LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION & INFORMATION

Community programs: is a drop-in community space designed to foster identity development and a strong sense of purposeful belonging among youth. Rooted in cultural, gender responsive, trauma informed, and youth centered practices, the program emphasizes inclusion, respect for differences, and collaborative co-creation within a safe, gender affirming environment. These core values ensure the program remains relevant, meaningful, and impactful.developed in response to community needs, the program aligns with strategic goals to enhance youth self-esteem, foster purposeful connections with peers and caring adults, and build social awareness.program delivery is supported by a dedicated team that includes a program manager, two youth advocates, and one drop-in services coordinator. Together, they provide accessible drop-in services and continuous support to youth participants. Services include short term case management, peer identity support groups, and community building programs that strengthen social connections and empower youth through shared experiences. The organization served 100 clients during the fiscal year.

Health & wellness / violence prevention: lyric decreases the isolation of lgbtq young people and promotes healthy communities of caring peers and adult allies through individualized case management and peer-led groups. Lyric provides one-on-one support to all participants through mentorship, supervision, counseling, and informal meetings with individuals. When a participant requires more substantial wraparound support, youth receive case management to create and carry out a more holistic, individualized service plan (isp) to address a myriad of needs. The organization served 77 clients during the fiscal year.youth workforce development: lyrics youth workforce development program, known as the sequoia leadership institute, provides lgbtqq and straight ally youth with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that prepare them for the work world. Through this program, youth learn to: engage in activities that build their emotional and intellectual capacity; succeed in school and explore post-secondary pathways to cultivate economic self-sufficiency; obtain meaningful work experience that builds their basic job readiness/leadership skills; and develop the means to thrive as individuals, utilizing critical thinking/problem solving skills to contribute to the vitality of their communities. The organization served 62 clients during the fiscal year.school based initiative:established in 2011, lyric's school-based initiative (sbi) is a model of bringing lyric's over 30 years of expertise with lgbtqq youth directly into sfusd school communities. Lyric school-based initiative's purpose is to educate and build allyship among students, school staff, and families to create learning environments where lgbtqq youth can be successful and truly thrive. Sbi's q groups support bipoc middle and high school queer, transgender, gender nonconforming, and questioning youth in the school setting through structured group programming addressing issues such as identity, relationships, and queer sexual health. The organization served 234 clients during the fiscal year.