Teen Pride: A Celebration For All

FREE Fourth Annual “Teen Pride: A Celebration For All” For LGBTQ Youth & Allies Age 13-19- Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 2:00PM-7:00PM DALLAS, Texas – September 17, 2016 Real Live Connection, presents the Forth Annual “Teen Pride: A Celebration For All”: a pride celebration for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Teenagers and Allies ages 13 -19, Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Oak Lawn United Methodist Church from 2:00PM-7:00PM. “Teen Pride: A Celebration For All” is FREE for all LGBTQ Youth and Allies ages 13-19. It is suggested that Adults accompanying teens pay a $5 donation fee. Come out and enjoy a day full of youth speakers, free food, drag performances, entertainment, games, prizes, resources, and fun. Celebrate Teen Pride Saturday, September 17th! Get ready to make new friends, enjoy free food, entertainment, and activities. This year’s event is Multicultural themed so come dressed in your best attire. Real Live Connection will be hosting a live game show (trivia answers will be displayed on social media @rlc365). and if you are feeling creative beforehand enter the Teen Pride Art Competition. For more details email art@rlc365.org. We look forward to celebrating pride with you. “Teen Pride: A Celebration For All” Details: • Pride Celebration for LBGTQ Youth and Allies Age 13-19 • Cost is FREE for Youth and Allies. $5 suggested donation for Adults accompanying a teen or group of teens. • Date: Saturday, September 17th, 2016 • Time: 2:00PM-7:00PM • Location: Oak Lawn United Methodist Church 3014 Oak Lawn Ave Dallas, TX 75219 • Off Bus Lines 39 and 409 • Attire: Multicultural if you choose • Activities: o Youth Speakers o Open Mic o Show and Tell About Your Own Culture o Live Game Show o Free Food o Entertainment o Games o Prizes o Connection to LGBTQ and Youth Resources • Current Sponsors: Aids Walk South Dallas, Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, The Dallas Voice If you would like to be involved as a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer contact: pr@rlc365.org or call 469-666-REAL (7325). Real Live Connection hopes to see you there. Real Live Connection also accepts donations for programming and event costs. Visit: www.rlc365.org Or Make payable to: Real Live Connection 3824 Cedar Springs Rd. Suite 1191 Dallas, TX 75219 About Real Live Connection: Real Live Connection (RLC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing positive development and life-enhancing programs to at risk youth ages 13-19. We strive to do this by holding events and workshops that enable us to engage with this extraordinary, but often ignored, group. We provide a all inclusive safe space for youth to not only learn, but also build relationships with them and guide them in ways to use their interests and skills to achieve success. Currently RLC’s focus is on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Teenagers and Allies because these individuals make up the largest demographic of at risk youth. Real Live Connection’s mission is to provide positive development and life-enhancing programs to at risk youth, ages 13-19, to eliminate barriers, restrictions and life issues. RLC creates an inclusive safe space to educate, develop, and connect youth to build positive relationships with their peers and community resources. RLC bridges the gap between adults and youth in our society by providing programming such as: Coming Out, Coping with Loss, Self Esteem, Health, Depression, Suicide, Teen Pregnancy, Youth Homelessness, Teen Dating, Safety, Transitioning, Life Skills, Employment, and Bullying. RLC’s current emphasis focuses on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) young adults and Allies because these individuals make up the largest demographic of at risk youth.