MoCo LGBTQ Youth Forum

Want to gain event experience while earning SSL hours? Join us as a volunteer at ’s Season Showcase on Saturday, November 9th at the Silver Theatre. This celebration features screenings of our students' films, a student-led Q&A, and photography displays in the lobby. For more information or to apply, click the link: https://forms.gle/ZweNVEKCCLDqbbbm9

Don’t forget to grab your FREE tickets to this year’s Season Showcase! 🎬 Join us for an incredible display of talent and creativity as our students showcase their projects. Secure your tickets today and support the next generation of artists and filmmakers!: https://forms.gle/jzKVZoBVUTKL6qyK7

We are excited to attend three pride events happening this October: Upper Chesapeake Bay Pride on 10/5, and Pride of Southern Maryland and Howard County Pride on 10/13! If you are attending any of these events, please stop by and say hi!

Is your group holding a pride event in October that you'd like us to be apart of? Please reach out to us--we would love to hear from you.

Dear LGBTQ+ youth,
You are enough.
You matter.
You are valid.
You belong.
You are loved.
You are not alone.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤

SHARE IF YOU LOVE AND SUPPORT LGBTQ+ YOUTH.

Hey all... our classes are still FREE for EVERYONE, but we're using a new system that requires $1 donation to register. Use AYMFALL24 to bypass the charge!

AYM: Media Content Creation Workshops and Events FREE after-school and summer media content classes for teenagers in Silver Spring, MD. Classes are centered around amplifying the voices of the youth. In addition, we organize various arts outreach events that showcase the talents of our gifted students.

As we get ready to start the school year here in Maryland, consider helping us raise funds for the 2025 Pride Prom by purchasing a Regal Movie Ticket bundle. Bundles are $30 for 2 tickets - $7.50 of each bundle goes to help us put on the best Prom ever!

Order Regal Movie Ticket Bundles Supporting MoCo Pride Prom! Regal Fundraising Campaign for MoCo Pride Prom. Order online & redeem at participating Regal locations. 25% donated back.

Getting ready for the beginning of the school year to start? Join Coalition for Inclusive Schools & Communities, Live In Your Truth, and the Montgomery County Pride Family for a Back to School Block Party you won’t want to miss! Enjoy music, games, a book and school supplies giveaway, and more. Let’s celebrate inclusive schools and ensure all students are ready for a great school year! For more information or to register, visit liveinyourtruth.org/events

The National Student Council (NSC) empowers LGBTQ+ high school students to cultivate leadership skills, amplify their voices, and contribute to more inclusive and equitable environments.

➡️ Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3YRNQhZ

Image description: A graphic for GLSEN's National Student Council with a call to action that reads "Apply for GLSEN’s NSC." The background consists of various drawn educational and stationery items like books, a globe, a notebook, and pencils, all in a simplistic style. The text and a link to apply ("glsen.us/nscapply") are prominently displayed. The color scheme includes a rainbow motif especially evident in the segmented letters forming "NSC".

LGBTQ+ youth, we need your voice! 🌈 Share your experiences by taking our National School Climate Survey. Your insights help shape safer, more inclusive schools. Take the anonymous survey at the link below! ✨ Illustration by JessVoss Art

English: https://bit.ly/49yBrkk
Spanish: https://bit.ly/4aNHi6w

Image description: Two individuals stand side by side. One holds a rainbow flag, and the other wears a green sweatshirt with a rainbow motif. Above them, text reads "Calling LGBTQ+ Youth: Help inform policymakers & shape the future. Take GLSEN's National School Climate Survey today." Further text includes the website "https://bit.ly/4cKYJWD" and credits the artist "".

Did you hear that is having a super cool event this weekend? Join them and make sure to say hi to Oni & Justin on behalf of GLSEN Maryland!

Rise Up! A National Conference for Q***r and Trans Youth Organizers - SMYAL Rise Up! Youth Organizing Conference 2024 Dates: July 27 + 28 Join us at SMYAL’s 2024 Rise Up! Youth Organizing Conference! Rise Up! is a free conference that explores what it… Continue reading Rise Up! A National Conference for Q***r and Trans Youth Organizers

THIS SATURDAY! Join FSJ on June 22nd at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library from 2:00PM-4:00PM to receive FREE legal services!

Whether you need a name change or are estate planning, we have experienced staff and pro bono attorneys who can help you! To sign up for any of these services, you complete the Legal Intake Form at the link in our bio!

🌈 Hey Montgomery County artists! Show off your creativity by designing the official t-shirt for Pride in the Plaza! 🎨 The best design wins a $1,000 VISA gift card. Submit by WEDNESDAY!

Details here: https://ow.ly/m9MU50REIHI

Love to paint, draw, craft or just create? Join our friends at for a special Pride Art Show during the month of June. Submissions accepted June 1-18 and then there will be a special opening reception on June 25. Art will be on display at the Odenton Library from June 25-August 15.

🎨 Calling all artists in Montgomery County! Design the official t-shirt for Pride in the Plaza and you could win a $1,000 VISA gift card! 🌈✨ Submissions due by May 15. Let your creativity shine and help us celebrate diversity! Details at https://ow.ly/AfuP50Rn1TE

Calling all LGBTQ+ and two-spirit youth aged 13+! 📢 Participate in the 2024 National Student Climate Survey ➡️ Click the link below to take the survey in Spanish or English.

Spanish: https://glsen.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1WShAnEr2TwPyGq?Q_lang=es-es
English: https://glsen.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1WShAnEr2TwPyGq?Q_lang=en-en

Image description: A speech bubble on a salmon background reads , "Calling all LGBTQ+ Youth! Are you 13+ and attend middle or high school in the u.s. during the 23-25 school year? Help inform GLSEN's ongoing work to ensure safe and affirming schools. Take the National School Climate Survey"

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Calling all LGBTQ+ and two-spirit youth aged 13+! 📢 Participate in the 2024 National Student Climate Survey ➡️ Click the link below to take the survey in Spanish or English.

Spanish: https://bit.ly/4aNHi6w
English: https://bit.ly/49yBrkk

Image description: A speech bubble on a yellow background reads , "LGBTQ+ Youth We want to hear from you! Help inform GLSEN advocates & policy makers about your experience"

Come by this Saturday and find your outfit!! All items are free of charge!

Re: MoCo Pride Youth:
Welcome to a new year of MoCo Pride Youth!
Please join us as we kick off a year full of new, fun ideas to connect the students of MoCo. Our first meeting is Wednesday, September 13 at Carver Educational Services Center located at 850
Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD and all are encouraged to attend.