CURRENTNEWS
Thanks to our Springtime Sponsors!
Please take a look at our fabulous Magnolia and Dogwood level sponsors.
Thank you CACF!
Thank you to the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation for their continued support of ROSMY Blue Ridge
Cville Teen award
The University of Virginia Teen Health Center has presented ROSMY with its second community adolescent advocate award.
READ MORE >Thank You Capital One…
... for generous grant support of the Arts Initiative and Youth Support Groups!
What leads gay, straight teens to attempt suicide?
“Suicide attempts by gay teens — and even straight kids — are more common in politically conservative areas where schools don’t have programs supporting gay rights…” Richmond Times-Dispatch report
READ MORE >ROSMY responds to Bullying
ROSMY responds in the media to the recent tragic LGBTQ teen suicides across the country:
Letter to the Editor, Richmond Times Dispatch
READ MORE >ROSMY Internships
ROSMY Internship Opportunities
Our internships are rewarding and challenging.
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.
ABOUTROSMY
Join us on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and ConnectRichmond to see what we're up to... and learn more about our current activities and events.
Youth Support Groups
GLBTQ youth participate in structured support groups. Groups for ages 14-20 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, a library, foosball, snacks, games, wii, wii fit, guitar hero, 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 888-644-4390. 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
- Sam Cramer, MD, President
- Marciano Villamiel, PMP, Vice President
- Lisa Halberstadt, Secretary
- Martha Shotwell, Treasurer
- John Marshall, Jr., Immediate Past President
- Van Baskins
- W. Carter Doswell
- Richard Godsey
- Mark C. Hampton
- Michael D. Jones
- Nick Mattsson
- Sarah E. Milston
- Karen Raschke
- Sean Storey
- Alicia R. Thompson
- Southey Thompson
- Clayton Vail
- Carter Bryan
- Reggie Gordon
- Jeffrey Lacker
- Sen. Donald McEachin
- Daphne Rankin
- Lisa Schaffner
- Jack Spiro
- Kristen Szakos
- Katie Ukrop
- Greg Wingfield
- David LeFebvre, President
- Jamaica Akande
- Corden Bohannon
- Charles Fields
- Erin Hansen
- Cameron McPherson
- Sarah Sobon
- Marti Tomlin
- Beth Panilaitis, Executive Director
- Kaaron Austin, Office Manager
- Lee Steube, Youth Programs Director
- Patty Sauls, Institute for Equality Training
- 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!
ROSMY Advisory Board
ROSMY Junior Board
Staff
Interns
Supporting ROSMY
Virginia's gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth need your support TODAY!
Please help:
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This Week at ROSMY
- Monday: Youth Leadership
RICHMOND:
ROSMY RICHMOND— Youth Engaged in Leadership
Next Meeting: May 7, 7:00-8:30pm
CHARLOTTESVILLE:
Join us for weekly support group each Monday!
Next Meeting: May 7, 2012
Topic: What’s in your Wallet?
6:30-8:30pm
The exact location: Madison Room of the Jefferson-Madison Library (201 E. Market Street). [group meets upstairs]
For more info contact: ROSMY Blue Ridge (434-987-8975) or ROSMY Richmond
- Tuesday: Orientation Group
RICHMOND:
Youth Support Group
Next Meeting: May 8, 2012
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Topic: Is Being LGBTQ a Choice? (and is that relevant?)
Facilitators: Brandie, Jesse, Justin, Brittaney, Johnnie
- Wednesday: Open Hour
Stay tuned!
- Thursday: Programs
Transgender Support Group
Next Meeting: May 10, 2012
Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Topic: TBA
For more information or to sign up please contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
- Friday
Special Events
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!
