About Us
ARAY was founded in 2017 to put an end to the harassment, silencing, and stigma that LGBTQ+ youth face in Charlotte County, Florida. We support and affirm LGBTQ+ youth through weekly in-person and virtual peer support sessions, a free hygiene product closet, and LGBTQ+ inclusion training by nationally recognized presenters, all while advocating to make Charlotte County a place where all people are free to be themselves.
Our Mission
Our mission is to​ ​create​ ​a​ ​place​ ​of​ ​support and​ ​provide​ ​information,​ ​advocacy,​ ​and​ ​resources​ ​in​ ​Charlotte​ ​County ​for​ ​LGBTQ+ youth and allies.
Our Vision
Our vision is to​ ​progress​ ​beyond​ ​inclusion,​ ​to​ justice and equity for​ ​LGBTQ+​ ​youth​ ​in​ ​our​ ​world.
Our Team
Hal Trejo
Board President
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Board Treasurer
Board Secretary
Board Member