December 18, 2012 OUTreach News!
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Dear OUTreach friend,
We are overwhelmed by your outpouring of support at our Fantabulous Fundraiser Saturday, and after our year-end appeal. Your contributions make such a difference to us - we do a LOT with very little, serving 100's of LGBT youth every week. Please remember OUTreach and the youth we serve as you plan your giving for 2013.
This is a party week for OUTreach, with thanks from Bath and Body Works and in celebration of OUTreach alum, Jackson Carter, our Biggest Winner (that's what CNN anchor Don Lemon calls Jackson - and he is exactly right!).
Watch for many special events in January - two watch parties for Jackson, a community forum on LGBT homeless youth, and a training evening for new and seasoned volunteers.
Hope to see you there, as we work together to create a world where ALL youth are safe, happy and loved!
Marian Edmonds, Executive Director
OUTreach Resource Center
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This week at OUTreach!
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3:00 - 7:30 for ages 14 - 23:
Special guest speaker:
Amy Fiscus
Weber State University Public Relations Club and world traveler!
Special Holiday Party with our friends from Riverdale Bath and Body Works!
 Riverdale B & BW employees have been saving and donating their time and treasure to create wonderful gifts bags for our OUTreach youth - be there at 5:00 for some delicious food, wonderful company, fun crafts, and shiny gift bags! Riverdale B & BW - we love you! And next time you are in the mall, please stop by and say thank you!
Avery Lytle, Workout Addiction Recovery 
Fun and fabulous OUTreach volunteer Avery has been trained by our friends at Workout Addiction Recovery, and every Wednesday and Thursday at 5:00 will share a personalized workout routine! You can adapt these exercises to fit YOUR capabilities, needs and goals. Avery will also give healthy living, nutrition and fitness tips and advice - don't miss this fun, effective exercise opportunity!
Fun crafts of the day:
 Make Snow People, Ornaments, Christmas Cards and Gift Bags!
Plus we will have extra Bath and Body Works products (lotions, shower gel, lip gloss and candles, oh my!)
for you to wrap and give to your family and friends!
Thursday, December 20
3:00 - 7:30 for ages 14 - 23:
Special Guest Speaker:
Matt Jones and the David Pham Memorial Project. We are all shocked and saddened by the news of David's death by suicide two weeks ago and Matt is working to give it meaning and make it better, now. Let's all learn more and see how we can help.
"Make it Better Now" Video Screening and Discussion - how can YOU make it better?
Special guest speaker: Lincoln Parkin
PLUS: Special, special announcement:
It's a Jackson Carter Day!
And if you don't know what that means, stop by and find out! :)
Plus: one on one mentoring, a fab workout with Avery (see above), cooking class, and piano lessons, and a Just Dance 4 dance off!
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Announcing a new project that
YOU can be a part of..."Make it Better NOW!"
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You have heard of the fabulous "It Gets Better Project,"  right? (And we love you, Dan!)
But then OUTreach youth posed the question - "Why wait for someday...let's make it better now!"
And so they have created a brand new project with an inaugural video, and invite you to create and upload your OWN "Make it Better, Now! video via the brand new Make it Better Now facebook page. The new website, www.makeitbetterutah.org, is under construction, and we will let you know when it is "live." It will feature lots of youth-written content about how we call all partner together to make it better, NOW for youth in Utah and beyond. Our goal is EVERY youth safe, loved and happy - together, we can do it! Want to submit an article for the new website? Drop us a line!
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Update: Community Forum: "Gay to Straight" Therapy and new LDS Gay Mormon Website
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 Check out the Ben Winslow's Fox 13 news story - he really captured the spirit of bringing people together around love and acceptance. Our panelists and audience were wonderful - it's fabulous when people can bring different views and engage in productive discussion. Watch for our next forum, January 22nd, on LGBT youth homelessness, bullying and suicide and how we can Make it Better, NOW!
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Yes, the Fete was Fantabulous!
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To our Favorite Nic (Maughan) and the amazing cast...
 
Thank you!
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Our Biggest Winner: Jackson Carter Update!
Join us for the Watch Party!
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 | | Jackson in his audition jacket! |
January 6:
Marriott-Slaterville City Hall 6:00 pm
Part One of the Season 14 Biggest Loser season debut airs 7:00-9:00 - cheer on Jackson with his family and friends in the community room! Bring your favorite healthy snack to share!
January 7: Wildcat Theater Shepherd Union Building
Weber State University 6:30 pm
Join us to watch Part Two of the debut!
Both evenings are free - just bring a smile and a friend, let's support Jackson and cheer him on! We will take pictures to send to him in his care packages!
 | | Jackson and fellow Biggest Loser contestants! |
NBC Biggest Loser Update
(describes Jackson as the show's first openly gay contestant)
Biggest Loser Video Promo (watch for Jackson!)
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About OUTreach
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 OUTreach Resource Center, provides educational, health and enrichment opportunities and support for 350 LGBT and allied youth ages 14-23 as well as community services for LGBT and allied adults. Our projects include: Safe and Sound host homes for homeless youth, homeless youth resources, family strengthening and reunification services, community education, suicide and bullying prevention, Utah Safe Schools Coalition and the Make it Better Now Utah! Project.
The Center is open for youth ages 14-23 from 3:00 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays in the lower level of the Unitarian Universalist Church, 705 23rd Street, Ogden.
Want more info, ask questions, or become a volunteer? Visit ogdenoutreach.org, email us, or call 801-686-4528 |
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