HISTORY
In the spring of 1992, following a University of Minnesota seminar on
Adolescents and HIV/AIDS, a group of concerned parents, educators, clergy,
health and social services professionals, and members of the LGBT community met
in Rochester to discuss ways to meet the needs of LGBT youth in southeastern
Minnesota. Gay and Lesbian Youth Services (GLYS) is the result of those
discussions.
MISSION
Gay and Lesbian Youth Services is a nonprofit support, education, and
advocacy organization for LGBT youth ages 13-18, and those dealing with issues
of youth sexual orientation, including questioning teens and all youth-serving
adults.
GOALS
- To provide a Youth Support Group at which LGBT or questioning teens and
their supportive peers can experience a safe place to meet with each other
in an open, confidential, and nonjudgmental atmosphere.
- To provide speakers and resources to persons and groups interested in the
issues of youth sexual orientation.
- To advocate for LGBT youth needs with other organizations, agencies, and the
general public in order to promote a safer and healthier community for LGBT
teens.
FUNDING
Gay and Lesbian Youth Services is funded through
individual, group, and corporate donations and through grants
from foundations. Funders who have supported GLYS include:
Philanthrofund Foundation, The Rochester Area Foundation, and
The Chicago Resource Center. Although GLYS is not a United Way
of Olmsted County agency at this time, individuals may
designate United Way contributions to be given to Gay and
Lesbian Youth Services. GLYS has a brokerage account with an
investment company and is able to accept gifts of stock and/or
other securities. Gay and Lesbian Youth Services is a 501(c)3
nonprofit organization, registered with the state of
Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
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