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A Conversation with OutYouth, our newest Austin Community Connection
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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I’m excited to announce that this fall, the Austin based LGBTQIA+ focused non-profit
OutYouth
became the latest Google Fiber Community Connection in Austin. As a queer, trans Texan who has been involved with OutYouth since 2015, I’ve heard countless stories from friends who found support when they needed it most through their programs. Most recently, I’ve personally seen how
OutYouth’s Queer and Trans Commmunity Closet
has made it possible for friends impacted by COVID-19 to get items they need.
Google Fiber’s Community Connections program brings free high speed Internet to libraries, community centers and nonprofit organizations in our Fiber cities. OutYouth is the 34th Community Connection in Austin to receive this high speed service.
Since 1990, OutYouth has provided programs, services, and partnerships which provide LGBTQ+ youth and their allies with opportunities to develop positive self-esteem, identify and cultivate peer support networks, and prepare for a successful adulthood.
As a community connection recipient, OutYouth’s Austin location - affectionately known as the little blue bungalow - will receive gigabit speed internet at no cost to help serve their mission and meet the needs of their clients.
Check out the video of my chat with Kathryn Gonzales, director of OutYouth, to learn more about how they’re connecting with the community during social distancing and how they hope to use their new Google Fiber Community Connection in the future.
Learn more from OutYouth
here
and get information on how you can support their
GLITZ: 30th Anniversary Virtual Celebration
, premiering on YouTube on November 7.
Posted by Danny Cleveland, Customer Service Program Manager (Austin, TX) & Pride@Fiber ERG member
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title: A Conversation with OutYouth, our newest Austin Community Connection
author: Danny Cleveland, Customer Service Program Manager
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videourl: https://storage.googleapis.com/fiber/blog/OutYouth-Fiber-Blog.mp4
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