The PRYSM Youth Center of Delaware County provides Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Youth and their Straight Allies with a safe, caring and respectful environment that will facilitate growth, educational awareness and leadership development.
>MEETS IN MEDIA<
@ Gayley Square
126 E. Baltimore Pike, Media PA 19063
For more Information Call:
610-357-9948
.Prysm Youth Group Meetings.
.Every Wednesday.
.Open to youth 14-20.
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"PRYSM is a place where I can be myself."
-Christine
"I love PRYSM it's awesome. I love everyone here."
-Paula
I look forward to PRYSM every week."
-Brick
"PRYSM=My LIFE!!"
-Rose
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Meeting dates and topics:
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~December 30th from 6:30-8:30
Topic: New Years Resolutions- Do we have one? How do you feel about them? What do we hope to accomplish in the New Year? New Year resolutions are tradition BUT they don't always mean the same things to everyone... How would we like to start 2010 off?
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We hope everyone has a wonderful SAFE Holiday!! Can't wait to see all of you in the New YEAR!! 2010 :)
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~January 6th from 6:30-8:30
Topic: 6:30-7:30pm "SAY IT STRAIGHT". Then from 7:30-8:30pm "PostSecrets". We will make post cards with our secrets on them and will be given the option to mail them to the post secret community. Sometimes writing our secrets down can be one of the most freeing experiences in the world. Explore PostSecrets more at www.postsecret.com
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~January 13th from 6:30-8:30
Topic: 6:30-7:30pm "SAY IT STRAIGHT". Then from 7:30-8:30pm we will explore the important details of being gay. Coming out is one of the first steps, BUT what is important for your loved ones to know about being gay? What are three things you would like to tell someone in your life that doesn't understand your lifestyle? We will use the process of writing post-cards to loved ones in hopes it will help them understand. The option to ACTUALLY mail the post-cards will be available. Learn more at www.tell-three.org
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~January 20th from 6:30-8:30
Topic: 6:30-7:30pm "SAY IT STRAIGHT". Then from 7:30-8:30pm OPEN FORUM: Talk about what is important to you. How were the post-card activities for you? Did they help?
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~January 27th from 6:30-8:30
Topic: 6:30-7:30pm "SAY IT STRAIGHT". Then from 7:30-8:30pm Prep for the Valentines Day Dance!!
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February Marks the YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR PRYSM!!!!!
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~February 3rd from 6:30-8:30
Topic: 6:30-7:30pm "SAY IT STRAIGHT". Then from 7:30-8:30pm OPEN FORUM: Talk about what is important to you.
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~February 10th from 6:30-8:30
Topic: 6:30-7:30pm "SAY IT STRAIGHT". Then from 7:30-8:30pm FINAL PREP For the Valentines Day Dance! Make sure you put in all your requests for music and food!!!
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February 12th Valentines Day Dance!!!
Food
Fun
Friends!!!
7-11pm
126 East Baltimore Pike,
Media PA 19063
$5 Admission!
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DID YOU KNOW?!?!
PRYSMbegan one year ago in February, 2009!
PRYSMreceived it's non-profit status in December!
Approximately 5-25 youth attendPRYSMevery week!
PRYSM's dances have over 40 youth come out to socialize and feel safe and accepted!
PRYSMhappens only because of volunteers, donations and fundraisers!
Won't you help us?
Come join other supporters ofPRYSM Youth Center at theIron Hill Brewery in Media on February the 16th from 5-9pm and 20% of your food bill will be donated to PRYSM!!!
PLEASE! Come out and support the kids of PRYSM Youth Center! All the proceeds will go to programs and activities for the youth!
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~February 17th from 6:30-8:30
Topic: 6:30-7:30pm "SAY IT STRAIGHT". Then from 7:30-8:30pm SAFE DATING presented by: DAP.
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~February 24th from 6:30-8:30
Topic: 6:30-7:30pm "SAY IT STRAIGHT". Then from 7:30-8:30pm OPEN FORUM: Talk about what is important to you.
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NEED Help creating your own SAFE SPACE??
The FOYER of Philadelphia is
*Opening doors for LGBTQ youth who are aging out of Foster care OR who are homeless by providing opportunities for growth and independence*
Mission Statement:The mission of the Foyer of Philadelphia is to facilitate LGBTQ young adults transition from foster care or homelessness to self-sufficiency and independence. Foyer of Philadelphia will provide LGBTQ young adults with educational opportunities, employment resources, and housing stability. The comprehensive services available through Foyer of Philadelphia supports participants by enriching their skills and developing their self-confidence.
More Resources:
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender & AIDS Project
We love having all of you at the meetings! Feel free to
e-mail us and let us know what you want to see more of or what you would like to talk about during the meetings :)
Local PFLAG Meetings: A support group for Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian and Gays
PFLAG of Media Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00
Place: Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County145 West Rose Tree Road, Media
PFLAG of West Chester Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00
Place: Unitarian Church of West Chester501 South High Street, West Chester
