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No Symptoms? No Problem! What Young Adults Should Know About Syphilis 

Did you know that Shelby County has some of the highest rates of syphilis among certain demographics? Young adults, ages 20–29, had the highest rates of primary and secondary syphilis in 2023. In addition to this, rates among Black residents here were more than 10 times the rates among White residents.

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PRYSM
Oct 10
Youth Empowerment Center
PRYSM
Youth Empowerment Center

Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.

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Youth Empowerment Center
Craft Night
Oct 10
Youth Empowerment Center
Craft Night
Youth Empowerment Center

Come create with us at the Youth Empowerment Center! Our craft nights rotate between holiday-themed projects, easy step-by-step activities, and, from time to time, more in-depth workshops led by local artists. All supplies for the craft of the night are provided—just bring yourself!

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Youth Empowerment Center
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Oct 10
OUTMemphis Community Center
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
OUTMemphis Community Center

Now it is our turn to give back to you!

Join us for our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on October 10, 2026 at the OUTMemphis Community Center at 829 S Cooper St

We will be serving Spaghett, salad, and bread sticks!

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OUTMemphis Community Center
Tuesday Community Dinners
Oct 13
OUTMemphis Youth Empowerment Center
Tuesday Community Dinners
OUTMemphis Youth Empowerment Center

Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.

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OUTMemphis Youth Empowerment Center
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
Oct 13
OUTMemphis Community Center
Talk it OUT Tuesdays
OUTMemphis Community Center

This space welcomes all trans women, with room for different experiences, backgrounds, and stories. Come laugh, vent, learn, heal, and leave feeling a little more connected to your sisters.

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OUTMemphis Community Center
Ar-TEA-stic — Group Art therapy
Oct 14
OUTMemphis
Ar-TEA-stic — Group Art therapy
OUTMemphis

Ar-TEA-stic is an affirming space for LGBTQ+ folks to explore and express their transition journeys through art.

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OUTMemphis
Thursday Community Dinners
Oct 15
OUTMemphis Youth Empowerment Center
Thursday Community Dinners
OUTMemphis Youth Empowerment Center

Community Dinners are served for FREE to all LGBTQ+ community members ages 18-24 looking for a hot meal. Drop in and stay a while or grab one to-go.

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OUTMemphis Youth Empowerment Center
The Queer Yarn Collective
Oct 15
OUTMemphis Community Center
The Queer Yarn Collective
OUTMemphis Community Center

The Queer Yarn Collective is a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ adults to gather, connect, and learn how to crochet and knit. ⁠

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OUTMemphis Community Center
Halloween Movie Night
Oct 16
Youth Empowerment Center
Halloween Movie Night
Youth Empowerment Center

Join us in counting down to Halloween with spooky movie showings every Friday of October at the Youth Empowerment Center!!

Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.

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Youth Empowerment Center
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