Coffee Nights for 2019 start up again next week, on Thursday January 31st at Bordessa Hall. All are welcome to join us! Hope to see you there. ☕️🏳️🌈
Also, this Coffee Night we are taking pre-orders for Pink Shirt Day. Link to event in comments, details in the event! :D
Pink T Shirt Day is a day to wear pink to show your commitment to stand up against bullying! PFLAG is celebrating by wearing our pink shirts, so join us and wear yours for the day on February 27th! If you don't have one already, we have one for sale in our shop, designed by our very own Charlotte! Thank you Charlotte, for this fantastic design that celebrates diversity and love.
https://pflagdurhamregion.com/shop
Grab yours and then tag us in a pic of you celebrating on instagram and facebook with #pflagdurhamregion and #pinkshirtday
It takes two minutes to nominate a Champion - please nominate someone today
https://goo.gl/forms/ilkqPpJeWCKJhU3U2
Today is Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year. If you are feeling the weight of it; please reach out! We need you here! LGBT youth TEXT line: (647) 694-4275 LGBT youth HOTLINE: 1 800-268-9688 Durham Distress Centre 24hr helpline: 1-800-452-0688
ACDR is once again hosting "Totally Outright".
Totally Outright is a skills building and networking program for queer and trans guys in Durham Region. This year’s program will look at the importance of recognizing and building queer vibrancy and what it means to work for and with community.
Over the course of four days (February 3, February 16, March 10, and March 30) participants will connect with artists and community organizers, learn about sexual and mental health strategies and resources for queer folks, and more!
Click on this link for the event, head to their facebook page AIDS Committee of Durham Region, or over to their website at www.totallyoutrightdurham.com for more information.
Do you see what we see?
Calling all new volunteers to share the vision and help us plan the 2019 Gala!
The door is open at https://pflagdurhamregion.com/new_volunteer/
Sharing this post goes a long way for us!
PFLAG Durham Regions Annual Gala is right around the corner! We are looking for some dedicated volunteers to help us with the event. All ages are welcomed to help with setting up the Gala but once it starts we need volunteers over the age of 19 to help during and after the Gala!
We thank everyone who dedicates their time to helping PFLAG achieve yet another amazing Gala!
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdaoSqbmCKyfdfZt…/viewform…
If you have any question please feel free to email carrie@pflagdurhamregion.com
Thank you Durham Community Foundation
A Huge thanks to the team at Durham Community Foundation for helping us keep our youth program running
Support those who support us https://durhamcommunityfoundation.ca/
A transgender man in Newfoundland and Labrador files complaint with the province's Human Rights Commission; says protocols and lengthy wait times for gender-affirming surgeries can, for some, be "a matter of life and death".
Here's the CBC article with the story: https://www.cbc.ca/…/blair-curtis-transgender-rights-1.4980…
#transgender #humanrights #mentalhealth CAMH #medicalCare #Newfoundland #Labrador #genderidentity
Saturday February 2 Event: Skating! *YOUTH ONLY EVENT* Staring at 4pm
First 10 registrants will have cost of admission AND skate rental covered- if you do not require skate rental, please mention that when you register; that money can then be used to help someone else out!
After 10 registrants, youth are welcome to join us but must pay the fees- register early for free admission!
Contact meagan@pflagdurhamregion.com to register and for more info
*helmets are strongly recommended by the City of Oshawa, though are not a requirement
Reminder that Tweens and Teens is tonight! Join us tonight, January 18, from 630-830 at 55 Bond Street E!
Hang out in a community of LGBTQ writers and creative folks, make something, talk about your stories, have snacks with Durham Region Writing Rainbow
Playin' In The Dirt Decks and Fences presents "Hey Man, Thanks" featuring The Almost Hip. Proceeds from this fun and entertaining event are being generously donated to Camp Rainbow Phoenix. This camp benefits our LGBTQ youth each year and depends on fundraising.
So, come out for a great evening where your dollars will be going to support local youth. Link to event in comments.
Time to get ready for the 2016 Gay Pride festival season starting out with the 2016 Durham Region Pride Festival from May 30th until June 5, 2016