The Southwest Rainbow Youth (SWRY) hosted their first meet and greet event on Friday, March 15 in the Ignacio Community Library. SWRY invited all LGBTQ+ youth, parents and allies to come out. They held an open discussion about their future projects and had special guest, Jennifer Stucka-Benally from the Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center speak and facilitate the event. This event was open to the public and was a way for the founders to connect to the community.
Ryan Garcia of the Four Corners Alliance for Diversity shares his enthusiasm and his pledge of support while attending the Rainbow Youth’s first meet and greet.
Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center Executive Director, Jennifer Stucka-Benally talks with the youth who showed up to the first meet and greet held by the Southwest Rainbow Youth.
Co-founder of the Southwest Rainbow Youth initiative, Precious Collins welcomes everyone who showed up to the first meet and greet.
The Southwest Rainbow Youth celebrate their first meet and greet by taking a their first ever group photo in front of the Ignacio Community Library.
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum
