Events

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Celebrating Austin Pride: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth Through Community Organizations

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Celebrating Austin Pride: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth Through Community Organizations

As Austin Pride lights up the city this August, it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the LGBTQIA+ community's resilience, especially our youth. Pride is more than a celebration—it's a call to action to support the young people navigating their identities. This month, we're highlighting organizations in Austin that play a crucial role in providing the support LGBTQIA+ youth need to thrive. From Out Youth's safe spaces to TENT's advocacy, these groups are the backbone of a caring community. Learn how you can get involved and make a difference.

HavenCon Youth Programs

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WHO:
Youth ages 12-18

WHEN: 
Friday, March 30, 2018, 7-9 p.m. (Youth Cosplay & Costume Ball)
Saturday, March 31, 2018, 11-5 p.m.
Sunday, April 1, 2018, 11-6 p.m.

WHERE:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin
6505 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78752, USA

HOW MUCH:
$20 for a 3-day pass, $15 for a 1-day pass
OR request a free pass at http://havenyouthpass.outyouth.org

FULL SCHEDULE:
http://havencon4.sched.org
 

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Out Youth’s “Second-Chance Prom” Offered Adults a Chance to Remake Memories

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Almost everyone has a story from their high school senior prom ranging from magical to forgettable.

Out Youth’s second annual Second-Chance Prom Saturday, April 1, offered everyone the chance for a prom night “do-over.

Hosted by the W Hotel in downtown Austin, approximately 150 guests enjoyed an evening of dancing, entertainment and a silent auction amid tropical plants and decorations supporting the “Prom in Paradise” theme.

The event raised more than $20,000 for Out Youth and some of the proceeds helped support our annual Youth Prom for LGBTQ+ teens two weeks later at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School.

We’re grateful to our Prom Co-Chairs Suzanne Alley and Kody Silva (Out Youth Board Members) and their hard-working committee that included Out Youth board members Gabby Ayala, Krissi Lindsey, Nathan Michaud and Ted Burton. Plus Out Youth supporters Roseann Ferraro, Layne Box, and Crystal Lantrip.