Outloud first opened its doors in March of 2014 as a safe, inclusive space for youth who feel different to connect with each other and allies, away from the intense bullying and high suicide rates still prevalent in 2SLGBTQ+ youth. That year, Mia Soetaert came out to her parents and quickly discovered there wasn’t a place in St. Albert for her to be herself safely and without judgement. Ever the problem solver, her father Terry helped her start the Outloud Foundation.

From those first years of twice monthly meetings for youth, Outloud has grown into a hub for 2SLGBTQ+ kids, teens, and adults to find a home. We have groups where youth can make friends with people like them and where parents can ask questions and navigate the feelings around their child’s coming out or transition. We speak to teachers about how to better support their students, and organize community events including St. Albert Pride, that bring everyone together. The Outloud space has quickly become a safe place for youth from all over the area to gather and be their wonderful, colourful, whole selves.

This year, we're asking our amazing supporters to consider small monthly amounts to help us provide consistent support and safe spaces to the youth of Outloud. This consistency allows us to plan ahead and sustainably offer support to the over 250 youth who we've seen just this year.

Outloud Foundation

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