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In a landscape where LGBTQ+ individuals in the United States face numerous hurdles, one critical concern often remains overlooked: the underappreciation of LGBTQ+ community centers. Despite being essential lifelines, these centers frequently operate in the shadows, their profound impact on LGBTQ+ lives often unacknowledged. Denise Spivak, CEO of CenterLink, brings attention to this pressing issue, highlighting the immense value these centers hold. She underscores their role as crucial support networks for struggling LGBTQ+ youth, offering services like affirmative healthcare and fostering a strong sense of belonging. Spivak's insights emphasize the urgency of recognizing and supporting these centers, ensuring that their invaluable contributions to the LGBTQ+ community are fully recognized and valued. To gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal topic, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eiQ3xUaV . Let's come together to ensure these centers receive the acknowledgment and support they truly deserve. [IMAGE: Featuring a text excerpt from Denise Spivak's article against a backdrop of dark blue gradient with the LGBTQIA+ flag.] #SupportLGBTQCenters #RecognizeTheirImpact #EmpowerTheCommunity 👏🌈

Heading back to school can be a stressful time for LGBTQ+ youth. This week’s blog offers some supportive strategies for both parents and helpers. 7 Tips to Create a Safer School Year for LGBTQ+ Youth.  https://lnkd.in/e4_bH8Uz   If you found this helpful, check out CTRI’s workshop, Gender and Sexual Diversity in Youth. Its goal is to enable helpers to create more affirming, accessible, and welcoming environments for those who identify as LGBTQ+.   https://lnkd.in/ehihDeJV

✨ LGBTQ+ History Month ✨ In case you didn't know, February is LGBTQ+ History month. This month, we’ve been sharing tips on how you can be a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community, including how checking your own privilege helps you to be more supportive, calling out discrimination, and remembering that everyone is unique with individual lived experiences. 👉 Allyship Tip 4: Be receptive to feedback 👈 Being open, receptive and listening to feedback from other people is so important. They may want to highlight something you could have done differently, give some advice so you can be more supportive, or educate you on their lived experiences or those of the LGBTQ+ community.   Listening, not being defensive when being corrected, and allowing the other person to share openly with you will all go towards enabling you to be a better ally and better support to your LGBTQ+ peers! #lgbtqhistorymonth #inclusion #allyship #podtalent

During LGBTQ+ History Month, we recognize and honor the people who have been examples of strength and courage and have paved the way for today’s advances for the LGBTQ+ community. We also celebrate the LGBTQ-owned California businesses and the contributions they’ve made to their local communities and the state! Learn more about LGBTQ+ History Month and how small businesses can create inclusive workspaces using the link here: https://bit.ly/3F1rL3W #LGBTQHistoryMonth #LGBTQOwnedBusiness #EmployABILITYBusinessGrant #SmallBusiness #InclusionMatters #Celebrate #CaliforniaBusiness

It's #Pride Month! Take action for older #LGBTQ+ adults. The problem: "We know that local aging services and supports are critical for the LGBTQ+ community to succeed as they age. However, fear due to a lifetime of discrimination and current lived experiences prevents many LGBTQ+ elders from accessing the care and support they need to thrive." Learn more about what you can do to help. #MondayMotivation https://ed.gr/ehb1o

Allies within the LGBTQ+ community are crucial in promoting equality, safety and inclusion for all LGBTQ+ people. This module will discuss how you can create safer spaces (wherever that may be) for LGBTQ+ people by avoiding assumptions, removing tokenism and challenging discriminatory behaviour. Find out more about the individual modules we have on offer on our website - https://buff.ly/3QjiAU7

February is LGBTQ+ History month. To mark this occasion, I presented at Sky's weekly Research Team meeting. In this session, I covered: 🌈What LGBTQ+ History month is and why it's important - there are lots of reasons why it's important. 🌈How this month came about. For those who don't know, it was a direct response to Section 28 - a clause with prohibited any mention of queer families & content in local authorities, including schools from 1988-2003. 🌈How we can support the LGBTQ+ community now and always - there are also lots of ways we can support. 🌈Finally, what Sky are doing to celebrate both internally with events and externally with content. As a Sky LGBTQ+ Champ (someone who's in the know and spreads this knowledge) and a Bisexual woman, this month is particularly important to me. #lgbthistorymonth #diversityandinclusion

This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting the voices of LGBTQ+ youth — they’re the experts on who they are and what they need to thrive! 🏳️🌈 When lawmakers target LGBTQ+ rights, our youth feel the sting, a weight no one should have to bear. Every young person deserves a nurturing environment to grow, free from fear or discrimination. It’s time to prioritize our collective mental health and ensure every individual has what they need to flourish! Here are a few ways we can all show our support for LGBTQ+ youth according to The Trevor Project’s 2024 U.S. National Survey. 🌱 Check out The Trevor Project's full survey at trvr.org/survey-2024 🔗 #LGBTQ+ #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth

📢 Did you know LGBTQ+ young people make up less than 10% of the U.S. population but account for 30 to 40% of all youth experiencing homelessness? In her article, "The Shelter System Isn’t Equipped for LGBTQ+ Youth," Morgan Philbin highlights the urgent need for better resources and support for LGBTQ+ folx and how we here at Larkin Street Youth Services in San Francisco, along with The Ali Forney Center and Covenant House New York in New York City, are addressing this critical issue. 📰 Explore the challenges that queer youth face and learn what solutions you can support: https://lnkd.in/gTfzGhyq #LGBTQYouth #SupportQueerYouth #EndYouthHomelessness

From The Human Rights Campaigner Specific findings from our 2023 Youth Report can help parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth better support their loved ones. In this one pager, you’ll find the data and next steps that speak to your specific experience to help you better support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life: hrc.im/YRParents2023