COLORS PLUS
EIN 82-4726625 · Youth Development Programs (O50)
What they do
OUR MISSION is to STRENGTHEN LGBTQ+ YOUTH and FAMILIES THROUGH (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, EDUCATION, and CELBRATION. SINCE 2018, COLORS+ HAS BEEN BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE for CUYAHOGA COUNTYS LGBTQ+ YOUTH. COLORS+ OFFERS DIVERSE MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, and SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES for LGBTQ+ YOUTH AS YOUNG AS 3 and UP THROUGH AGE 19, WITH EVERY PROGRAM DESIGNED and ADMINISTERED BY A TRAINED SPECIALIST. WE BELIEVE THAT SUPPORT THE ENTIRE FAMILY MEANS BETTER SUPPORT for EACH KID, SO WE OFFER PEER SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES for PARENTS/GUARDIANS. COLORS+ OFFFERS PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING and TRAINING SERVICES, FOCUSED ON DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONS THAT REGULARLY INTERACT WITH LGBTQ+ YOUTH. ACCUMULATED VALUE of VOLUNTEER HOURS: $26,084.10.
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About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2018
- Location
- 1371 MARVIEW DR, WESTLAKE, OH 44145-2339
- County
- Cuyahoga
- In care of
- COLLEEN CRONIN