Community Agreements

Affirmations’ mission is to provide a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and cultures can find support and unconditional acceptance, and where they can learn, grow, socialize, and feel safe. These Community Agreements ensure we create a space in alignment with that mission.

These Community Agreements outline our expectations for everyone, whether a visitor, client, volunteer, or employee. These agreements not only apply in our building, but also in virtual meetings or at off-site center events. We agree not to engage in the following behaviors:

  • Violence, harassment, or inappropriate touching
  • Use of discriminatory or derogatory language
  • Theft, vandalism, littering
  • Possession, use, or storage of any weapons
  • Possession, use, sale, or storage of illegal or illicit drugs
  • Public intoxication, smoking, or vaping
  • Use of restrooms that interferes with other’s ability to use them
  • Photographing, videoing, or otherwise recording others without their consent
  • Being unclothed, including shoes, socks, shirt, pants, etc.
  • Solicitation, including but not limited to financial, political, or sexual solicitation
  • Use of audio that disrupts others

Youth ages 12 or under must be accompanied by a guardian unless attending a program or service.

Center Use & Availability

  • Lower Level – Restricted, unless attending a group, event or appointment
  • Upper Level – Open to all until 6 p.m., unless attending a group, event, or appointment

Terms

If you see community members in violation of this agreement, please inform a center volunteer or staff member. Do not intervene yourself.

Failure to abide by the above agreements can result in revoked access to the building and/or its services.