AQUA Community Survey

AQUA  invites you to help the organization better serve our queer and trans Asian and Pacific Islander (QAPI) community! This quick survey will inform AQUA about the QAPI audience in DC: tinyurl.com/AQUAsurvey2019 

ANC2F Supports DC Council Legislation for the LGBTQ Community

Washington DC ANC2F encourages the DC Council to take action on two important pieces of legislation for the LGBT Community: Find out more at: thedccenter.org/anc2f #dcfightshate 

The DC Center Fall Reception

Join us at the DC Center Fall Reception on Friday September 13th as we celebrate 15 years of serving the community: thedccenter.org/events/fifteen

Veterans Against Hate

Join Veterans Against Hate for their in support of transgender service members: thedccenter.org/events/veteransagainsthate #centermilitary #centertrans

Board Statement on the Future of the DC Center

The DC Center Board of Directors released the following statement regarding the leadership transition planned at the DC Center:  thedccenter.org/boardstatement  #FindYourCenterDC   

DesiQ Diaspora Call for Proposals

NQAPIA is currently accepting proposals for Desi Queer Diaspora (DQD) 2020, to be held in Austin, Texas from May 15-17, 2020.  Find out more at: thedccenter.org/desiqdiaspora #centerpoc #centerapi 

DC Youth Count 2019

Youth Count is an important step in learning about youth experiencing homelessness , including LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness.  Find out more at: thedccenter.org/youthcount 

Whitman Walker Job Opening

Whitman Walker is currently hiring for two Public Benefits and Insurance Navigator positions. Find out more at: thedccenter.org/whitmanwalkerjobs #centercareers 

Lambda Legal Little Black Book

If you cruise in parks, bathrooms or other spaces open to public view, trust your instincts, be aware of your surroundings -- and know your rights.  Find out more at: tinyurl.com/littleblackbooksafety 

Queering Capitol Hill

Join historian Philip Clark for a walking tour exploring the LGBT history of the Capitol Hill neighborhood!  Find out more at: thedccenter.org/events/walkingtour  #rainbowhistoryproject 

Friday Night is Game Night!

Friday night is game night at the DC Center.  Join us August 16th starting at 7:00 pm!    thedccenter.org/events/augustgamenight #FindYourCenterDC

LGBTQ Community Centers #PutPatientsFirst

CenterLink and over 250 LGBTQ community centers will continue to work to ensure that the LGBTQ community has access to health care free from discrimination. thedccenter.org/patientsfirst #centerhealth #LGBTHealthDC 

The Ties that Bind Us

Support the National Trans Visibility March by attending this amazing benefit concert on August 23rd: thedccenter.org/events/thetiethatbindsus #centerarts #centertrans #march4transequality 

DC LGBTQ Health & Wellness Festival

Save the Date!   The DC LGBTQ Health & Wellness Festival will take please on Leap Day, Saturday February 29th:  thedccenter.org/events/healthfest  #centerhealth #LGBTHealthDC #solutionstowellness 

Poly Discussion Group

The Poly Discussion Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.  Join us!  thedccenter.org/events/polyaugust #centerpoly 

#OutWrite2019

#OutWrite2019 was our best festival yet!  Thanks to everyone who came out - see more pics at: fb.com/thedccenter/photos #centerarts 

Job Club every Wednesday

Looking for a new job? Want support? Join us on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM for Job Club at the DC Center.  Find out more at thedccenter.org/careers #centercareers #FindYourCenterDC 

Job opening at the DC Center

We're hiring!  The DC Center is hiring a social worker (LICSW or LGSW).  Find out more at: thedccenter.org/socialworker #FindYourCenterDC 

Coming Out Discussion Group

Coming out?  New to the LGBTQ Community?   Join us for the next Coming Out Discussion Group: thedccenter.org/events/talkaboutit

Crystal Meth 101

Join us September 25th as Brian Watson from HIPS gives a presentation on Crystal Meth and the LGBT Community:  thedccenter.org/events/meth101 #centerhealth #LGBTHealthDC 

PFLAG at the DC Center

PFLAG unites parents, families, and friends, with LGBTQ people.  They meet on the third Monday of every month at the DC Center!   Join us 8/19 thedccenter.org/events/augustpflag #centerfamilies 

LGBTQ Affairs Advisory Committee Meeting

Make your voice heard at the Office of LGBTQ Affairs Advisory Committee Meeting: thedccenter.org/events/speakout #DCFightsHate #LGBTHealthDC #CenterAging #CenterTrans 

Coffee & Conversation

LGBTQ Older Adults are invited to join us every Monday for Coffee and Conversation from 10:00 AM to Noon.  Find out more at thedccenter.org/aging #centeraging #FindYourCenterDC

WITT at the DC Center

Women in their twenties and thirties meet on second and fourth Fridays at the DC Center.  Join them this Friday!  thedccenter.org/events/wittaugust #centerwomen 

Solutions to Wellness

A picture from last week's Solutions to Wellness Meeting with Dee Curry at the DC Center.   Follow LGBT Health info at thedccenter.org/health #centerhealth 

Crystal Meth 101

Brian Watson from HIPS will be at the Center Health Working Group meeting on September 25th to tell us more about Meth and the LGBTQ community: thedccenter.org/events/meth101 #centerhealth 

DC Anti-Violence Project

A picture from the August DC Anti-Violence Project August meeting.  Find out more our work fighting hate violence at thedccenter.org/dcavp #DCAVP #DCFightsHate 

#ShowUp4DC

Hey LGBT Community.   We need YOU to #ShowUp4DC at the hearing for the DC Statehood Bill: thedccenter.org/events/showup4dc  

PrEP Study for Black Men

GWU is recruiting trial participants for a survey study about PrEP advertising that with Black men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Washington, DC metro area. Info at: thedccenter.org/prepresearch 

Whitman-Walker Health Supports the LGBT Older Americans and Older People Living with HIV Act

Thank you to Whitman-Walker Health for supporting the the Care for LGBTQ Seniors and Seniors Living with HIV Amendment Act of 2019.  FInd out more at: thedccenter.org/whitmanwalker  #centeraging 

The DC Center Fall Reception

Save the Date!  The DC Center Fall Reception will take place Friday, September 13th celebrating our 15th Anniversary!   thedccenter.org/events/fifteen 

DC Center Facilitator Training

Want to facilitate one of our peer support groups?  Join us for our next Facilitator Training on August 31st - thedccenter.org/events/facilitation #centervolunteers #FindYourCenterDC 

DC Center Volunteer Orientation

Thanks to everyone who came out to today's volunteer orientation!  Learn more about volunteer opportunities at thedccenter.org/volunteer #centervolunteers 

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Save the Date.  November 20th is the Transgender Day of Remembrance #DCFightsHate #TDOR2019 #zoespears #ashanticarmon 

Hate Bias Task Force Meeting

Join the DC Center and DCAVP the the Hate Biase Task Force Meeting this Wednesday. thedccenter.org/events/hatebiastaskforce #DCFightsHate #DCAVP 

Center Global Seeks Volunteer Attorneys

Center Global seeks Attorneys willing to work on LGBTQ Asylum Cases pro-bono.  If you're new to this, an asylum-experienced Attorney can help you get started.  Find out more at: thedccenter.org/attorneycall   #centerglobal #centervolunteers 

10 Things You Can Do to Address Violence Against the LGBTQ Community

Frustrated?  Take Action!  Here are 10 things you can do to address violence against the LGBTQ Community in the District: thedccenter.org/takeactionnow #DCFightsHate 

ANC1A Supports the LGBTQ Community

ANC1A Passes Resolutions Supporting LGBTQ Seniors and Seniors with HIV and Urges the DC Council Enact a Gay and Trans "Panic" Defense Ban thedccenter.org/anc1a #DCFightsHate #DCRainbowCaucus #CenterAging #DCAVP 

Call to Action on Drug Overdose Related Deaths in the LGBTQ Community

Transgender Activist Earline Budd, Executive Director of Empowering the Transgender Community, ETC, has released the following statement in response to recent deaths in the LGBTQ community believed to be caused by drug overdoses.  Very sorry to hear of the passing of Diamond Colson. thedccenter.org/calltoaction #DCRainbowCaucus #MoreThanBeadsandCandy

Volunteer Night at the DC Center

Thanks to everyone who came out to our July Volunteer Night at the DC Center.  Find more volunteer opportunities at: thedccenter.org/volunteer #centervolunteers #findyourcenterdc 

#Stonewall50

Honoring #Stonewall50 by doing what we do every Saturday at @thedccenter - Opening our doors for our LGBTQ Community.  Support our work at thedccenter.org/donate 

Levine Querido

On 6/22 The DC Center hosted a reception for Levine Querido, an LGBT owned business and independent children's publisher dedicated to including LGBTQ and POC voices in young adult literature.  Find out more at: levinequerido.com #OutWriteDC #CenterLatinx #FindYourCenterDC 

Freddie Mac Donates Hygiene Kits

Thanks #FreddieMacCrew for 500 hygiene kits for LGBTQ folks experiencing homelessness - 2 boxes have gone to @casaruby already (pictured) and 1 box has gone to @dclgbtq  @FreddieMac #centervolunteers thedccenter.org/volunteer  

DC Anti-Violence Project Meeting

Thanks to everyone who came into the June DCAVP Meeting.  Be a part of our efforts to address hate crimes in DC.  Find out more at thedccenter.org/dcavp #DCAVP #VigilAgainstTheViolence 

#VigilAgainstTheViolence Statement from Councilmember Robert White

#VigilAgainstTheViolence "We have not done enough to protect and support LGBTQ residents in the District." -Councilmember Robert White - read statement at: http://thedccenter.org/robertwhite/ #DCRainbowCaucus 

HOPE DC Social this Saturday

The DC HIV+ Gay Men's Social Group, HOPE DC, will be having a Social Meet and Greet at the DC Center on Saturday, June 29th at 6:00 PM.  Find out more at:  thedccenter.org/events/hope #hopedc #FightHIVinDC

Capital Pride Interfaith Service

Thanks to everyone who was a part of this year's Capital Pride Interfaith Service see more pics at fb.com/centerfaith/photos or learn more about Center Faith at thedccenterorg/faith 

#AshantiCarmon @ZoeSpears @SayTheirNames #BlackTransLivesMatter

LGBT Health Research Networking

Thanks to everyone who attended the LGBTQI Community-Researcher Networking Event and thank you to GW Cancer Center for organizing it! @gwcancer #LGBTHealthDC #CenterHealth

Thank you to the Kweens of Comedy

Thanks to the Kweens of Comedy for a great show supporting @thedccenter. Sending love to @gaybonez @catocalvin @embrace_mess @bobbyhank and @veros_broke!  Support the DC Center at thedccenter.org/donate