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Dye Mad Yarns @dyemadyarns.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

We’ve got a pop up flash tattoo event this Saturday, 12-5pm with local artist @janinetattoos.bsky.social! Craft themed tattoos, 20% of tattoo price goes to @kycohio.bsky.social. Get 10% off your in-shop purchase if you bring cold weather clothing for folks at @heertoserve.bsky.social too!

Graphic advertising “Stitch N Poke” tattoo pop up at Dye Mad Yarns, Saturday 10/25 from 12-5pm! Flash designs include geese in a sweater and scarf, balls of yarn, a skull yarn ball, stitch markers, a drop spindle and a goose in a witch hat and cape.

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Looking for something to do tomorrow in Columbus? Join us for the debut screening + panel discussion of @heightenedscrutinydoc.com at @gatewayfilmcenter.bsky.social! 🎟️gatewayfilmcenter.org/movies/heightened-scrutiny-2025/

Image is an edited version of the Heightened Scrutiny poster. Text says
Screening in Columbus, OH Aug 2-3
Heightened Scrutiny
Special Q&A Screening
Saturday, August 2nd at 2:00pm
Gateway Film Center
1550 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
In partnership with
logos for TransOhio, Kaleidoscope Youth Cetner, NASW, Equality Ohio
Tickets & More info: HeightenedScrutinyDoc.com

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

KYC Pride is TOMORROW - Sat, June 21 - from 3-6pm. All ages welcome! Family-Friendly! Free to attend! We'll have games, music, food, crafts, and community. Plus, it's going to be a hot one 🌞 so we'll have plenty of free water, a splash pad, shade, and A/C in our Drop-in Center. Join us! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Real talk for a moment. Our community is being systematically erased, and we need your help.

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

You Belong. And we're so glad you're here. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🩵🩷🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Columbus Pride is Sat, June 14th, and we want you to join us at PRIDE ON HIGH! This is the ultimate pride march experience with access to food, drinks, private bathrooms and AC! This event benefits KYC, @equitas-health.bsky.social, @equalityohio.bsky.social & Stonewall Columbus! 🎟️➡️ prideonhigh.com

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The Buckeye Flame @thebuckeyeflame.com · 21/05/2025

Share this needs assessment far and wide to help determine what LGBTQ+ youth resources and programming should be provided to this corner of Ohio. thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/05/21/k...

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Are you an LGBTQ+ young person (12-24) in Northwest Ohio? Kaleidoscope Youth Center wants to hear from you.

What LGBTQ+ youth resources and programming should Kaleidoscope Youth Center be providing to this corner of Ohio?

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Nordecke @nordecke.com · 07/05/2025

Pride Raiser is live, folks! Join the 2025 Nordecke Prideraiser supporting Kaleidoscope Youth Center by making a pledge for each MLS goal the Crew scores from May 31st - June 29th. Visit nordecke.com/pride for details!

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

"Thank you" doesn't feel like a strong enough phrase for this tremendous outpouring of support for trans youth in Ohio! 😭 $88,758.60 split b/w KYC & @transohio.bsky.social!! Shout out to Rue and everyone who purchased, contributed products, boosted the signal, or otherwise participated in this! 🙏

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TTRPGs for Trans Rights in Idaho Bundle @transrightsbundle.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

There's less than 12 hours left to get over 450 games, supplements, and more for only $5! Once it's over, it's over until 2026. We've raised over $85k for @kycohio.bsky.social and @transohio.bsky.social and we want to finish this year's bundle with a bang! bit.ly/transrightsbundle25

A screenshot showing the bundle has raised $86,548,.50 out of a goal of $100,000

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Jo Rodgers @thisisjo.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Let’s blow this one out of the water! Please donate if you can. @kycohio.bsky.social is such a gift to many struggling kids in our community. A few dollars can help more than you know!

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💀 Rue Morgue 💀🗡️❤️‍🔥 🔜 Nightmare Weekend Raleigh 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @ilananight.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

12 HOURS REMAIN!!! This is your last chance to get over 450 games, zines, and supplements for as little as $5, all proceeds benefiting @kycohio.bsky.social & @transohio.bsky.social ! We're at 86k of our 100k goal - how close can we get by 8pm Pacific? itch.io/b/2946/ttrpg...

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TTRPGs for Trans Rights in Idaho Bundle @transrightsbundle.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Join Rue and Rina on Twitch.tv/liquidrina at 7PM PT We've surpassed $75k and we're aiming to get to $100k by the time we wrap on Friday May 2nd. Haven't gotten the Bundle yet? Snag it at bit.ly/transrightsbundle25 This year's proceeds benefit @kycohio.bsky.social & @transohio.bsky.social

A graphic advertising a R.E.P.O. stream on Twitch.tv/liquidrina supporting the trans rights bundle

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Aaand we're totally SOLD OUT! Thank you all so much for supporting this event! 🫶 There is a waitlist you can join in case tickets/seats open up. Visit tinyurl.com/KYCDragBrunch to join the list!

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

"Created in partnership with TransOhio, Equality Ohio, the CEJC, the LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland, KYC, GLSEN Northeast Ohio and the NASW-OH, Honesty for Ohio Education’s toolkit ...includes public comment talking points, recommendations for students and teachers, sample letters and more."

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New toolkit outlines roadmap for Ohio schools before anti-LGBTQ+ forced outing law takes effect

HB 8 will affect school communities across the state beginning in July. Here’s what to expect and how to respond.

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

VIP Tables are SOLD OUT! There's only a handful of tickets left for general admission, so please get yours now -> tinyurl.com/KYCDragBrunch

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

KYC’s Drag Brunch is back! We're thrilled to welcome back Virginia West and Anisa Love as co-hosts, alongside a galaxy of STARS bringing high energy, jaw-dropping performances, and your favorite SPACE JAMS! GET YOUR TICKETS! ➡ tinyurl.com/KYCDragBrunch

Graphic is composed of a starry background. The upper right corner has a greenish planet with a cartoon person holding a trans flag. A "punk-style" pink heart is overlayed on it. In the upper left corner it reads "KYC Drag Brunch '25. Saturday, May 10th. Doors at Noon. Show begins at 1pm at Seventh Son Brewing." The lower half features photos of the co-hosts Anisa Love and Virginia West.

Graphic is comprised of space imagery including stars, a UFO, the moon, and a planet, with a cartoon person holding a trans flag on the plant. On the image is written: KYC Drag Brunch '25. Saturday, May 10th. Doors at Noon. Show begins at 1pm at Seventh Son Brewing.

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

“TTRPGs for Trans Rights — Ohio” features $1,766 worth of games...from over 200 game developers, all for just five bucks...benefits trans advocacy group TransOhio and queer youth organization Kaleidoscope Youth Center. The bundle has currently raised over $55,600, with a $100,000 goal set."

vice.com

Now Is a Pretty Good Time To Buy This Trans Rights TTRPG Bundle

Today is a terrible day for trans folks. This TTRPG bundle at least promises to do some good for trans rights charities.

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💀 Rue Morgue 💀🗡️❤️‍🔥 🔜 Nightmare Weekend Raleigh 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @ilananight.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Excited to announce that we've crossed the $50,000 threshold for #TransRightsBundle25! Let's see how far we can go in the second half of this campaign! I'm setting an ambitious next goal: $100,000. I think we can hit it!

A screenshot showing we've passed $50,000

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💀 Rue Morgue 💀🗡️❤️‍🔥 🔜 Nightmare Weekend Raleigh 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @ilananight.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

TTRPGs for Trans Rights: Ohio is live on @itch.io! For as low as $5, get over $1700 worth of games, zines, digital accessories, and more! All proceeds benefit @kycohio.bsky.social and @transohio.bsky.social, two organizations doing important work for LGBTQ+ folks in Ohio! itch.io/b/2946/ttrpg...

The promo image for the bundle, featuring the logos of the recipient organizations

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Queer and Trans joy can't be erased; We'll always be here for you! 🫶🏳️‍⚧️

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Wear your pride. Support Queer youth in the process! Get 25% off through Jan with Code "HNY25"! tinyurl.com/StoreKYC

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KYC

KYC serves and supports LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults. #BelongingBeginsHere

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Still here. Still Queer. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Join us Tuesday - Fridays beginning at 3:30pm. Special programming this week includes Genderscope 🏳️‍⚧️, QPOC, and Wellness Wednesday activities!

Drop-in for youth between 12 - 20 looking for community, support, and resources! Tuesday - Friday 3:30 - 5pm

QPOC (Queer People of Color) discussion group open to youth of color between ages 12 - 20. This week we're comparing MLK Jr. with Malcolm X and their respective roles in the civic rights movement. Tuesday, Jan 23 from 5 - 6:30pm

Wellness Wednesday is a youth led and drive group for young people to find support and community with one another wile developing knowledge, skills, and practices to promote emotional, physical, and social wellness! Wednesday, Jan 22 2025 from 5 - 6:30pm

Genderscope is open to transgender, non-binary, gender variant, genderqueer, gender questions, or any other non-cis gender identity. Ages 12 - 20. This Tuesday, Jan 21 from 5-6:30pm

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

🛍️ 2025 is here, and we’re giving you 25% OFF to celebrate! 🎉 Don’t miss out—shop your favorites now! Use code HNY24 at KYC's online store. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

🎉 Join KYC for the first KYC & Friends event—Queer Young Professionals Night! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 📍 Slammers 📅 Jan 24 | ⏰ 6–7 PM 🍕 Snacks provided | 🍹 Bar available Network, make friends, and unwind in a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ young professionals! 🌈

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

New week, new schedule at our Drop-In Center this week! Check kycohio.org/calendar for full details! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Colorful books with cute cartoon faces are present. Text reads: LGBTQIA+ Book Club - A space to have discussions around books! Share your thoughts about your favorite books and learn about new ones! Tuesday, Jan 14 2025

Cartoon people from a variety of racial backgrounds and physical abilities are smiling at us. Text reads: Young Adult Community Night - A group open to LGBTQIA+ young people’s, ages 18-24 only. Pizza. Discussion and a chance to meet new people. Wednesday, Jan 15 2024 6:30-8

Three cartoon people doing a dance. Text reads: Neuroqueer Sphere- a discussion group open to neurodivergent youth. Thursday Jan 16 2025

A group of cartoon people, variety of ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Text reads: Youth, Families & Guardians groups - a space for youth under 12 to make friends and build community, while parents, guardians and caregivers have a discussion space to find support. Saturday Jan 18 2025 1-3pm

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

HB8 was signed into law by Governor DeWine. We’ve repeatedly said how cruel and grotesque bills like HB8 and their kind are, not just to LGBTQIA+ youth, but all youth. And yet, here we are ... This is heartbreaking - but you know what?

Image is black background, with a rainbow bar running across the very bottom. There is an overlay of the trans flag, although muted for text readability. Text says, "We've repeatedly said how cruel and grotesque bill slike HB8 and their kind are - not just to LGBTQIA+ youth, but all youth. And yet, here we are because our representatives won't and don't listen to the overwhelming majority of us. This is heartbreaking - but you know what? We're still here."

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

We're back and open for programs this week: Check KYCOHIO.ORG/CALENDAR for complete schedule! 🌈 Wed: Drop-in Hours 3:30 - 5pm; Wellness Weds 5 - 6:30pm 🦄 Thurs: Drop-in Hours 3:30 - 5pm; QPOC 5 - 6:30pm 🌈 Fri: Drop-in Hours 3:30 - 5pm; Movie & Pizza 5 - 7pm; Dungeons & Dragons GROUP A 5 - 7pm

Dungeons & Dragons Group A play is Friday, Jan 10 from 5-7pm. Graphic is old school pixel style of a castle in the background. Foreground is a hooded figure with red eyes about to fight a plucky hero in a cape. An alien lurks in the sky.

Movie and Pizza Night is Friday, Jan 10 from 5-7pm. Ages 12 - 20. Graphic is 8 different pizzas that have various toppings.

Wellness Wednesday is Jan 8 from 5-6:30pm. This is a youth led and youth driven group for LGTBQIA+ young people to find support and community with one another while developing knowledge, skills, and practices to promote emotion, physical, and social wellness. Ages 12 - 20. Graphic is a drawing of a faceless person becoming one with nature as flowers and butterflies engulf the image.

QPOC is a discussion group open to youth of color ages 12 - 20. Meets Thursday, Jan 9 from 5 - 6:30pm. Image is a colorful drawing of 5 individuals of various races and physical abilities.

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

WOW 🤯 Thank you all so, so much!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🩷🤎🖤

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Today is #GivingTuesday. We invite you to join us in declaring that “Queer youth belong!” How, you may ask? ➡️ give a gift at tinyurl.com/kycgiving2024 ➡️ spread the word about our GT fundraiser! ➡️ check with your employer about matching donation programs! ➡️ follow us and share our messaging!

Image reads “In a world where LGBTQIA+ youth face adversity and attacks, KYC stands boldly in the truth: Queer Youth Belong. Your support helps LYC continue our vital work: offering resources, community, and hope to LGBTQIA+ youth - today, tomorrow, and beyond…” under the text is a fake button that says “give today” with the url tinyurl.com/kycgiving2024 underneath. Background is a close-up of a smiling person of color with sunglasses on.

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Kaleidoscope Youth Center @kycohio.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Happy Holi-Queer! Every LGBTQIA+ young person deserves to feel affirmed, supported, and seen. Looking for a way to give back? Here's your chance! Join the Holi-Queer Season: Give $5 Today! Your donation or share empowers future generations! Gifting Link: kyc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/online...

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