Q PLUS
Years Supported: 2022 – Present
Q Plus is a Connecticut nonprofit dedicated to uplifting and empowering queer youth through programs like open mics, workshops, game nights, support groups, and GSA support. Youth programs are created and facilitated based on needs identified by young people, and available in online and in-person formats. Q Plus also offers workshops, trainings, consultations, and even a support group for adult supporters of queer youth. Q Plus is working to create space for queer youth to be authentically and entirely themselves; the organization will continue changing and evolving as the needs of queer youth continue to change and evolve.
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PAST CHARITIES
True Colors
True Colors was a non-profit organization that worked with other social service agencies, schools, organizations, and within communities to ensure that the needs of sexual and gender minority youth are both recognized and competently met. The organization trained more than 6,000 people annually, organized the largest LGBTQ youth conference in the country with more than 3,000 attendees and managed the state’s only LGBTQ mentoring program. True Colors has been spotlighted by both national and local media for their expertise in LGBTQ youth issues.
Years Supported: 2018-2019
US War Dogs Association
The United States War Dogs Association, Inc. is a nonprofit organization of Former and Current US Military Dog Handlers and supporting members committed to promoting the long history of the Military Service Dogs, establishing permanent War Dog Memorials, and educating the public about the invaluable service of these canines to our country.
Years Supported: 2014-2019