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Our Mission
Empower, Connect and Support all East Tennessee lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQ+) people
Queer Self-Defense Classes
Learn how to protect yourself in a positive and safe environment with a queer instructor. Classes are every Friday evening @ 6:00 pm and cost $10.00. Private group instruction is also an option. For more information, class location, and what to expect, contact Chad by text/voice: 865-469-6614.
PLUS1 via Bright Eyes’ Poison Oak Project
HEROES FOR LGBTQ+ RIGHTS AND FEATURED ARTIST
Appalachian OUTreach would like to give a huge thank you to Bright Eyes, Plus1 and their Poison Oak Project for supporting the LGBTQ+ people of East Tennessee.
Bright Eyes' Poison Oak Project is a charitable initiative dedicated to advancing equity for LGBTQ+ people, with a particular focus on supporting the trans community. The project supports both local and national organizations working to ensure LGBTQ+ individuals have access to the resources, care, and protections they deserve. By uplifting initiatives that provide mental health support, legal advocacy, community-building, and direct aid, the Poison Oak Project aims to foster a more just and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people in America.
Plus1, Bright Eyes & Poison Oak Project Mission to Help Our LGBTQ+ Communities Survive and Thrive
Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. With your help, we can continue to provide vital services and support to those in need. Every little bit helps, so please consider making a donation today.