Posted on February 13th, 2019
We’re hosting a free showing of “Love, Simon” for youth in grades 6-12 on Friday, March 15, 2019. This 2018 film won both Teen Choice and MTV Movie awards and focuses on a high school senior who finds the confidence to come out as gay after corresponding with an anonymous friend online. The movie is rated PG-13; those […]
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Posted on January 29th, 2019
Adult advisors help to run our Nexus, Umbrella, and WAGLY programs. They serve as meeting facilitators and role models, and they help to connect youth with our shared history and vibrant community. This month we want you to introduce you to Megan, one of our Nexus facilitators! Read on to learn more about this Hawaii-raised […]
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Posted on December 19th, 2018
If you’re a visual person, we made this video just for you. We think you’ll enjoy witnessing the camaraderie, happiness, and spirit that carried us through 2018! If you’re a numbers person, you might want to know that in 2018: OUT MetroWest served nearly 300 youth. 98% of participants found a role model at our […]
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Posted on December 3rd, 2018
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve reserved Playtown Express in Southborough for the morning of Sunday, January 13, 2019! From 10 to noon, trans families are invited to our free gathering. Playtown Express is an indoor play space for children ages 0 to 12. There are activities for children of all ages, and plenty of […]
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Posted on November 26th, 2018
I went to my first OUT MetroWest meeting thinking I was there for someone else. My friend was in the process of coming out and needed somewhere she could talk, think, and feel without pretense, somewhere to just be for an hour. She was unsure of how her parents would react and needed a group […]
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Posted on October 19th, 2018
Adult advisors help to run our Nexus, Umbrella, and WAGLY programs. They serve as meeting facilitators and role models, and they help to connect youth with our shared history and vibrant community. This month we want you to introduce you to Genna, one of our Nexus facilitators! Read on to learn more about this Spanish-speaking […]
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Posted on October 2nd, 2018
October is LGBTQ+ History Month, but we celebrate queer and trans history year-round at OUT MetroWest. Connecting LGBTQ+ youth to their heritage and traditions helps to impart a sense of identity, pride, and community. At last month’s Come Out and Celebrate gala, youth participant Jasmin shared, “One of the most powerful things I’ve been taught […]
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Posted on July 16th, 2018
This Wednesday is our third annual Queer Ice Cream Social! We’re so glad to be co-hosting with Morse Institute Library in downtown Natick. Thanks to Morse’s teen librarian, we’ll have ice cream sundaes, a movie, tech and crafts projects, temporary hair makeovers, and access to the library’s awesome collection of queer media. This event is […]
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Posted on May 18th, 2018
We can hardly believe it: this year marks the fifth anniversary of our Come Out & Celebrate event! The annual gala highlights the contributions of community leaders and raises funds for our LGBTQ youth programs. Past event honorees include Barney Frank, Ed Markey, Janson Wu, and Asa Sevelius. This year’s event will be held on […]
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Posted on April 26th, 2018
FOR TICKETS TO OUR 2020 TRIVIA NIGHT, CLICK HERE. Trivia Night 2018 was a huge success. The event took place at Framingham High School on Saturday, April 7. Two teams tied to win the trivia contest, and community members contributed more than $17,000 to support our youth programs! Curious to see what it looks like […]
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Posted on April 23rd, 2018
WAGLY celebrated its seventh birthday on Monday, March 19! Dozens of current participants and several WAGLY alums showed up to ring in the happy occasion. As we have in the past, we had an open mic for youth who wished to showcase their talents. We also welcomed Mistah Boston Pride 2017, Jayden Jamison KA St. […]
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Posted on March 14th, 2018
The OUT MetroWest Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Sawyer Bethel, LICSW, has been named Executive Director of OUT MetroWest. Sawyer was named Interim Executive Director in March 2017. Deeply committed to LGBTQ youth and the greater community, Sawyer was previously a Program Supervisor and in-home therapist for community-based services at Boston GLASS […]
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Posted on February 23rd, 2018
Youth participants recently voted for their OUT MetroWest “celebrity dream guest,” and the voting was conclusive: they wanted trans activist and YouTube star Chase Ross. Chase is making dreams come true on Wednesday, March 14, when he’ll visit to give a talk on trans identity. The event will be held at 24 Vernon Street, Framingham […]
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Posted on February 14th, 2018
FOR TICKETS TO OUR 2020 TRIVIA NIGHT, CLICK HERE. Tickets are now available for OUT MetroWest’s 2018 Trivia Night. This year’s event features eight rounds of team trivia; a pizza dinner; a silent auction; and some exciting, new surprises! Guests can buy individual tickets or tables. The trivia is geared toward teens and adults, and […]
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Posted on November 3rd, 2017
Halloween is always festive at WAGLY, and this year was no exception. Although dressing up is optional, participants came dressed to impress for our annual costume contest. Winners took home prizes in categories including Most Clever Costume, Scariest Costume, Comfiest Costume, and Best Group Costume. Thanks to a creative adult advisor, participants were also able to participate in a […]
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Posted on October 3rd, 2017
We held our fourth annual Come Out & Celebrate event on September 23, 2017. The event honored Dr. Asa Sevelius and his pioneering work as an out transgender school leader. In an addition to an inspiring speech from Dr. Sevelius, nearly 250 guests were treated to remarks from a recent WAGLY alum, the parent of a […]
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Posted on August 26th, 2017
We’re hosting our next event for LGBTQ families on Sunday, October 15 at Lookout Farm in South Natick. This free event will feature a train ride, farm animals, cider donuts, and kids’ activities like a Moon Bounce. We’ll have a dedicated party tent for LGBTQ families to spend time together and make connections. This event […]
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Posted on August 26th, 2017
We’re currently seeking facilitators for our Nexus and Umbrella programs. These paid positions are a wonderful way to contribute to the lives of LGBTQ young people. For more information about the positions and how to apply, please check out our Job Openings page.
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Posted on August 10th, 2017
We are thrilled to share that our fourth annual Come Out & Celebrate gala will honor Dr. Asa Sevelius, principal of the Heath School in Brookline. Dr. Sevelius is the first out transgender principal in Massachusetts and amongst the very few out trans school leaders nationwide. In June of this year, Dr. Sevelius generously shared […]
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Posted on July 7th, 2017
Wednesday, July 12 is looking extra-delicious. All LGBTQ youth from ages 11 to 18 are invited to an ice cream party from 1:30-4 at The Morse Institute Library in downtown Natick! We’ll be showing a movie, playing games, applying temporary tattoos, and making buttons and ice cream sundaes. We’re so grateful to the Morse Institute teen librarian […]
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