a YouthPride volunteer, and an aspiring youth ally. YouthPride is one of the few places that provides a venue for young people to explore their identities and orientations, without threat of dominant heteronormative outcomes.
YouthPride is important to me because I have a calling to serve youth, particularly those who are marginalized or queerly situated. Basically, I have committed my life to serving at risk youth- both as a public school teacher, a YouthPride volunteer, and an aspiring youth ally. YouthPride is one of the few places that provides a venue for young people to explore their identities and orientations, without threat of dominant heteronormative outcomes.
Q. Why have you volunteered at YouthPride so long?
I believe in YouthPride's mission- to empower youth and young adults to be resilient in this transient world; a world that is a bit more hazardous for queer and questioning folks.
I believe in YouthPride's mission- to empower youth and young adults to be resilient in this transient world; a world that is a bit more hazardous for queer and questioning folks.
Q. What is one thing you would tell everyone about YouthPride?
If you have a queerly situated youth in your life, bring them to YouthPride- at least once; every interaction at YP is a potent and important one.
If you have a queerly situated youth in your life, bring them to YouthPride- at least once; every interaction at YP is a potent and important one.
Q. What do you like most about volunteering at YouthPride?
I enjoy meeting new people and discussing gender issues in a feminist framework; questioning notions of masculine and feminine- and that they need not be gendered. I like that the youth quickly find out that their names/pronouns and other expressions of themselves will be honored, even celebrated.
I enjoy meeting new people and discussing gender issues in a feminist framework; questioning notions of masculine and feminine- and that they need not be gendered. I like that the youth quickly find out that their names/pronouns and other expressions of themselves will be honored, even celebrated.
The happiest times I've had at YouthPride have been around energetic events- such as pride- when everyone is pitching in to make big things happen! Of course, starting TransandFriends with Dante and Clover is probably the highlight. There have been gut wrenching sad times as well- some of the youth I have known have passed away prematurely. I have learned to value every moment with the youth; I try to let them know that the world needs them- and that I appreciate and learn from them.
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Volunteer Vanguard Recipents
Spring 2008
Jay Richey
Frank Floyd
Joan Campetilli
Endsley Reel
Leo Evans
Fall 2008
Betty Jo Gi
Sir Jesse of Decatur
Jillian Ford
Shannon Miller
David Young
Michael Lunsford
Spring 2009
Kevin Ball
Bryan Delaney
April Hutchins
Chuck Bostick
Jeremy Reese
Marlan Eddie Brinkley Jr.
Julie Stoverink
Lamar Birchbichler
Circle 75 Members
First Tier
Ashley Davis
Andi Fitzroy
Jeremy Reese
Amber Blow
Ken Chen
A. Ryan Dykes
April Hutchins
Chad Schone
Dui Buy
Elizabeth Lathrop
Frank Floyd
Aaron Higley
Daryll Moores
Gillian Silver
Paul Whiting
Jessica Handley
Jamie Lathem
Second Tier
Laurie Holcomb
Marlan Brinkley, Jr
Chuck Bostwick
Third Tier
Sir Jesse of Decatur
Fourth Tier
Manuel Robles
Michael Lunsford
Bryan Delaney
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YouthPride, Inc.
1017 Edgewood Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
Call 404.521.9711 (Main telephone # and YP's 24/7 "after hours" crisis helpline)
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YouthPride
1017 Edgewood Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
ph: 404.521.9711
alt: 678.561.INFO
