Time Out Youth

The Carolina Conference on Queer Youth is coming up fast, register now before spots are filled! This professional development conference for youth-serving staff will feature workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and more! It's a great opportunity to learn more about serving LGBTQ+ young people. Register today here: https://lnkd.in/eXgKR7d. 💜

Join us for the Carolina Conference on Queer Youth! CCQY is an annual conference dedicated to advancing the well-being and rights of LGBTQ+ youth in educational and community spaces. It brings together educators, counselors, administrators, social workers, advocates, and allies from diverse, youth-serving backgrounds to collaborate, educate, and advocate for positive change. We'd love to host you at the conference, register today! Click here to register and learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXgKR7d. If you're interested in being a presenter, the last day to submit a proposal is Sept. 13 at 5PM.

Are you interested in working with us at Time Out Youth? We're hiring! Check out our open Intake Specialist position! Apply today at https://lnkd.in/dYjYJaZK.

Our 2023 Annual Report is here! We're thrilled to be able to share the story of our past year with you. As we reflect on 2023, it reminds us that this work would not be possible without the support of our community, donors, volunteers, and partners. Thank you for working towards this goal with us: creating inclusive communities, supporting LGBTQ+ youth, and building an accepting space that uplifts and empowers. Your continued support makes all the difference in the lives of our young people. Read on for more information about our successes and wins from last year.💛

Thank you to Krispy Kreme for your continued support of our work, including sponsoring dinners here at Time Out Youth! We are so grateful for your partnership!

Today is GLSEN's Day of (No) Silence! GLSEN’s Day of (No) Silence is a nationally-recognized student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools. Two of our youth were interviewed for this piece on CNN. We are so proud of them for sharing their stories! Through our work with educators, schools, and community organizations, we are working to make the world more inclusive for LGBTQ+ youth.

Our team is growing in 2024! We are looking to add a full-time mental health counselor to our staff. Are you passionate about uplifting LGBTQ+ youth? Do you have experience as a metal health professional? This could be the job for you! Apply today at this link: https://lnkd.in/dYjYJaZK

Looking for a something new to listen to? Our Chief Operating Officer David Samson (he/him) was featured on the Dads with Daughters podcast! Listen now to hear him chat about fatherhood, uplifting LGBTQ+ young people, and our work at Time Out Youth! https://lnkd.in/gFp7ZavM

We were thrilled to find our CEO, Sarah Mikhail, featured on Axios Charlotte’s list of Impressive Women Shaping Charlotte in 2024! A reader submitted Sarah, stating that she is “creating meaningful change and community, all while fighting for LGBTQ youth in this tumultuous political climate.” We’re so glad to have Sarah at the helm and are proud to be making a difference in the community. 💖

We had a wonderful time last night at The Plus Collective volunteer fair! It was a great chance to connect with new volunteers, talk about our work, and catch up with our community partners. We're so grateful for the chance to participate and for The Plus Collective's continued support.