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Kaleidoscope Youth Center
@kycohio.bsky.social
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We work in partnership with young people to provide safer and affirming spaces for #LGBTQIA+ young people ages 12-24! #BelongingBeingsHere https://linktr.ee/kycohio
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Looking for something to do tomorrow in Columbus? Join us for the debut screening + panel discussion of @heightenedscrutinydoc.com at @gatewayfilmcenter.bsky.social!

🎟️gatewayfilmcenter.org/movies/heightened-scrutiny-2025/
Image is an edited version of the Heightened Scrutiny poster. Text says Screening in Columbus, OH Aug 2-3 Heightened Scrutiny Special Q&A Screening Saturday, August 2nd at 2:00pm Gateway Film Center 1550 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 In partnership with logos for TransOhio, Kaleidoscope Youth Cetner, NASW, Equality Ohio Tickets & More info: HeightenedScrutinyDoc.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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KYC Pride is TOMORROW - Sat, June 21 - from 3-6pm. All ages welcome! Family-Friendly! Free to attend!

We'll have games, music, food, crafts, and community.

Plus, it's going to be a hot one 🌞 so we'll have plenty of free water, a splash pad, shade, and A/C in our Drop-in Center.

Join us! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
June 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Today is #GiveOutDay, a day to give to your favorite LGBTQ+ charity - and we hope that's us, and you'll give a gift today at kycohio.org - but this is also a plea to our allies to continue to stand up.

Donate, volunteer, write and call your legislators, show up to a protest, show up to Pride.
Text reads, "Ways to give -> kycohio.org/donate and -> venmo @ kycohio"
June 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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This year alone, an additional $274,000 is in jeopardy due to the continued hostile social-political climate. But the need that these dollars provide for has not gone away. It is only with your support that we can continue to provide free services for our youth and families.
Text reads "This year alone, an additional $274,000 is in jeopardy due to the continued hostile social-political climate. These dollars fund the vital services we provide, including housing, behavioral health, and wraparound support." Text reads, "It is only with our community and your support that we can continue to provide all of our services at no cost to youth and their families."
June 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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The hateful cultural and legislative attacks on our community mean funders are less likely to prioritize LGBTQ+ causes. KYC has lost around $550,000 in funder dollars the past couple years as they reallocate their priorities.
Text reads "As our community is being systematically erased, KYC has lost around $550,000 in grant dollars as funders reallocate their priorities away from LGBTQ+ causes." Text reads "You support is more vital than ever before." There is a spelling mistake in this text as it should read "YOUR support is more vital than ever before."
June 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Real talk for a moment.

Our community is being systematically erased, and we need your help.
Text reads Give Out Day
June 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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You Belong.
And we're so glad you're here.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🩵🩷🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
June 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Columbus Pride is Sat, June 14th, and we want you to join us at PRIDE ON HIGH! This is the ultimate pride march experience with access to food, drinks, private bathrooms and AC! This event benefits KYC, @equitas-health.bsky.social, @equalityohio.bsky.social & Stonewall Columbus!

🎟️➡️ prideonhigh.com
June 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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KYC’s Drag Brunch is back! We're thrilled to welcome back Virginia West and Anisa Love as co-hosts, alongside a galaxy of STARS bringing high energy, jaw-dropping performances, and your favorite SPACE JAMS!

GET YOUR TICKETS! ➡ tinyurl.com/KYCDragBrunch
Graphic is composed of a starry background. The upper right corner has a greenish planet with a cartoon person holding a trans flag. A "punk-style" pink heart is overlayed on it. In the upper left corner it reads "KYC Drag Brunch '25. Saturday, May 10th. Doors at Noon. Show begins at 1pm at Seventh Son Brewing." The lower half features photos of the co-hosts Anisa Love and Virginia West. Graphic is comprised of space imagery including stars, a UFO, the moon, and a planet, with a cartoon person holding a trans flag on the plant. On the image is written: KYC Drag Brunch '25. Saturday, May 10th. Doors at Noon. Show begins at 1pm at Seventh Son Brewing.
April 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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This is the brick wall meme image. The brick wall is labeled “Ohio Legislature” and the person talking at the wall is labeled as “Ohioans who are experts in their field trying to explain why proposed legislation is bad”
April 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Queer and Trans joy can't be erased;
We'll always be here for you! 🫶🏳️‍⚧️
February 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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#YouBelong. 🏳️‍⚧️
January 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Still here. Still Queer. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join us Tuesday - Fridays beginning at 3:30pm. Special programming this week includes Genderscope 🏳️‍⚧️, QPOC, and Wellness Wednesday activities!
Drop-in for youth between 12 - 20 looking for community, support, and resources! Tuesday - Friday 3:30 - 5pm QPOC (Queer People of Color) discussion group open to youth of color between ages 12 - 20. This week we're comparing MLK Jr. with Malcolm X and their respective roles in the civic rights movement. Tuesday, Jan 23 from 5 - 6:30pm Wellness Wednesday is a youth led and drive group for young people to find support and community with one another wile developing knowledge, skills, and practices to promote emotional, physical, and social wellness! Wednesday, Jan 22 2025 from 5 - 6:30pm Genderscope is open to transgender, non-binary, gender variant, genderqueer, gender questions, or any other non-cis gender identity. Ages 12 - 20. This Tuesday, Jan 21 from 5-6:30pm
January 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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🛍️ 2025 is here, and we’re giving you 25% OFF to celebrate! 🎉 Don’t miss out—shop your favorites now! Use code HNY24 at KYC's online store. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
January 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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New week, new schedule at our Drop-In Center this week! Check kycohio.org/calendar for full details!

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Colorful books with cute cartoon faces are present. Text reads: LGBTQIA+ Book Club - A space to have discussions around books! Share your thoughts about your favorite books and learn about new ones! Tuesday, Jan 14 2025 Cartoon people from a variety of racial backgrounds and physical abilities are smiling at us. Text reads: Young Adult Community Night - A group open to LGBTQIA+ young people’s, ages 18-24 only. Pizza. Discussion and a chance to meet new people. Wednesday, Jan 15 2024 6:30-8 Three cartoon people doing a dance. Text reads: Neuroqueer Sphere- a discussion group open to neurodivergent youth. Thursday Jan 16 2025 A group of cartoon people, variety of ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Text reads: Youth, Families & Guardians groups - a space for youth under 12 to make friends and build community, while parents, guardians and caregivers have a discussion space to find support. Saturday Jan 18 2025 1-3pm
January 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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🎉 Join KYC for the first KYC & Friends event—Queer Young Professionals Night! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

📍 Slammers
📅 Jan 24 | ⏰ 6–7 PM
🍕 Snacks provided | 🍹 Bar available

Network, make friends, and unwind in a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ young professionals! 🌈
January 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Take care of yourselves. Take care of each other. Join us this year as we build strength in community together.
Graphic is a black and white image of a teenage person of color. They have their hoodie up and are turned so we only see their profile. They are yelling, in a joyful, and potentially defiant, kind of way. Text over the top reads " You are loved. You Belong"
January 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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We’re still here.

We know for a fact that YOU belong. WE belong.
Image includes red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, light blue, brown, and black vertical bars - progressive pride flag colors - with the words YOU BELONG in big letters written over the top.
January 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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HB8 was signed into law by Governor DeWine. We’ve repeatedly said how cruel and grotesque bills like HB8 and their kind are, not just to LGBTQIA+ youth, but all youth.

And yet, here we are ...

This is heartbreaking - but you know what?
Image is black background, with a rainbow bar running across the very bottom. There is an overlay of the trans flag, although muted for text readability. Text says, "We've repeatedly said how cruel and grotesque bill slike HB8 and their kind are - not just to LGBTQIA+ youth, but all youth. And yet, here we are because our representatives won't and don't listen to the overwhelming majority of us. This is heartbreaking - but you know what? We're still here."
January 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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We're back and open for programs this week: Check KYCOHIO.ORG/CALENDAR for complete schedule!

🌈 Wed: Drop-in Hours 3:30 - 5pm; Wellness Weds 5 - 6:30pm

🦄 Thurs: Drop-in Hours 3:30 - 5pm; QPOC 5 - 6:30pm

🌈 Fri: Drop-in Hours 3:30 - 5pm; Movie & Pizza 5 - 7pm; Dungeons & Dragons GROUP A 5 - 7pm
Dungeons & Dragons Group A play is Friday, Jan 10 from 5-7pm. Graphic is old school pixel style of a castle in the background. Foreground is a hooded figure with red eyes about to fight a plucky hero in a cape. An alien lurks in the sky. Movie and Pizza Night is Friday, Jan 10 from 5-7pm. Ages 12 - 20. Graphic is 8 different pizzas that have various toppings. Wellness Wednesday is Jan 8 from 5-6:30pm. This is a youth led and youth driven group for LGTBQIA+ young people to find support and community with one another while developing knowledge, skills, and practices to promote emotion, physical, and social wellness. Ages 12 - 20. Graphic is a drawing of a faceless person becoming one with nature as flowers and butterflies engulf the image. QPOC is a discussion group open to youth of color ages 12 - 20. Meets Thursday, Jan 9 from 5 - 6:30pm. Image is a colorful drawing of 5 individuals of various races and physical abilities.
January 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Today is #GivingTuesday. We invite you to join us in declaring that “Queer youth belong!”

How, you may ask?

➡️ give a gift at tinyurl.com/kycgiving2024
➡️ spread the word about our GT fundraiser!
➡️ check with your employer about matching donation programs!
➡️ follow us and share our messaging!
Image reads “In a world where LGBTQIA+ youth face adversity and attacks, KYC stands boldly in the truth: Queer Youth Belong. Your support helps LYC continue our vital work: offering resources, community, and hope to LGBTQIA+ youth - today, tomorrow, and beyond…” under the text is a fake button that says “give today” with the url tinyurl.com/kycgiving2024 underneath. Background is a close-up of a smiling person of color with sunglasses on.
December 3, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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Happy Holi-Queer! Every LGBTQIA+ young person deserves to feel affirmed, supported, and seen. Looking for a way to give back? Here's your chance!

Join the Holi-Queer Season: Give $5 Today!

Your donation or share empowers future generations!

Gifting Link: kyc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/online...
November 22, 2024 at 6:52 PM
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#BelongingBeginsHere
Pink background with the words "You Belong" in large black lettering. Rainbow colored bar is located 2/3 down the graphic, and below the bar it reads "Kaleidoscope Youth Center" with KYC's logo.
November 21, 2024 at 7:22 PM