Outreach

Outreach is very important to Safe Homes.  Whether we are reaching out to local GSA's, families or youth care providers, we want people to know we are there to help.  There is a place they can turn to for all things LGBT related.  We pride ourselves on the resource we have become for the community.  Some of our outreach initiatives are:

• Working directly with youth in crisis
• Visiting local GSA's
• Participating in health fairs and youth leadership events
• Networking with other youth providers

Advocacy

Many youth that come to SafeHomes have experienced discrimination within their homes, workplace or school settings. Safe Homes is there to advocate on their part whether it is in school, on the job or in the lines of communication with their families.

Safe Homes also hosts a monthly support group for parents and family members of GLBT youth called Greater Worcester PFLAG. Many parents of Safe Homes youth have been helped and supported through PFLAG.

Be Informed: Know the Issues

 Be a part of change, take charge and be a advocate for your community. It is important to stay informed of the local and state legislation that is being debated in your area.  You can make a difference in your own backyard.

Register to Vote in Massachusetts

Why Vote?

Elected officials listen to their constituents when deciding on important issues. As a result, you can have a significant impact on the outcome of issues that are important to you and the LGBT community.

Who is eligible to vote?

To be eligible to vote in Massachusetts, you must be a Massachusetts resident and U.S. citizen who will be at least 18 years old on Election Day; you cannot be under legal guardianship with respect to voting; or convicted of election fraud. In order to vote, you must also have registered.

What is the deadline to register?

20 days before all primaries and elections, and/or 10 days before a special town meeting

Where do I go to vote?

Go to the Secretary of Commonwealth’s website to find your polling station

Call 1-800-392-6090 and request your poll location or

Call or visit your t own clerk’s office or city election office and request your poll location