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Center News+Events BUILDING COMMUNITY•NURTURING YOUTH•FIGHTING VIOLENCE•PROMOTING TECHNOLOGY•SUPPORTING WOMEN•TEACHING SKILLS•PREVENTING HIV•TRAINING PROFESSIONALS•SUSTAINING NUTRITION•ADVANCING CULTURE•DEVELOPING FAMILIES•ENGAGING SENIORS CENTER NEWS+EVENTS June 2008 Proud to serve and proud of you! Since the move to our award-winning new And, providing additional incentive for our annual fundrais- Center on Halsted Hosts building at Halsted Street and Waveland Ave- ing campaign, “ComeOut and Support Center on Halsted,” nue one year ago, we’ve expanded the reach The Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust/Sarah Schmidt & Julie National Anti-Violence Roundtable and breadth of our programming more than Matthei recently extended us a matching grant of $50,000—if anyone thought possible in such a short span we can raise that amount from our supporters by June 30. of time. As we enter LGBT Pride Month, We need your help to reach that goal. Please check our Web we’re proud to have been given the oppor- site for easy ways to contribute. tunity to make a difference in so many lives and in so many Bars throughout Chicagoland are also supporting us on ways—and equally proud of you for the tremendous support June 1 by donating a portion of their revenues to Center on that has made it all possible. Halsted. Your participation at your favorite watering hole will At Center on Halsted, we see pride every day in the faces help us continue providing the quality programming and ser- of the people whose lives our programs have transformed. A vices that strengthen and enrich our community. client named Mary is a perfect example. When she came to Throughout June, we’re offering numerous programs and our Seniors Program, she had just lost her longtime partner events to commemorate Pride Month. You’ll find the details and was struggling with overwhelming feelings of loss, isola- inside this new publication, which combines our calendar and newsletter. tion and fear. By taking advantage of opportunities offered at The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) brought the Center, she is creating an exciting new life—making new We invite you to participate in our diverse Pride offerings, more than 50 service providers from across the nation and Canada friends, engaging in new activities and enjoying the satisfac- which range from transgender discussion groups to the first to Center on Halsted for a two-day meeting. Experts presented tion of giving back to her community. all-city LGBT Rainbow Poetry Slam. The Jeff-nominated all- the latest information and statistics on domestic violence, and We couldn’t make a difference for people like Mary without Latina Teatro Luna Theater Company performance of Machos the generous support we receive from the LGBT community is also on our Pride schedule, and it’s an event you won’t related coping skills for providers to avoid compassion fatigue. and its allies. Our volunteer list is overflowing, with hundreds want to miss. Cap off your Pride Month celebrations by join- Participants also addressed prevention and community organizing. of people showing up every month to share their talents and ing us on June 28 for an all-community Center Pride celebra- The meeting also featured a Midwest Regional Training Academy lend their critical support to our efforts. Government, founda- tion. Bring your family, your partner and your friends. that provided LGBT and LGBT-friendly organizations, service providers tions and corporations have embraced our mission as well. It’s an exciting time to be Proud. We hope you’ll join us. and leaders with training, technical assistance and information In just the past month, Cubs Cares stepped up to the plate, to increase their capacity-building proficiency and Anti-Violence awarding the Center a grant to strengthen our youth recre- Programming knowledge and skills. ation program. Modesto Tico Valle Center on Halsted’s Anti-Violence Project celebrates is 20th Executive Director anniversary this year. Center on Halsted’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Institute Youth land jobs at CTA, looks at the impact of HIV on LGBT Identity program expands hours The advisory council of Center on Halsted’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Institute (SOGI) met for its annual Ten young people who completed our summit in May. A highlight of the meeting was a roundtable discussion with the Chicago Department of Public Youth Career Development Center Health and members of the community addressing the impact of HIV/AIDS on LGBT identity development and Program were recently hired by CTA. the civil rights movement. COH assisted them with writing their SOGI is dedicated to expanding national access to high-quality, culturally competent mental health care for resumes, applying for the positions LGBT individuals and their families. and developing interview skills. Aid- VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ed by a recent $225,000 grant from Chicago’s Department of Children and Finding time to volunteer is no trial — it’s a way of life Youth Services, the Center will serve more Attorney William Borah is a busy man these days, but not too busy to Bar Association’s Award for Community Activism. than 300 young adults throughout Chicago- give back to his community. As a devoted volunteer for Center on Hal- As if his legal practice, advocacy and volunteer work didn’t keep him land with career development services. sted’s Legal Services Program, Bill provides pro bono counseling every busy enough, Bill also serves as vice president of the Northern US Re- In addition to helping youth prepare for other Wednesday evening on a broad spectrum of legal issues, ranging gion of the Screen Actors Guild. the future, COH continues to respond from domestic battery to employment discrimination to contract law. “There’s no excuse to sit home,” Bill says. “Do something to share to their immediate needs. Due to “Everyone has an obligation to do something for your talents. It’s amazing how many good people the increased numbers of home- the community—or to pick some cause to work for,” you meet and how much good can be performed by less youth seeking services in Bill says. just one person.” the morning, we have begun Volunteerism, advocacy and activism have been a opening at 9:00 a.m. to major part of Bill’s life ever since his college days. Center on Halsted’s Legal Services Program offers provide them with a place His efforts on behalf of the LGBT community include a Legal Clinic on Wednesday evenings, each month, from to rest, eat breakfast and volunteering for Bonaventure House and for Howard 6pm to 8pm by appointment. This is a setting where receive services earlier in Brown Medical Center, which named him Volunteer of LGBT people can speak one-on-one with a volunteer the day than our previ- the Year in 1995. attorney about their specific legal concern and receive ous schedule permitted. As a member of the Greater Chicago Committee, appropriate information and referral options. There is no We have also ex- he assisted HIV- and AIDS-impacted African-Amer- fee for this service. panded evening hours. icans. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Teachers Net- The Youth Program pre- work recognized him for Outstanding Work toward All Center on Halsted Legal Services Program referrals viously closed at 7:00 Ending Homophobia in the Schools. support LGBT rights, oppose discrimination against LGBT p.m. following our groups Bill also worked on the historic effort in 2001 to individuals and welcome LGBT clients. For more informa- and dinner. Now we are amend the Illinois Human Rights Act to ban discrimi- tion about legal referrals or the Wednesday Legal Clinic, open until 9:00 p.m., allowing our young nation on the basis of sexual orientation or gender please contact our Anti-Violence Project and Legal Ser- people additional time to play board games, watch movies, dance and identity. On June 27, Bill will receive the Illinois State Attorney Bill Borah vices Manager at 773.472.6469, ext. 244. interact with each other in a safe and affirming environment. LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING IN JUNE AT CENTER ON HALSTED > 2 JUNE 2008 EVENTS CALENDAR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS COUNSELING & SUPPORT PROGRAMS BUILDING TOURS SUNDAY, JUNE 1 MONDAYS: JUNE 2 | JUNE 9 | JUNE 16 | JUNE 23 | JUNE 30 SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Come Out + Give Bar Events 11:00a – 2:00a LGBT Partner Loss Group 6:30p – 8:00p FREE RSVP required: [email protected] Kick off a month of Pride-centric events and celebrate the first Pre-registration required. anniversary of Center on Halsted at participating bars on June 1. For a Offered in partnership with Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter, this 8-week 1:00p. FREE Meet in the Amy N. Maggio Lobby list of bars, visit www.centeronhalsted.org. group provides a safe and supportive forum for LGBT individuals who are grieving the loss of a spouse or partner. Contact Ellen Rieger, LCPC, at 847.556.1936. THURSDAY, JUNE 5 VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSIONS American Veterans for Equal Rights 7:00p TUESDAY, JUNE 10 | 7:00p – 9:00p TUESDAYS: JUNE 3 | JUNE 10 | JUNE 17 | JUNE 24 Monthly meeting. Immigrant Support Group/Grupo de Apoyo para Immigrantes SATURDAY, JUNE 28 | 1:00p – 3:00p MONDAY, JUNE 9 6:30p – 8:00p FREE Pre-registration required. To sign up for a training session, send complete contact information to A weekly support group for Spanish-speaking lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender 5:30p – 7:30p FREE [email protected] Transgender Discussion Group immigrants, regardless of their immigrant status. Participants explore the chal- A peer-led discussion group open to anyone ages 18 and older who lenges of relocating and adjusting to the environment while building a support identifies as trans or gender-questioning.
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