Free2Be LGBT Office Lost in Storm
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HUNTSVILLE, AL - During a severe storm Tuesday night November 29th, 2016 (This GoFundMe was updated for this purpose.) damage wrecked the home base of the local non-profit Free2Be.
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Free2Be CEO James Robinson said when he got into work Wednesday he didn't realize how bad the storm damage was in their building. Robinson said right now they're in crisis mode, just trying to create another safe space for their clients as soon as possible.
"We just moved in here, we moved in September and we were just getting settled and flowing smoothly, and everything, and the staff getting adjusted, we had bought all new furniture," he explained.
"At first it was just water running on the carpet, but you walk into the hallway and first you begin to see the sagging ceiling tiles, that could burst at any moment," said Robinson.
The HVAC on top of their building is falling through the ceiling, leaving the inside and the back of the building unstable.
"They said that if a spark had come off of that HVAC the building would've exploded," said Robinson.
He said they probably won't be let back in at all, and he believes the entire building will be condemned.
"Everything, this is a total loss for us, and right now we're just planning what to do."
LGBTQ Alabama needs your help! We are the ONLY agency in Alabama that specialized in the provision of FREE therapy to LGBTQ survivors of violence. We help everyone that comes to us. We need to reopen quickly so that our clients do not go without support.
The Free2Be Safe Anti-Violence Project provides help and support to LGBTQ people of Alabama when they need it most.
Free2Be maintains a Gold rating on GuideStar!
Free2Be Safe Anti-Violence Project Data On Services! (On our Facebook page) #Free2BeSafe
Are you waiting for the perfect time to be a hero of the LGBTQ South? The time is now!
Read more:
Your gifts to Free2Be provide education and advocacy across Alabama and direct support to survivors of violence through the Free2Be Safe Anti-Violence Project. We have direct services in Huntsville, Birmingham, Mobile, and the Shoals area with more to come. In order to stay active in these cities and to expand support to more areas in Alabama we need your help.
We believe in commUNITY. We believe that by being here when people need us we build bridges of understanding and break down barriers of ignorance.
Direct Service Locations:
Free2Be Huntsville (256-886-1150) ([email redacted]) Free Counseling, Referrals, & Support Groups
Free2Be Birmingham (205-202-7476) ([email redacted]) Free Counseling and Referrals
Free2Be Mobile (256-886-1150) ([email redacted]) LGBTQ Youth Peer Support Group. Additional support groups and an office with Free Counseling & Referral services
Free2Be Shoals (256-886-1150) ([email redacted]) Free Counseling
Free2Be Montgomery An office with Free Counseling, Referrals, and Support Groups
Free2Be Dothan A LGBTQ Youth Peer Support Group
Free2Be Athens A LGBTQ Youth Peer Support Group
Free2Be Safe AVP provides crucial services for people who need help and support:
· Counseling for victims of hate violence, domestic violence, and sexual violence. We can help those who survived past violence or are currently in a relationship that contains violence that is not an immediate and present danger.
· Therapeutic support groups for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and children experiencing trauma after witnessing acts of violence
· Peer support groups for LGBTQ youth, LGBTQ adults, Grief Support, and adults who are Transgender
· Nationwide referrals for services
· Public education and prevention services
· All Free2Be Safe AVP services are provided free because of the support of generous donors and grant funding through the Victims of Crime Act and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act.
· All people needing help are welcome regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Free2Be Works to End Violence While Advocating for the Human & Civil Rights of Sexual & Gender Minorities
Every gift is important and appreciated! Can you give $5, $10? Thank you!
Free2Be CEO James Robinson said when he got into work Wednesday he didn't realize how bad the storm damage was in their building. Robinson said right now they're in crisis mode, just trying to create another safe space for their clients as soon as possible.
"We just moved in here, we moved in September and we were just getting settled and flowing smoothly, and everything, and the staff getting adjusted, we had bought all new furniture," he explained.
"At first it was just water running on the carpet, but you walk into the hallway and first you begin to see the sagging ceiling tiles, that could burst at any moment," said Robinson.
The HVAC on top of their building is falling through the ceiling, leaving the inside and the back of the building unstable.
"They said that if a spark had come off of that HVAC the building would've exploded," said Robinson.
He said they probably won't be let back in at all, and he believes the entire building will be condemned.
"Everything, this is a total loss for us, and right now we're just planning what to do."
LGBTQ Alabama needs your help! We are the ONLY agency in Alabama that specialized in the provision of FREE therapy to LGBTQ survivors of violence. We help everyone that comes to us. We need to reopen quickly so that our clients do not go without support.
The Free2Be Safe Anti-Violence Project provides help and support to LGBTQ people of Alabama when they need it most.
Free2Be maintains a Gold rating on GuideStar!
Free2Be Safe Anti-Violence Project Data On Services! (On our Facebook page) #Free2BeSafe
Are you waiting for the perfect time to be a hero of the LGBTQ South? The time is now!
Read more:
Your gifts to Free2Be provide education and advocacy across Alabama and direct support to survivors of violence through the Free2Be Safe Anti-Violence Project. We have direct services in Huntsville, Birmingham, Mobile, and the Shoals area with more to come. In order to stay active in these cities and to expand support to more areas in Alabama we need your help.
We believe in commUNITY. We believe that by being here when people need us we build bridges of understanding and break down barriers of ignorance.
Direct Service Locations:
Free2Be Huntsville (256-886-1150) ([email redacted]) Free Counseling, Referrals, & Support Groups
Free2Be Birmingham (205-202-7476) ([email redacted]) Free Counseling and Referrals
Free2Be Mobile (256-886-1150) ([email redacted]) LGBTQ Youth Peer Support Group. Additional support groups and an office with Free Counseling & Referral services
Free2Be Shoals (256-886-1150) ([email redacted]) Free Counseling
Free2Be Montgomery An office with Free Counseling, Referrals, and Support Groups
Free2Be Dothan A LGBTQ Youth Peer Support Group
Free2Be Athens A LGBTQ Youth Peer Support Group
Free2Be Safe AVP provides crucial services for people who need help and support:
· Counseling for victims of hate violence, domestic violence, and sexual violence. We can help those who survived past violence or are currently in a relationship that contains violence that is not an immediate and present danger.
· Therapeutic support groups for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and children experiencing trauma after witnessing acts of violence
· Peer support groups for LGBTQ youth, LGBTQ adults, Grief Support, and adults who are Transgender
· Nationwide referrals for services
· Public education and prevention services
· All Free2Be Safe AVP services are provided free because of the support of generous donors and grant funding through the Victims of Crime Act and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act.
· All people needing help are welcome regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Free2Be Works to End Violence While Advocating for the Human & Civil Rights of Sexual & Gender Minorities
Organizer
James Robinson
Organizer
Huntsville, AL
GLBT ADVOCACY & YOUTH SERVICES INC
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