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Open Position
ROSMY Executive Director
READ MORE >How can YOU help Virginia’s GLBTQ youth?
Sponsorship of a CRISIS package only $30
Each CRISIS package contains a personalized letter, the CRISIS curriculum for fostering positive discussion about differences with youth, parents, and caregivers, 50 Youth Support Line Cards, and a companion copy of Mitchell Gold’s moving look at 40 real accounts of growing up gay in America, CRISIS. Call (804)644-4800 to be a sponsor.
Project Discovery
Community News!
If you are woman or know a woman coming out later in life, there is a safe, confidential forum for you to share your experience with others and seek support.
READ MORE >Reel Pride Richmond
Richmond’s first LGBTQ film festival!
Save the dates! February 5th and 6th at the Firehouse Theatre Project on West Broad Street.
www.reelpriderichmond.org
Giving to ROSMY
Please consider ROSMY when planning your annual giving. Click below for more information about our participation in United Way, the Combined Federal Campaign Local and the Government & School Campaign.
PROUD News!
ROSMY Makes History! The Valentine Richmond History Center gives ROSMY a 2009 Richmond History Maker award for Improving Social Justice.
Congratulations and thanks to Team Bank of America for creating LGBT Pride Virginia - the first LGBT Pride chapter in Virginia!
And... ROSMY is the proud recipient of the 2009 Richmond Peacemakers Award.
READ MORE >ABOUTROSMY
Open Letter from ROSMY Board
Dear ROSMY family:
It is with mixed emotions that we announce our Executive Director, John Dougherty, has informed us of his intention to leave ROSMY in order to pursue a new job opportunity in the Richmond area. We are excited for John as he enters a new season in his professional life and yet sad to be losing an excellent leader for the past four years. Read entire letter.
Join us on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and ConnectRichmond to see what we're up to... and learn more about our current activities and events.
ROSMY offers the following programs and services:
Why We Do What We Do
Read this great NYTimes article
Youth Support Groups
GLBTQ youth participate in structured support groups. Groups for ages 14-17 and 18-20 are held on Monday nights in Charlottesville and Tuesday nights in Richmond. See right sidebar for more information about times and topics.
Our Youth Center
Our center contains a youth lounge, computer lab with high-speed internet access, a library, foosball, snacks (sometimes), games, videos, and other stuff you might find interesting.
Drop-In Hours
Each week ROSMY is open for youth to drop by and use our resources.
Youth support line (YSL)
This phone and internet connection helps youth to be able to contact a trained operator for support, information and referrals. The Youth Support Line number is 804-644-4390. The e-mail address is youthsupport@rosmy.org.
Youth Engaged in Leadership (YEL)
For youth who are interested in developing leadership skills and becoming peer leaders and role models. YEL provides training in public speaking, board service, orienting new youth, outreach, leading workshops, and more.
Volunteer Training & Opportunities
Training is offered regularly and available in two locations: Richmond and Charlottesville. Click on "Volunteers" at the top of the page for more information about schedules and locations. We need (and appreciate) your help!
ROSMY Board of Directors
- John Marshall, President
- Lisa Halberstadt, Secretary
- Sarah Milston, Treasurer
- Sam Cramer, MD, Vice-President
- Stephen Todd Anderson
- Van Baskins
- Erin Collins
- Aaron Gilchrist, Jr.
- Richard Godsey
- James Heilman
- Michael D. Jones
- Karen Raschke
- Martha Shotwell
- Sean Storey
- Alicia Thompson
- Clayton Vail
Staff
- John Dougherty, Executive Director
- Kaaron Austin, Office Manager
- Ashley Mitchell, Youth Program Coordinator
- Sarah Koski, Administrative Support & Institute Coordinator
- Erin Hansen, Intern
- Leah Smith-Walter, Intern
- Luke Schlimme, Intern
- Patty Sauls, Institute for Equality Training
Supporting ROSMY
Virginia's gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth need your support TODAY!
Please help:
- Provide a safe place for youth to be themselves
- Train our schools to be safer and more supportive for all youth
- Prevent our youth from having to turn to the streets
- Remind our youth how important they are!
CURRENTEVENTS
This Week at ROSMY
- Keep up with our events:
- Visit www.richmondinsideout.com for up to the minute postings of all our events
- Monday: Youth Leadership
RICHMOND:
ROSMY RICHMOND— YEL
If you are interested in learning more about the YEL program, please contact Ashley Mitchell or the YEL facilitator, Patty Sauls.
CHARLOTTESVILLE
Join us for weekly support group!
Support Group 6:30-8:30 pm
Monday, February 8th: Cancelled - No meeting
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- Tuesday: Orientation Group
RICHMOND:
Youth Support Groups/Orientation
Tuesday, February 9th: TBD
6:30 - 8:30PM
- Wednesday: Open Hour
Are you looking for something fun to do? Tell us about it!
- Thursday: Programs
HIV Testing Monthly @ ROSMY
ROSMY hosts free and confidential HIV tests through the Fan Free Clinic.
Oraquick testing is safe, painless, sensitive and accurate. No needles!
3rd Thursday of each month. Next date February 18, 2010, 5pm - 7pm
Walk-ins welcome. No appointment necessary.
Free food - and a film!
FOR AGES 14-20
Please call Ashley Mitchell, Youth Programs Coordinator, for more information.
(804)644-4800 or by e-mail at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Friday
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ROSMY’s Institute for Equality provides several opportunities for training each month including three, 6 CEU trainings. Click on Institute for Equality for all the details!