Youth OUTright Employee Directory
Civic & Social OrganizationNorth Carolina, United States0-1 Employees
Youth OUTright is a youth advocacy and leadership organization based in Asheville, North Carolina, that focuses on empowering LGBTQ youth ages 14-23. It provides affirmation, information, support, and resources across 18 counties in Western North Carolina, aiming to foster confidence, compassion for others, and a sense of stewardship for the broader community. The organization operates within the civic and social sector, addressing issues of safety and inclusion by working to reduce bullying, harassment, and discrimination based on sexual identity and gender expression. Recent collaborations include partnerships with local organizations such as the YWCA of Asheville and Equality North Carolina Foundation, which have supported joint programming and community outreach. Youth OUTright describes its mission and vision in terms of inclusive environments for all gender and sexual identities and seeks to create a community where LGBTQ youth can thrive.