by Ellie Roy | Oct 9, 2024 | General, Org News
ROCKLAND—OUT Maine has promoted Cassie Cooper (they/them), formerly the organization’s School Engagement Coordinator, to the role of Associate Director as of October 2024. Cassie joined the OUT Maine staff in summer 2023, and was able to expand the nonprofit’s...
by Ellie Roy | Sep 26, 2024 | General, Org News
ROCKLAND—On September 11th, 2024, OUT Maine received a $17,000 grant from United Midcoast Charities to support the organization’s work towards increasing equitable and accessible services in healthcare, mental health, and community-based settings for LGBTQIA2S+ youth...
by Ellie Roy | Sep 24, 2024 | General, Org News
ROCKLAND—28 years in, OUT Maine is still working towards building a more welcoming and affirming Maine for LGBTQIA2S+ youth. The 2023-2024 Mission and Program Impact Reports are now available to view. Since 1996, OUT Maine has aimed to foster inclusive communities...
by Ellie Roy | Aug 11, 2024 | General, Org News
We recently received a grant to support our multi-year approach to develop and implement training programs for mental health professionals to support LGBTQIA2S+ youth. Learn more about the grant, what it’ll be used for, and what our leadership team has to say...
by Ellie Roy | Jul 18, 2024 | General, Org News
The staff, board, and volunteers of OUT Maine would like to thank Allison Brzezinski, the community of Camden, and many Maine businesses and organizations for showing their love and support for LGBTQIA2S+ this past Pride Month! Allison, owner of Birch Bark Events,...
by Ellie Roy | Jul 16, 2024 | Org News
Maggie Hirshland, the Youth Engagement Coordinator at the LGBTQIA2S+ youth organization OUT Maine, is the recipient of the Maine Women’s Lobby (MWL) 2024 Volunteer Champion Award. According to MWL, this award is given to an individual volunteer who helps MWL meet its...