Posted on June 8th, 2017
This month, we will receive a grant from The Foundation for MetroWest’s Fund for Wellesley. The $7,525 grant will support Umbrella’s Wellesley meetings for transgender and gender non-conforming high school youth. Our Umbrella program provides youth opportunities to meet adult trans role models and to develop relationships with other trans peers. Meetings are educational, social, […]
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Posted on May 5th, 2017
Boston’s Youth Pride celebration is just two weeks from tomorrow, on Saturday, May 20. If you’re interested in marching with OUT MetroWest, contact Courtney to reserve your free t-shirt. We’ll be traveling to and from City Hall Plaza via the Riverside train station in Newton. If you’d like to travel with us, Courtney can provide details!
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Posted on March 21st, 2017
We were extremely fortunate to work with a generous donor and the folks at Framingham High School to bring world-class athlete Chris Mosier to town on March 15. The bleachers at the John F. Kennedy Athletic Complex were full of a diverse crowd of local residents eager to hear Chris’s inspiring story. From young children […]
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Posted on February 16th, 2017
Applications are being accepted for the 2017 Massachusetts GSA Student Leadership Summit, which will take place August 12-14 at UMass Amherst. Students who will be in grades 9-12 during the 2017/18 school year are eligible to apply. The program is free, and all individuals who are accepted will be provided with overnight accommodations at UMass Amherst, […]
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Posted on January 26th, 2017
Curious about upcoming Umbrella meetings? Here’s what we have planned for early 2017: meeting with folks from Camp Aranu’tiq; a make-your-own-sub-sandwich night; a Valentine’s Day party; and observing Transgender Day of Visibility. Of course, we’re also looking for your suggestions! What topics would you like to learn about? What activities would you like to do? Send […]
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Posted on January 6th, 2017
Many of our Umbrella youth participants are getting excited to attend this month’s First Event Conference. The Tiffany Club of New England has offered this conference for the past 37 years, and this is the third year of their terrific Youth and Family Program. Co-sponsored by Greater Boston PFLAG, the Youth and Family Program offers a […]
Read MorePosted on July 6th, 2016
Wednesday, July 6 6:45-8:30 p.m. 309 Washington Street in Wellesley Healthy Relationships and Trans Sexuality The always-amazing Damian Lima from Boston GLASS will join us to answer your questions about healthy relationships and trans sexuality. P.S. New participants always welcome at Umbrella!
Read MorePosted on June 22nd, 2016
Wednesday, June 15 6:45-8:30pm 24 Vernon Street in Framingham Discussion Night (& Then Some) At Wednesday’s regularly-scheduled Umbrella meeting, we’ll have group discussion and ice breaker games. (From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, we’re holding an extra Pride Month gathering at the same location for -all- LGBTQ high school youth. It’s an extra […]
Read MorePosted on June 1st, 2016
Wednesday, June 1 6:45-8:30pm 309 Washington St. in Wellesley Building the Best Umbrella Have an activity you think would be perfect at Umbrella? This is your chance to let us know! We’ll be collecting your input about hopes and dreams for Umbrella meetings, as well as playing some team-building games! This week’s meeting is also […]
Read MorePosted on May 17th, 2016
Wednesday, May 18 6:45-8:30pm New location! 24 Vernon Street, Framingham Real Talk about Relationships, Sex, and All Things Trans and Genderqueer Join us at our new “3rd Wednesday” location in Framingham to eat pizza, hang out with peers, and hear from the always-awesome Damian Lima! Reminder: We are now splitting our Umbrella meetings between Wellesley […]
Read MorePosted on May 17th, 2016
Wednesday, May 18 6:45-8:30pm Real Talk about Relationships, Sex, and All Things Trans and Genderqueer We’re hosting our first meeting in our new “third Wednesday” location at 24 Vernon Street, Framingham. We’ll provide pizza and rich discussion! New participants welcome, as always!
Read MorePosted on May 3rd, 2016
Wednesday, May 4 6:45-8:30pm Design Your Dreams! You’ll work collaboratively with friends to imagine and draw your own “dream homes.” Reminder: We are now splitting our Umbrella meetings between Wellesley and Framingham. The first Wednesday of each month will be in Wellesley, and the third Wednesday will be in Framingham. If we don’t see you […]
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