Session 3:
Employers’ roles in creating supportive communities for LGBTQ+ youth

School/Sports: Whether it’s in the hallways at school or participating in afterschool sports, LGBTQ+ youth are at risk for harassment, bullying and discrimination and are too often neglected and unprotected by the institutions responsible for their care.

Homeless/Foster Care: LGBTQ+ young people are over-represented in foster care, juvenile justice systems and homeless settings. These youth face the prospect of neglect, discrimination and abuse by the child welfare systems.

Healthcare: LGBTQ+ youth often experience significant disparities due to lack of healthcare providers’ awareness and insensitivity to their unique needs.

Employers have a critical role in supporting safe and inclusive communities for LGBTQ+ youth

Equal Footing LLC and Transformation Journeys Worldwide, invite you to join us, along with Georgia Equality and Lambda Legal, for the third of a 3-part series focusing on laws and policies currently impacting your company, your LGBTQ+ employees (and their families) and your communities.

We are delighted to announce Mercedes-Benz USA will be sponsoring our third event where representatives from Georgia Equality and Lambda Legal will discuss employers’ role in creating supportive communities for LGBTQ+ youth with emphasis on schools/sports, homeless & foster care and healthcare.
Attendees will be provided with:

– Greater insight into issues that impact LGBTQ+ employees
– Broader knowledge that will enable quality discussions within organizations
– Information that will support more informed business decisions
– Awareness of action steps that can be taken by your organization and individual employees
– A better understanding of Georgia Equality and Lambda Legal and their critical role in the LGBTQ+ community
– Availability of additional educational resources

Leaders and employees from a wide range of industries are invited to attend at no charge.

Join Us
Friday, October 23, 2020
12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Please RSVP by 2:00 PM ET, Wednesday, October 21, 2020

About our Sponsor: Mercedes-Benz USA
For nearly a century, Mercedes-Benz USA has made it our mission to move the world. Through our employees and their achievements, we’ve created a company we can all be proud of. Mercedes-Benz USA is committed to being a valued and vibrant member of the communities in which our employees live and work. The primary goal is to protect the next generation and will be accomplished through philanthropic partnerships improve the education, empowerment and environment of underserved and marginalized groups. Mercedes-Benz USA supports our communities through volunteerism in which our employees and executives not only participate in projects, but also share the expertise and experience that we at Mercedes are uniquely qualified to provide.

For more information, visit https://www.mbusa.com/en/about-us