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Posted on June 16th, 2022

We have been all over MetroWest this month, and we are excited to be hosting a Pride event in our very own backyard! OUT MetroWest invites you to our Pride Block Party at Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company in Framingham. Come hang with us on Saturday, June 18th from 2-6pm. We will have food from Art […]

Posted on May 2nd, 2022

OUT MetroWest is having our annual Spring Auction! We have 98 amazing items that are just a click away. Your bid supports our FREE programs for LGBTQ+ youth across MetroWest. Bid on everything from Kung Fu and art classes to Tibetan Rugs or your own Drag Storytime! In our new home at 160 Hollis Street, we expect to […]

Posted on March 21st, 2022

“Because once you enter my house, it becomes our house” -Jeffrey Gibson We were beyond excited to welcome the community to OUT MetroWest’s new home at our Open House on Saturday, March 12th! We’ve been dreaming about and working towards this moment for almost three years. The Open House featured tie-dying, games, and remarks from […]

Posted on February 28th, 2022

We are so excited to welcome you into our new home and begin in-person programming again starting on March 7th! As we continue to be driven by community care, below are guidelines we are implementing to keep our community safe, and our programs running in person. We will continue to watch the data related to COVID-19 and […]

Posted on January 13th, 2022

WE DID IT!!Thanks to you and your community, we were able to reach our goal and raise $40k to open doors to support LGBTQ+ youth. Thank you to everyone who donated to make this dream a reality!

Posted on October 27th, 2021

Our 2021 Come Out & Celebrate gala is around the corner and we are grateful to the generous sponsors who have joined us to invest in communities where LGBTQ+ youth thrive! To show YOUR support for LGBTQ+ youth as a sponsor, visit tinyurl.com/OutSponsor21. $10,000 Sponsors Kathy Kaufmann Jamie Pierce $5,000 Sponsors Erik Bailey & Liz […]

Posted on October 1st, 2021

OUT MetroWest and Ashland Public Library are partnering with local libraries to offer a free, virtual book club for LGBTQ+ young people ages 15-25 (or thereabouts). Facilitators will be members of the LGBTQ+ community. Our first three meetings will take place on Friday evenings at 6:30. Please mark your calendars for November 19, December 17, […]

Posted on September 19th, 2021

Together we’ve been building communities where LGBTQ+ youth thrive for ten years, and we’re looking forward to celebrating with you on Saturday, November 6 at 7 p.m. During our one-hour virtual program, guests will: Hear from youth participants about how OUT MetroWest has impacted their livesConnect with fellow supporters of LGBTQ+ youthReminisce with those who […]

Posted on August 29th, 2021

Updated 9/7/21 With a novel virus like COVID-19, we have to reconsider our plans as scientific information becomes available. What we know right now is that the delta variant of the virus is more infectious than its predecessor and is infecting young people at a higher rate than we’ve seen previously. Moreover, most youth have […]

Posted on August 21st, 2021

Our next Shine event will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. This free event will be held virtually. To sign up and receive the link, go to tinyurl.com/ShineAugust28. This event is designed to provide children a chance to share their stories (and/or hear those of others!) through activities like Show […]

Posted on July 27th, 2021

It’s our 10th anniversary, and we’re marking the occasion at our annual Come Out & Celebrate event! This year’s event will be held virtually on Saturday, November 6 at 7 p.m. The event will include opportunities to learn about our history and our exciting plans for the future. You’ll hear from the amazing youth we […]

Posted on July 7th, 2021

In late May, OUT MetroWest welcomed a new program manager, Joel Newsome (he/they). Joel’s clear commitment to LGBTQ+ youth empowerment made him a standout among candidates for the program manager role, and we were thrilled to welcome him on-board as the staff member responsible for overseeing our youth programs. For those eager to get to […]

Posted on July 3rd, 2021

After 16 months of meeting virtually, our Drop-In program will return to in-person meetings on Thursday, July 15. Here are the details you’ll need to know: For the summer, we will meet outdoors at our new location. The address is 160 Hollis Street, Framingham. Please go around the back of the ātac building, as we’ll […]

Posted on June 27th, 2021

As OUT MetroWest has grown, we’ve relied on local partners to share their spaces for much of our youth programming. Since 2015, we’ve also leased a small office space to manage our operations and host our drop-in hours. Our programs have continued to expand, however, and we now require a larger, central space to house the […]

Posted on April 23rd, 2021

Thanks to the generosity of our community, OUT MetroWest is auctioning off dozens of amazing items from Saturday, April 24 at 8 a.m. through Saturday, May 8 at 10 p.m. EST. From art to gift cards to services and more, there’s something for everyone! Your auction purchases support OUT MetroWest’s programs for LGBTQ+ youth. Each year, […]

Posted on April 9th, 2021

OUT MetroWest’s programs for LGBTQ+ youth are social, educational, and supportive – they’re probably most akin to a youth group. They’re safe, fun spaces to gather with people with peers and role models who share one of your identities – a place to be yourself, make new friends, and build community. We host more than […]