🎉Join us at Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill on Sunday, March 16, 2025, for a Brunch Benefit for ALSO Youth.

Tickets are $50 per person. Seating is limited - make sure you have a spot by purchasing your tickets in advance!

ALSO Youth is one of very few LGBTQ+ Youth Centers in the state of Florida. Free mental health counseling, college scholarships, fun weekly programs, summer camps, and an annual prom are just a few of the services ALSO Youth continues to provide after three decades of operating in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. In October 2024, ALSO Youth lost their flagship Sarasota Center to Hurricane Milton, after residing there for over 20 years. Since then, all operations have moved to the Manatee Center, which just celebrated its two-year anniversary in January 2025. Thankfully, due to generous community partnerships, ALSO has been able to host intermittent satellite programs at community spaces. Despite the hardships encountered, ALSO Youth has continued to see an increase in youth registration and has continued to expand the type and number of services offered. Introduced in 2024 was the GED Scholarship Program, where youth can receive their GED through full funding by ALSO Youth, and the Youth Leadership Program, which totaled over 20 youth members that completed 500+ hours of volunteer work in 2024!

When our community's need grows, ALSO Youth is there to offer a helping hand. Along with our growth comes a larger need for support. We hope you will join us for a fantastic event celebrating our local LGBTQ+ youth!

🌈Looking for more ways to help?

Donate specific items for our silent auction! We're in need of the following:

Gift Cards (restaurants, spas, boutiques, local boat rental or water activity, pet grooming)
Luxury Food & Drink Items (gourmet chocolates & snacks, premium coffee, cocktail sets, wine bottles & accessories)
Home & Lifestyle Items (candles, blankets, decorative accents, LGBTQ+ apparel & accessories)

💛 Your donations directly support the programs that help LGBTQ+ youth thrive. Interested parties should email Annie@ALSOYouth.org for more details!

• Sheila Weiss • Lana Bruce • Michelle & Dennis McLean • Rob McQueen

2025 ALSO Youth Brunch Benefit at Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill

A Brunch Benefit for ALSO Youth!