Orlando Youth Alliance

Orlando Youth Alliance Orlando Youth Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1990. Our mission is to provide a safe space for LGBTQ youth in Central Florida.

The Orlando Youth Alliance (OYA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization which provides a safe space for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (GLBTQ) youth to gather, talk about issues and concerns that are important in their lives, as well as meet other gay youth. OYA is a peer based youth group with members ranging from the ages of 13 to 24. The Orlando Youth Alliance was first for

med in 1990 as a support group to assist at-risk gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender youth under the moniker “Delta Youth Alliance”. The group evolved into “GALIXY”, Gay And Lesbian Idea eXchange for Youth. The group exists today as the Orlando Youth Alliance, Inc., (OYA) but maintains the same mission statement. Through the years, OYA has provided support to hundreds of Central Florida youth. Beyond weekly meetings, the group has expanded its outreach into the Orlando community. Even though the name has changed over the years, the mission has not. We are committed to providing a safe place for GLBTQ youth to gather and be themselves in the self discovery and development phase of their teen years. The Orlando Youth Alliance has a vital purpose in the Central Florida community. OYA is the only after-school option to meet other teens who are having the same feelings and dealing with the same problems that they are. OYA also collaborates with other organizations and causes in the Central Florida area which empowers our GLBTQ youth to be advocates and leaders in the community. The Orlando Youth Alliance has wonderful resources at their disposal, one of which is the growing number of skilled volunteer adult facilitators. These facilitators are community- involved individuals who provide adult supervision during events and youth meetings. The facilitators are available to offer leadership, mentoring and to answer questions or concerns. There is no cost to being a member of OYA. All costs associated with operations and marketing are covered through fundraisers, corporate, individual and foundation gifts. The OYA is a peer based organization. Though there is adult leadership, the group revolves around YOU! YOUR issues and YOUR agendas - not those of the facilitators.

Hold your horses! Orlando Youth Alliance is always proud to have once in a life time experiences for our youth! This is ...
06/04/2026

Hold your horses! Orlando Youth Alliance is always proud to have once in a life time experiences for our youth! This is what sponsor donations fund! Youth text the OYA text line to sign up and get more info!!

Happy Pride Month! Check back throughout the month for fun PRIDE activities! Want to feel extra good this pride season? ...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! Check back throughout the month for fun PRIDE activities!

Want to feel extra good this pride season? Donations directly help LGBTQIA+ youth to have once in a life time experiences and keep them safe!

Happy National Volunteer Week!We are so grateful for all of the OYA volunteers! The hard work, hours, and care they prov...
04/21/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week!

We are so grateful for all of the OYA volunteers! The hard work, hours, and care they provide for our LGBTQIA+ youth is MONUMENTAL and make such an impact.

Thank you for everything!

(Many volunteers are not pictured, feel free to add personal photos!)

Join us for our next drop in on April 3rd! Food, Games, Friends, and Fun. All for free! Have fun out there!!
04/02/2026

Join us for our next drop in on April 3rd! Food, Games, Friends, and Fun. All for free! Have fun out there!!

Creative and want to share your design skills with the world? Submit a T-Shirt design to oyacfl@gmail.com for a chance t...
03/31/2026

Creative and want to share your design skills with the world? Submit a T-Shirt design to [email protected] for a chance to win a $200 Visa Gift card and have your art displayed on our 2026 t-shirts! Have some PRIDE in your work! Can't wait to see what yall draw up!

Must be 13-23 to enter. Deadline is April 7th.

Did you know that only 1% of the population ages 13 and older identify as transgender? That few amount of people and yet...
03/31/2026

Did you know that only 1% of the population ages 13 and older identify as transgender? That few amount of people and yet transgender people fight for rights every day; they risk lack of legal protection, stigma, harassment, and discrimination, just to be who they know they are meant to be.

March 31st is Transgender Day of Visibility, where we raise awareness of the discriminations faced AND celebrate the accomplishments and contributions by all under the Transgender umbrella and across the gender spectrum .

OYA is a safe space for not just youth across the sexuality spectrum, but the gender spectrum as well. Happy Trans Day of Visibility! WE SEE YOU!

Be safe out there! Spread the love!

Join us on Saturday, April 4th for the Trans Day of Visibility celebration! It is a Free event, but you MUST register on...
03/30/2026

Join us on Saturday, April 4th for the Trans Day of Visibility celebration!

It is a Free event, but you MUST register on eventeny. https://eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=26931

This is not an OYA sponsored event, so any youth under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

The Osceola Branch of OYA is hosting a bowling outing (INCLUDING LUNCH!) this weekend. RSVP through the OYA text line. H...
03/20/2026

The Osceola Branch of OYA is hosting a bowling outing (INCLUDING LUNCH!) this weekend. RSVP through the OYA text line. Have fun!

This week's drop in will have FREE haircuts, not just FREE food and games!In attendance will be our Interim Executive Di...
03/19/2026

This week's drop in will have FREE haircuts, not just FREE food and games!

In attendance will be our Interim Executive Director, Sunny! She will be available for parent/guardian questions about the future of OYA.

Have a safe and fun St. Patrick's Day! Don't forget! We have our 18+ OYA youth meeting tonight! St. Patty snacks and art...
03/17/2026

Have a safe and fun St. Patrick's Day!

Don't forget! We have our 18+ OYA youth meeting tonight! St. Patty snacks and art workshop!

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255 S Orange Avenue Suite 104 #1985
Orlando, FL
32801

Telephone

(407) 244-1222

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