BABSCon - BABSCon 2017's Charities

We at BABSCon are honored and humbled to be able to serve our community and our world thanks to the friendship and generosity of our guests and attendees. We're proud to announce our charity partners for 2017 as Lyric and San Francisco Suicide Prevention.

Don't forget to bring your wallets for the rockin' LIVE auction! Auction item viewing is Saturday 1:00 PM until 3:30 PM in Sandpeddle D.

LIVE Auction in Mane Hall starting at 4:15 pm Saturday!

About of 2017 charities:

San Francisco Suicide Prevention

The mission of San Francisco Suicide Prevention is to provide emotional support, education, assistance, and intervention as necessary to all persons in crisis and those impacted by them, with the goal of reducing suicides and self-destructive behaviors.

With the support of over 3,500 volunteers since our inception and 180 active volunteers annually, we answer calls from over 70,000 clients at 200 calls every single day. In addition to our crisis hotlines, we provide services to youths, outreach in the community, grief support, and groups for mental health professionals.

You can learn more at www.SFsuicide.org

LYRIC

Founded in 1988, LYRIC is an anchor institution where vulnerable, predominantly low-income LGBTQQ youth of color collaborate with peers and adult allies to promote social justice in their communities. Combining advocacy efforts with a holistic set of services, LYRIC strives to transform the systems that marginalize LGBTQQ youth, and provide them the supports they need to thrive.

LYRIC creates a network of supports for LGBTQQ youth at three levels: youth advocacy (individual level); community building (interpersonal level); and workforce development (community engagement level). In this way LYRIC provides stability and a safety net by creating education and economic development opportunities designed for disconnected LGBTQQ youth so they can move beyond merely surviving to flourishing as productive and connected young adults.

You can learn more at lyric.org