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Non-profit OrganizationsSouth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
We Are Family (WAF) is a South Carolina-based nonprofit organization focused on supporting LGBTQI+ youth and ally communities through leadership development, civic engagement, advocacy, and related programming. The group provides a mix of youth-focused activities and broader community support, with a history rooted in direct outreach and educational efforts aimed at fostering understanding and acceptance in local settings. Founded in 1995 and operating from Charleston, WAF has evolved to offer direct services, including a weekly peer support group in the Tri-County area, to address the needs of LGBTQI+ youth up to age 24. A notable past development includes the creation of SafeSpace, a direct service initiative, and the organization has been involved in collaborations with local partners to serve populations such as LGBTQI+ homeless youth. The organization markets itself within the nonprofit sector as a grassroots effort dedicated to empowering youth and improving community engagement around LGBTQI+ issues.