#QYFDAY Press & Media Kit 2022
Press Release
Beloved Arise Announces its Queer Youth of Faith Ambassadors and its “All In” Party in L.A.
In honor of Queer Youth of Faith Day on June 30, 2022, Beloved Arise encourages communities to go “all in” to celebrate the life, creativity, and gifts of LGBTQIA+ youth across all faith traditions.
SEATTLE, WA – Beloved Arise, the leading national organization dedicated to celebrating and empowering LGBTQIA+ youth of faith, proudly presents Jacob Feldon (Logan, UT), Lily Clifford (Portland, OR), Roswell Grey (Sherman, TX), Sabrina Hodak (Hollywood, FL), and Sid Karasek (Cedar Rapids, IA) as the organization’s queer youth of faith ambassadors. These inspiring young leaders give voice to LGBTQ+ youth who are often silenced and marginalized in religious communities.
“One in four LGBTQIA+ youth say faith is important to them, but many struggle with embracing both their faith and their queer identity. I hope our five queer youth of faith ambassadors, who come from various faith traditions, can be a source of inspiration and encouragement,” said Dr. Jun Love Young, founder of Beloved Arise. “As part of PRIDE month, Queer Youth of Faith Day is our chance to go “all in” to support LGBTQ+ youth from across all religious communities. In a world that tells them to change or hide in shame, let’s all boldly say to queer youth: You are beautiful, beloved, and worth celebrating!”
These queer youth of faith ambassadors will be featured in various Beloved Arise events and programs throughout the duration of Pride Month, culminating on Queer Youth of Faith Day when a keynote address will be delivered by Lily Clifford, a Beloved Arise Youth Ambassador, at the #QYFDAY “All In” party in Los Angeles, CA.
For the first time, Beloved Arise is collaborating with ALL IN, an inclusive Christian creative community, to host a Queer Youth of Faith Day “All In” party on June 30th which starts at 6:00 pm PST at Harmony Toluca Lake (4301 Cahuenga Blvd, Toluca Lake, CA 91602). The event will also be livestreamed. A pre-show will commence at 5:00 pm in the lawn area of the church.
The Beloved Arise multi-faith celebration will begin at 6:00 PM and include voices from the LGBTQ+ youth community and a worship-style concert led by Gattison, founder of ALL IN and an artist in Los Angeles. For those who cannot attend the event, Beloved Arise encourages communities across the nation to host their own “All In” parties in celebration of Queer Youth of Faith Day.
Hosted by Beloved Arise, the third annual Queer Youth of Faith Day is sponsored by over 20 partner organizations and people dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ communities, including The Trevor Project, Glaad, PFLAG, JQY (Jewish Queer Youth), Interfaith Alliance, Hidayah, and Keshet. To learn more about Queer Youth of Faith Day, visit www.qyfday.org.
About Beloved AriseBeloved Arise is the leading national organization dedicated to celebrating and empowering LGBTQ+ youth of faith. For more information, please visit www.belovedarise.org.
Youth Ambassadors 2022-23
Bios & Photos
Dr. Jun Love Young, Founder of Beloved Arise
Photo credit: Stanton Stephens
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Jun (he/him) is the founder and CEO of ZUM Communications, an award-winning digital storytelling and communications agency in Seattle. With more than 20 years of experience in corporate communications, Jun’s passion is to help people and organizations communicate with remarkable impact. Prior to ZUM, he served as Microsoft’s Director of Communications, where he launched several flagship products, including Windows. Jun holds a Doctorate in Communication from the University of Washington and was named by the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the region’s most notable entrepreneurs. In 2020, Jun founded Beloved Arise, and he currently serves as Director. Born and raised in the Philippines, Jun loves to travel the world with his two amazing teenage daughters.
Zoe Ha Vong, Creative Director of Beloved Arise
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Zoe (she/her) is the Creative Director of ZUM Communications, an award-winning digital storytelling and communications agency, and the Creative Director for Beloved Arise. A passion for visual arts led Zoe to a career in the graphic design industry more than 7 years ago. She grew up in Hawaii and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus in Marketing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Zoe now lives in Seattle and loves to spend her time in nature and traveling the world.
Gattison, Singer, Song Writer, and Founder of ALL IN
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Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Gattison (he/him) has been playing the piano, singing, and writing songs since he was twelve. He comes from a rich musical heritage that includes his Aunt, Dorothy Morrison, who was the original singer of the 1960’s hit, “Oh Happy Day”, his uncle, Jerry Combs, who was signed to Warner Brothers Music, and his cousin Levi Seacer Jr, who played guitar for Prince.
Gattison began his musical journey in a small gospel church where he developed a smooth, soulful sound very early in life. In his teenage years, he discovered Electronic Dance Music, and he immediately fell in love with the genre which sparked a journey of developing the right mix of his musical upbringing and his new-found love.
Gattison is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Prior to coming out, he spent years hiding his true identity while growing up in a conservative Christian household.
He’s a dad to two beautiful children, co-parenting with his best friend to whom he was married for 9 years.
Partners* 2022
*PARTNER: While we collaborate and partner with various organizations, it is important to note that we are not directly affiliated with them. The views, opinions, and perspectives expressed by these organizations are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or stance of Beloved Arise. We engage in partnerships to foster dialogue, support, and create inclusive spaces for queer youth from all faith traditions. However, it is crucial to recognize that each organization maintains its autonomy, and their views may differ from each other. We encourage individuals to exercise their own discernment and critical thinking when engaging with these organizations and their content.
Social Content
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Happy Queer Youth of Faith Day! Let's go “all in” as we celebrate the life, creativity, and gifts of Queer Youth of Faith. #QYFDAY
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1 in 4 LGBTQ+ youth identify with a religion. But many are pressured to choose between their faith and the freedom to live and love authentically. Today, we celebrate all queer youth of faith, and we proclaim the human right to believe, to belong and to be loved. #QYFDay
ID: QYFDAY promotional graphics. Cream background with faded clouds pattern. “All in” fun graphic prominently displayed on the left. Text on the top-right says “Lets go all in for LGBTQ+ Youth.” Text-below says “Queer Youth of Faith Day, 06.30.2022.”
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1 in 4 LGBTQ+ youth identify with a religion. But many are pressured to choose between their faith and the freedom to live and love authentically. Today, we celebrate all queer youth of faith, and we proclaim the human right to believe, to belong and to be loved. #QYFDay
ID: QYFDAY promotional graphics. Cream background with faded clouds pattern. Top text reads “Let’s go all in for LGBTQ+ Youth,” follow by “all in” fun graphic prominently displayed in the middle. Bottom text reads “Queer Youth of Faith Day, 06.30,2022.”
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1 in 4 LGBTQ+ youth identify with a religion. But many are pressured to choose between their faith and the freedom to live and love authentically. Today, we celebrate all queer youth of faith, and we proclaim the human right to believe, to belong and to be loved. #QYFDay
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Press Contact
Lauren Witt, Interdependence Public Relations
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