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I have only been to the pride center a few times, but I see the impact it has on the community. It's nice for the youth of slc to have a place to go. I try my best to support anything that gives money to this great outlet. I am from Utah county and I wish the youth down here had such a place in thier vicinity. We need to keep supporting this place and one day they will be able to expand.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... the youth that are off the streets and out of bad situations.
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- My experience would have been better if... there were more for people my age and more down in utah county for the gay community to get involved in.
- If I ran this organization, I would... cry there is just so much work involved and I tip my hat to all invloved.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... a lack of funds and goverment, state support.
I was a Volunteer & Utah Pride, queer youth groups, administrative volunteering
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I have been a volunteer at the Utah Pride Center for over two years. As an extremely busy individual with limited time to volunteer, I work with the Pride Center because I believe it is an organization that actually contributes to the community. Whether it is supporting other LGBT groups in the area or working with queer youth groups on the weekends, the Pride Center is one of the only LGBT groups in Utah that has enough resources to reach a broad set of folks in our diverse community along the Wasatch Front.
Not only do I enjoy volunteering--in a variety of different capacities, but usually where I am needed most--but I appreciate the friendliness of the staff. It is so nice to go into an office when I get off work where folks appreciate the time I spend there and thank me for it. It feels great to be appreciated.
My partner and I volunteer and give annually as well-- while we are not wealthy, we feel that our small gift is the least we can do for an organization that has helped so many of our friends in LGBT Utah.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... The LGBT community in Utah. The Pride Center is a uniting entity in Salt Lake and you can definitely tell in the way it conducts itself.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... Feeling like what I am helping out with matters. I have limited time, so feeling valuable as a volunteer is beneficial for me.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... The staff are the nicest people. I really like all of them-- friendly attitudes, very hospitable. Volunteers are also trained and ready to go.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... Be stronger and more beneficial than it already is!
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- My experience would have been better if... I had more time to volunteer!
- If I ran this organization, I would... hope I could run it as well as the folks currently in charge!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Like all nonprofits money is an issue. That is why we give annually.
- One thing I'd also say is that... I usually don't have glowing things to say about nonprofits, but the Utah Pride Center is a rare gem that I truly appreciate and would suggest to anyone looking to get involved in Utah's queer community.
I was a Board Member & I oversaw the 2005 and 2006 Utah Pride Festivals
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The Utah Pride Center has been the major driving force in recent years for LGBT equality in Utah. Their programs serve a wide range of people, from youth to adults, long-term political activists to newly "out" people seeking social connection. They host numerous community events, but especially the annual Utah Pride Celebration in early June. Center staff are compassionate and helpful, responsive on a wide variety of topics, articulate community representatives, and utterly professional. Simply put, the Utah Pride Center is the touching point from which all other LGBT issues in Utah radiate.
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- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... The surprising spirit of optimism and "can do" attitude found in such an oppressive and hostile state. Utah may be "reddest of the red states" but you would never know that from visiting the Center.
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- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Like most community nonprofits, adequate support - both funding and volunteerism - will continue to challenge the organization and long-term coffers need to be built for stability.