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LYRIC (Legal Name: Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center)

OVERVIEW

Mission
LYRIC’s mission is to build community and inspire positive social change through education enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and leadership development with LGBTQQ+ youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, genders, and abilities.

Vision
LYRIC envisions a diverse society where LGBTQQ+ youth are embraced for who they are and encouraged to be who they want to be. By working towards social justice and supporting young leaders, their families and allies, LYRIC is building a world that honors, respects and appreciates LGBTQQ+ youth and their contributions.

LYRIC provides LGBTQQ+ youth in the Bay Area with access to a variety of identity-affirming services including healthcare and PrEP navigation, case management, cultural and community groups, leadership & workforce development programming, housing navigation, basic needs support, and drop-in activities.