AFFIRM provides safety, support, acceptance, advocacy and encouragement for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and questioning youth in Upstate South Carolina. Through education, group support and volunteer opportunities, we provide affirmation, validation and encouragement for the Upstate's lgbtq youth.
AFFIRM was founded to support the area's lgbtq youth through the difficulties of growing up "different" and to help fight intolerance and homophobia.
AFFIRM's programs and activities include -
A Youth Center,
Weekly group activities,
HIV/AIDS and STD prevention education,
Youth leadership development,
Resource information and referral services,
Volunteer Opportunities,
Education and discussion on coming out, health family and dating relationships, embracing diversity, and spirituality
AFFIRM proudly supports PFLAG!
Heroes
ELKE KENNEDY - The work she has done to see that hate crime legislation is taken seriously within our community is astounding. We are grateful for her efforts through Sean's Last Wish because she has become a voice for millions.
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AFFIRM Youth's mission statement is to offer youth and young adults a haven for development and understanding and to provide the resources for building a united community that empowers individuals to end isolation, increase well being, and foster positive social change.
Membership in AFFIRM is free and open to anyone between the ages of 16 and 22 regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation. For meeting times and location call John at: (864) 467-9004.
AFFIRM, a non-profit corporation, serves but is not limited to the counties of Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Oconee, Laurens, Pickens, Abbeville, Greenwood, and Cherokee
