Social Workers United from the School of Social Work at Falk College has selected the Q Center at ACR Health as the beneficiary of its annual Spring Donation Drive.
The , which has locations in 黑料不打烊, Utica and Watertown, offers a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth, their families and allies to gather, share and receive support. Q Center programming promotes equality, celebrates diversity, provides resources that cultivate pride and leadership skills, and strives to create a safe and inclusive community for all.
Social Workers United is comprised of undergraduate (BSSW) and graduate (M.S.W) students from the .
鈥淲e are so excited to be able to help such an amazing organization in our 黑料不打烊 community and look forward to the great work ahead of us this semester,鈥 says , an assistant teaching professor and the M.S.W. program director.
M.S.W. students, from left to right, Jake Socol, Julie Zhao, Erica Chetney, Sarah Layhee and Taylor Thomas display items donated to the Q Center through Social Workers United鈥檚 annual Spring Donation Drive.
For the donation drive, the Q Center provided Social Workers United with a list of items needed to help provide support for LGBTQIA+ youths and their families in Central New York. The items include:
Social Workers United has provided three ways to donate:
is a not-for-profit, community-based organization providing support services to a wide range of individuals. Q Center programming includes case management, after-school programs, support groups, outreach and education, special events, school-based GSA support/education and free LGBTQ-affirming HIV/STD testing.
If you鈥檙e unable to donate items through any of the methods provided and would like to donate, please contact Jennifer Genovese at jgenoves@syr.edu. To learn more about social work academic programs, career paths, and experiential learning opportunities, visit the .
