The Free Press article by Andy O'Brien
OUT Maine
OUT Maine is a non-profit, youth-driven organization dedicated to the support & empowerment of LGBTQ young people in Rural Maine - in their schools, in their communities, & in their lives.
Since 1996, we have operated a drop-in center in Rockland, ME. Drop-in is a safe space for youth aged 12-22 to explore and express their identities at any point in their journey, a place where they can find supportive peers and adult allies, confidential discussion groups, LGBTQ-centric projects and activities, and a place to be themselves free of judgement.
In addition to drop-in, OUT! is working to bring GSTAs (Gay-Straight-Trans Alliances) to schools in rural Maine, as well as reaching out to parents & community members to foster safe spaces for youth where they live, beyond the walls of our drop-in center. We believe that the world should be their safe space.
Support OUT with your time and/or your resources - volunteer or become a sustaining donor.
OUT Maine is grateful for generous support from:
Catawamteak Fund, Maine Community Foundation
Jonathan Stein Charitable Fund, Maine Community Foundation
Messler Family Foundation