Fundraising Concert in Support of S.A.G.E
S.A.G.E (Support Around the Gender Experience) is Hamilton’s only peer led support group for youth who are trans, two spirit, gender, fluid, non-binary and otherwise identifying outside of the gender binary. Ty Laframboise had hopes of ensuring that young people who are facing the same challenges he was facing when coming out would have better support than what were available to him. “After moving away from my hometown, a weight had been lifted and I was finally able to be me. When I came out as trans, I began searching for services and resources but was quite disappointed.” When Ty was first coming out he sought support in Hamilton, and the challenges he faced inspired him to do more for others. Two years ago he started facilitating the Trans Youth Group, now known as S.A.G.E.
S.A.G.E is a collaboration with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Youth Wellness Centre and NGen Youth Centre. The group currently runs once a month and is completely funded by a local donor. “The group is youth-led, I take on the role of actively listening and working with them to make their ideas come alive”, says Ty, who is now a trans Youth Mentor with the St. Joe’s Youth Wellness Centre and facilitator with S.A.G.E. Currently, the group meets once a month, youth in the group have voiced their opinions about how meeting once a month is just not enough! Over the years S.A.G.E has grown and continues to help those in the Hamilton area. S.A.G.E is hosting a fundraising concert on May 23rd in hopes of increasing the frequency of group meetings, and providing youth who identify outside of the gender binary the support that they need.
Join an evening featuring local artists, food, a silent auction, and music featuring T.Thomason and Cameron! S.A.G.E fundraising concert is taking place May 23rd from 6pm-9pm at the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre. Recommended minimum $10 cash at the door.
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For more information about S.A.G.E please contact transyouthgrouphamilton@gmail.com