Shawn leavitt president of the board of directors of the attic youth center died suddenly of a heart attack at age 55.
Attic youth center board.
Whether youth are seeking a caring adult to talk to a safe space to express their identity activities to participate in after school or assistance with finding housing or a job the attic strives to have a positive impact on many aspects of their lives.
The board is deeply disturbed by these allegations the board said in a memo emailed to attic youth center staff on tuesday.
Dear attic community ever since we learned about allegations of discrimination and sexual assault at the attic we ve been resolute in our commitment to ensuring investigations that bring to light all relevant facts and institute changes to prevent the possibility of this.
We would also like to take this opportunity to update you about important transitions that are happening at the.
The attic is proud to be philadelphia s only independent lgbtq youth center.
Board of directors partner effectively with the attic s board to raise funds for the organization.
The attic offers a variety of programming and activities for lgbtq youth and youth allies all in a safe and supportive space as well as education services to organizations through innovative and engaging workshops and trainings.
In its statement the attic youth center board seems to try to encompass both segal s and gonzales points.
Effective immediately carrie jacobs and christina santos have.
We hope you are doing well and staying safe during these difficult times.
Participate in board committees as needed.
The attic creates opportunities for lesbian gay bisexual transgender and questioning lgbtq youth to develop into healthy independent civic minded adults within a safe and supportive community and promotes the acceptance of lgbtq youth in society.
We want to assure you that the attic is taking all precautions and making efforts to ensure the health and safety of the youth we serve and our staff.
Please click on the links to the left to find out more information on specific attic services.
Leavitt was a leader in health care benefits programs and worked as an executive in that capacity for several fortune 500 companies over the past 20 years including knight ridder safeway and the coca cola company.
As board members we promise to support you.
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To our current staff the statement reads as it nears conclusion thank you for your continued hard work and dedication.
Demonstrate effective communication skills in building relationships with employees and attic youth.
Dear friends of the attic youth center.