Pioneer Valley Regional School Chorus
Inclusivity is important to Pioneer. The Gay/Straight alliance is a group of students whose mission is to spread awareness about issues effecting the LGBTQQI community. They dedicate a great deal of time cultivating an accepting and safe environment for every student.
The GSA participates, annually, in the Day of Silence--a day that is dedicated to silencing hate towards the LGBTQQI community.
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Pioneer Gay/Straight Alliance
Resources for LGBTQQI and Allies:
PFLAG Support Groups:
Northampton
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:00pm
Highland Valley Elder Services, Cutlery Building, 320 Riverside Dr.
Contact: Jane at jcmalinski48@gmail.com or 413 625-6636
Springfield
4th Wednesday of the month, 7:00pm
Feeding Hills Congregational Church, 21 N Westfield St., Feeding Hills
Contact: agrace1966@comcast.net or 413-786-5061
Generation Q & TREE
GenQ@communityaction.us & TREE@communityaction.us
Generation Q is a confidential educational and social/support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth and straight allies. This peer-led group provides an opportunity for youth to build community, and provides support, advocacy, and education on GLBTQ topics. TREE (Trans Rights, Education, and Empowerment) provides additional education and support to trans and gender non-conforming youth during Generation Q meetings. Generation Q and TREE participants experience a safe and supportive space while developing their skills, identity, and knowledge base and becoming leaders in their community. Stipends are available for Peer Leaders.
Generation Q and TREE meet on Tuesdays from 4-7pm in Greenfield and onWednesdays, 4:30-7:30 in Northampton.
154 Federal Street Greenfield, MA 01301
In addition to weekly group meetings, Generation Q and TREE peer leaders and participants plan community events throughout the year, including the Kiss N Tell Ball, a GLBTQ friendly Valentine's dance, Trans Day Of Remembrance Vigil, and the Somewhere Over the Rainbow Youth Space and Open House at Northampton Pride. Generation Q and TREE participants have also presented at a number of area conferences and spoken to students at local schools about GLBTQ related issues.
