Faq
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- It is a local grassroots organization founded to improve the support networks available to LGBTQ+ folks in the valley.
- We help people feel less alone in making the Valley more inclusive for LGBTQ+ folks.
- The Cache LGBTQ+ Collective cultivates a sustainable network of support for LGBTQ+ folks to ensure everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive.
- We’re a community-based organization led by a group of community advocates called Stewards, each providing stewardship to an area necessary to help the organization be effective.
- The Collective as a whole:
- Create, strengthen, or spread the word about safe third spaces
- Provide time and space for open community collaboration and feedback
- Make resources easily accessible and sharing knowledge
- Raise money and allocate funding to benefit the LGBTQ+ community, especially other local LGBTQ+ organizations doing meaningful work
- Build collaborative partnerships
- Community organizing
- Increase connection between and among community members
- Back to School Fair in 2024: provided school supplies and LGBTQ+ resources to LGBTQ+ youth in the community
- Developed and distributed resources about reporting bullying in Cache Valley schools, effective allyship, safety resources for LGBTQ+ youth, and educational resources for parents and allies
- Developed regular social hours to establish a safe social environment to meet up with other Collective members and enjoy a meal together (last Tuesday of each month!)
- Community Art Fair in 2025: gathered community members for an art show with queer artists and lgbtq+ affirming organizations to support the local art community and their work
- We accept donations which go to:
- directly supporting LGBTQ+ affirming organizations
- developing and distributing resources and education
- the development of a sustainable community network of support
- putting community advocacy goals into action
- spreading awareness of existing resources and supports
Nope! We want to make it as easy as possible for folks to access our resources and information.
That being said, we do a simple question-based vetting process in some of our more private spaces (like the Discord and our Facebook Group) to protect folks’ safety.
- Because you bring your unique experiences and skills to the community, and can put it into action with us!
- Because you matter and the Collective is a great way to be reminded about that
- Have a safe space to go at least once a month
- Learn about volunteer opportunities in the valley and get engaged
- Share your perspectives about how the community is doing and what you think could change
- Make new friends and develop a stronger sense of belonging (especially at our social hour!)
- Share knowledge and information that could benefit other folks
- Learn new things from community members and advocates
- Find out about upcoming events
- Present ideas about potential areas of collaboration
- Plan and run events (like our art event, a concert, Pride events, parties, resource fairs, supply drives, etc.)
- Work with like-minded folks on independent projects or collaborative projects
- Stay up to date about current events and how that impacts people in Cache Valley
- Learn about small and big ways you can make a difference as an individual
- Get connected to the vast network of support that exists in the Valley
