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To honor and recognize the Kaleidoscope Youth Center on the occasion of their 20th anniversary
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WHEREAS, Kaleidoscope Youth Center is the only organization in Ohio solely dedicated to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth and their allies; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1994, Kaleidoscope is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to work in partnership with young people in Central Ohio to create safe and empowering environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth through advocacy, education and support; and
WHEREAS, Kaleidoscope's vision is to promote and support self-confident, healthy, productive lives for LGBTQ youth as they transition from adolescence into adulthood; and
WHEREAS, Kaleidoscope stays true to their mission by partnering with young people to create and implement programs that enhance the lives of LGBTQ youth in five core areas: (1) Leadership Development & Life Skills, (2) Support, (3) Health & Wellness Education, (4) Safe Social Activities, and (5) Community Outreach and Education; and
WHEREAS, over the past 20 years Kaleidoscope Youth Center has become a well-respected community-based organization assisting LGBTQ youth in the transition to healthy, productive adults and provides them with the necessary tools to become leaders in the greater community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council hereby recognizes and celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Kaleidoscope Youth Center and expresses its appreciation for their contribution to the community.
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