The Chemung County SafeZones Program provides middle and high school students with a safe, empowering and non-judgmental environment to learn about LGBTQ+ history, culture and relevant topics. SafeZones promotes diversity and encourages acceptance for all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

SafeZones 

2022 Pride Month

June 1st Safezones Craft Night at Steele Memorial Library 6:30-7:30

June 4^th  Corning Pride Car Parade starting at the Old Tops Parking Lot in Elmira at 11:00am 

June 8^th  Safezones LGBTQ+ Scavenger Hunt and Color War at Steele Memorial Library 6:30-7:30

June 17^th Pride Dance at Steele Memorial Library 6:30-8:00

For more information or questions about the Chemung County SafeZones Program:

Please contact Kim Stanton, SafeZones Program Coordinator at KStanton@gstcontractors.com

Resources

LGBTQ+ National Resources

Axis Parents Guide to LGBTQ

Gender Unicorn

2021 GLSEN Back to School - Student Guide

2021 GLSEN Back to School - Educator Guide

The Chemung County SafeZones Program is made possible through the partnerships of Chemung County, the Elmira City School District and Pathways Inc.