{"id":2935,"date":"2020-12-12T17:46:35","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T17:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geaugasogirebuild.mighty-little-websites.com\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2024-03-11T22:14:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T22:14:00","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geaugasogi.org\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Geauga SOGI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jump to our Privacy Notice<\/a>.
Jump to information about our board<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our goals are to increase community support, knowledge, understanding, and inclusion of LGBTQIA individuals. We sponsor support groups<\/a>, events, training, and partner with local resources, regional, and national organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How We Began<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Geauga SOGI Support Network<\/strong> (GSSN) was established through collaborative efforts of parents, LGBTQIA individuals, and professional counselors serving this population. The founding board began meeting in January 2020 and became an independent, 501(c)3 non-profit organization in April. To fully understand the community needs, board members spoke with LGBTQ youth and adults, and with staff in schools, social service agencies, churches, and civic groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GSSN values connection and collaboration with other organizations for the purpose of knowledge, resources, education, and collective support and advocacy. GSSN is a member of Plexus; LGBT+ Allied Chamber of Commerce of Northeast Ohio. GSSN Board members serve on the following committees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n