DC Anti-Violence Project

The next DC Anti-Violence Open Meeting is March 28th.  Join as as we work to address violence against the LGBTQ community: thedccenter.org/events/dcavpmarch #DCAVP #CenterVolunteers  

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David Mariner

www.davidmariner.com

Pronouns: He/Him/His

The DC Center for the LGBT Community

2000 14th Street NW Suite 105 | Washington, DC 20009

www.thedccenter.org | 202 682-2245

                              

Featured in the 2015/16 Catalogue for Philanthropy.

"One of the best small charities in the Greater Washington region."

Center Careers Headshot Night

Get a professional photo for your LinkedIn profile at our Headshot night!  on March 13th with Dennis Largeron Photography!  Find out more and register at thedccenter.org/careers #centercareers 

Synchronicity

Synchronicity, the National Conference on HIV, HCV, and LGBT Health, is coming to Washington DC April 14-16  thedccenter.org/events/synchronicity #fighthivindc #centerhealth #lgbthealthdc

2020 Census Job Openings

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring!  Learn about this and other job openings (plus find  job coaching) at thedccenter.org/careers #centercareers

Bingo with the DC Sisters

Join the DC Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at Buffalo Billiards on 4/7 for their first-ever Bingo event!  Find out more at: thedccenter.org/events/sistersbingo 

Spring Drag Cruise on the Potomac

Save the  Date: The Stonewall Kickball Team DC Impeachers invite you on their Spring Drag Cruise April 26th: thedccenter.org/events/dragcruise

Food Pantry

We have a no questions asked mini food pantry at the DC Center meant to help temporarily till we can get them connected to better resources.   Non-perishable food donations are welcome, or donate at thedccenter.org/donate 

NCTE Trans Equality Now Awards

Join the National Center for Transgender Equality for the Trans Equality Now Awards on May 17th: thedccenter.org/events/equalitynow #centertrans 

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Thanks to the DC Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for sending us a copy of their 2019 Calendar!  Find out more about the sisters at: dcsisters.org 

Center Aging March Lunch

The Center Aging March Lunch will feature Arts and Crafts.  We'll have plenty of supplies, but feel free to bring your favorite craft project to work on: thedccenter.org/events/artlunch #centerarts #centeraging #FindYourCenterDC 

Queer Book Club March Meeting

For their March Meeting the OutWrite Queer Book Club will discuss Bury Me When I'm Dead by Cheryl Head: thedccenter.org/events/buryme #OutWrite #CenterArts #FindYourCenterDC 

Center Aging Yoga Class

Thanks to Dan Carter from danimalyoga.com for an amazing yoga class at our February Center Aging Lunch.  Find out more about Center Aging at thedccenter.org/aging #centeraging 

Volunteer Orientation

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Volunteer Orientation!  We can't wait to see what you contribute!  More volunteer info at thedccenter.org/volunteer #centervolunteers  

Volunteer Orientation this Friday

We have 5 spaces left for our volunteer orientation this Friday Register now at: thedccenter.org/events/centervolunteering #centervolunteers #FindYourCenterDC #HavePride365 

Trans Visibility Community Festival

Trans Visibility Community Festival takes place on March 30th!  Find out more at: transvisibilityfestival.com #centertrans #wontbeerased 

Sunday Funday

Join Capital Pride and the DC Center at Uproar today from 3PM to 6PM.

Volunteer for a DC Center Board Committee

The DC Center board invites you to join them on these committees - You don't need to be a board member to serve on these committees, but it's a great way to find out if the board is right for you!  thedccenter.org/committeevolunteers

Save the Date: Facilitator Training March 30th.

Mark your calendar: our next training for support group facilitators is March 30th. Find out more at:  thedccenter.org/events/facilitator-training  #FindYourCenterDC 

Center Latinx Meeting

Wednesday February 13th: Reunion de la Coalicion Latinx LGBTQI / Latinx LGBTQI Coalition Meeting thedccenter.org/latinx  #centerlatinx #centeradvocacy 

Youth Mini Grants

The DC Center Youth Working Group is proud to announce three mini-grants to support local LGBTQ Youth organizing!  Find out more here: thedccenter.org/minigrants #centeryouth #centeradvocacy

Queer Performer Swap and Sale

A pic from the DC Queer Performer Swap & Sale this week at the DC Center.  Support our work at thedccenter.org/donate 

#QTPOC Support Group at the DC Center

Our LGBTQ People of Color Support Group Meets on the third Saturday of each month.  Join us Feb 16th at 1:00 PM: thedccenter.org/events/qtpocfeb #centerpoc #qtpoc 

Speak out for LGBTQ Older Adults

Now is an important time to speak out about the needs of LGBTQ Older Adults.  Your voice is needed. Find out more here: thedccenter.org/advocacyforolderadults #centeraging #centeradvocacy 

Queer API Support Group

This Thursday!  Join APIQS and AQUA for the Queer API Support Group: http://thedccenter.org/events/apisupport/ #centerpoc #centerapi 

Gay Day at the Zoo

Put the date on your calendar now.  The first Sunday in May is #gaydayatthezoo and #familyequalityday: www.gaydayatthezoo.com #centerfamilies

Game Night at the DC Center

Join us Friday February 15th for our monthly game night! thedccenter.org/events/centergamenight #FindYourCenterDC 

DC Council Oversight Hearings

DC Council Oversight Hearings are an important opportunity to speak out about the needs of our local LGBTQ community.  Find out more at: thedccenter.org/oversighthearings 

DC Center 2019 Board

The DC Center is excited to have new Board Co-Chairs and new members of our Executive Committee for 2019.  Find out more at: thedccenter.org/2019board #centervolunteers #FindYourCenterDC 

Beyond Bars

Performance and poetry from formerly incarcerated LGBTQ Folx.  Let's all learn from their lived experiences!  2/20: thedccenter.org/events/beyondbars  #DCAVP #CenterTrans #FIndYourCenterDC 

Queer Tango Class at the DC Center

We had so much fun at our last Tango Class, we're doing it again!  Join us March 29th: thedccenter.org/events/queertangoclass #FindYourCenterDC 

Suicide Prevention Training

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Suicide Prevention Presentation and thanks to AFSP and Trevor Project.  Follow Center Health at thedccenter.org/health #centerhealth #LGBTHealthDC 

Center Aging Bingo Lunch

A huge thank you to the employee resource group (ERG) at AT&T who provided the meal and hosted our Center Aging Bingo Lunch!  Learn more about our programs for older adults at thedccenter.org/aging  #centeraging #centervolunteers 

Center Aging Yoga & Lunch

Yoga (for all ages & abilities), Lunch, and a discussion on mindfulness!  Join us for the next Center Aging Lunch thedccenter.org/events/feblunch 

Job Club: Headshot Night

Amp up your job search with a new professional photo for your LinkedIn profile.  Join us for Job Club February 6th: thedccenter.org/events/headshotnight

Trans Military Service

Join OUTServe-SLDN and Center Military for a discussion on Transgender Military Service.   Find out more at thedccenter.org/military #centermilitary #wontbeerased 

Suicide Prevention and Awareness Training

Join the DC Center Health Working Group and AFSP for a suicide prevention & awareness training on January thedccenter.org/events/preventiontraining #centerhealth   

Support for Active Duty & First Responders

We are exploring the possibility of a a peer facilitated monthly support group for military folks on active duty and first responders. Interest, please let us know: thedccenter.org/centermilitarysurvey #centermilitary 

Volunteer Night

Thanks to everyone who came out to our January Volunteer Night.  Find more volunteer opportunities at thedccenter.org/volunteer  #centervolunteers #FindYourCenterDC 

Center Faith

Planning for the Capital Pride Interfaith Service is underway.  Thanks to everyone who came out last night.  Follow our LGBTQ faith related events & programs at thedccenter.org/faith #centerfaith #HavePride365 #CapitalPride2019

Girl Scouts at the DC Center

Is your family interested in being part of a Girl Scout chapter at the DC Center?  Let us know. Find out more here:   thedccenter.org/girlscoutinterest #girlscouts #FindYourCenterDC 

Center Aging Advocacy Meeting

February 4th at 12:30 Join us for the Center Aging Advocacy Meeting!  Help us plan the future for older LGBTQ adults in DC!  thedccenter.org/events/agingadvocacy #centeraging #centervolunteers 

Center Faith Planning Meeting

Help us plan the 36th Annual Capital Pride Interfaith Service!  Join us on Monday January 7th at the Center:  thedccenter.org/events/faithmeeting #centerfaith #centervolunteers #havepride365 

March in the MLK Jr. Holiday Parade

March in the MLK Jr. Holiday Parade with LGBT organizations and community members.  Find out more here: http://thedccenter.org/events/mlkholidayparade

Holiday Game Night

Thanks to everyone who came out to our December Game Night!  Support the DC Center as we continue to create affirming spaces to support and build our local LGBTQ community.  thedcenter.org/donate 

Center Aging Lunch with Dance Place

We had a great time today at the Center Aging Monthly Lunch.  We were joined by Deborah Riley from Dance Place for some dancing fun!   Support the work of the DC Center at: thedccenter.org/donate  

Kwanzaa

Celebrating the first night of Kwanzaa at the DC Center.  Umoja is Swahili for Unity  Support the work of the DC Center at thedccenter.org/donate #CenterBlackLGBT #CenterFaith 

Major LGBT Events in 2019

Are you ready for 2019?  Make sure these important dates for the LGBT Community in DC are on your calendar! thedccenter.org/2019events   #HavePride2019 #FindYourCenterDC 

#Kwanzaa Celebration at the DC Center

@darscorpius Founder of "BRUHS" (Book Reading Uplifts His Spirit) has coordinated a #KwanzaaCelebration at @thedccenter. Join in spirit of UNITY this Wednesday, December 26th, as they light the candle for the first principle, UMOJA. FREE! ALL ARE WELCOME!

Holiday Game Night

Join us TONIGHT (Friday December 21st) for a Holiday Game Night at the DC Center - Board Games - Hot Chocolate - Classic Nintendo -Food - thedccenter.org/events/holidaygamenight #DCBoardGames #GameNight 

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

December 17th was the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.  Congrats to Shareese on organizing another great event.  Learn more about the campaign to decriminalize sex work at decrimnow.org