About Us
Founded in 2017, All Rainbow and Allied Youth works to ensure that all youth in SW Florida feel safe, supported and heard. We offer weekly in-person and virtual peer support sessions, a free hygiene product closet, advocacy services, and other resources to promote well-being, connection, and personal growth.
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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
Drop-In Hours
Wednesdays: 6PM - 8:30PM
Saturdays: 12 - 4PM
Office Hours
Monday: 9-12PM
Wednesday: 9-12PM
Friday: 9-12PM
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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.
Our Vision
Our vision is to​ ​progress​ ​beyond​ ​inclusion,​ ​to​ justice and equity for​ ​LGBTQ+​ ​youth​ and allied youth ​in​ ​our​ ​world while providing youth with valuable life skills.
Our Team
Christopher Oester
President
Jenny Makowski
Secretary
​Kristina DeVries
Treasurer
Lisa Baird
Board Member
William Thompson
Board Member
Laurie Kimball
Board Member
Teri Barbee
Board Member