Tomorrow, July 19, Bremerton Police Department is launching the BPD Safe Place program. BPD Safe Place aims to create safe locations for individuals to visit if they feel they have been the victim of hate (or bias) crimes. Participants place an easily recognizable decal in their entrances. This symbol is a signal for victims of hate crimes that this location has partnered with the police, will call 911 on their behalf and allow them a safe place to stay on the premises until the police arrive. Visit www.BremertonwA.gov/1118/BPD-Safe-Place to: • Understand hate crimes • Learn how to report hate crimes • Get involved and participate in the program • Order a BPD Safe Place decal • Contact the BPD Safe Place Coordinator ... See more
Q Youth Resources is thrilled to share some exciting news with our community! We have been proudly serving LGBTQ+ youth and families in Kitsap County for over a decade. Our programs--from Friday night drop-in to our annual Pink Prom--have created safe and affirming spaces for our community's LGBTQ+ youth and their families. We have created incredible memories and counted ourselves lucky to walk beside the youth and families who have been a part of our programs. As we look towards the future of Q Youth Resources we believe that in order to do best by our community we have to be bold and adaptable. While our Friday night Drop In program has been the cornerstone of our organization, we have heard from our community that our impact must grow beyond Drop In in order to best meet the changing needs of our community. Because of this Q Youth Resources has decided to end our weekly drop-in program-- our last Drop In will be July 26th. While this news may feel bittersweet, we cannot wait to see how our organization grows as we begin this new journey! Q Youth Resources will continue to host community events and gatherings for LGBTQ+ youth and families. We will also begin providing scholarship and grant assistance to local LGBTQ+ students, adults and families seeking gender-related care, and to service professionals seeking training to better serve our LGBTQ+ community. We believe by addressing these specific barriers and lifting our local community up we will help make our LGBTQ+ and allied community even stronger. Here's to our future, together! Attached is our FAQ about this transition---please read to get your questions answered. Still have questions for us? Get in touch over messenger or by email at info@qyouthresources.org . You can also come see us at our Kitsap Pride booth and ask us questions in person. Thank you, QYR Board ... See more
Pick up the Sunday Kitsap Sun to see Pink Prom 2019 on the front page! Thank you to all of our community partners, board members, and volunteers who came together to throw our 8th consecutive Pink Prom! And thank you to the Kitsap youth who come enjoy Prom, we look forward to being able to host this event for you for many years to come! ... See more
The Pink Prom is “more of a party to just celebrate them, than necessarily like a milestone that every teen feels obligated to complete,” an organizer said.
Have you attended drop-in any time in the past year? Do you, or someone you know want to be The Q Center's royalty for this year's Pink Prom Court? Click the link and fill out the nomination survey today! You will need to have contact information for the person you are nominating (either phone number or email) so that we can get in touch with them. Fill this out ASAP, survey closes tomorrow (6/18) at 8pm! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QFWKFPF ... See more
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Are you a member of any of the following GSAs/QSAs? West Sound Academy South Kitsap High School North Kitsap High School Bainbridge Island High School Klahowya High School We did our best to reach out to the advisers for these groups and were not able to get Prom court nominations from. Please contact our Facebook page if you are a member and and have nominations! We need a response by 6pm Wednesday 6/19 to get your regalia in time! ... See more
Join us this Friday, June 14, for a pre-Pink Prom Clothing Swap!! 6pm - 9pm Pink Prom is just around the corner and what a better time to have an old fashioned Q Center clothing swap! Youth ages 13-18 are welcome to join us Friday Night! Youth ages 19-20 are welcome to join if enrolled in a high school program or equivalent. Have items you would like to donate? Have any questions? Get in touch with us on Facebook here! ... See more
We are closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday and long weekend. We will see everyone next Friday at the usual time!
Don't forget to come join us for Detective Pikachu tonight!! Movie starts at 7!!
Join the Q Center this Friday, May 10 for a field trip to the opening night for Detective Pikachu!! First 10 youth will be paid for by the Q Center!! Located at AMC Kitsap 8 10055 Kitsap Mall Blvd NW, Silverdale, WA 98383. Meet us at the theater between 6pm - 7pm. Movie starts at 7pm. There is a Jimmy John's and Five Guy's located in the same parking lot as the movie theater for youth to grab a snack beforehand if they choose!! Concessions are also available at the theater. Come join us for a fun movie night!! ... See more
