Center News and Events
What a great year it's been at the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center! While other nonprofits have been forced to cut back, our programs and services, amazingly, continue to grow. We've secured major grants from the New York State Department of Health, the Dyson Foundation, SAGE, and the David Bohnett Foundation—and a key factor in securing these grants is the proven support of our members.
These grants, and your contributions, support an impressive range of initiatives.
None of this would be possible without the generous support of our members. In that spirit, founding Center Board member Ted Hayes has issued a friendly challenge. In memory of his partner Jack Waite, Ted will match your membership pledge with a donation to the Center—doubling your ability to make a difference. So don't wait. Now is the time to join, renew or extend your membership, in tangible support of our mission and our future. Thank you, from all of us, for supporting the Center!
Find out if you're eligible for many New York State health and human services programs. Click the link above. Center staff members are available to answer questions and help with the application process.
Special Events
Come Out Find OUT October 15 & 16
Watch this space for news about the upcoming Come OUT & Find OUT Educational Conference on October 15th and 16th.
Swinging Time at the Barn Dance
Everyone who made it to the August 21 Barn Dance seemed to have a great time. There was super music, plenty to eat and drink, a fantastic, bucolic setting (thanks Donn and Mary Ann Avallone) and even a rope swing in the barn.
Thank you to everyone who worked on the event and to all those who came and helped make it a highlight of the summer.
Did You Miss a Story?
If you missed a recent article on our website, check out our news archives.
Federal Court Overturns California's Prop 8
NYS Supports Bereavement Leave for Same-sex Couples
McDonald's Airs Gay-friendly Ad in France
Umbrellas Abound at Pride March & Festival
Ron Nyswaner Segment of "Outcomes" Airs on WMHT
House Votes to Repeal Don't Ask. Don't Tell
Art, Senator, and Scholarship - May 1 is a Memorable Day
NY Supreme Court Can Dissolve Civil Unions
This Week at the Center
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We've Got Google Calendar
Center Events Calendar on Google.
Don't forget to check the Community Calendar for other local events.
Support Our Sponsors
Whether you are looking for a place to bank or a place to dine, check out the Center's Business Directory first.
We have business supporters in over twenty categories from Arts and Antiques to Wine and Spirits. Please patronize businesses that support the Center.
Center Highlights
Not yet a Member? What are you waiting for? Need to Renew your Membership? You can join or renew online, or download a membership form here!
Center Hours: The Center is now open Saturdays for drop-in hours. Stop by between 10AM and 2PM and see what's going on. Also, check out the wonderful food at the Kingston Farmer's Market.
Links
"Ask The Expert" The SAGE on-line question and answer forum.
Capital District Gay & Lesbian Community Council, Inc.
Gay and Lesbian Educational Network (GLSEN) Hudson Valley
