March 27, 2013 OUTreach News!
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Dear OUTreach friend,
The warm weather and sunshine also means that bullying and suicide attempts are suddenly an even bigger problem than our usual one per week, with three times as many the last two weeks.
What can you do?
It is time for the epidemic of LGBT youth suicide, bullying and homelessness in Utah to stop. Can you volunteer your time, or make a small donation? And most important - please be the person who stands up and speaks out.
Tell the youth in your life that you love them. 80% of LGBT youth don't know one supportive adult - see what you can do to change that. Tell you neighbors and colleagues that LGBT youth and adults are human and deserve respect if not love in their lives.
Together we CAN make a difference.
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:
Get Fit and FAB! Exercise Class 3:00 - 3:45
Suicide Awareness 3:45
How many youth do you know who have lost their life to suicide, or made an attempt? There have been three situations (none OUTreach youth) in just the past week, and it is time for a conversation. Bring your thoughts and experiences and let's dig deep and find some help to share.
Healthy Sexuality Class 4:30 - 5:30
With our friends Nickee and Suzanne from the health department!
Marriage? Yes, please. 5:00
A report from the rally yesterday, plus updates from the Supreme Court cases. Confusing? Yes, but we'll map it out together and talk about why the rights and responsibilities of marriage are such a defining concept in Utah specifically.
Dinner: Evelyn is making Tater Tot Casserole - YUM!
Support Group 6:00
Plus: Making BIRD Houses for the Nature Center Contest! and...
Free, professional counseling, food, clothing and supplies pantry for homeless youth and youth in need, our cyber-center, art activities, video and book lending library, pool, foosball and ping-pong...phew...
Thursday, March 28
3:00 - 7:30 for ages 14 - 23:
Get Fit and FAB! Exercise Class 3:00 - 3:45
Education and Employment Workshop with Tori 4:00 - 4:45 It's been 8 months in the making - but get ready, a new, personalized education and employment program is ready to ROLL! Learn how OUTreach can help you reach your goals, or maybe figure out what some good goals might be for YOU.
Bullying Self Defense Part ONE 4:45 - 5:30 It must be spring - the daffodils and bullies and raising their heads. Learn techniques to prevent being bullied, and what to do if you are bullied.
Pizza and salad - YUM! 5:30
Support Group 6:15 - 7:00
and Just Dance for exercise and fun!
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Our new volunteer partner:
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah!
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Buzz, Executive Director, and Lisa (who also teaches our new healthy cooking class!) came to OUTreach Thursday the 21st to talk about the thousands of animals they care for each year. They need volunteers, and a generous donor is paying the nominal fee for OUTreach youth to be trained to help feed baby birds and care for the incredible needs of the animals that are brought in to the Center every day. You may have read about the work they are doing to save the baby beavers injured by the oil spill in Willard Bay ( read the Salt Lake Tribune article). We think that what they do is VERY important, and is a great fit for our compassionate OUTreach youth. Do you have a heart for caring for animals in need? A baby hummingbird needs to be fed every 15 minutes...they need YOU! Learn more on their FaceBook page and website. |
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Join the OUTreach Relay for LIFE Team!
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On April 5 -6 we will have a blast and raise money for a great cause. You can sign up here - everyone is welcome and invited! The event goes all night, but stop by just to say hello and walk a lap with us if you can - we LOVE cheerleaders (who doesn't?) |
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Love Utah Give Utah? You sure did!
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WOW. OUTreach came in 20th in its category of small nonprofits, raising almost $2,000 from 30 wonderful donors! If you were one, you had a personal thank you...if you weren't one Friday, but want to give now, well, that would make a huge difference to us! We do a LOT with every dollar, working every day to prevent LGBT youth suicide, bullying and homelessness in an area that leads the country in all three.
Together we CAN make a difference, and we have already. Please join us and give what you can.
Fascinating fact:
There are now over 20 - yes, TWENTY - centers modeled directly after OUTreach. We mentor community groups to create their own centers and save lives - from Texas to California, Florida and beyond! Plus share with your friends how things ARE getting better in Utah, thanks to you and your fellow OUTreach volunteers and supporters, and encourage them to join in the fun!
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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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