Youth Board Member Sought
Polestar is seeking a young person to join its Board of Directors. This unique opportunity would provide invaluable leadership experience in a non-profit setting. When Polestar's Exploratory Committee was writing the bylaws, they included a special provision that reserves one seat on the Board of Directors for an individual aged 18-24. It was the intent for this provision to keep the Board continually keyed in to the specific needs of LGBT+ youth. This opportunity also offe
Prom Fundraising Update
Prom is two weeks away and fundraising efforts are now rounding the final stretch. The teen planning committee and Polestar set a goal of $3,700 to cover costs of venue, food/beverage, music and decor. Last year's Prom was generously funded by a single large donation. This year, however, the teen planning committee was on their own to raise the necessary funds. As of today, they are nearly 3/4 of the way to their end goal, having raised $2,425. Generous donations have bee
Parent's Peer-to-peer Group
Polestar is pleased to announce it will begin rolling out peer-to-peer support groups in April 2018. The first group will be for the parents of LGBT+ youth. The group will meet the third Sunday of every month from 6:15-7:45pm at a location to be announced. Peer-to-peer support groups are an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences, learn from others, and build their support network. The Parent's group will be facilitated by members of Polestar's Board of Dire
Coming Out Over Coffee Makes a Return
After a year-long hiatus, Coming Out Over Coffee is making a return! This social event is a gathering for the LGBT+ community at local coffee shops. It's an opportunity to enjoy a beverage, and good conversation while drawing the community closer together. What you may not realize, however, is that Polestar got its start at a Coming Out Over Coffee event back in 2016. Two friends were discussing over a mocha how they wished there was a place locally for the LGBT+ community
