LGBTQIA Pride - Fall 2018

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$978
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2018
End Date
November 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

The Library will offer a LGBTQIA+ history film series and and promote Pride programs at Q-Quest, Minnesota School OUTreach Coalition's annual festival.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$978
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

For LGBTQIA+ history film series: Patrons will learn something new about LGBTQIA+ history. Patrons will learn more about local LGBTQIA+ films and filmmakers. For Q-Quest: LGBTQIA youth will learn about library resources and events, be made to feel welcome at libraries, and sign up for library cards.

Measurable Outcome(s)

LGBTQIA+ film series: 83% of patrons rated program as "excellent" and 17% rated it "good." 83% learned something new about LGBTQ+ history in the Twin Cities. 75% had the opportunity to share their personal story. Comments include: "Thank you so much. This has been so valuable, connecting me not only with the broader community, but also with resources to help me continue healing." For Q-Quest: LGBTQIA youth learned about library resources and events, felt welcome at the library, and signed up for library cards.

Source of Additional Funds

Minnesota School OUTreach Coalition

Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200