OUTnewcomers Announces Suspension of Program Amid Safety Threats

Boston, MA — OUTnewcomers, a grassroots LGBTQ+ migrant justice organization based in Greater Boston, has announced the immediate shutdown of its wellness program due to escalating and credible threats to the safety of its founder, team, and the vulnerable community it serves.

The program, designed to provide non-clinical wellness support to LGBTQ+ migrants, aimed to address the profound mental health challenges, isolation, and trauma experienced by individuals fleeing persecution and violence in their countries of origin.

“This is an incredibly difficult decision,” said Sal Khan, Founder of OUTnewcomers. “Our work has always been rooted in care, dignity, and community support. However, the severity of the threats we have received has made it impossible to continue this program safely. The safety of our team and community members must come first.”

In light of these circumstances, OUTnewcomers will be ceasing all related programming and will return any funds received for this initiative. The organization emphasized that this decision was made out of an abundance of caution and a commitment to responsible stewardship.

OUTnewcomers remains dedicated to its mission of advocating for LGBTQ+ migrants and will be assessing next steps to continue its work in a manner that ensures safety and sustainability.

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