Kamar “Dutch” Porter — Boston, MA, Prevention Network Coordinator, Musician When I first started at Boston GLASS, the first thing that brought me there was my identity. My biological sister had a gay best friend that attended GLASS, and she invited me once I came out to her and let her know I was lesbian. I was named Dutch, from some people I met when I became a part of ballroom. I was a misfit. I was always defending my LGBTQ friends and family. I was able to learn who I was while I attended GLASS and transitioned. I was also a high school dropout, but attending GLASS got me the opportunity for job readiness and a chance to study and receive my GED for free. This stuck out to me and also said a lot, that the people at GLASS really cared about me. That really meant a lot to me and is part of the reason I am able to be an advocate for my community but mostly who I am today. I went from being a youth at GLASS to giving back to my community and working at GLASS. Thanks, Boston GLASS and the wonderful people that had a major impact on my life that worked there. You all are amazing and I am continuing the legacy.