Sussex Pride and a local therapist are working together to form a new support group for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults who are neurodivergent. This group will meet weekly for 10 weeks at a private office in Lewes (day and times are yet to be determined) After the first 10 weeks, the group will decide … Read more
The camper application for Camp Outright, a summer camp with a queer twist for youth 13-17 is open until Mar 2. The Camp takes pace in Vermont, but you don’t need to be from Vermont to apply. Nestled in the stunning natural beauty of our state, it’s a vibrant camp that’s all about queer joy, … Read more
SOAH (Speak Out Against Hate), a local Sussex 501(c)(3) non-profit, is proud to announce the creation of its first mentor-supported SOAH Youth Ambassador Leadership Internship for high school students interested in social justice, countering hate, especially in schools, youth organizations, and social media, and in creating a more inclusive society. Applicants were asked to communicate … Read more
The SOGIE Center at UConn have released a new guide for behavioral health and other service providers on serving intersex children and adolescents and their families. The guide includes: The report details how discriminatory policies targeting transgender children and their access to healthcare also cause specific harms to people with intersex variations. Click here to download … Read more
Update: We are no longer accepting applications for this volunteer position. Are you passionate about the supporting LGBTQ+ Youth ? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth in our community? Sussex Pride invites you to join our team as a youth program volunteer. LGBTQ+ youth face unique challenges. This … Read more
Rehoboth Beach Bears, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide inclusive fellowship and fraternity for the LGBTQIA+ and Ally communities, while raising money to benefit charities who provide for community betterment. The Rehoboth Beach Bears Scholarship Program makes awards available to graduating LGBTQIA+ seniors. These awards may be used to help … Read more
Samantha started volunteering with Sussex Pride Youth in October 2023. She has been a regular in our Sea Witch Festival Team, and this year she is serving as a co-chair of Rehoboth Beach Pride. You can reach Samantha at samantha@sussexpride.org. Where are you originally from? I am originally from Wilmington and I’ve been in Rehoboth … Read more
The Unitarians Universalists of Southern Delaware (UUSD) will offer a comprehensive sexuality course for 7th to 9th graders starting October 6th. Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a comprehensive sexuality course that aims to help students make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in many … Read more
GLSEN, a national organization that supports LGBTQ+ students (and staff) in school districts, sponsors a major survey of school-age youth – – 13 y/o and over. (The survey collects information about frequency of bullying, hearing anti-queer comments from other students and or teachers, support from administrators, etc, etc.) If there is enough participation within … Read more
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