The Louisville Youth Group Pre-Pride Kick-Off Party at Number 15 will serve as a fundraiser for LYG as well as provide an evening of fun entertainment and community education at Louisville’s newest social hall along historic Whiskey Row. The event will include live music from local LGBTQIA+ acts, including Requiem and Gwen Valour, with Mama Bee Arthur serving as emcee for the evening. The event will feature a silent auction, as well as opportunities for attendees to learn about LYG and meet others engaged in the support of this organization as well as kick-off Louisville Pride on Saturday, September 9. The event is free, but donations to the Louisville Youth Group are encouraged.

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Louisville Youth Group Inc was established in the late 80s by local community members and PFLAG. They recognized the need to provide safe and affirming space for Kentuckiana’s LGBTQIA+ youth. Since then, LYG has served thousands of young people from Kentuckiana and the surrounding area. In addition to our standard programming, we annually host a Pasta Dinner/Talent Show, Prom, Youth Leadership Retreat, New Year’s Eve Lock-in, and actively participate in Kentuckiana’s Pride Month celebrations and Pride visibility opportunities. LYG is in the midst of a period of expansion. The need for our services grows every year, requiring us to design new programs and invest in additional services. LYG must grow our staff to properly meet the needs of our youth, and begin the search for new, ADA-accessible space. We are grateful to our community who continues to support our work, and whose love and gifts will ensure our legacy continues far into the future.