PROJECT: Creating safer spaces for LGBT2Q+ rural youth, their families and their
communities.
OBJECTIVES: Bettering the lives of LGBT2Q+ rural youth, their families and their
communities in Elgin and Middlesex County. The goal is to reach out to as many rural children and youth. Rural children, youth and their families do not have the same opportunities as their urban counterparts. The sharing of resources and engaging the LGBT2Q+ youth and their families through social media, virtual gatherings, virtual workshops, and virtual events will assist in creating the better sense of community and well being which, this venerable group needs. The project will open doors, give support to rural LGBT2Q+ youth, educate the community, and create opportunities for everyone to participate and to be included in their community.
ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS:
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Community outreach and engagement
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Delivering new ideas, tools, programming, services or resources
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Disseminating information and knowledge to community members
Rainbow Optimist - UWEM Funding Release
