We Are Family

We Are Family Check out our website [waf.org] for the most up-to-date information on programs and events calendar.

We Are Family is South Carolina's oldest nonprofit that provides life-affirming and life-saving programs for LGBTQ+ young people that have a lasting and measurable impact! We Are Family (WAF) is SC’s oldest nonprofit that provides life-affirming and life-saving programs for LGBTQ+ young people, with a focus on those who are BIPOC and/or low-income. Founded in 1995, we cultivate affirming statewide programs and community initiatives for SC's young people by providing direct services, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that have a lasting and measurable impact. We offer a wide variety of youth programming and movement building initiatives focused on:
• leadership development and social support;
• health and wellness;
• community engagement and advocacy

Simply put, We Are Family is where q***r youth thrive!

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10/11/2026

Join us later!!!

A reminder to mark your calendars for Sunday, October 11 at 5:00 p.m. as we gather at St. Stephen’s to kick off Charleston Pride Week with a diocesan wide Pride Evensong.

Join us for a beautiful Evensong as we celebrate the expansive love of God and the truth that there is a place for everyone at God’s table. Singers from across the diocese will come together as one choir, with a special debut of Dominick DiOrio’s Our Wildest Imagining, a moving new work inspired by the stories, sermons, and sayings of the Church’s first openly gay bishop, the Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson.

The Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff Stanley will offer the homily, and the evening will conclude with a light reception and fellowship.

Come as you are. Come celebrate who God has created you to be. All are welcome at St. Stephen’s!

Happy International Coming Out Day! 🌈✨ Today, We Are Family celebrates every step you take, no matter how big or small.C...
10/11/2026

Happy International Coming Out Day! 🌈✨ Today, We Are Family celebrates every step you take, no matter how big or small.

Coming out is a journey, and there’s no right way or perfect time. If you’re living authentically, we applaud your bravery. If you’re still inside, please know that you are whole and worthy of love just as you are. For those taking that courageous step today, or just keeping the door open a crack, we support you completely.

No matter where you are on your path, know that WAF is always here for you—an open door, a safe space, and a community that has your back. We’re so glad you’re in our world. 💜✨
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¡Feliz Día Internacional de Salir del Clóset! 🌈✨ Hoy, We Are Family celebra cada paso que das, sin importar si es grande o pequeño.

Salir del clóset es un camino, y no hay una forma "correcta" ni un momento perfecto. Si ya estás viviendo con autenticidad, aplaudimos tu valentía. Si aún estás adentro, por favor, sabe que eres una persona completa y mereces amor tal como eres hoy. Para quienes están dando ese paso valiente hoy, o simplemente están manteniendo la puerta abierta solo un poquito, les apoyamos completamente.

Sin importar en qué parte del camino estés, sabe que WAF siempre va a estar aquí para ti—puertas abiertas, un espacio seguro y una comunidad que te cuida la espalda. Nos hace muy felices que estés aquí. 💜✨

World Mental Health Day is this Saturday, October 10th! 💚We’re teaming up with  to invite you to support your own mental...
10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day is this Saturday, October 10th! 💚

We’re teaming up with to invite you to support your own mental health and learn how to truly for the people you love.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, over 100,000 of us completed the Be There Certificate through the campaign. Let's keep that momentum going! Take a few minutes to earn your Be There Certificate today and invite a friend to do it with you. Already certified? Log in to check out the brand-new refresher courses!

👉 https://www.betherecertificate.org
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¡Este sábado 10 de octubre es el Día Mundial de la Salud Mental! 💚

Nos unimos a para invitarte a cuidar tu salud mental y aprender a estar presente ( ) para las personas que amas.

Gracias a la campaña , ¡más de 100,000 personas completaron el Certificado Be There! Mantengamos el impulso: tómate unos minutos hoy para obtener tu Certificado Be There e invita a un amigo a hacerlo contigo. ¿Ya lo tienes? ¡Inicia sesión y descubre los nuevos cursos de repaso!

👉 https://www.betherecertificate.org

10/09/2026

The WAF team is sharing their favorite banned books for . What’s your favorite banned book that changed your perspective? Comment down below.

🌈 THIS WEEK AT WAF! 🌈Connection. Community. Creativity. PRIDE. 💜Join us Oct. 12–17 for:💬 Voices of Promise for our 18+ f...
10/09/2026

🌈 THIS WEEK AT WAF! 🌈

Connection. Community. Creativity. PRIDE. 💜

Join us Oct. 12–17 for:

💬 Voices of Promise for our 18+ folks
🌈 SafeSpace for middle and high schoolers
🌱 SC BLOOM for 16-24 year olds
💜 NextGen for 18-28 year olds
🏳️‍🌈 Charleston Pride Parade & Festival for everyone!

See you around the Center and out celebrating Pride! ✨
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🌈 ¡ESTA SEMANA EN WAF! 🌈

Conexión. Comunidad. Creatividad. ORGULLO. 💜

Acompáñanos del 12 al 17 de octubre para:

💬 Voices of Promise para personas de 18 años en adelante
🌈 SafeSpace para estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria
🌱 SC BLOOM para jóvenes de 16 a 24 años
💜 NextGen para jóvenes de 18 a 28 años
🏳️‍🌈 ¡El Desfile y Festival del Orgullo de Charleston para todas las personas!

¡Nos vemos en el Centro y celebrando el Orgullo!

To every young person who ever wondered if they’d find a space where they could just be: you found us, and we are so gla...
10/08/2026

To every young person who ever wondered if they’d find a space where they could just be: you found us, and we are so glad you’re here. 💜

This International Le***an Day, we just want to say how much you mean to We Are Family. Seeing you show up as your real, authentic self and having your back every day is literally why we exist. Your joy, your energy, and your support keep this entire community alive and thriving. You are the heart of WAF, and we’re so proud to walk this path with you. 🌈✨
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Para cada joven que alguna vez se preguntó si encontraría un espacio donde simplemente pudiera ser: nos encontraste, y estamos muy felices de que estés aquí. 💜

En este Día Internacional de las Le***anas / Día de les Le***anes, solo queremos decirte lo mucho que significas para We Are Family. Verte mostrarte tal como eres y contar con tu apoyo incondicional es literalmente la razón por la que existimos. Tu alegría, tu energía y tu presencia mantienen viva a toda esta comunidad. Eres el corazón de WAF, y nos llena de orgullo caminar a tu lado. 🌈✨

***anDay ***anas ***anes

We still have spots open in our Voices of Promise 18+ group next Monday! We hope to see you there! 💜___¡Todavía tenemos ...
10/07/2026

We still have spots open in our Voices of Promise 18+ group next Monday! We hope to see you there! 💜
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¡Todavía tenemos espacios disponibles en nuestro grupo Voices of Promise para personas de 18 años en adelante el próximo lunes! ¡Esperamos verte allí! 💜

🍂🌈 October is here! And you can definitely feel that fall weather in the air.We’ve got a full month of connection, creat...
09/27/2026

🍂🌈 October is here! And you can definitely feel that fall weather in the air.

We’ve got a full month of connection, creativity, community, and PRIDE ahead! ✨

📅 OCTOBER AT A GLANCE

🌱 Oct. 4 — RainbowRoots
📣 Oct. 5 — National Youth Advocate Program Info. Session
💬 Oct. 12 — Voices of Promise: https://forms.gle/Mf82bbQ4zxV1FGcg9
🪽 Oct. 1, 2, 8, 15, & 16 — Pride Decoration Making (Thursday for under 18, and Friday for over 18)
🏳️‍🌈 Oct. 17 — Charleston Pride Parade & Festival
📚 Oct. 21 — The Bindings Collective Rainbow Reads Book
📖 Oct. 25 — Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry Book Club
🌿 Oct. 28 — Recovering from Religion Support Group
🎃 Oct. 31 — QT Camp Halloween Party

And throughout the month, don’t forget about our regular Art Therapy, SafeSpace, NextGen, and SC BLOOM programs! 💜🌈

There’s a little something for everyone this month. Come hang, create, connect, celebrate, and make some memories with us. 💖

Have any questions? Email [email protected]
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🍂🌈 ¡Octubre ya está aquí! Y definitivamente se siente el clima de otoño en el aire.

¡Tenemos un mes lleno de conexión, creatividad, comunidad y ORGULLO por delante! ✨

📅 OCTUBRE DE UN VISTAZO

🌱 4 de oct. — RainbowRoots
📣 5 de oct. — Sesión informativa del National Youth Advocate Program
💬 12 de oct. — Voices of Promise: https://forms.gle/Mf82bbQ4zxV1FGcg9
🪽 1, 2, 8, 15 y 16 de oct. — Creación de decoraciones para el Orgullo (jueves para menores de 18 años y viernes para mayores de 18 años)
🏳️‍🌈 17 de oct. — Desfile y Festival del Orgullo de Charleston
📚 21 de oct. — Club de lectura Rainbow Reads de The Bindings Collective
📖 25 de oct. — Club de lectura de Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry
🌿 28 de oct. — Grupo de apoyo Recovering from Religion
🎃 31 de oct. — Fiesta de Halloween de QT Camp

Y durante todo el mes, ¡no se olviden de nuestros programas habituales de Art Therapy, SafeSpace, NextGen y SC BLOOM! 💜🌈

¡Este mes hay un poquito de todo para todas las personas! Vengan a pasar el rato, crear, conectar, celebrar y compartir momentos con nuestra comunidad. 💖

¿Tienen alguna pregunta? Envíen un correo electrónico a [email protected]

09/25/2026

PRIDE GIVES US WINGS! 🌈

Charleston Pride is coming, and we’re getting crafty! 🎨✨

Join WAF, PFLAG Charleston & QT Camp to create wings, costumes, and decorations for the Pride Parade. Materials provided!

Have a specific material or ✨something extra✨ in mind? Bring it with you!

🌈 Under 18: Oct. 1, 8 & 15 | 4–6:30 PM
🏳️‍🌈 **18+:** Oct. 2 & 9 | 5:30–7:30 PM
✨ Final wrap-up: Oct. 15 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍3265 North Carolina Ave., Suite 202, North Charleston, SC 29405

Come create. Come connect. Come get your wings ready to fly!
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¡EL ORGULLO NOS DA ALAS! 🌈

¡Charleston Pride se acerca y nos vamos a poner creativxs! 🎨✨

Únete a WAF, PFLAG Charleston y QT Camp para crear alas, disfraces y decoraciones para el desfile de Pride. ¡Los materiales estarán disponibles!

¿Tienes algún material específico o ✨algo extra✨ que quieras usar? ¡Tráelo contigo!

🌈 Menores de 18: 1, 8 y 15 de octubre | 4–6:30 PM
🏳️‍🌈 18+: 2 y 9 de octubre | 5:30–7:30 PM
✨ Cierre final: 15 de octubre | 5:30–7:30 PM

¡Ven a crear, conectar y preparar tus alas para volar!

09/24/2026

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