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‘Prayers for Bobby’ now online!
Wednesday, 28 Jan, 2009 – 13:32 | One Comment

Sigourney Weaver stars in this true story about a religious mother who struggles to accept her son Bobby’s homosexuality. But when tragedy strikes, it causes her to question her faith and her views in ways that she never could have imagined.

It’s Cold and Icy Outside, So We’re Closed!
Tuesday, 27 Jan, 2009 – 12:40 | Comments Off

It’s dangerous to be on the roads tonight,  so we have decided to close the center until the roads are safe.
See you Wednesday!

In rememberance of Sandra Miskinis
Monday, 19 Jan, 2009 – 3:43 | One Comment
In rememberance of Sandra Miskinis

Photo by Kris Flores
DALLAS (YFT) — Youths, family and friends gathered at the Youth First Texas Center on Friday evening as they held a memorial in honor of Bob Miskinis’ mother, Sandra Miskinis, who passed …

Dave Pallone to take YFT “OUT” to the Ballgame
Monday, 5 Jan, 2009 – 17:14 | Comments Off

Dave Pallone worked for 18 years as a professional umpire, 10 of which were with the National Baseball League. His 1990 New York Time’s best-selling autobiography, “Behind the Mask: My Double Life in Baseball,” offers a revealing look at baseball through the eyes of a gay man.

Out with the old, in with the new –
Wednesday, 24 Dec, 2008 – 10:35 | Comments Off

YFT will house 12 brand new computers and flat panel monitors at the beginning of January.

YFT’s youths featured in Turtle Creek Chorale Blog
Wednesday, 24 Dec, 2008 – 10:25 | Comments Off

“I asked singers from Dallas PUMP! to submit their thoughts on the ensemble and the upcoming performances. It’s truly an honor and pleasure to be associated with this group of fine young men and women,” said artistic director Dr. Jonathan Palant.

Youth Survey Participants Needed
Thursday, 11 Dec, 2008 – 14:03 | Comments Off
Youth Survey Participants Needed

We here at YFT are conducting a demographic survey for all the youth who frequent our center. If you fall between the ages of 14-22, please take 20 minutes to take this survey.
If you would …

Dallas PUMP! Performs to Standing Ovation
Monday, 8 Dec, 2008 – 14:57 | One Comment
Dallas PUMP! Performs to Standing Ovation

Dallas PUMP! performed to a standing ovation on Sunday night at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. As part of the first act of the Byrna Funk Holiday Concert Series featuring the Turtle Creek Chorale and the Women’s Chorus, PUMP! electrified the audience with their performance of ‘Believe’, a Christmas song from the popular movie, Polar Express.

Get Your Turkey On!
Wednesday, 19 Nov, 2008 – 8:46 | Comments Off
Get Your Turkey On!

A big, thankful HELLO to our YFT Family!
Every Turkey Has Its Day, and Every Diva Has Her Gay!
We are cordially inviting each of you to our annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Youth First Texas on Thursday, …

Protest Proposition 8, Saturday Nov. 15
Thursday, 13 Nov, 2008 – 22:57 | Comments Off
Protest Proposition 8, Saturday Nov. 15

Since the elections, tens of thousands of people have been pouring into the streets throughout California in protest over the passing of Prop 8. Dallas’ Protest is part of a nationwide peaceful day of action against Prop 8. This effort coordinated through the website www.JoinTheImpact.com will take place at exactly the same time this coming Saturday in front of City Halls throughout the country.