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The Youth We Serve

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Are you a youth age 14 - 23? Do you need a place to help find resources, get advice, talk to a friend or just relax? SafeHomes provides support for LGBT youth and their straight allies. Young people at Safe Homes come from Worcester and surrounding towns. Some are still in high school or college, and some have jobs or attend work-training programs. Though we all come from different experiences and backgrounds, we are united in our support for one another.

Why do young people come to Safe Homes?

They come for many different reasons. Some need support and advocacy around GLBTG issues as they try to change things in their homes and schools. Others need encouragement and seek advice from adult advisors at the program. Our peer leadership program offers young people the opportunity to become involved in the decision making process, while providing a sense of pride and ownership of the program.

We always welcome new faces, and hope to see you soon. To find more information about our meetings click here.

“Safe Homes is a place for everyone, no matter what” A Safe Homes Youth

“The one thing I enjoy about Safe Homes is the passion and diversity the youth brings to the table to accomplish things in life and to bring a healthy respectful place together where we can share ideas.” A Safe Homes Youth

 

Youth Success Stories

“Safe Homes as changed my life! I am a completely different person now.”

“I can’t believe I’m the same person who first walked through those doors. Safe Homes has given me a life, and is like family to me. I now know that there is nothing I can’t do, and I want to be involved in make sure other kids know that too.”

"We are like family"

 

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Get involved and support SafeHomes

 By getting involved you will help us make a difference in the lives of the youth.  There are a variety ways to show your support.  Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about our Drop In Center, PFLAG, Advocacy or Special Events.

June

3rd 
Job Corps Peer Led Project Adventure Activity

10th 
Legal Assistance Corporation of Central  MA Domestic Violence Workshop

17th
LGBT Jeopardy

24th 
"Summer Safe" How to be safe and fabulous this summer... skin cancer awareness, etc.

July

1st 
Open Discussion

8th
Friends and Family Pot Luck Night 

15th
Safe Homes Peer Leaders present "A Queer Little Scavenger Hunt"

22nd 
Presentation with David Tirendi, Grafton Job Corps Admission Counselor

29th 
An evening with Chris Capone (Gay Grandson of Al Capone)

August

5th 
Job Corps Peer Leaders PA Activity

12th 
"Soldiers Girl" Video 

19th
Poetry Slam

26th 
The Jobie Jones Show (Safe Schools)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Us

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Laura Farnsworth, Program Manager

Safe Homes / The Bridge
4 Mann Street, Worcester, MA 01602
Safe Homes office: 508 366-4305
cell: 508 631-2699
eMail: Click Here