Downtown Phoenix Journal
The LGBTQ nonprofit youth organization one•n•ten has announced a $275,000 gift from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to complete build out on a new youth center. The Youth Center will serve as a hub of activities and support efforts to help youth ages 14-24 deal with challenges they may face from their families, their communities, their own self-discovery and other societal difficulties.
“Renee and I support one•n•ten’s steadfast efforts to break down prejudices and bring greater acceptance to our entire community,” said American entrepreneur and philanthropist Bob Parsons. “The new youth center will be a safe harbor and place of inclusion for LGTBQ youth who, far too often, experience a higher risk of rejection, violence, depression and homelessness.”
The new 5,000-square-foot space is located in the Parsons Center for Health and Wellness (The Center) in downtown Phoenix on a light rail stop, making it easily accessible to even more youth in the Phoenix Metro area. The Center has become a refuge for the LGBTQ community in the past few years, housing a number of organizations that offer complimentary services and support. A special ribbon cutting ceremony for the new space is set for September 20 at noon. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton is expected to be on hand for the grand opening.
