GSA

I would like to take this time to blog about a program that I think is really important. It is the GSA meetings that take place in our library. This group is a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) and is a teen-motivated and driven group that focuses on providing a safe place for all teens.

This group has just started meeting this year, and it is amazing to see it grow and blossom. It started with a few teens who thought that it was a needed group and program and has now grown to include their friends. They are working on reaching out to the community at large by attending Equality Fest. Equality Fest is about raising awareness and acceptance for all and more about it can be found at this link: http://www.equalityfestyork.com/

Some things that happen at GSA are snacks, zine pages (to hand out at Equality Fest), a support board, and great discussions about how to be an ally, positive phrases and future events (such as a Dress Day where teens of all genders can come try on different clothes!) I am excited by what these teens are doing and I am happy to facilitate a group of caring and accepting teens in this community and the world.

Dawn states: Think about how you can foster caring and acceptance with your teens!