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Programs & Services

Welcome to All Rainbow and Allied Youth Inc., an LGBTQ+ youth-serving nonprofit based in Charlotte County, Florida. We offer a wide range of programs and services to support young people in our community. Click here to learn more about how we can help.

Our Programs

Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth in Charlotte County. From social events to educational programming, we offer a variety of opportunities for youth 20 and under to connect with one another and build community.

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A smiling queer youth laughs as glow sticks are stuck in his hair

Drop-Ins

Our drop-ins are weekly programs offered in person and virtually for LGBTQ+ youth to meet, provide peer support, receive referrals, and get free gender-affirming clothes and hygiene products.

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Advocacy

We support grassroots activism and advocacy for justice and equality in Charlotte County. We're particularly interested in supporting youth and student-led advocacy initiatives, please reach out if we can offer you support!

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Financial Aid

We provide financial assistance to youth and families for transition-related medical care, moving out of Florida for safety, chest binders and packers, and more

Board president Hal Trejo provides a training on pronouns.

Training

Since our founding, we’ve trained over 1200 service providers, therapists, physicians, teachers, counselors, principals, librarians, and parents in our community and across the country on justice and inclusion of queer youth.

Come Visit

In addition to our programs and services, we offer a variety of amenities for free to local youth at our drop-in center.

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Hygiene Products

We offer free products including body wash, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, menstrual products, sexual health products, and more.

Art Supplies

Let your inner artist free with our multimedia art supplies, ranging from paints, pencils, and canvases, to yarn and kandi bracelets.

Gender-Affirming Clothes

Our gender-affirming clothing closet offers a variety of sizes and styles so you can find what makes you shine.

Open Library

Our open library offers a wide range of LGBTQ+ literature and resources for youth to borrow and enjoy.

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