Tomorrow! LGBTQ Med School and Law School students are invited to a mixer at the DC Center starting at 5:30 PM.
11.09.2017
Bystander Intervention Training
Bystanders who won't stand by! Come to the Bystander Intervention Training November 19th: thedccenter.org/events/bystanderintervention/
11.08.2017
Breast Cancer and the Transgender Community
Anyone can be affected by breast cancer. Join us November 18th for a discussion on breast cancer and the transgender, genderqueer, and non-binary communities: http://thedccenter.org/events/transhealth/
11.07.2017
Volunteer Night at the DC Center
Thanks to everyone who came out to Volunteer Night at the DC Center! Find more volunteer opportunities at thedccenter.org/volunteer #DC #LGBT #IServeDC #ServiceMatters
Gay District Thanksgiving Potluck
It's time for the Gay District Annual Thanksgiving Potluck on Friday November 17th. Bring a dish to share! http://thedccenter.org/events/gaydistrictpotluck/
11.03.2017
#GetCovered with @DCHealthLink
Enroll at www.healthcare.gov or dchealthlink.com and #GetCovered - #out2enroll @dchealthlink
Trans Support Group TONIGHT
Join us tonight at the DC Center for the Trans Support Group starting at 7:00 PM. thedccenter.org/trans
Center Aging Monthly Advocacy Meeting
Be an Advocate for LGBTQ Older Adults! New monthly advocacy meeting kicks off December 4th! tinyurl.com/CenterAging
Thank you Lambda Divers
Thank you Lambda Divers! This year Lambda Divers donated $1,637 to the DC Center. Over the years, they have donated over $15,000! www.lambdadivers.org
11.02.2017
This is the year to get health insurance
This is the year to #getcovered out2enroll.org/1557 #transhealth #dchealthlink
New Conference Room Tables
Goodbye to our old conference room tables - We got new ones! Two of the old ones are being donated to Collective Action for Safe Spaces - Learn more about this amazing group at: collectiveactiondc.org - Four of the tables are still up for grabs, let us know by Monday if you want them.
10.29.2017
HRC National DInner
Thanks to @ups for inviting us to join them at the #HRCNationalDinner. Great speeches by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris! .
10.28.2017
Support LGBTQ Local Businesses
These are just a few of the LGBT Small Businesses that will be selling their products at the DC Center for Small Business Saturday - Join us! thedccenter.org/events/shopsmall #smallbizDC
10.27.2017
Center Action Network
We are stronger when we #resist together. DC Center is proud to partner with LGBT Centers across the country on the Center Action Network LGBTActionLInk.org
10.25.2017
DC Center Amazon Wish List
Help us make Thanksgiving at the DC Center (and everyday at the Center) extra special. Pick up these items on our Amazon Wishlist and they will be put to good use! tinyurl.com/centerwishlist
10.23.2017
Queer API Support Group
Coming in January, 2018 a new monthly support group for the Queer Asian Pacific Islander Community:
Bias Crimes in the District
Prosecuting Hate. Join the DC Anti Violence Project and Law Enforcement Agencies to discuss Hate crimes in the District. tinyurl.com/biascrimesdc
10.22.2017
CenterLink
Last week Lora Tucker, the new CEO of CenterLink (the national association of LGBT community centers) stopped by out office. CenterLink has over 180 member centers and we are proud to be one of them. lgbtcenters.org
Haloween Game Night
A big thanks to everyone who came out to our special Halloween game night! Trans & Genderqueerr (and everyone) game night is the third Friday of the month. thedccenter.org
10.20.2017
Reel Affirmations
The Reel Affirmations film festival is underway and we have three more days of great LGBT Movies! www.realaffirmations.org
Reel Affirmations is Underway
The Reel Affirmations film festival is underway and we have three more days of great LGBT Movies! www.realaffirmations.org
10.18.2017
Support GiGi THomas
Join Center Latinx and the DC Anti-Violence Project for a letter writing & fundraising night in support of GiGi Thomas. tinyurl.com/NightForGiGI
10.17.2017
PFLAG Metro DC
Some of the resources available at last night's PFLAG Meeting. PFLAG Meets on the third monday of every month at the DC Center. Find out more at: pflagdc.org
10.13.2017
Thanks to our volunteers
Thanks to everyone who came out to volunteer night and made these buttons. It was great to have them to give away at Youth Pride Day. Find more volunteer opportunities at: thedccenter.org/volunteer
Supporting LGBTQ Survivors of Violence
Individual and group therapy for LGBTQ+ survivors violence happens at the DC Center, and processing trauma can be difficult! If you notice the red do not enter sign on one of our conference room doors, please support our survivors and do not interrupt their session. If you have a question about a meeting space, just ask the person sitting at the support desk.
10.12.2017
Saturday Church
"Stealing nylons, wearing his mother's shoes: Ulysses is just beginning to explore his identity and sexuality. He escapes to the Village and discovers both supportive friends and the inspiration to become exactly what he is feeling inside."
10.11.2017
Coming Out Support Group
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Coming Out at the DC Center
Last night our coming out discussion group had their three year anniversary celebration. Congrats and a big thank you to Justin Smart who founded this group and to Ayla Baddell the new co-facilitator!
I Dream in Another Language
"A young linguist travels to the jungle of Mexico to research a language on the verge of disappearing. He discovers a secret past—and a forbidden gay love story." See this film at Reel Affirmations: http://thedccenter.org/events/idreaminanotherlanguage/
10.07.2017
Youth Pride Day
A big thank you to all our Youth Pride Day Volunteers! Find out more for LGBTQ Youth in DC at thedccenter.org/youth
The Feels Film at Reel Affirmations
"Andi and Lu are excited to celebrate their upcoming wedding, when Lu admits to everyone she's never had an orgasm ..... " See this film at Reel Affirmations! http://tinyurl.com/thefeelsmovie
10.06.2017
LGBTQ Seniors
I joined Donald Hughes today. He as hoping to talk to Sheila Alexander Reid about the discrimination LGBT Seniors experience trying to access services East of the River. Sorry we missed you Sheila. Donald hopes to hear back from you soon. The LGBTQ Aging Town Hall was great, but we need follow up!
10.05.2017
God's Own Country
"Young farmer Johnny Saxby numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker for lambing season ignites an intense relationship that sets Johnny on a new path." See this film at Reel Affirmations: http://thedccenter.org/events/godsowncountry/
Youth Conversation on Health Priorities
After Youth Pride, and right before the Youth Pride Infatuation Dance (taking place right across the street) Join us for a Youth Conversation and get a $20 gift card! thedccenter.org/events/youthconversation
10.04.2017
Signature at Reel Affirmations Film Festival
The Film Signature screens on the opening night of the Reel Affirmations Film Festival. Find out more here: thedccenter.org/events/signaturemove/ #RA2017
10.02.2017
Trans Support Group at the DC Center
Trans Support Group this Friday at the DC Center. Find out more at: thedccenter.org/trans #trans #DC
Survivor Art Expression Night
Join us for our our next Survivor Art Expression Night on October 25th: tinyurl.com/LGBTArtTherapy
9.30.2017
Two weeks away!
The DC Queer Theatre Festival is only two weeks away and I could not be prouder of these amazing folks who will be sharing their original work! www.dcqueertheatrefest.org
Wreath Laying Ceremony for LGBTQ Veterans
Join us on Veterans Day for our annual Wreath Laying Ceremony, and see the land where a memorial to fallen LGBT servicemembers and first responders will be built: tinyurl.com/LGBTVeterans2017 #veterans #transmilitary
9.29.2017
Spend your money with LGBTQ Small Businesses
9.28.2017
March for Black WOmen
The DC Center is proud to support the March for Black Women. We will be hosting some of the organizing meetings this weekend. Find out more at marchforblackwomen.org
9.25.2017
Oasis Dance Company Presents
Oasis Dance Company Presents the 7th Annual Alston-Gillard Awards. More info at: www.oasisdanceco.com Congrats to the honorees!
9.24.2017
Anyone can be affected by breast cancer. Join us November 18th for a discussion on breast cancer and the transgender, genderqueer, and non-binary communities: http://thedccenter.org/events/transhealth/
9.21.2017
Meeting with Queensland Police
Last night we met with the DC MPD LGBT Liaison Unit and Senior Constable Ben Bjarnesen from the Queensland Police (Australia) to share best practices around Intimate Partner Violence. www.dcavp.org
9.20.2017
LGBT Health Report Meeting
Be sure to join these amazing folks on September 27th to discuss the city-wide LGBT Health Report! http://thedccenter.org/events/dclgbthealthreport/
9.18.2017
Prep Awareness Week
It's Prep Awareness Week. For more information about the events, please contact Us Helping Us directly at (202) 446-1100.
9.14.2017
DC Center Relationship Workshop
Are you ready to talk about your relationship and make it even better? Join us on September 30th. http://thedccenter.org/events/relationshipworkshop/
9.12.2017
November 20th: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Save the Date: the Transgender Day of Remembrance is November 20th. Find out about this and more events for the transa community at thedccenter.org/trans
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