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Whispering Angels of Saratoga Springs granted the Pride Center of the Capital Region $3,000 for a permanent facilitator for the LGBTQ Youth Group that meets regularly in Saratoga Springs. The group is a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ youth and their allies ages 13-17 to discuss issues of coming out, school, work, and relationships in a group of their peers and to socialize and meet new friends. The groups also meet at the YMCAs in Saratoga, Albany, and Schenectady. “Receiving the grant from Whispering Angels to help us expand our support and services to the youth in the Saratoga
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Whispering Angels of Saratoga Springs granted the Rainbow Access Initiative a donation of $3,000 to help ensure comprehensive physical and mental health care and human services for the LGBTQ community and their families. “Rainbow Access Initiative Inc. (RAI) is incredibly grateful to The Whispering Angels of Saratoga Springs for their generous donation which has provided us with the opportunity to expand our services to the LGBTQ communities of the Capital Region.” – Rhett Eubanks, RAI
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WASS granted $5,000 to the Albany Damien Center for their new Computer Lab to purchase computers and equipment to allow people living with HIV/AIDS to go online to access resources and support for such things as finding housing, employment and reaching out to family and friends on social media. “Financially insecure members of the LGBTQ communities, and those who are impacted by HIV and AIDS, do not often have access to a computer or the internet leaving them disconnected, isolated and with adverse health and quality of life outcomes.  This generous donation allows our members to connect to the world—and
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WASS participated in its second Saratoga Pride Festival on Sunday June 16th selling Angels wings to raise crucial funds for at-risk LGBTQ youth as well as raising awareness to the problems this demographic faces. It was a well attended event aside from the torrential rain storms and these “you are loved” postcards from children of the United Methodist Church and the organization “Hugs from Mom” really helped to elevate the level of love and support shown at the event for our local LGBTQ+ community. Thanks to WASS Board members Steve Rosenblum & Mary Jo Driscoll for representing!
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Whispering Angels of Saratoga Springs proudly participated in its 2nd Capital Pride on Sunday, June 9th and raised awareness and funds to support WASS’ mission to help LGBTQ youth who are at risk and/or homeless in the Capital District, Saratoga County and Southern Adirondack areas. Back by popular demand, WASS sold Rainbow Angel Wings to happy pride participants to appoint them as “Whispering Angels” to support the cause. WASS also participated in the Pride March alongside Saratoga Pride members including Saratoga Mayor Meg Kelly. Thanks all who donated to WASS and supported Pride!
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WASS held a fantastic board meeting June 8th, 2019 in beautiful Saratoga Springs! The Angels were outfitted with wings that WASS is making available to those that stop by our booths at Albany Pride (June 9) and Saratoga Pride (June 16). Come by and see us! 
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