Above: Organizers are asking the public to join them in supporting “Safer Spaces” for queer identifying youth through a fundraiser that includes paddled and silent auctions. (image cropped from promotions on website and social media)
The Safer Spaces Project is inviting the community to join them for their 3rd annual fundraiser. Funds will aid their continuing work “supporting LGBTQ+ youth and families in leading happy, healthy, full lives”.
The event themed, “Transforming Lives: Drawing the Circle Wide” will take place on Friday, November 13th at 6:00 pm.
The group promotes:
This inspiring and joy-filled evening will feature a live and silent auction, paddle raise, and stories of impact—all to support safe, affirming spaces for Queer youth. Every bid, every gift, and every sponsorship helps us create a brighter, more inclusive future where queer young people know they truly belong.
Organizers promote the auction to include:
One of a kind gifts and experiences, hand-made pride swag, and tons of fun!
Ticket prices vary, and include options for donations and higher level sponsorships. You can buy them here.
According an Instagram post, the current rates are early bird deals. Prices will go up after this Friday. That post (below) also includes some joyous shots from a past fundraiser:
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In addition to financial donations and sponsorships, the group has also been seeking items for the auction this fall. A recent promo on Instagram encouraged donating unused gift cards.
For those not familiar with SSP, it was launched in 2021 by Sarah Whiteman and Dawn Sorenson under the name “Southborough Safe Spaces”. Its mission was to support queer identifying youth, friends, their families. They welcomed LGBTQIA+ tweens and teens in grades 6-12 and their allies from Southborough and other nearby towns. They also held support meetings for parents and occasional festivities for families, and some outreach events.
The group was later rebranded as The Safer Spaces Project. To find out about future events, you can follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
