Thursday, February 18, 2010

Colorado Queer Youth Summit recap

More than 150 youth from around the state descended on Mi Casa Resource Center in Denver on Feb. 13 for the second annual Colorado Queer Youth Summit.

The summit included workshops on topics ranging from spirituality to separatism within the LGBT community. The day also showcased dance performances, art creation and group activities.
The summit is also meant to help LGBT and questioning youth network so they don't feel isolated and alone.

"The youth of this state offer the one true hope that the change we seek will happen and be sustained for the long term," said Andie Lyons, program manager for Rainbow Alley.

Rainbow Alley was one of the organizing sponsors of the event, along with The Lambda Center in Fort Collins and several other LGBT organizations around the state.

Hundreds of youth visit the Alley every month for friendship, support and a safe space to hang out. The Alley is a drop-in center designed to support LGBT youth and their allies ages 12-21. It provides a warm and welcoming environment for the youth to be themselves.

 Click here to read about the youth who were featured in a Denver Post story on the summit.