February 20, 2013 OUTreach News!
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Dear OUTreach friend,
Spring is in the air, and excitement is all around, with Jackson Carter the Advocate Magazine feature of the day: "The Biggest Loser's First Out Gay Man Is a Worthy New Celebrity - The Biggest Loser has made 21-year-old Jackson Carter a TV star. And it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy."
Join in celebrating our OUTreach hero, Jackson Carter, as he works every day for better health for himself and as an example to the OUTreach youth he mentors!
Check out the exciting things happening this week at OUTreach, as well as a new youth service project. Want to be a part of the fun? Read more at the bottom to learn how you can join our intrepid team of volunteers!
Marian Edmonds, Executive Director
OUTreach Resource Center
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This week at OUTreach!
| | Wednesday, February 20
3:00 - 7:30 for ages 14 - 23:
TWO new OUTreach Programs! 3:45
The Cooking Club and Competition
 A six-part series that will include 1 class each on fruit and vegetable-friendly, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, appetizers/snacks/party food and then have a mini "Chopped" style competition where the winner will bring home a grand prize!
Self Portrait Classes Starting!
Ever wanted to capture the essence of who you really are?
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Bring your ideas and inspiration, and learn from a professional artist.
Then: class four in the six week series,
Healthy Sexuality Class 4:30 - 5:30
And...Get Fit and FAB with Avery!
Dinner - Mac & Cheese: YUM! 5:30
After dinner:
Support Group 6:00
Streaming Jackson -
watch the latest episode of The Biggest Loser on the BIG Screen!
Plus:
free, professional counseling,
our cyber-center, art activities, video and book lending library, pool, foosball and ping-pong...oh, my!
Thursday, February 21
3:00 - 7:30 for ages 14 - 23:
Get Fit and FAB! 3:30
Homeless Youth OUTreach Project:
Creating signs for our new dumpster diving initiative!
Too many hungry youth and adults dumpster dive because they don't know where local food pantries and soup kitchens are located. This new OUTreach youth service project will make and place signs on dumpsters throughout Utah saying "NO Diving!" and directing hungry persons to free food and help in their area. So far A-1 and Allied Waste Companies are IN, welcoming signs to prevent diving and help the hungry!
Cooking with Chris @ 4:30 and dinner (yay!) @ 5:30
and then:
Field trip to Ogden High School's production of
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Our Biggest Winner: Jackson Carter Update!
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WOW - Jackson made it through WEEK 7! How far can he go?
And...what a week - Jackson is in OUT Magazine!
Back home in Utah, you volunteer with the Ogden OUTreach Resource Center, working with LGBT youth. What lessons from the show have you brought to your work with teens? "Something that I brought back to my youth work was telling teens to just be happy with themselves-to be good enough for themselves and nothing else in the world will matter. That was a very hard lesson for me to learn..." (read the entire article)
 | | Jackson, we love you! |
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Support the work of Equality Utah and help end discrimination
| | SUPPORT Statewide nondiscrimination protection amendments to include sexual  orientation & gender identity in workplace and housing.
73% of Utahns support a statewide nondiscrimination law and yet it is still legal to be fired or evicted based solely on sexual orientation and gender identity. All Utahns deserve the opportunity to provide for their families and stay in their homes without fear of being unjustly fired or evicted for real or perceived personal characteristics.
We believe that employment and housing decisions should be based on the ability to do the job, and pay the rent. Gay and Transgender Utahns are hardworking, law abiding citizens, who pay their taxes. We should all have the same opportunities to earn a living, shelter our families and contribute to society.
21 states and 15 of our local governments in Utah including Salt Lake City, Taylorsville, West Valley City, Logan, Ogden, Park City, Murray, Midvale, Moab, Salt Lake County, Grand County and Summit County, Alta, Harrisville and Springdale include gender identity and sexual orientation in their non-discrimination ordinances. Large businesses in Utah view this patchwork of protections as a barrier to continued economic growth and competitive relevance within their respective industries. It's time for Utah to regain its competitive edge.
END workplace and housing DISCRIMINATION TODAY.
As citizens of Utah we urge our state legislature to vote in favor of statewide nondiscrimination protection amendments that include sexual orientation and gender identity.
Today is the day to vote YES on this important piece of legislation.
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Be a part of making ALL youth Safe and Sound!
| |  OUTreach Resource Center, with significant help and support from Mormons Building Bridges, announces a new program, Safe and Sound, to provide host homes for LGBT youth who need a place to stay, as well as help for families who want to stay together.
 Want to learn more about how you can be involved? Go to our website, ogdenoutreach.org and click on the Safe and Sound tab to read more about the program, download volunteer or host applications, and more. |
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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:
Community Safety
Safe schools and anti-bullying education
Diversity training for law enforcement & community organizations
Community events to educate and inform
LGBT awareness and cultural competency
The Make it Better Now Project
Safe at Home
Safe and Sound Host Home Program
Suicide Prevention and Education throughout community
Strengthening Families
Homelessness Youth Prevention/Education
OUTreach Center Programs
Youth Leadership Training, Self-Efficacy and Capacity Building
Health and Wellness
Life Coaching, Mentoring and Professional Counseling
Educational Advancement, Vocational Training and the Arts
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. Donations of any size are gratefully appreciated! Donate securely
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