• OUR MISSION
• OUR VISION
• OUR PURPOSE
• OUR HISTORY
• STAFF
• BOARD OF DIRECTOR
• FAQ
• CONTACT US
• EMPLOYMENT

OUR PURPOSE:

1n10 is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving and assisting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. We provide youth with tools to improve self esteem and acceptance of who they are.

The youth we work with range in age from 14 to 22. We create a safe space, mentally and physically, for youth of all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Our weekly discussion groups cover a wide range of social, educational, health, and community issues. Youth with particular needs have the option to speak with peers or volunteers one-on-one, in a supervised setting. We offer resources for healthy living and making healthy choices, as well as social networking opportunities appropriate for developing leadership skills and having fun.

We are committed to working in collaboration with other valley and national organizations that help teens including, homeless shelters, suicide prevention crisis lines (some by teens for teens), Youth at Risk, Concilio Latino de Salud, Teen Lifeline, Peer Solutions, Gay/Straight Alliances, GLSEN, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS and the Native American Community Health Center.

OUR HISTORY:

One In Ten, formed by concerned gay and lesbian adults who saw there was a need to support youth who were dealing with issues of coming out.

In the mid-nineties, youth services expanded into two programs: VOIT for teenagers 14-17 and Horizons for young adults ages 18-22. During this period, our program also received a grant from Maricopa Integrated Health Services to provide HIV/AIDS education to valley youth.

In 2002, the name of the organization was changed to 1n10 to reflect a stronger commitment to valley youth.

In 2003, 1n10 held the first gay prom for high school students in the valley. Over 120 youth attended. The event was covered by the Arizona Republic and several local TV stations plus received national coverage from CNN and NYAC.

In 2004, 1n10 partnered with Concilio Latino de Salud, Valle de Sol, and Tumbleweed to provide counseling in drug and alcohol issues and to provide education on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.

In 2006, we collaborated with Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS (formerly Body Positive) and Native American Community Health Center, Inc. to secure a 5-year CDC-funded grant to… This funding allowed us to hire 2 full-time staff, a Program Director and XXX.

In 2008, 1n10 hired a part-time intern, Jen Workman, who has since joined the fulltime staff as our Program Coordinator. Micheal Weakley was promoted to Director of Programs and has helped transform the program into the success it is today.

The Fall of 2009 saw the biggest single change in the organization’s structure when a nationwide search led to the hiring of 1n10’s first-ever full-time Executive Director, Nick Ray. Nick joined 1n10 after serving as Director of Development at Wingspan, Southern Arizona’s LGBT Community Center and as a Senior Policy Analyst with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Nick’s hiring is the clearest sign of the board’s commitment to moving 1n10 onward and upward.

Today: 1n10 currently serves between 80 and 100 youth at our weekly drop-in session in Phoenix and 30-50 youth at our weekly drop-in session in Tempe. 1n10 is currently focused on enhancing and expanding its youth programs and services. We are working to increase public awareness of 1n10 and to promote issues of importance to valley youth. We continue to reach out to the community for partners to help us in this effort. Please contact us if you would like to be involved with 1n10 and our work toward safer environments for LGBTQ youth.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Amy Kobeta - Co-Chair

Marshall Shore - Co-Chair

Merrill “Merf” Fratkin - Treasurer

Charlotte Adcock

Nancy Dumaine

Dr. Tom Eccles

James Galbraith

Bruce Hallberg

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Answers to some commonly asked questions…….

What does 1n10 do? We provide resources, support and a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and their straight allies, ages 14-22.

When do you meet? We meet at the Community Church of Hope (an affirming congregation), every Thursday night from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. We also meet in Tempe on Tuesday nights from 7:00pm - 8:30pm at 715 W. 5th Street, Tempe, AZ.

Why is it called 1n10? The name is based on a statistic popular when the organization was formed that approximately 1 in ten people identify as LGBTQ.

How is your organization run? 1n10 has a Board of Directors that oversees the work of the Executive Director and helps shape the organization on a macro level. The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects o the day-to-day management of the agency, including ultimate oversight of the program staff, volunteers and interns. The Director of Programs oversees all programs and additional staff, interns and volunteers. Volunteers are most important for providing support and mentorship for youth during our group night sessions and assist the Director with events and programs.
How many volunteers do you have? We currently have 30 volunteers who attend our weekly programs anywhere from once a month to every week and also help with all sorts of fundraising and other special events.

How do I become a volunteer? Our volunteers must be 25 years of age or older. There is an application online that can be mailed in, or you can contact the 1n10 Director of Programs to get an application by mail. The application should include your references and a $15 check payable to 1n10 that covers the cost of running a background check (all volunteers must go through a background check). Once you send in your paperwork and check, the Director will begin to process your paperwork, make reference calls, work with you to visit a 1n10 group, and set up an interview with you personally.

What kind of things do you do at the weekly programs? We have a variety of programs about anything from coming out, current politics, race and sexuality, to problem solving games, designing t-shirt slogans around topics for prevention, and even have game nights and parties. There is always the opportunity to talk to volunteers or peers one-on-one in a supervised setting if you have a concern or problem, and we have a big blue drop box if you don’t feel comfortable approaching anyone. Our Youth Council is AWESOME and makes everyone feel welcome and will introduce new people to others in the group.

AND…We always have snacks!

EMPLOYMENT:

“Thank you for your interest in joining the 1n10 team. Unfortunately, we currently have no employment opportunities available.”

Internships: There are potential internship opportunities available on both the programmatic and administrative sides of 1n10.

Programs: 1n10 provides a safe environment for LGBTQ youth to develop positive self-esteem though life enhancing programs. Program interns assist with program development and special events. Interns will assist with projects like Rebel YELL: Music Arts and Activism festival, OUTDoors: LGBTQ Leadership Conference and daily maintenance of programmatic needs.

For more information about programs-related internship opportunities, contact our Director of Programs,
Micheal Weakley.

Administration: Students interested in learning more about nonprofit management, fundraising, special event organizing and the day-to-day work of running a successful nonprofit should contact our Executive Director,
Nick Ray, for more information.

Please submit a current resume AND in a brief email explain your availability, your experience (if any) and your specific interest areas.