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Abington hosts LGBTQ+ Resource Fair

Penn State Abington in conjunction with two Pennsylvania state representatives hosted an LGBTQ+ Resource Fair last weekend. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

 

ABINGTON, Pa. — Pennsylvania state Reps. Steve McCarter and Ben Sanchez, in partnership with Penn State Abington, hosted an LGBTQ+ Community Resource Fair on Oct. 19 at the college. 

Pennsylvania state Rep. Steve McCarter, left, co-sponsored the LGBTQ+ Resource Fair at Penn State Abington. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

Resources, information and three area legislators were available to assist attendees with questions. Organizations and businesses from the Greater Philadelphia area were represented at this free event, including:  

  • Mazzoni Center 
  • William Way Community Center 
  • The Bryson Institute 
  • Philadelphia Family Pride 
  • Sage Philadelphia 
  • Jewish Family and Children’s Services – JPROUD 
  • SAGA Community Center 
  • Office of U.S. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean 
  • Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs 
  • Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission 
  • Offices of state Reps. Steve McCarter, Ben Sanchez, and Brian Sims 
  • Montgomery County LGBT Business Council 
  • Abington Township Human Relations Commission 

State Representatives Brian Sims, Ben Sanchez, and Steve McCarter. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

About Penn State Abington

Penn State Abington provides an affordable, accessible and high-impact education resulting in the success of a diverse student body. It is committed to student success through innovative approaches to 21st century public higher education within a world-class research university. With about 3,700 students, Penn State Abington is a residential campus that offers baccalaureate degrees in 21 majors, undergraduate research, the Schreyer honors program, NCAA Division III athletics and more.

Last Updated September 3, 2020

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