Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Pride for Youth was the focus of a Fios episode about Cyberbullying!


Pride for Youth and Fios cable teamed up to bring you information on cyberbullying- something that affects millions of teens every day, all around the world.

Fios came to Pride for Youth to film a workshop on cyberbullying presented by Laura, our Community Education Specialist a from our parent agency Long Island Crisis Center! LICC offers free 24/7/365 crisis hotline at 516-679-1111 or www.licconline.org.

 Laura travels to local middle and high schools as well as colleges to educate young people about the dangers of cyberbullying and how to deal with it. Fios also profiled one of our young people who is transgender and has been the victim of cyberbullying. Push play to hear his story, check out our workshop and learn more!

If you are an educator looking to book one of our free workshops, you can give us a call as 516-679-9000 and ask for Meredith! We offer free workshops in cyberbullying, self-injury, homophobia, transphobia, working with LGBTQ youth, anger management and more!

And if you are being cyberbullied or just need someone to talk to you can call us 24/7/365 at 516-679-1111, chat us at www.licconline.org or text LICC to 839863 from 7-9 pm to talk to a counselor. Pride for Youth also offers free, confidential counseling to LGBTQ youth. Call 516-679-9000 for more information and check us out on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!

Friday, October 4, 2013

Three Little Girls Raise Big Money for Pride for Youth!

Pride for Youth serves LGBTQ young people of all ages - and our services are free! So imagine our surprise when we received a HUGE donation from 3 young girls - sisters age 8, 10 and 12.

The granddaughters of one of our long-time supporters Sandy (who was also one of the founders of the Long Island Pride Parade!) fund raised over $350 for Pride for Youth! Proof that even the smallest of voices can be heard!

The girls took the PFY literature from their Grandmothers room and without telling her made a sign to fund raise for Pride for Youth! The sisters sold lemonade and goodies to make the money!

Thank you so much to all of you! Our young people made tons of 'Thank You' cards for the young girls that are in the mail with PFY t-shirts, bracelets and more! They made our day, so we wanted to make yours! 

If you or a group you belong to ever want to donate to Pride for Youth, you can do so here!