Lou's Volunteer Night
In May, we had the pleasure of hosting a special evening to celebrate our incredible team of volunteers. The night was filled with delicious nibblies, refreshing drinks, and the warm company of those who generously give their time and energy to Lou’s Place.
Our guest speaker, River Neyland from Kirkton Road Centre, shared their deeply personal journey as a trans person. It was a privilege to hear River’s story, and we so are grateful for their openness and willingness to engage in such a powerful conversation. Our volunteers eagerly participated, asking insightful questions like:
“How does someone know that they are trans?”
“What’s the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity?”
“Do you need to have surgery in order to be transgender?”
River also led us through a fascinating quiz on the history of the LGBTQIA+ community, sparking even more interest and discussion among our volunteers.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who attended and made the evening so special. We're truly grateful to have you as part of our team.
River Neyland and Rebecca Fitzpatrick
Rebecca Fitzpatrick, Board Chair