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About Us

ARAY was founded in 2017 to put an end to the harassment, silencing, and stigma that LGBTQ+ youth and allies face in Charlotte County, Florida. We support and affirm LGBTQ+ youth and allied youth through weekly in-person and virtual peer support sessions, a free hygiene product closet, advocacy and more.

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Please call or email Chris for meeting details:
Call/Text: 815-440-2075
Chris@allrainbowandalliedyouth.org

Join Us

Hours of Operation

Tuesdays: 6 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesdays: 6PM - 8:30 PM

Thursdays: 6PM - 8:30PM
Saturdays: 12 Noon - 4pm

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Weekly Drop-In Social Gatherings Every Wednesday, 6pm - 8:30pm. 

1475 Collingswood Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1149

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Contact Chris for details:
Call/Text: 815-440-2075
Chris@allrainbowandalliedyouth.org

Our Mission

ARAY exists to support LGBTQ+ youth and allies in Southwest Florida by providing advocacy, essential resources, housing support, and safe spaces that foster community, authentic expression, and the development of vital life skills.

Two queer youth stand with their backs facing the camera, one is wearing the progress pride flag as a cape and the other is wearing a rainbow flag as a cape.
ARAY volunteers speak to local youth at an outreach event

Our Vision

Our vision is to​ ​progress​ ​beyond​ ​inclusion,​ ​to​ justice and equity for​ ​LGBTQ+​ ​youth​ and allied youth ​in​ ​our​ ​world.  

Local youth pose in an ARAY outreach booth
Youth at an ARAY drop in make a marble run

Our Team

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Christopher Oester

President 

Secretary

​Kristina DeVries

Treasurer

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