According to Resource Center’s Youth First program volunteer Elise Matthews, “I started volunteering with Youth First about four years ago when I was early in the process of coming out. It took me almost 30 years to come to terms with my queerness because I grew up in a very conservative area where there wasn’t any kind of queer representation. I spent years hating myself … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Resource Center Youth First’s Back-To-School
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MySweetWishList: Resource Center
According to Resource Center Youth First volunteer Vanessa Baum, “I got involved with Youth First through my previous job as a healthy relationships educator and loved it so much that there was no question about whether I would continue volunteering, even after leaving my former employer. Youth First is simply the most magical community I’ve ever been a part of, and the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Resource Center
MySweetWishList: Resource Center
According to Resource Center Board Member and volunteer Fran Badgett, “I grew up trans in Dallas before there was an understanding of what that meant. I didn’t know any other transgender people until I was well into college. When I was introduced to the Center’s Youth First program and the amazing work provided by its staff and devoted volunteers, it’s difficult to state … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Resource Center
A Simple Thank You To … Resource Center
From Resource Center’s CEO Cece Cox, “During this season of gratitude it’s always nice to hear from the community we serve, especially the younger generation. We recently received a simple thank you from one of our Youth First members Dee, age 16. Dee warmly told us how the program’s inclusivity helps the teen population Resource Center serves, stating that 'Youth First … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Resource Center
MySweetWishList: Resource Center
According to Resource Center Grants and Foundation Manager Dave Wehrly, “The only program of its kind in North Texas, Resource Center’s Youth First program serves middle and high school aged lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth, ages 12 to 18, and equips them with the skills and resources they need to lead an authentic life. “Shortly … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Resource Center