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Special thanks to Ronald McDonald House Charities and United Way of Southeast Michigan, Southeast Michigan Healthy Youth Healthy Senior Fund and Visteon for providing support for this program. For more information, contact Ryan Oliver, Youth Program Manager.
Stop in or contact any youth program staff [Ryan | Fredo | Erin | Victor | Liz] for more information on scheduling for an intake and/or orientation to become an official member of Affirmations' new youth program.
Events
Youth Montage: The Trouble of the World
Directed by Billione, The Trouble of the World will feature speeches, poetry and music by Mary Church Terrel, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Ida. B. Wells-Bennett, Sojourner Truth, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Audre Lorde, Gwendolyn Brooks, Nina Simone, Mahalia Jackson and Miles Davis.
Takes place Friday, February 26th from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
Youth-only HIV Testing
AIDS Partnership Michigan will provide free confidential and anonymous testing for youth ages 14-24. Results are available in 20 minutes with OraQuick Advance Rapid Testing.
Offered Friday from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
On-going Activities
Feminine Mystique
A fem, female identified youth only support group. All youth who identify as fem women are welcome.
Takes place 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 4:00pm-6:00pm - Begins in February
Game Nights
Meet new friends and laugh with old friends while playing various games in a safe and fun environment.
Takes place Wednesdays from 5:00pm-6:30pm
GenderNoise
A youth only support group for youth who disagree with or are interested in challenging traditionally defined gender roles.
Takes place 2nd and 4th Fridays from 4:00pm-6:00pm
Youth Drop-In Zone
Finish your homework, start a book or do some research online.
Takes place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:00pm-8:00pm.
Clothes Closet
The Youth Clothes Closet is available for young people between the ages of 14-24. We are always accepting donations of gently used, fashionable clothing geared toward young people.
Available Tuesday - Saturday from 4:00pm-9:00pm.
X The Line - Peer Outreach Team
Provides awareness and training for Gay Straight Alliances and other groups surrounding the topics of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
Performing Arts Collective
Shine on or off stage by getting involved with the new Affirmations Performing Arts Collective. Help produce plays, dance, sing or act with all of your friends at The Aff. This collaborative group tackles the issues facing our community, and explores them through the performing arts.
Meets every Friday from 8:00pm-10:00pm.
Youth Empowerment Program (YEP)
Looking for other LGBT youth? Try YEP Night. Meet new people and have fun without even trying. YEP Night is a drop-in space for youth ages 14-24, where you can dance, play pool, listen to music and much more! Come find out what you've been missing.
Offered every Friday 4:00pm-10:00pm and Saturday from 4:00pm-10:00pm.
Youth Services Advisory Board
The Youth Services Program is looking for leaders. Apply today to join the Youth Services Advisory Board and create the kind of program you want to see. Advise the Youth Staff, represent Affirmations at community events and get to know the Affirmations staff and board. For an application, contact Ryan Oliver.
Volunteer
Youth Program Adult Volunteer Training
Interested in sharing your time and talents with the hundreds of LGBT Youth who utilize our programs and services? Attend this new training and learn about our program, how to build and maintain effective youth/adult partnerships, transgender youth issues, the ball scene, Gay Straight Alliances, and much more! Be a part of our drop-in programs, support groups, youth prom, and access many more mentoring opportunities. Lunch is provided.
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| Affirmations Youth Program Membership Levels |
*Please Note:
Becoming a member of the Youth Program is free of charge.*
Level 1- Drop-In
Expectations:
-Receive intake
-Attend orientation
Privileges:
-Attend youth program, including groups
-Access to clothing closet
-Recieve lanyard with membership card
Level 2- Member
Expectations:
-Drop-in level expectations
-Attend Membership Class I: Language
-Attend Membership Class II: Responsibility and Accountability
-Maintain membership by attending three groups/activities per month
Privileges:
-Drop-in level privileges
-Bus passes (if needed) - must attend group/activity to receive pass
-Computer access after 4:00pm (Tues-Thurs) and after 2:00pm (Sat)
-Aff Swag (Keychain, button, sticker)
Level 3 - Volunteer
Expectations:
-Drop-in level and Member level expectations
-Attend at least 1 Volunteer Training Class (Facilities, Front Desk, Cafe, Youth Orientation)
-Maintain Volunteer status by providing 5 hours of work per month at the Center (may include facilities/set-up, cleaning, assisting at front desk, working in the cafe, introducing new youth to the space, etc).
Privileges:
-Drop-in and Member level privileges
-Assist Youth Leadership Council in planning monthly calendar
-Assist Youth Leadership Council in leading groups, including orientation and membership classes
-Drawstring Aff bag
Level 4 - Youth Leadership Council (YLC)
Expectations:
Drop-in, Member and Volunteer expectations
Complete Youth Leadership Council Application
Complete a resume with staff member
Engaged in productive activity beyond Affirmations (school, work, REC Boyz, GED classes, volunteering, etc.)
Attend Youth Leadership Council meeting twice per month (2 unexcused absences allowed)
Privileges:
Drop-in, Member and Volunteer Privileges
Choose music being played in Youth Program Space
Choose movie being played in Youth Program Space
T-Shirts
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