Thanks to ThurstonTalk for this write up of our upcoming Gayla on April 10 (read the full article here)!: “Our annual Gayla is one of our most anticipated events of the year,” says Jay Banks, executive director for Pizza Klatch. “It is a space where we can celebrate and come together with the community. Our […]
June 30th, 2020 Dear community members, colleagues and grantors, My name is Jay Banks (they/them), and I have accepted the position of Executive Director at Pizza Klatch. I wanted to take the time to introduce myself and give you an idea of the direction Pizza Klatch is headed. We find ourselves in a time of […]
Preface: We acknowledge the following statement is coming late during a time when genuine solidarity and swift action are vital. We apologize for the harm our silence may have caused. Historically, Pizza Klatch has failed its Black community across the board, from the staff to the youth we serve. Current […]
Due to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus pandemic, as of March 9, 2020, Pizza Klatch and its satellite groups are closed to in-person, face-to-face gatherings of youth until further notice. Pizza Klatch now has online groups available for LGBTQ+ youth. Check out our COVID-19 Response page located under both ‘Resources’ and ‘News/Events’ on our menu for […]
Article about the 6th Annual Gayla in Thurston Talk! Read it here!