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BRYSON INSTITUTE

The Attic creates opportunities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community, and promotes the acceptance of LGBTQ youth in society. ABOUT | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER The Attic Youth Center is the only organization in Philadelphia exclusively serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Attic’s goal is to reduce the isolation felt by LGBTQ youth by providing a sense of community and developing programs and services to counteract the prejudice and oppression that LGBTQ youth often face. UPDATE ON THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Since 1993, The Attic Youth Center has been at the forefront of youth services, leading the way in providing effective resources, opportunity and safe space for LGBTQ+ youth. We remain steadfast in our commitment to those we serve. COVID-19 has changed all of our lives, including LGBTQ youth and their needs. Under Shawnese Givens’ leadership as Interim Executive Director we

CARRIE JACOBS, PHD

Carrie Jacobs, PhD, is the Founder of The Attic Youth Center, Philadelphia’s only agency exclusively serving LGBTQ youth. Dr. Jacobs has worked with adolescents for over 35 years as a social worker, psychologist, researcher, mentor, and community leader. UNITY AT THE INITIATIVE Unity at the Initiative is a multi-site exhibition and in-home experience centered on the work of artist and skater Jeffrey Cheung and their UNITY initiative out of Oakland CA. Unity at the Initiative was envisioned as a means to create more diverse representations of queer and trans bodies of color, and endeavors to protect a creative community whose “2020 troubles” are CALENDAR | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu ; 30 . 31

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

255 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 545-4331 | STAFF | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Name Title. Email. Ext. Administration and Support Staff Shawnese

Givens, LMFT

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

HIV Prevention- The Attic offers various support and educational groups that promote safer sex messages and practices. The Attic also offers access to safer sex supplies. Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services- Youth have the opportunity to work one-on-one with staff to identify goals and to discuss strategies related to safer sex.

GAY TO Z (VIRTUAL)

This space is for ages 14 – 23. Respect Diversity: Your virtual space—should be, without question, a safe space for people of all races, genders, sexes, ages, sexual orientations, religions, disabilities and socioeconomic statuses. Derogatory and sarcastic comments and jokes that marginalize anyone are fundamentally unacceptable, especially THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTERABOUTSERVICESCOMMUNITYRESOURCESSUPPORT USTHE

BRYSON INSTITUTE

The Attic creates opportunities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community, and promotes the acceptance of LGBTQ youth in society. ABOUT | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER The Attic Youth Center is the only organization in Philadelphia exclusively serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Attic’s goal is to reduce the isolation felt by LGBTQ youth by providing a sense of community and developing programs and services to counteract the prejudice and oppression that LGBTQ youth often face. UPDATE ON THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Since 1993, The Attic Youth Center has been at the forefront of youth services, leading the way in providing effective resources, opportunity and safe space for LGBTQ+ youth. We remain steadfast in our commitment to those we serve. COVID-19 has changed all of our lives, including LGBTQ youth and their needs. Under Shawnese Givens’ leadership as Interim Executive Director we

CARRIE JACOBS, PHD

Carrie Jacobs, PhD, is the Founder of The Attic Youth Center, Philadelphia’s only agency exclusively serving LGBTQ youth. Dr. Jacobs has worked with adolescents for over 35 years as a social worker, psychologist, researcher, mentor, and community leader. UNITY AT THE INITIATIVE Unity at the Initiative is a multi-site exhibition and in-home experience centered on the work of artist and skater Jeffrey Cheung and their UNITY initiative out of Oakland CA. Unity at the Initiative was envisioned as a means to create more diverse representations of queer and trans bodies of color, and endeavors to protect a creative community whose “2020 troubles” are CALENDAR | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu ; 30 . 31

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

255 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 545-4331 | STAFF | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Name Title. Email. Ext. Administration and Support Staff Shawnese

Givens, LMFT

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

HIV Prevention- The Attic offers various support and educational groups that promote safer sex messages and practices. The Attic also offers access to safer sex supplies. Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services- Youth have the opportunity to work one-on-one with staff to identify goals and to discuss strategies related to safer sex.

GAY TO Z (VIRTUAL)

This space is for ages 14 – 23. Respect Diversity: Your virtual space—should be, without question, a safe space for people of all races, genders, sexes, ages, sexual orientations, religions, disabilities and socioeconomic statuses. Derogatory and sarcastic comments and jokes that marginalize anyone are fundamentally unacceptable, especially UNITY AT THE INITIATIVE Unity at the Initiative is a multi-site exhibition and in-home experience centered on the work of artist and skater Jeffrey Cheung and their UNITY initiative out of Oakland CA. Unity at the Initiative was envisioned as a means to create more diverse representations of queer and trans bodies of color, and endeavors to protect a creative community whose “2020 troubles” are

WERQ APPLICATION

WERQ Application. Work and Education Readiness for Queer Youth (WERQ) is The Attic's Out of School Time program for High School and Middle School Students. Students have the option to participate in virtual and/or socially-distanced in-person groups and activities during after school hours that include learning about community, creating CALENDAR | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu ; 30 . 31

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Job Title: Psychotherapist Reports to: Clinical Coordinator Work Schedule: Full time, includes evening hours, currently utilizing telehealth platforms Job Summary: The Counseling department of The Attic Youth Center seeks a Psychotherapist (Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred), to provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and THE BRYSON INSTITUTE The Bryson Institute offers dynamic, interactive, and educational trainings around best practices for working with LGBTQ individuals. From social service and health care providers, to faith communities, to schools, our goal is to improve the climate and support systems for LGBTQ youth in their everyday environments by fostering understanding, imparting knowledge, and providing

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Beginning July 8, 2020, The Attic will be open offering limited services on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3-6pm for youth only. No visitors will be allowed in the building during the yellow phase. All programming and training will continue to occur virtually. CALENDAR | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Relationship Support/Discussion Group (virtual) 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Thrive Chat Room. 3:00pm to 4:00pm.

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

HIV Prevention- The Attic offers various support and educational groups that promote safer sex messages and practices. The Attic also offers access to safer sex supplies. Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services- Youth have the opportunity to work one-on-one with staff to identify goals and to discuss strategies related to safer sex. WILLIAM WAY COMMUNITY CENTER The William Way Community Center seeks to encourage, support, and advocate for the well-being and acceptance of sexual and gender minorities through service, recreational, educational, and SCHEDULE A TRAINING WITH THE BRYSON INSTITUTE Trainings All Bryson Institute trainings are specifically designed and tailored for the unique needs of different organizations. Serving audiences from 5-75 participants Workshops available for youth, social service providers, professionals, parents (foster, adoptive, and biological), corporate communities – anyone! Offering presentations ranging from one hour to a THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTERABOUTSERVICESCOMMUNITYRESOURCESSUPPORT USTHE

BRYSON INSTITUTE

The Attic creates opportunities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community, and promotes the acceptance of LGBTQ youth in society. ABOUT | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER The Attic Youth Center is the only organization in Philadelphia exclusively serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Attic’s goal is to reduce the isolation felt by LGBTQ youth by providing a sense of community and developing programs and services to counteract the prejudice and oppression that LGBTQ youth often face. RESOURCES | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER University of Penn LGBT Center, The Carriage House. The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center enriches the experience and fosters the success of Penn's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. The Center assists faculty, staff, and alumni, particularly in their efforts to serve students. CALENDAR | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu ; 30 . 31 A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD A message from our Board. 7/15/2020 11:11am. Dear Friends of The Attic Youth Center: We hope you are doing well and staying safe during these difficult times. We want to assure you that The Attic is taking all precautions and making efforts to ensure the health and safety of THE BRYSON INSTITUTE The Bryson Institute offers dynamic, interactive, and educational trainings around best practices for working with LGBTQ individuals. From social service and health care providers, to faith communities, to schools, our goal is to improve the climate and support systems for LGBTQ youth in their everyday environments by fostering understanding, imparting knowledge, and providing STAFF | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Name Title. Email. Ext. Administration and Support Staff Shawnese

Givens, LMFT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

255 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 545-4331 |

HISTORY & PURPOSE

In December 2000, James Bryson and the faith based agencies joined forces with The Attic Youth Center, whose history and expertise in providing services to LGBTQ youth would serve to propel the project forward. The Attic Youth Center and the faith partners recognized the opportunity to help the region’s youth to develop in a more

inclusive

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Job Opportunities. Thank you for your interest in seeking employment at The Attic Youth Center, current positions are listed below: Executive Director. Director of Development. Psychotherapist. THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTERABOUTSERVICESCOMMUNITYRESOURCESSUPPORT USTHE

BRYSON INSTITUTE

The Attic creates opportunities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community, and promotes the acceptance of LGBTQ youth in society. ABOUT | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER The Attic Youth Center is the only organization in Philadelphia exclusively serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Attic’s goal is to reduce the isolation felt by LGBTQ youth by providing a sense of community and developing programs and services to counteract the prejudice and oppression that LGBTQ youth often face. RESOURCES | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER University of Penn LGBT Center, The Carriage House. The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center enriches the experience and fosters the success of Penn's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. The Center assists faculty, staff, and alumni, particularly in their efforts to serve students. CALENDAR | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu ; 30 . 31 A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD A message from our Board. 7/15/2020 11:11am. Dear Friends of The Attic Youth Center: We hope you are doing well and staying safe during these difficult times. We want to assure you that The Attic is taking all precautions and making efforts to ensure the health and safety of THE BRYSON INSTITUTE The Bryson Institute offers dynamic, interactive, and educational trainings around best practices for working with LGBTQ individuals. From social service and health care providers, to faith communities, to schools, our goal is to improve the climate and support systems for LGBTQ youth in their everyday environments by fostering understanding, imparting knowledge, and providing STAFF | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Name Title. Email. Ext. Administration and Support Staff Shawnese

Givens, LMFT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

255 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 545-4331 |

HISTORY & PURPOSE

In December 2000, James Bryson and the faith based agencies joined forces with The Attic Youth Center, whose history and expertise in providing services to LGBTQ youth would serve to propel the project forward. The Attic Youth Center and the faith partners recognized the opportunity to help the region’s youth to develop in a more

inclusive

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Job Opportunities. Thank you for your interest in seeking employment at The Attic Youth Center, current positions are listed below: Executive Director. Director of Development. Psychotherapist. RESOURCES | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER University of Penn LGBT Center, The Carriage House. The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center enriches the experience and fosters the success of Penn's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. The Center assists faculty, staff, and alumni, particularly in their efforts to serve students. SERVICES | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER The Attic offers a variety of programming and activities for LGBTQ youth and youth allies all in a safe and supportive space, as well as education services to organizations through innovative and engaging workshops and trainings. Please click on the links to the left to find out more information on specific Attic services.

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

The Counseling department of The Attic Youth Center seeks a Psychotherapist (Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred), to provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth and young adults, up to the age of 23, and their families/caregivers

(biological or by

SUPPORT US | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Support Us. The Attic Youth Center is committed to serving the LGBTQ youth community in Philadelphia. Your support allows The Attic to keep all services and activities free for every youth who walks through our doors. When you make a gift to The Attic, your support helps to provide LGBTQ youth with life skills programming, social activities

WERQ APPLICATION

WERQ Application. Work and Education Readiness for Queer Youth (WERQ) is The Attic's Out of School Time program for High School and Middle School Students. Students have the option to participate in virtual and/or socially-distanced in-person groups and activities during after school hours that include learning about community, creating

HISTORY & PURPOSE

In December 2000, James Bryson and the faith based agencies joined forces with The Attic Youth Center, whose history and expertise in providing services to LGBTQ youth would serve to propel the project forward. The Attic Youth Center and the faith partners recognized the opportunity to help the region’s youth to develop in a more

inclusive

WILLIAM WAY COMMUNITY CENTER The William Way Community Center seeks to encourage, support, and advocate for the well-being and acceptance of sexual and gender minorities through service, recreational, educational, and DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Job Title: Director of Development Reports to: Interim Executive Director Job Summary: Director of Development oversees fundraising program and position the organization for further growth. In partnership with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, the Director of Development will oversee strategies to raise funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, and SCHEDULE A TRAINING WITH THE BRYSON INSTITUTE Trainings All Bryson Institute trainings are specifically designed and tailored for the unique needs of different organizations. Serving audiences from 5-75 participants Workshops available for youth, social service providers, professionals, parents (foster, adoptive, and biological), corporate communities – anyone! Offering presentations ranging from one hour to a THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS JUNE 30, … We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Attic Youth Center (a nonprofit corporation), which comprise the statement of financial positionas of June 30, 2019and 2018 , THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTERABOUTSERVICESCOMMUNITYRESOURCESSUPPORT USTHE

BRYSON INSTITUTE

The Attic creates opportunities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community, and promotes the acceptance of LGBTQ youth in society. ABOUT | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER The Attic Youth Center is the only organization in Philadelphia exclusively serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Attic’s goal is to reduce the isolation felt by LGBTQ youth by providing a sense of community and developing programs and services to counteract the prejudice and oppression that LGBTQ youth often face. CALENDAR | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu ; 30 . 31

HISTORY & PURPOSE

History In 1998, the brutal hate crime murder of gay student Matthew Shepard brought together a group of local Philadelphia activists who decided that it was time something had to be done. THE BRYSON INSTITUTE The Bryson Institute offers dynamic, interactive, and educational trainings around best practices for working with LGBTQ individuals. From social service and health care providers, to faith communities, to schools, our goal is to improve the climate and support systems for LGBTQ youth in their everyday environments by fostering understanding, imparting knowledge, and providing STAFF | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Name Title. Email. Ext. Administration and Support Staff Shawnese

Givens, LMFT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

255 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 545-4331 |

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you for your interest in seeking employment at The Attic Youth Center, current positions are listed below: Executive Director Director of Development Psychotherapist WILLIAM WAY COMMUNITY CENTER The William Way Community Center seeks to encourage, support, and advocate for the well-being and acceptance of sexual and gender minorities through service, recreational, educational, and SPEAKING OUT FROM THE INTERSECTIONS “Intersectionality” is the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTERABOUTSERVICESCOMMUNITYRESOURCESSUPPORT USTHE

BRYSON INSTITUTE

The Attic creates opportunities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community, and promotes the acceptance of LGBTQ youth in society. ABOUT | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER The Attic Youth Center is the only organization in Philadelphia exclusively serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Attic’s goal is to reduce the isolation felt by LGBTQ youth by providing a sense of community and developing programs and services to counteract the prejudice and oppression that LGBTQ youth often face. CALENDAR | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu ; 30 . 31

HISTORY & PURPOSE

History In 1998, the brutal hate crime murder of gay student Matthew Shepard brought together a group of local Philadelphia activists who decided that it was time something had to be done. THE BRYSON INSTITUTE The Bryson Institute offers dynamic, interactive, and educational trainings around best practices for working with LGBTQ individuals. From social service and health care providers, to faith communities, to schools, our goal is to improve the climate and support systems for LGBTQ youth in their everyday environments by fostering understanding, imparting knowledge, and providing STAFF | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER Name Title. Email. Ext. Administration and Support Staff Shawnese

Givens, LMFT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

255 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 545-4331 |

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you for your interest in seeking employment at The Attic Youth Center, current positions are listed below: Executive Director Director of Development Psychotherapist WILLIAM WAY COMMUNITY CENTER The William Way Community Center seeks to encourage, support, and advocate for the well-being and acceptance of sexual and gender minorities through service, recreational, educational, and SPEAKING OUT FROM THE INTERSECTIONS “Intersectionality” is the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or RESOURCES | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER The Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative is a non-profit organization devoted to creating an awareness of the issues that affect Philadelphia’s Latino lesbian, gay, SERVICES | THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER The Attic offers a variety of programming and activities for LGBTQ youth and youth allies all in a safe and supportive space, as well as education services to organizations through innovative and engaging workshops and trainings. Please click on the links to the left to

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Job Title: Psychotherapist Reports to: Clinical Coordinator Work Schedule: Full time, includes evening hours, currently utilizing telehealth platforms Job Summary: The Counseling department of The Attic Youth Center seeks a Psychotherapist (Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred), to provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and

WERQ APPLICATION

Work and Education Readiness for Queer Youth (WERQ) is The Attic's Out of School Time program for High School and Middle School Students. Students have the option to participate in virtual and/or socially-distanced in-person groups and activities during after school hours that include learning about community, creating projects, and gaining skills and support around job

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Beginning July 8, 2020, The Attic will be open offering limited services on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3-6pm for youth only. No visitors will be allowed in the building during the yellow phase. All programming and training will continue to occur virtually.

CARRIE JACOBS, PHD

Carrie Jacobs, PhD, is the Founder of The Attic Youth Center, Philadelphia’s only agency exclusively serving LGBTQ youth. Dr. Jacobs has worked with adolescents for over 35 years as a social worker, psychologist, researcher, mentor, and community leader. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Job Title: Director of Development Reports to: Interim Executive Director Job Summary: Director of Development oversees fundraising program and position the organization for further growth. In partnership with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, the Director of Development will oversee strategies to raise funds from individuals, foundations, corporations, and

REQUEST A TRAINING

From one hour to full day trainings to multi-day sessions, the Institute creates an environment where dialogue can begin about how to create caring, compassionate and accepting communities, whether in schools, youth-serving agencies or the workplace. To request a training or for more information please contact brysoninstitute@atticyouthcenter.org. SCHEDULE A TRAINING WITH THE BRYSON INSTITUTE Trainings All Bryson Institute trainings are specifically designed and tailored for the unique needs of different organizations. Serving audiences from 5-75 participants Workshops available for youth, social service providers, professionals, parents (foster, adoptive, and biological), corporate communities – anyone! Offering presentations ranging from one hour to a SPEAKING OUT FROM THE INTERSECTIONS “Intersectionality” is the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or

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