Agency Details:

GLSEN Washington State

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) Washington State is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. The purpose of the chapter as well as with GLSEN National is to end anti-LGBT bias and harassment in K-12 schools.

Description:
GLSEN Washington strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. We believe that such an atmosphere engenders a positive sense of self, which is the basis of educational achievement and personal growth. Since homophobia and heterosexism undermine a healthy school climate, we work to educate teachers, students and the public at large about the damaging effects these forces have on youth and adults alike. We recognize that forces such as racism and sexism have similarly adverse impacts on communities and we support schools in seeking to redress all such inequities. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes in creating a more vibrant and diverse community. We welcome as members any and all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or occupation, who are committed to seeing this philosophy realized in K-12 schools.

Contact people:

Joseph Bento, Education/Training Director, (phone), (email) David Hildebrand, Director, Technical Services, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 329-1185

Address:

1605 12th Ave, Suite 35 Seattle, WA 98122 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.glsenwa.org

Directions:

We are located at 12th and Pine on Seattle's Capital Hill.

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on October 23, 2009