Choosing Our Roots

 Choosing Our Roots was founded by queer Alaskans and youth, for queer Alaskans and youth. Since its inception, queer youth have been at the wheel: developing policy, directing services, and informing decisions that impact its youth participants. 

 COR’s work is grounded in recognition of the many forms of trauma that disproportionately affect queer persons living in Alaska. COR is committed to empowering survivors and helping youth retain connections to the cultures and communities that shape their identities as they heal and grow, so that the pathway to wellness is not a lonely journey. We believe we heal together. 

 COR recognizes that putting a roof over someone’s head will allow a person to survive, but that to thrive, one needs a home. COR exists to provide the essential elements of security, support, and caring to youth participants.