About Us

Youth OUTright WNC, inc. is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning youth to be confident and vital members of our community.

Our vision is a community in which youth of all gender and sexual identities live in safe and inclusive environments.

Youth OUTright Board Members at Blue Ridge Pride – October 2010

Our History
A group of Asheville professionals met in July of 2006 and began a discussion about the gap in services for LGBTQ youth, an at-risk population often targeted for bullying and hate crimes. In May 2008, Youth OUTRight became a program of PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) in order to begin providing services.

Today

Youth OUTRight received its 501(3)c non-profit status in July 2009. We are expanding into a private non-profit organization to better serve the needs of youth throughout western North Carolina. Our Articles of Incorporation are available on request.

We provide a weekly program for youth, as well as special events and educational programs, guest speakers and community outreach. Our program is comprised of trained volunteers and facilitators.

Our Contact Information

Jim Faucett, Executive Director

Youth OUTRight WNC, inc.

P.O. Box 1893

Asheville, NC 28802

#828-772-1912

info@youthoutright.org

Board of Directors:
Our Board of Directors is made up of a wide variety of people from business, social work, academics and other professionals from the community as well as two youth members. It is a diverse group sharing a strong common belief in the mission of our organization. Board meetings are held twice per month.

Our current board members are:

Ralph Lambert–Chair

Susan Blexrud–Vice Chair

Dee Dee Allan–Secretary

David Berkey–Treasurer

Jim Faucett–Executive Director

——Members At-Large——

Ron English

Susan Kettren

Stephen DerMargosian

Carlos Vargas

Keith Bramlett

Jeke Smith