My Nonprofit Reviews
Trevor C.
Review for Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons Families and Friends, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Many people are not aware of the intense internal conflict that LGBT individuals (and their families) in conservative religions or subcultures face. Affirmation is a group that affirms LGBT Mormons in their sexuality and faith--however they pursue it, or not, and whatever it means to them. It's unique in the Mormon culture and plays a very important supportive role in the lives of many LGBT Mormons both directly through sponsored activities and indirectly through advocacy.
I have met some of my best friends through Affirmation; it means so much to be able to associate people who understand what I go through and how I feel as a minority within a minority. I volunteer for the organization because it helps me to realize my own ideals of creating a better environment for my gay brothers and sisters.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would emphasize the importance of reliably active local physical chapters. There are a few model chapters that are very large and effective, but there needs to be established a local model that can be easily replicated around the country. We're working on this. I think it will happen.
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
