by Molly Quinn | Jun 22, 2021 | News, Press
The Youth Emergency Center (YEC) will provide wrap-around support for LGBTQ+ young adults ages 16-24 in crisis. LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their non-LGBTQ+ peers, according to national studies. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began,...
by Molly Quinn | Nov 23, 2020 | News
Today we mourn the passing of comedian and performer Lisa Michaels, a longtime friend and supporter of OUTMemphis. Beginning her journey with us a volunteer, Lisa eventually brought her queer comedy showcase, OUTLoud, to the community center. She brought queer comics...
by Molly Quinn | Nov 27, 2019 | News
Dear friends, As I head out to spend this Thanksgiving with my own family, away from work, I am feeling especially grateful for all of you, our friends, volunteers, and our donors. But the truth is, the holidays are a complicated time for LGBTQ+ people...
by Molly Quinn | Nov 20, 2019 | News, Trans Services
Image credit: Illustrations by Jacob Stead via OUT Magazine for the Trans Obituaries Project, published this month. Links below. Transgender Day of Remembrance 2019: A Note from OUTMemphis This week, the trans community and LGBTQ+ communities have celebrated Trans...
