{"id":1055,"date":"2024-06-01T23:27:24","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T03:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsincrisis.org\/sub\/?p=1055"},"modified":"2025-05-07T20:42:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T00:42:53","slug":"celebrating-pride-and-welcoming-new-leadership-at-lighthouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsincrisis.org\/sub\/2024\/06\/01\/celebrating-pride-and-welcoming-new-leadership-at-lighthouse\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Pride and Welcoming New Leadership at Lighthouse"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1056 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsincrisis.org\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/97B64D24-7B21-49AA-9580-57755FB58222-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsincrisis.org\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/97B64D24-7B21-49AA-9580-57755FB58222-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsincrisis.org\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/97B64D24-7B21-49AA-9580-57755FB58222-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kidsincrisis.org\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/97B64D24-7B21-49AA-9580-57755FB58222-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsincrisis.org\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/97B64D24-7B21-49AA-9580-57755FB58222-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kidsincrisis.org\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/97B64D24-7B21-49AA-9580-57755FB58222-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.kidsincrisis.org\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/97B64D24-7B21-49AA-9580-57755FB58222-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.kidsincrisis.org\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/97B64D24-7B21-49AA-9580-57755FB58222-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.kidsincrisis.org\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/97B64D24-7B21-49AA-9580-57755FB58222.jpg 1774w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>June has arrived, which means there is\u00a0a lot\u00a0of discussion of Pride in our local communities and\u00a0the media. Pride began in 1969 when a series of riots took place at Stonewall Inn to fight against police brutality towards homosexuals and trans people. We celebrate Pride today to honor this history of liberation and\u00a0struggle\u00a0and to remember our rights, which result from\u00a0people taking\u00a0major\u00a0risks to their lives and reputations.\u00a0Today, depending on where you live, there are still risks to being Proud or\u00a0being\u00a0an ally.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Young people navigating issues related to gender and self-expression\u201d have <u>always<\/u> lived in Fairfield\u00a0County\u00a0but have not always been accepted or uplifted. Although there is more acceptance today, there is still a crisis of bullying in our schools and\u00a0our communities towards youth who face identity-based challenges. Plus, the internet is full of hate and verbal assaults, which are accessible and absorbed by young people no matter where they live.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>At Lighthouse, we strive to help youth know that their value as a human being is not at odds with their identity. We provide essential peer-to-peer social support for students who experience marginalization or discrimination based on who they are and their allies through weekly and monthly groups, special events, and creative projects. We aim to provide a space where youth can feel Proud and safe, meet new friends, and find support in adult role models.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>As I conclude my time with Lighthouse, I am delighted to pass the baton to Tiffany Pippins. I am confident she will steer the program toward a bright future. Thank you to all the donors and volunteers whose generosity and commitment have made a difference in these young lives. Your support enables Lighthouse to expand its reach and impact, providing a consistent haven where youth can feel proud and safe.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8212; Phoebe Oler<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June has arrived, which means there is\u00a0a lot\u00a0of discussion of Pride in our local communities and\u00a0the media. 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