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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 20, 2001)
¡Uly 20.2001 » “As a faculty member,” says Martha Van- Cleave, mathematics department chair, “1 have found that the work of the members of Fusion has improved the climate of acceptance for gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals.” For more information send e-mail to Karin Lamberson at klamber@linfield.edu. C hecks and . B alances High school reaches out as well by J onathan than five years ago, strives to educate and members to interact with each other and the inform the campus community about sexual larger student body. Each year, Fusion partici minority concerns, including harassment, dis pates in a week of sexuality awareness activi crimination and personal dignity. ties during which it plays host to speakers, “Fusion provides a safe environment for stu shows and dances; distributes safe-sex kits; and dents of all sexual orienta tions and allows people to “Fusion provides a safe environment for expand their horizons and escape their sheltered little students of all sexual orientations and allows bubbles,” student Karin Lam- people to expand their horizons and escape berson says. She notes that their sheltered little bubbles” when Fusion was founded, college trustees didn’t think — Karin Lamberson the school needed a gay- straight alliance because they thought no sexu organizes coming-out panels. The club also regularly works with faculty and other campus al minorities were on campus. In addition to regular meetings, the club organizations to promote visibility and accep offers guest speakers, films and other forums for tance of sexual minorities. K ipp dozen students at McMinnville High regularly show up to Counter Balance meetings after school. The 6-year-old group is a comfortable place to talk and share feelings and experiences, adult coordinator and advocate Susie Alin says. Two students have told her they are alive only because of the support they received through Counter Balance. Others have decided to attend college because their mentors served as such strong role models. Generally, students who attend the meetings are local, but some come from out of the area. Realizing the region needed more support for sexual minority kids, Counter Balance started a youth group in Newberg. Local college students are trained to work with the teens as well and help keep the pro gram afloat during summer months. Alin, also a counselor at McMinnville High School, says A Counter Balance is funded by donations and periodic grants . The group needs money for food it serves at meetings , emergency housing and counseling . the bond of friendship and personal support between the youth the college leaders has been inspirational to witness. Counter Balance is funded by donations and periodic grants. The group needs money for food it serves at meetings, emergency housing and counseling. Alin also is hoping to acquire a computer so sexual minority youth can write their own sto ries and communicate with others across the country. She says that most high schools don’t allow students to use their e-mail accounts for such activities but that it is a safe way for them to connect with peers going through similar experiences. 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