All-volunteer organization,
Safe Schools Desert Cities has been empowering local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex youth (LGBTQI+), their allies and GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) advisors since 2012. The organization works to create opportunities that foster individual growth as well as create community. These goals are achieved by providing education, guidance, advocacy, resources, recreational activities and opportunities for self-expression.
While the organization has been mostly dark during distance learning, Safe School plans to resume all its normal operations when school reopens. This will include events like the
Pride Prom, the
Rainbow Youth Summit and connecting with GSA advisors.
The organization provides one liaison to each school district, periodically meeting with the schools’ GSA advisors, learning about the needs of the schools and providing a calendar of events. Safe Schools also provides financial support for T-shirts, backpacks and other items for GSA members.