Join us at Creating Change

Teens and Adults with one or more LGBTQ parents in the Northeast region are gathering at Creating Change, the nation's largest LGBTQ activist conference. This is an incredible opportunity to share stories, make connections and exchange ideas for building community & amplifying the voices of COLAGErs in our movement.  Not only will it be a weekend of community and activism, but it will take place at an incredible gathering where our voices will be heard.

This event is for youth, teens, and adults ages 15+ with LGBTQ parents from, as well as any other adults involved in the leadership of COLAGE chapters in the region.  

As with all COLAGE events, no one is ever turned away for a lack of funds.  Please email Northeast@colage.org to arrange a scholarship if you are unable to pay the full registration fee.  

Registration only includes all workshops, lunch and dinner.  

Housing and registration includes all workshops, meals, and chaperoned housing in shared rooms with 2 people per bed.  Housing requests are honored whenever possible.  

You must register for Creating Change separately!

If you're 15 or 16, you get to register for Creating Change for free! Go here and register.  

If you are 17 or, you can still register for only $25 by December 1st, here's how that's going to work: You're going to go to this website and enter all the necessary information. If you have any questions or need any help, please email elizabeth@colage.org.

Please note: your registration for Creating Change entitles you to participate fully in the entire conference, from January 25th to January 29th 2012.  COLAGE programs, housing, and meals will not begin until Friday afternoon, January 27th.  You are welcome to arrive early and participate in the conference if you can secure your own housing.  

 This year's Northeast Regional Retreat offers exciting leadership and speak out oportunities for attendees.  We will meet peer organizations from the entire country and participants will participate and present at the conference.  

By coming together and sharing our stories we realize our difference is our strength. Connecting with a community of our peers helps us become better advocates for ourselves and our families!

Over the last two years we held the COLAGE North East Regional Retreat with over 40 adults and teenage COLAGErs from all across the region.  The event has been a tremendous success and a powerful experience for those who attended, join us to make an even bigger impact this year!