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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Posted on June 27th, 2017
Here’s the flyer for our July and August drop-in hours on Thursday afternoons! Please feel free to share with friends!
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Posted on June 21st, 2017
OUT MetroWest’s youth programs run year-round, and we’re excited to let you know what we have planned for July and August. As usual, WAGLY and Umbrella will welcome high school youth. Over the summer, this includes those who’ll enter 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in the fall—as well as those who’ll enter their first year of […]
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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 17th, 2017
Get your pre-Pride dose of LGBTQ family bonding! We’ve reserved Jam Time‘s Maynard location from 4-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 4. All LGBTQ families are welcome. Wondering if you qualify as an LGBTQ family? We think you do! Single queer mom? Yup! Lesbian grandma babysitting? Sure! Transgender preschooler with straight, cisgender parents? Absolutely! Bisexual dad with foster kids? […]
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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 April 13th, 2017
The OUT MetroWest Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Sawyer Bethel, LICSW has been named Interim Executive Director of OUT MetroWest. A member of the Board since 2015 and a partner in the organization’s work since 2013, Sawyer is deeply committed to LGBTQ youth and the greater community. A licensed social worker, Sawyer […]
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Posted on April 1st, 2017
FOR TICKETS TO OUR 2020 TRIVIA NIGHT, CLICK HERE. Trivia Night is such a fantastic community-building event, and we don’t want to turn anyone away! With that in mind, we’ve opened up an additional block of tickets for guests who haven’t yet purchased theirs. Between April 1 and April 5, you can buy tickets by […]
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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 28th, 2017
FOR TICKETS TO OUR 2020 TRIVIA NIGHT, CLICK HERE. Our third annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction is right around the corner! Framingham High School has once again kindly offered to host us for an evening of great fun and friendly competition. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. Prizes […]
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Posted on February 23rd, 2017
“We’re disappointed by President Trump’s decision to rescind federal guidelines protecting transgender students. We’re fortunate that Massachusetts has long been at the forefront of driving equality and social justice for the LGBTQ community, and we’re grateful for all those who have ensured the safety of transgender students here. Organizations like ours, in partnership with public and private […]
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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 February 13th, 2017
Due to inclement weather, tonight’s WAGLY meeting is canceled. We will reschedule our presentation from REACH to an upcoming meeting. Be safe, and we’ll see you at our next WAGLY meeting in two weeks!
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Posted on February 12th, 2017
Thanks to grants from Avidia Bank and the Foundation for MetroWest, we hosted an event for LGBTQ families on Saturday, February 11. With the event sandwiched between two snowstorms, we were grateful to have reserved Jam Time’s indoor play space for children ages infant to six. Admission was free, and we were delighted to host more […]
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Posted on January 31st, 2017
On January 11, members of the Walnut Hill School for the Arts GSA facilitated activities at our Framingham Nexus meeting. Participants particularly enjoyed an arts game that combined creative writing and drawing to yield unpredictable results. This is the second time Walnut Hill students have led a Nexus meeting, and we are grateful for their contributions […]
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Posted on January 26th, 2017
On Monday, January 30, we’re welcoming National Poetry Slam Champion Erich Haygun to WAGLY. Erich represents The House Slam, the first poetry slam venue located in his hometown of Boston. Erich’s work is forthcoming in The Dead Animal Handbook (University of Hell Press, 2016), and he has been honored by the Massachusetts State Senate and […]
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