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Queer Open Studios Workshop Series
This 7-month series will focus on art, allowing guest artists and expression therapists to conduct a series of workshops once per month on a variety of different arts.
The age range for this group has not yet been determined.
Monitor this website and our social media channels for more information to come.
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Join the Little Rainbows Facebook Group
Little Rainbows is a group designed for youth between kindergarten and Elementary school age to work within the space on social skills, communication, proper play skills, all in a safe and affirming space.
A Facebook group has been created for those interested in the group or the age range. Click below to join.
Little Rainbows meets every other Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 pm at NAGLY in Salem.

City of Salem's New LGBTQ+ Liaison
Julio Mota is Mayor Kim Driscoll’s new Constituent Services Director, LGBTQ+ Liaison, and Latinx Affairs Coordinator. As a self-identifying ally to the LGBTQ+ community, he encourages people of all gender identities and sexual orientations to reach out and even visit his office at City Hall (93 Washington Street #2) where he will normally be available to discuss any community-related topics or issues. For those with more complicated city-related problems, Julio can assist with navigating local bureaucracy and provide support throughout the process. Contact him at jmota@salem.com or call (978) 619-5603.

Participate in a Study on Health Equity
The study is looking for transgender, non-binary, gender diverse, genderqueer, and agender people, aged 18 or older, to participate in a study on health equity.
The study will involve a 10-minute questionnaire and a one-hour virtual interview about your healthcare experiences.
Participants will receive a $50 gift card.
The study is being conducted by Brigham & Women's Hospital.
To participate and for more information, click below.

Participate in an Online Study on Reproductive Health
The study is looking for transgender, non-binary, gender expansive, and intersex people, aged 16 or older, to share their experiences with reproductive healthcare providers and their sexual health history in an online survey that takes about 20-30 minutes to complete
Participants will receive a $5 Amazon e-gift card.
The study is being conducted by Boston Children's Hospital.
For more information and to participate, click below.

Join the NAGLY Alums
Facebook Group
Former NAGLY youth, staff, and community members are welcome to join the new NAGLY Alums Facebook Group. The group is private so a member of staff will need to approve your membership once you join. Join today by clicking below.

Fabulous Family Drag Show
All ages are welcome at the outdoor Fabulous Family Drag Show! GSA Link is a 501(c)3 that operates solely on donations. All proceeds from our Fabulous Family Drag Show Fundraiser will go toward supporting GSA Link and the Linked Mentoring program! The suggested donation per ticket is $40.00. Light refreshments will be provided. Draft beer, non-alcoholic drinks, and food will be available for purchase.
August 20, 6:00-8:00pm
Click below for tickets and more information.
NAGLY is not running this show but supporting it.

NAGLY's Adult LGBTQ+ Tea Dances
August 14
September 11
Join us from 4:00-7:00 pm at The Derby in Salem (189 Washington St.) for dancing, food, drinks, music, raffle prizes, and entertainment. 21+ only
No cover and no reservations needed!
Donations to support NAGLY will be accepted at the door.
Programs
Click on an icon for more details about each program.
All programs are free, and there's no need to register or sign-up.
Youth Meeting
Tuesdays
5:30-6:30pm Social Time
6:30-8:30pm Meeting
HYBRID:
In-Person at NAGLY in Salem
OR
Online: Click Here
Cape Ann NAGLY
Cape Ann NAGLY is our satellite of in Gloucester.
Wednesdays
3:00-6:00pm
Meetings are at the Younity Center at 6 Elm St. in Gloucester.
Questions? Contact:
Amy Kamm
Coordinator/Adult Advisor
Building Relationships Better
Building Relationships Better is a partnership between the YWCA North Shore Rape Crisis Center and NAGLY. For more information, visit our programs page.
Contact; ash@nagly.org or abuhl@ywcanema.org
Little Rainbows
Little Rainbows is a group designed for youth between kindergarten and Elementary school age.
Every other Wednesday
See the calendar for specific dates
5:00-7:00pm
Parents/guardians must accompany youth to this group
In-person at NAGLY in Salem
Clubs
D&D Club: Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Poetry Club: First Thursday of every month, 3:00 PM
Book Club: Last Thursday of every month, 3:00 PM, starting in September
Yoga Club: Sundays, 5:00 PM
No experience is necessary to join. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
All clubs take place in person at NAGLY in Salem.
Case Management
Get support with employment, mental health resources, housing insecurity, education, employment, applying to college, or other personal goals. Drop in or schedule an appointment at kmusto@jri.org.
Fridays
4:00-6:00pm
In-person at NAGLY in Salem
Middle School Group
NAGLY North
NAGLY North is a satellite of NAGLY in Newburyport. Meetings are for students in grades 7-12 who identify as LGBTQ+. Youth can be from any city or town.
Summer Hours
August 11, 4:00-5:15
The regular schedule resumes on September 7, 6:00-7:30pm
Meetings are held at the Newburyport Senior Center at 331 High St., 2nd Floor, in Newburyport
Questions about NAGLY North? Contact:
Tarah MacGregor
TMacGregor@CityofNewburyport.com
N-Tale
N-TALE is NAGLY's Training & Leadership Education Program. For more information, visit the
H.E.A.R.R.T.
The Healthcare Education And Risk Reduction Team (HEARRT) promotes individual and community wellbeing by providing healthcare education and risk reduction intervention.
Contact Tyler@nagly.org for more information.
Events
- Fri, Aug 12Salem
- Tue, Aug 16Salem
- Fri, Aug 19Salem
- Mon, Aug 22Salem
- Tue, Aug 23Salem
- Fri, Aug 26SalemAug 26, 5:00 PM – Aug 28, 5:00 PMSalem, 2 East India Square, Witch City Mall #121, Salem, MA 01970, USAJoin NAGLY and Salem Indie Games for Inclusive Levity to create your own tabletop game. Friday, Aug 26, 5 - 9 pm Sat, Aug 27, 10 am - 7 pm Sun, Aug 28, 10 am - 5 pm REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY For info and registration, visit www.sigiljam.com
- Fri, Aug 26Salem
- Tue, Aug 30Salem
- Fri, Sep 09Salem
- Fri, Sep 16Salem