Join us for
LGBTQ+ Basics
and Beyond
with OUT MetroWest
on February 3rd
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Dear SPARK Community,
Please share this email invitation with family, friends and colleagues - SPARK programs are free, and open to all! Scroll down to learn more about our upcoming event and OUT MetroWest, and find some helpful resources. We hope to see you on February 3rd!
In kindness,
~The SPARK Team
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Thu, Feb 3, 2022 7:00 PM EST
LGBTQ+ Basics and Beyond
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Thursday, February 3rd at 7pm via Zoom
For teen and adult community members
This program is led by OUT MetroWest. Curious about some part of the LGBTQ+ acronym? Want to support transgender people, but not sure where to start? This presentation will equip participants with up-to-date vocabulary, answers to frequently asked (and frequently awkward!) questions, and basic tools for effective allyship.
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ASL Interpretation will be provided at this event.
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Mission, Values, and History
OUT MetroWest builds communities where LGBTQ+ youth thrive. Affirming LGBTQ+ identities through positive role modeling. Challenging ableism, classism, misogyny, racism, and other systems of oppression. Click here for more info!
Read more
outmetrowest.org
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for helpful links to additional resources!
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GLSEN Guide to Pronouns -- if you want to start learning about pronouns today, here is a really useful resource to review (and share) on using people's correct pronouns from GLSEN.org.
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The SAGE Elder Hotline connects older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen. If you are an LGBT elder, or care for one, call the SAGE Hotline, toll-free, at 877-360-LGBT(5428).
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Opinion: Even A Grammar Geezer Like Me Can Get Used To...
Letter-for-letter, no part of speech gets people more worked up than pronouns do. Linguistic history is dotted with eruptions of pronoun rage. Right now, the provocation is the gender-neutral pronouns that some nonbinary people have asked to be...
Read more
www.npr.org
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Tips for Parents of LGBTQ Youth
All parents want what's best for their kids. But providing support isn't always easy - especially if you are the parent of a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ) child. Read on for strategies and suggestions!
Read more
www.hopkinsmedicine.org
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Thank You to Our Sponsors + Partners
Who Make ALL Our Free Programs Possible!
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Your Support Makes A Difference! |
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We Are Grateful for You!
As a small nonprofit, financial support is critical. We are grateful for all donations to help us sustain our work as we continue to provide free programming and resources to the community.
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Every time we do something that helps our community grow more kind, resilient and welcoming, we SPARK Kindness. Together as families, schools, organizations, coaches, artists, faith and community leaders, we can make sure that no one feels alone, bullied, unsupported or unconnected.
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SPARK Kindness is a community convener, educator, resource, and friend—and the biggest fan of our shared strengths. Join us today!
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