The Rainbow Room, a safe haven for LGBTQ+ children and teens, received a substantial financial contribution on Friday (October 21, 2022) that will expand its presence within the county and secure its future.
State Senator Steve Santarsiero announced $630,000 in state funding during a press conference held in front of Salem United Church of Christ, the home of the Rainbow Room on East Court Street. The state funds will be used to support the current Rainbow Room and establish a second, yet to be determined location in Lower Bucks County, he said.
“The Rainbow Room has been an important part of the Bucks County LGBTQ+ community for 20 years, and this investment will ensure the future of The Rainbow Room is robust and bright,” said Sen. Santarsiero. “I have seen first-hand the immense benefit The Rainbow Room offers LBGTQ+ youth and their families in Bucks County. At a time in their lives with so much pressure and scrutiny, The Rainbow Room provides a safe and nurturing space for these young people to find community, education, and empowerment.”
"We are here for the youth," said Marlene Pray, Rainbow Room founder and regional director of LGBTQ+ youth education. "We know there's been an escalation in cruelty and attacks and bigotry directed toward queer youth. Planned Parenthood will never stop standing with young people and will never stop fighting for their lives, their dignity and their rights."
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