Whittier gay pride 2019

We are committed to providing equality, diversity, self-awareness and support to all in the LGBTQ+ community. The vote was in favor of granting the license. Select Language. Breadcrumb Home News Current page. But first, we needed to back up our action by adopting an organizational-wide diversity and inclusion policy.

The history of Whittier is much like many cities of America in that social justice actions and change are met with resistance from city leaders and residents. Inorganizers of Whittier’s first Pride Festival asked for a show of support from the Y and other community organizations as the city council prepared to vote for final approval to hold the festival in a city park.

Whittier Pride, a (c) (3) nonprofit, is committed to promoting equality, diversity, self-awareness, family values, health and wellness in all its forms through community outreach and fundraising events. Whittier unfortunately was known for supporting anti-gay marriage Proposition 8, but at the meeting, the Mayor stated his support for granting the permit because of the Y's letter specifically referencing our support and partnership with YouthBuild and recommended the council do the same.

Our Past-Chair would bring a sign to Board meetings to serve as a reminder of who we were and still are trying to become. These changes laid the groundwork for how our Y supports social justice for our LGBTQ+ community. The YMCA of Greater Whittier's journey of change started with our strategic plan 5 years ago that identified barriers in our Y and service area communities that were unacceptable any longer by our leadership and our Board.

Whittier City Council approves

A wide promotion of the campaign via our website and social media platforms as well as signage showed our support. The vote to approve the event and related, vote to waive the fees for help with set up and other costs came after about two hours of public comment from about 20 supporters and some Members of the College’s TOBGLAD (Transgender, Other-identified, Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Allies for Diversity) club worked closely with local alumna Megan Hobza ’93 to organize the prom, which was an extension of the pride festival.

Board and staff members formed a task force to develop an organizational statement with policies that would forever guide our Y when developing programs, media outreach, Board members selection process, and personnel decisions.

There, students enjoyed music, dancing, mingling, and an evening full of LGBTQ+ culture. We strive to achieve equal access and resolve inequities for all people to grow toward their full potential. Author: Penny Lopez Published on June 25, Whittier’s City Council members on Tuesday not only approved the city’s first gay pride festival but also voted to waive nearly $5, in fees.

We began with By-Law changes, updating those to current societal as well as cultural acceptance. Whittier Pride is a registered (c)(3) nonprofit organization in Whittier, California. Young adults are pursuing what may be their last chance to earn a high school diploma.

We then began seeking opportunities outside our walls to advocate for social justice with the Whittier Pride Community.