Reel Affirmations Presents Anchor and Hope

Three friends consider having a child and building family together in the  Opening Night Screening 'Anchor and Hope' thedccenter.org/events/anchorandhope #reelaffirmations25 #filmchangeslives #centerfamilies 

AFSP and Trevor

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  

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No Chocolate No Rice

This comedy/drama  follows best friends, Dre & Phil, and their lives dating while Black and Asian.  See it at #ReelAffirmations25 thedccenter.org/events/nochocolatenorice #centerblacklgbt #centerapa

Town Hall on LGBTQ Domestic Partner Violence

Talking about Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBGTQ Community.  @DCAVP and @thedccenter were proud to be part of last nights #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth Town Hall thedccenter.org/dcavp 

Mr. Gay Syria

Reel Affirmations presents the documentary film Mr. Gay Syria at our 25th Anniversary Film Festival.  Find out more at: thedccenter.org/events/mrgaysyria #ReelAffirmations25 #filmchangeslives #centerapa 

Trans Youth Documentary

Reel Affirmations Film Festival presents the Trans Youth Documentary on November 3rd: Details at thedccenter.org/events/transyouth #centeryouth #centertrans #ReelAffirmations25 

Reel Affirmations: Just Friends

Join us for the Reel Affirmations Film Festival Opening Night Screening of: Just Friends: thedccenter.org/events/justfriends #ReelAffirmations25 #FilmChangesLives 

Remembering LGBTQ Veterans

We will continue the traditions of honoring Frank Kameny and all LGBTQ Veterans on Veterans Day this year. thedccenter.org/events/veteransday #centermilitary #FindYourCenterDC 

Support Groups at the DC Center for the LGBT Community

See all the support and discussion groups that regularly meet at the DC Center: thedccenter.org/supportgroups #FindYourCenterDC #LGBTQ #DC

SWERV Magazine

Pick up a free copy of @SWERVMagazine at @thedccenter featuring @GrowWithAngie @yardenoir #earlfowlkes and more @CenterBlackLGBT #FindYourCenterDC 

Small Business Saturday

Save the Date! Join us for Small Business Saturday at the DC Center and support local LGBT owned small businesses! thedccenter.org/events/shopsmall2018 #shopsmall #FindYourCenterDC

Music in the Night with Todrick Hall

Monday October 8th! @CapitalPrideDC presents Music of the Night at @thehamiltondc with special guest @Todrick Hall! For more info and tickets visit capitalpride.org/music https:/

Coming Out Group Expands

Our amazing Coming Out Group at the DC Center is expanding and will now meet twice a month.  Find out more at thedccenter.org/comingout #FindYourCenterDC #ComingOutStories #LGBTQComingOut

The Future Foundation

Excited that the Future Foundation has a new home and glad we are able to donate these items from IKEA to the kitchen!  Find out more at thefuturedc.org #theFutureDC #centeryouth 

LGBTQ Domestic Violence Town Hall

The  DC Anti-Violence Project and Team Rayceen are presenting an LGBTQ Domestic Violence Town Hall Oct. 11 at the Reeves Center #FindYourCenterDC #DCAVP #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

PFLAG at the DC Center!

Uniting people who are LGBTQ with families, friends, and allies, PFLAG Metro DC meets on the third Monday of the month at the DC Center: thedccenter.org/families #centerfamilies #FindYourCenterDC   

Tagg Magazine

Pick up the latest free copy of Tagg Magazine at the DC Center!  #centerwomen @taggmagazine #FindYourCenterDC thedccenter.org/women 

Wrongful Conviction Day

Today is #wrongfulconvictionday - we stand w/ Gigi Thomas, a trans activist and survivor of violence who is incarcerated for actions she took to defend herself and w/ others wrongfully convicted #FREEGIGI #FreeBrandonWoodruff #LGBTQ 

Queer Tango Class at the DC Center

Mark your calendars.  Join us Friday November 30th for a Queer Tango Class at the DC Center. thedccenter.org/events/queertango #FindYourCenterDC #LGBTHealthDC 

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Join us on November 20th for the Transgender Day of Remembrance: thedccenter.org/events/transdayofremembrance #centertrans #tdor2018

Honor LGBTQ Veterans on Veterans Day

Join us on Veterans Day as we once again honor Leonard Matlovich and all our LGBTQ Veterans thedccenter.org/events/veteransday #centermilitary #FindYourCenterDC @DC_OVA 

Plus Magazine

Pick up your free copy of Plus Magazine featuring @markmalkin at the DC Center #HIVPlusMag #LivingwithHIV #FindYourCenterDC #LoveWins 

#believesurvivors

Supporting the National Walkout #believesurvivors #believeme 

Responding to Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crimes in DC

When it comes to fighting hate crimes in DC, we need YOU to be part of the solution.  Join us this Thursday September 27th: thedccenter.org/takeaction #FindYourCenterDC #DCGays #HavePride365 

A Foot in the Door: Crafting Compelling Resumes

October 3rd Center Careers Workshop: Crafting Compelling Resumes.  Find out more at  tinyurl.com/DCresumeHelp  #centercareers #FindYourCenterDC  

Learn about being a foster parent in DC!

Monday 9/24: Join us and learn more about foster parenting and adoption.   thedccenter.org/events/fosternight #CenterFamilies #rainbowfamiliesdc 

Suicide Prevention Discussion!

This Wednesday (9/26) the Health Working Group will host a discussion on Suicide Prevention and the LGBTQ Community. Join us! thedccenter.org/events/suicideprevention #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwarenessMonth  

Lambda Squares

Join Lambda Squares on Thursday September 27th for a free introduction to Square Dancing.  Find out more at www.dclambdasquares.org

TDOR Planning Meeting

If you would like to help plan the Transgender Day of Remembrance there is a planning meeting Friday September 21, 2018 at 7PM at HIPS 906 H Street NE thedeccenter.org/trans 

#DecrimNow Button Making

Thanks to these Health Working Group volunteers who spent the night making buttons to support the #DecrimNow movement.  Find more volunteer opportunities at thedccenter.org/volunteer or visit www.decrimnow.org to learn about the campaign

DTF Drag Night Cruise on the Potomac

Join us for the DTF Night Cruise on the Potomac with top shelf open bar, drag performances, and great views.  thedccenter.org/events/nightcruise #stonewallkickball #DTF #FindYourCenterDC 

Youth Working Group Reception

Honorees & Presenters: @thedccenter Youth Working Group Reception. Congrats Tara Cheston, Keith Pollard, Darby Hicky & David Grosso (not pictured) & thanks to  sponsor @whitmanwalker #centeryouth  #whitmanwalkervoice 

LGBT Cancer Network

The LGBT Cancer Network is hiring for an exciting new national LGBTQ Health Initiative.  Find out more at: cancer-network.org/about/join-our-team   #LGBTHealthDC 

#Decrimnow Film Screening of Hard Paint

Center Latinx and Reel Affirmations recently co-hosted a screening of the Brazilian film, "Hard Paint," followed by a discussion on sex work decriminalization  #centerlatinx #reelaffirmations #decrimnow 

Youth Working Group Reception

We can't wait to see you at the Youth Working Group Reception where we will honor some amazing local youth advocates!   thedccenter.org/events/ywgreception2018 #centeryouth #LGBTHealthDC #FindYourCenterDC 

Queer POC Support Groups at the DC Center

Support groups for LGBTQ People of Color are growing at @thedccenter Find out more at: thedccenter.org/pocsupport #QTPOC #HavePride365  #FindYourCenterDC 

Foster Parent and Adoption Information Night

If you think foster parenting or adopting might be in your future please join us on September 24th to learn more. thedccenter.org/events/fosternight #CenterFamilies #FindYourCenterDC #HavePride365

September Game Night

Do you like board games?  Bring your favorite board game (or play one of ours) and join us on Friday September 21st:  tinyurl.com/dcgamenight #FindYourCenterDC #GameNight 

SAGE Table: November 8th

Mary's House and The DC Center invite you to SAGE Table an opportunity to break bread with and build connections across generations: thedccenter.org/events/sagetable #CenterAging #FindYourCenterDC #LGBTHealthDC 

Transgender and Nonbinary Support Groups at the DC Center

Learn more about Trans & Nonbinary Support Groups at @thedccenter - thedccenter.org/transnbsupport #HavePride365 #centertrans #genderqueerdc

Survivor Art Expression Night

If you are a survivor of violence (like hate crimes, or domestic violence) or have been impacted by violence, join us for Survivor Art Expression Night and share your creativity. thedccenter.org/events/artnight/ #centerarts #traumainformedcare 

DC Anti-VIolence Project

The DC Anti-VIolence Project has a new website: dcantiviolence.org #DCAVP #FindYourCenterDC 

LGBT Community Centers Lead the Way

A new report shows the critical role LGBT community centers play in the lives of LGBT people and their families, serving more than 40,000 people each week.  thedccenter.org/lgbtcenters #FindYourCenterDC 

Transgender Health & Wellness

Join the Health Working Group on 11/14 for a discussion on transgender health and wellness:   thedccenter.org/events/transhealthdc #centertrans #FindYourCenterDC #HavePride365 

Man Made Documentary

Man Made tells the story of  Trans FitCon, the only all-transgender bodybuilding competition in the world  thedccenter.org/events/manmade #ReelAffirmations #FilmChangesLives #centertrans

Hope DC Marks 30 Years of Service

Congratulations to Hope DC, Celebrating 30 Years of HIV Social Support in Washington DC: #fighthivindc #HOPEDC

Improving the Health of the LGBTQ Community

See the outcome document from our recent community forum on LGBTQ Health: thedccenter.org/healthreport  #FindYourCenterDC #LGBTHealthDC 

Support & Discussion Groups at the DC Center

Whatever you're going through, maybe somebody else has gone through it too? Check out our many peer facilitated support and discussion groups. thedccenter.org/supportgroups #FindYourCenterDC #ElementsOfUs

Suicide Awareness Month: Washington DC

In September (9/26) the Health Working Group will host a discussion on Suicide Prevention and the LGBTQ Community.  Join us! thedccenter.org/events/suicideprevention #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwarenessMonth  

New Fact Sheet on Youth & Suicide in the District of Columbia

The DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has released a new fact sheet on Youth & Suicide in the District of Columbia.  Find out more at: thedccenter.org/youthsuicidefacts #centeryouth #lgbthealthdc #FindYourCenterDC 

Health Working Group

Our Chair Brent Huggins wants you to know the HIV Working Group has changed it's name to the HEALTH Working Group.  thedccenter.org/health Also, we have a new rainbow mannequin  #FindYourCenterDC    #LGBTHealthDC 

Coffee and Conversation

LGBTQ Older Adults are invited to join us for Coffee and Conversation every Monday morning from 10:00 AM till Noon  thedccenter.org/aging #FindYourCenterDC