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The Society for Safe Accommodations for Queer Edmonton Youth aims to develop safe transitional housing for LGBTQ2S+ youth experiencing homelessness in #yeg

Edmonton, Treaty 6
Joined June 2015
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They are not 'the homeless' nor are they 'the hard to house.' They are people experiencing something. Language is so important! #yeg xitter.cf/homelesshub/status/882…
How should we talk about #homelessness and those experiencing it? Here are some tips on “people-first” language: ow.ly/wBdF30dlOiT
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Dogs.... In rainbow capes. Enough said. #yegPride #PrideParade #yeg
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In honour of #Pride, a shoutout to @SAFQEY, a fab org that supports #LGBTQ2S+ youth facing homelessness. #yeg safqey.com
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There's no place like home! We're so excited to be part of @YEGPride parade again this year! Hope to see y'all there! #yegpride #yeg
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Listen to youth.They often feel like they have no voice & the main focus is hearing them & taking into consideration what they need & want.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: "Chosen Family: Stories of Queer Resilience": youtu.be/Zme-_C6SFEg (RT for a DM full of love! #ChosenFamily)
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#May #sexualassault prevention month. What about the risks #homeless #youth face? Read more: ow.ly/hhky30c3b5K #NoOneAsksForIt
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Don't forget that tonight is OUTlet for LGBTQ2 youth, parents & teachers! 5pm at FCS #SHPK
Our #homeless neighbours could sure use those #Oilers hats! Tweet at @EdmontonOilers to help make it happen! Pls Retweet! #YEG #oilersnation
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Passionate about creating #LGBTQ inclusive schools? @GLSEN is hiring a web and database manager! More info here: bit.ly/2pRNSFI – at Brooklyn, NY
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The amazing tipi crew! All set up at @hmlssconnectyeg. Thank you to our amazing volunteers! #hcyeg @MeegwichBeverly @giri303 #yegevents
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#Research shows big need for #mentalhealth support for #homeless #youth, particularly #LGBTQ2S youth & #youngwomen: ow.ly/ufDu30bdZl6
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In #Alberta, it is illegal to discriminate against someone for their #disability. #ableg #iNeedAnAdvocate #AISH #PDD #ordinaryAlbertan
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Children need to be taught about LGBTQIA+ concepts, so that those who are queer, trans, etc know that their lives matter, they are normal.
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Donations call for the #HomewardWalkRun. Does ur company want to help #endhomelessness in our community? Talk to Jtremblay@homewardtrust.ca
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#DidYouKnow the SACE Public Education team presents over 200 times a year? Presentations available for no fee! #sacefacts
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Read what @CovHousePrez wrote about how ending #youthhomelessness helps fight #humantrafficking huffingtonpost.com/entry/one… via @HuffingtonPost