Rural Outright Launches ‘No Hate Here’ Initiative

Rural Outright Launches ‘No Hate Here’ Initiative

Claremont — Members of Rural Outright, a program of TLC Family Resource Center that supports LGBTQ youth in Sullivan County, are launching an inclusion initiative encouraging area businesses to display “Hate Has No Business Here” signs in store windows ahead of the area’s first PRIDE event, which is scheduled to take place from noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 16 at the Visitor’s Center Green in Claremont.  

“In keeping with the spirit of welcoming diversity and in preparation for the PRIDE event, Rural Outright is introducing an initiative to encourage local businesses to show their support of diversity,” Rural Outright’s Program Coordinator Liza Draper said in a news release. 

Maggie Monroe-Cassel, executive director TLC Family Resource Center, said that the signs will make members of the LGBTQ community feel more welcomed and supported. 

“We think it will be terrific to see more rainbows around town — through PRIDE month and beyond,” she said. “If you agree, please ask the folks with whom you do business to participate in this campaign.” 

Complimentary color copies are on hand at TLC’s office at 109 Pleasant Street in Claremont. For a printable PDF version of the sign, please visit tlcfamilyrc.org/hatehasnobizhere.html.