Freedom from Smoking: New Class Starts 7/20

WIth the right support YOU CAN quit smoking.  New class starts July 20th.  Join us.  http://tinyurl.com/FreedomJuly #OUTtoQuit #FindYourCenterDC 

Women in their Twenties July Meetings

Looking to make friends and meet other queer women in a safe, welcoming space?  Come to a WITT meeting in July: http://tinyurl.com/JulyWITT  

LGBTQ Cultural Competency Trainings

Need an LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training at your company or nonprofit?  The DC Center is no offering a limited number of cultural competency trainings.  FInd out more here: http://tinyurl.com/LGBTdiversity #LGBT #DC #FindYourCenterDC 

Love Unites Us; #OutWrite2016

#OutWrite2016 Kicks off celebrating the launch of LOVE UNITES US, edited by Leslie Gabel-Brett and Kevin Cathcart of Lambda Legal. Love Unites Us is the history of activists' passion and persistence in the struggle for marriage rights for same-sex couples in the United States, told in the words of those who waged the battle. http://tinyurl.com/loveunitesus

Gay District Meeting: Friday, July 15th

Connect with young gay and bisexual men in the District.   July 15th at the DC Center.  http://tinyurl.com/GayDistrictJuly #gayindc #FindYourCenterDC 

Fall 2016 Internships with the DC Center for the LGBT Community

Intern at the DC Center this Fall. FInd out more here: http://tinyurl.com/fall2016interns #dc #lgbt #internships #findyourcenterdc 

Gay and Bisexual Men and Blood Donation

DC Center Health Intern Miles recently spoke with Gray Television about blood donation policies in the United States and how they impact gay and bisexual men.

Group Volunteer Opportunities at the DC Center

Do you have a group of folks that want to volunteer at the DC Center together? Maybe an employee resource group, faith community, or fraternity? Find out more about group volunteer opportunities here: http://tinyurl.com/DCCenterGroups

Center Volunteers are the Best

Our volunteers are the best.  Thanks to Alex for helping with our Computer Networking issues!  Get involved at fb.com/centervolunteers #FindYourCenterDC #LGBT #Volunteer

Volunteer Orientation

Ready to #volunteer at @thedcccenter?  Sign up for our volunteer orientation on July 23rd.

http://tinyurl.com/jultraining  

First Friday Trans Support Group

Tonight!  Join us for the First Friday Trans Support Group starting at 7PM #Trans #CenterTrans #FindYourCenterDC #TheDCCenter 

Fight HIV in DC

Thanks to all of our volunteers who assisted in the most recent Packing Party for the HIV WOrking Group: #fighthivindc #findyourcenterdc #volunteer fb.com/fighthivindc 

The Facts: Suicide in the District of of Columbia

According to the CDC every nine days one person is lost to suicide in the District of Columbia, making suicide the second leading cause of death for young people aged 10-24.  While data on transgender youth in the District is unavailable, we know LGBQ youth right here in our city are 2.7 times more likely to have contemplated suicide.  The suicide prevention bill is an important step forward, but much work remains!  Thank you to our Youth Working Group members Eddy Ameen and Chris Obermeyer, and everyone who worked on passing this bill.  

Quit Day: Freedom from Smoking

QUIT DAY: These folks quit smoking at the DC Center and you can to.  New class starting soon.  E-mail miles@thedccenter.org for more information.  

Donate Books to the DC Center for the LGBT Community

With our OutWrite Book Festival coming up in August, now is the perfect time to donate used LGBT Books to the DC Center for the LGBT Community. Drop your books off during our office hours. Find out more about OutWrite www.outwritedc.org

Here you go

82% of LGBT community centers offer specific programming for LGBT youth, 88% for transgender people, 61% for LGBT older adults, and 51% for LGBT people of color, according to the new report by MAP and CenterLink. http://tinyurl.com/grxfa4r  

The DC Center Annual Survey

Fill out our annual survey and help us improve our programs & services:#DC #LGBThttp://tinyurl.com/centersurvey16

LGBT Survivors of Violence Support Group

If you've been affected by #Orlando and you need to talk about it, join us Friday at 6:00 PM at the DC Center: http://tinyurl.com/orlandosupport

Someone to talk to

Learn more about Suicide Prevention from our friends at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention & the Trevor Project. Remember the District of Columbia has a 24/7 Mental Health Access Helpline at 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357 #LGBT#DC #RESILIENCE #HELP

Life as AAPI LGBT Youth

This Thursday Join @dcmoapia & community partners to discuss issues affecting AAPI LGBT Youth #centerapa #findyourcenterdc tinyurl.com/aapilgbtyouth  

#OurPulseDC #DC4Orlando #OurPulse #DC Pulse

Thanks to everyone who attended our event at Foundry last night.  Read the Blade article here: http://tinyurl.com/OurPulseDC

We Stand with Orlando

We stand with Orlando.  Join Latino LGBT History Project Tonight at Town: http://www.latinoglbthistory.org  

Practice #LGBTSelfCare #DCforOrlando

Practice #LGBTSelfCare and get help when needed #DCforOrlando #LGBT #PulseNightClub 

#weareorlando

Check out weareorlando.org for information about events taking place around the country #weareorlando #LGBT #orlandolove 

Pulse Nighclub: DC Gathering

Dr. Pat Hawkins will facilitate a community conversation about the Pulse Nighclub Shooting on Wedneday June 15th at 6:30 PM at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a safe forum to share your feelings, get information, talk about grief, and discuss what our local community can do to assist in this time of crisis.  http://tinyurl.com/PulseDiscussion

Carlos Rosario High School Pride Event

Congrats to Carlos Rosario on a wonderful LGBT Pride Lunch!  #makemagichappen #havepride365 #centerglobal #centerlatinx 

Kerry Eleveld: Don't Tell Me to Wait

So great to have Kerry Eleveld at @thedccenter Thursday Night to read from her book Don't Tell me to Wait #makemagichappen #outwrite #outwritedc #centerarts #LGBT #findyourcenterdc

Capital Pride Interfaith Service

Congrats to @dccenterfaith for an amazing Pride Interfaith Service.  See more pics at fb.com/centerfaith  #makemagichappen #eastoftheriver #all8wards 

#DoDPride - LGBT Pride at the Department of Defense

Congrats to the Department of Defense for a wonderful #DoDPride event.  Thanks to DC Board Member Louis Lopez for representing us!  #makemagichappen  fb.com/centermilitary  

Tomorrow Night! Community Check in!

Join @capitalpridedc and@thedccenter for an important community conversation on supporting LGBT Survivors of Violence here in the District #webelieveyou #youarestrong  tinyurl.com/communitycheckin

Welcome Jason Mida to the DC Center for the LGBT Community

The DC Center for the LGBT Community is proud to welcome Jason Mida to our Board of Directors. Thank you for giving back to our community.  #havepride365 #makemagichappen http://tinyurl.com/JasonMida  

Capital Pride Interfaith Service

Tonight!  Join us at the Capital Pride Interfaith Service #makemagichappen #havepride365 tinyurl.com/PrideInterfaith2016

Volunteer Night at the DC Center for the LGBT Community

#VolunteerNight at @thedccenter and we're making buttons for Pride! #makemagichappen #havepride365 

Cardozo High School Pride Celebration

Congrats to Cardozo High School on a fabulous pride event.  Learn more about LGBT Youth events at fb.com/centeryouth 

DC Center Volunteer Orientation

#makemagichappen when you volunteer at @thedccenter.  Our next volunteer orientation is July 23rd: http://tinyurl.com/jultraining #LGBT #DC

Center Global prepares for Pride

Center Global volunteers are making signs today for the Pride Parade #makemagichappen #findyourcenterdc 

The DC Center Annual Survey

You can #makemagichappen when you fill out our annual survey and help us improve our programs & services: #DC #LGBT http://tinyurl.com/centersurvey16

Walk to End HIV

You're invited to join our Walk to End HIV Team!  http://aidswalkwashington.org/team/thedccenter2016 #fighthivindc #DC #LGBT 

#makemagichappen Group Volunteer Opportunities at the DC Center

You & your friends can team up to #makemagichappen when you sign up for one of these group #volunteer activities: tinyurl.com/volunteerdc #DC #LGBT

Department of Defense Pride Celebration

Proud to support the#DODPride event June 8th at 11:30 AM at the Pentagon. Find out more: http://tinyurl.com/DODpride2016 #centermiliary#LGBT #DC 

OutWrite Opening Night Book Selection

Excited to share with everyone that are opening night event for OutWrite this year will celebrate the launch of the book 'Love Unites Us: Winning the Freedom to Marry in America'  The June 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges is a sweeping victory for the freedom to marry, but it was one step in a long process. Love Unites Us is the history of activists' passion and persistence in the struggle for marriage rights for same-sex couples in the United States, told in the words of those who waged the battle.  Join us for the OutWrite LGBT Book Festival www.outwritedc.org 

#makemagichappen - Pride Month Decorations!

Getting ready to #makemagichappen with @capitalpridedc by decorating @thedccenter for Pride Season #alltheflags #allthecommunity #LGBT+ #DC

Capital Pride Community Forum

Join @capitalpridedc and @thedccenter for an important community conversation on supporting LGBT Survivors of Violence here in the district #webelieveyou #youarestrong tinyurl.com/communitycheckin  

Download bePrEPed today!

Download the new DC Center bePrEPed app for iphone or android. Just go to your app store and look for BePrEPed !  #fighthivindc #DC #gayindc #gay #truvada 

We're here for the LGBT Community Every Single Day

The DC Center is here for the LGBT Community \... and you can be too!  Please follow this link and make a monthly pledge to support our work: http://tinyurl.com/supportyourcenter 

Celebrate #DODPrideJune 8th

Proud to support the #DODPride event June 8th at 11:30 AM in the Pentagon Courtyard.  Find out more at: fb.com/DoDPrideEvents #centermiliary #LGBT #DC 

Thank you Pamela Orellana

The Internship of the amazing Pamela Orellana has come to an end.  Pam has testified at DC Council, worked on Sex Education curriculum, and participated in lobby day for the Tobacco Free Coalition. Pam will continue to be involved in the Women's initiative of Center Global. You will be missed!  

Parents and Families of the API LGBTQ Community Gathering

Full house for the @nqapia Parents and Families of the API LGBTQ Community Gathering - For info on API LGBT Events visit facebook.com/centerapa 

Capital Pride Heroes Gala #makemagichappen

Congrats to the honorees for the Capital Pride Heroes Gala June 1st.  Get $10 off your ticket price - use code magic18 - tinyurl.com/PrideHonorees #makemagichappen

Inner Light Ministry Honors LGBT Veterans

Inner Light Ministries will host three events to honor LGBT Veterans.  Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/innerlightvets