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Prevent Vaping: Paid Social Media Opportunity for LGBTQ+ Youth

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Vaping and LGBTQ+ Youth

The following information is reposted from Project SMART. Please direct any questions to Elaine (elaine.hanby@asc.upenn.edu) or Jiaxi (Jiaxi.wu@upenn.edu). What is Project SMART? Seeking LGBTQ+ youth to create study recruitment videos Who can film videos? Will youth be compensated? Why is this important? Contact Information Contact Elaine (elaine.hanby@asc.upenn.edu) or Jiaxi (Jiaxi.wu@upenn.edu) for more information. We can … Read more

Host Homes and Unhoused LGBTQ+ Youth

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Delaware Host Home Programs

Delaware’s LGBTQ+ Community has made significant strides in recent years, but housing instability among LGBTQ+ Youth remains a concern. Host Home programs offer one possible solution our state is exploring. In one national survey of LGBTQ+ Youth aged 13-24 conducted by the Trevor Project, 28% of LGBTQ youth reported experiencing homelessness or housing instability at … Read more

Congratulations Gary Espinas

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Gary Espinas

Congratulations to Dr. Gary Espinas. Dr. Espinas has been appointed to serve as an At Large Member of the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs (DCVA). The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs provides assistance to Delaware’s veterans, their spouses and dependent children. The Commission, consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor, each for a 4 … Read more

Critical Updates to Title IX Guidelines for LGBTQ+ Students

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Title IX and LGBTQ+ Youth

The US Department of Education has passed critical updates to Title IX guidelines, ensuring the protection and inclusivity of LGBTQ youth. The new regulations, implemented on April 19th, 2024, are an important step towards fostering safe and supportive learning environments for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Strengthening Protection Against Discrimination … Read more

Provide Feedback on the State Aging Plan

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Delaware State Plan on Aging

DSAAPD (The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities) invites community members to participate in this feedback session on the State Aging Plan. The State Plan is developed to meet the requirements of the Older Americans Act, which provides funding for a variety of programs and services for older Delawareans and their … Read more

Delmarva LGBTQIA+ Climate Survey

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Delmarva LGBTQIA+ Climate Survey

The Delmarva LGBTQIA+ Climate Survey conducted in 2023 provides valuable insights into the experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Delmarva region. The survey was prepared by Dr. Nicole A. Buzzetto-Hollywood Professor at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and President of the Board for Salisbury PFLAG. This one-page summary highlights key findings … Read more

LGBTQ+ Youth & Family Research Project

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LGBTQ+ Youth & Family Research Proect

Share your story! LGBTQ+ youth and their parents or caregivers are invited to join a study on how LGBTQ+ youth grow in their identities and how parents and caregivers are involved in that development. The study is for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 20 & their parent or caregiver who live in DE, NJ, MD, … Read more

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance

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AARP Tax Aide Delaware

The Lewes Public Library is hosting Tax-Aide volunteers who will prepare federal and Delaware income tax returns for the 2023 filing year. Volunteers are certified by the IRS. Tax-Aide, a joint venture between the IRS and AARP, is a free service open to taxpayers of all ages with low to moderate income. AARP membership is not required. Volunteers … Read more