Acceptance Week Program
Modeling Safe and Affirming Schools for LGBTQ Students
Being yourself shouldn't be a privilege.
While at school, LGBTQ youth face disproportion adversity and hardships. We work with schools to create evidence-based programming that fosters an accepting and supportive campus climate for their students.
This program is available at no-cost to schools in the US and UK.
Flexible
Each program is uniquely tailored to fit student needs at each campus
No-Cost
We cover all associated costs, ensuring program accessibility
Collaborative
We create effective programing by engaging students, staff and teachers in the process.
Creating Change,
One School at a Time.
Pride Flags Distributed
Students Served
Average Increase in LGBTQ Student Perceptions of Acceptance at School
Program History
February 2020
Work began on what became the Acceptance Week, and what became the Youth Pride Association
August 2021
Cameron Bartosiewicz awarded the CSU Channel Islands President's Award for Student Innovation for the program.
February 28th to March 4th 2022
The Inaugural Acceptance Week program was hosted at Royal High School in Semi Valley, CA.
September 2023
YPA was awarded a £16,000 grant from the Dr. Martens Foundation to bring the program to bring the program to even more students and schools
Complete the
Sign Up Form
Please allow 1-2 weeks for reply
Initial meeting
A team member will walk you through the program on your campus
Planning
We work with the institution to create unique, tailored programing
Launch
During the 2023-2024
Academic Year
Interested in hosting at your school?
Complete our sign up form. A member of our team will be in contact with you within 1-2 weeks.