Mission Statement
We are replacing discrimination based on sexual orientation with acceptance, tolerance, and celebration of humanities differences. Through intercepting ignorance with active education for individuals and society we will create a world society of inclusion assuring equality for all as promised by America's Constitution.
We are dedicated to making a difference in the world around us by providing hope and a library of information to those on their self discovery. Because of the interconnected world we live in, demographic trends, and above all basic human dignity, it is necessary for the peace of the planet that all people be culturally aware and respectful of differences.
The focus of STITCH is to provide a safe haven of support and education for youth struggling with their sexual identity. Our goal is to have gay teen suicide be a thing of the past because society will openly accept and support members of humanity without an emphasis on sexual preference. We work to enable people to feel valued irrespective of their age, race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, class, religion, or other differences.
We help provide the tools, the processes (education, counseling, group activities, etc) and the confidence to communicate across differences and build productive relationships for the betterment of mankind.
All of these allow people to feel valued as a human being not labeled due to one aspect of their existence.
How we started
The Birth of STITCH began as an idea several years ago with the concept of writing a book filled with information the would inspire and offer a guide to our gay youth. While teens are my priority, adults also need to be reached. I knew I could not operate alone and achieve the goals that I have in mind. A few friends were stimulated by the theories and thinking that I presented. With their help, our minds directed us toward the idea of a website which would branch out further and offer more possibilities of helping people on a larger scale. We then gathered in various restaraunts until the early hours of the morning and STITCH became a reality. The information was now in modern virtual form allowing teens to access the site in private removing their fears of being discovered as "gay". In Spring 2008, we began working on the idea and now a year later, STITCH is up and running. The website will never be truly finished as we will continue to grow and look forward to future improvements.
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