Rainbow Rose Center fosters an environment of inclusion, equity, and health where all LGBTQIA+ community members thrive in York and Adams counties. We envision an inclusive community where all individuals of York and Adams counties feel safe and welcome in their everyday lives.
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Anonymous
The Rainbow Rose gave me a voice as an LGBTQ+ youth when I felt very alone and was confused about my identity. Through volunteering, I felt connected to my community and I’ve met other people my age apart of the community who have become important in my life. Without the rainbow rose, I wouldn’t have these valuable connections and I’d still feel alone.
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Nicole
Rainbow Rose Center has given me a community where I can be my authentic self and feel seen. This community has been accepting of who I am and I can show up unmasked and be welcomed with kindness.
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Anonymous
I was nervous about moving back to the area because I remembered the fear and embarrassment and othering I felt 15-20 years ago. Walking into Pride at the York Fairgrounds a few months later, I was blown away by how many members of the community showed up for us. Rainbow Rose Center created and fostered a welcoming, energized event that while unexpected, felt familiar. I've been grateful for the spaces they've built throughout York the rest of the year and met more of 'my people' through RRC than I'd thought were here. With the Center's backing, I feel empowered to help expand their warmth and resources so that our LGBTQIA+ folks here can embrace their lives more fully and safely than I felt I could in decades past.
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Chrissy Tobias
The Rainbow Rose Center is incredibly helpful! I contacted the RRC when I was helping my niece through the process of changing her name to align with her gender identity. They offered amazing advice that was invaluable to making this process much easier. Thank you to this incredible community resource!
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Anonymous
My therapist recommended coming to Rainbow Rose activities and I have never felt more seen since starting these groups! It is hard to find other people with LGBTQ+ Identities in York county sometimes, but Rainbow Rose allows for connections you may not get to have otherwise. Going to the young adult group, the art group, and other social activities have been really helpful for my mental health and have helped me open up socially! I have even looked into moderating a group recently! Thank you Rainbow Rose for all that you have done and continue to do!
