Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center

“The form 990 is reviewed by the board chair, and provided to other board members when deemed necessary.”

“Directors are asked at each board meeting whether any potential conflicts exist, and are asked to recuse themselves from voting if any conflicts of interest arise.”

“The compensation package for the executive director is approved by the board of directors.”

“Governing and financial documents are available upon request.”

“Four corners rainbow youth center (fcryc) was formed as a not-for-profit to build a brave, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, non-judgmental, and visible space and community for two spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual (2slgbtqia+) youth, families and allies in southwest colorado.”

“Offering activities and safe places for lgbtq youth in the four corners, including the following: - rainbow youth rising after school program, a drop in safe space providing snacks, games, and opportunities to connect with peers in a welcoming and nonjudgemental environment open to ages 12-18. All 2slgbtqia+ youth and allies welcome. - tea time, a support group open to ages 12-18 who identify as transgender, gender fluid/queer, or gender non-binary and gender expansive - after school program, a youth led project to disrupt the oppressive systems while learning how to be social justice advocates. - uprise, a grant funded tobacco prevention education program. - playgroup and parent support group. Open to agest 5-11 for those identifying as transgender, gender fluid/queer, or gender non-binary and their families. The children play and connect while the parents/families engage. Parents that have older children may attend the adult support group. - gender and sexuality alliances in the surrounding schools - provide support in facilitating meetings with a school sponsor. - discord program - private server for youth 12-18 to connect safely online, moderated by staff and paid peer advisors. - one-on-one mentorship program - pairs lgbt safe and trusting adults with lgbt youth of all ages. - educational program - provide educational trainings to community schools, organizations and businesses to foster support for supporting the lgbt community. - empower pride: a free mental health therapy group for 2slgbtqia+ highschool aged youth who have experienced crime or harm. - individual counseling: free individual counseling for 2slgbtqia+ youth ages 12-24. This program is meant to provide 2slgbtqia+ youth with counseling and therapy that is 2slgbtqia+ competent and knowledgeable. - youth of culture: an in-school facilitated group for youth of color (ibpoc) by adults of color to hold space and provide support and education around mental health, identity, community, microaggressions, racism and teaching health coping skills.”