RU12? Community Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Vermont

Is your awesome doctor a part of VDHP?

Vermont Diversity Health Project (VDHP) database has launched! We are looking for more health care providers to add themselves to the database. Reminder: This is a two step process! You create a practice profile then a provider profile. click here

 

The mission of the VDHP is to improve the health and wellness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Vermonters by building bridges between health care providers and members of the community throughout the state.

 

The primary purpose of VDHP is to be a comprehensive, user-friendly, on-line searchable database of LGBTQ-friendly, culturally competent health care providers in Vermont.

Brattleboro: Position Open With The Men's Program

POSITION OPEN WITH THE MEN'S PROGRAM

Part time (20 hr/wk) HIV Prevention Specialist sought for the Men’s Program, a community-building, peer-led HIV prevention program.

Successful applicant will be energetic, outgoing and Internet savvy.  Position provides direct in-person and online prevention outreach to gay & bisexual men in Windham County and adjacent communities and is primarily responsible for establishing intensive outreach initiative to gay/bisexual men under age 35. Duties include, but are not limited to, community-building among gay & bisexual men of all ages, frank discussion of HIV sexual risk and risk reduction, and small group facilitation.

Applicants must be knowledgeable of and experienced with social media, and able to work comfortably with gay/bi men of all ages, with a focus on younger men. Experience with HIV/AIDS and prevention work preferred.  Some weekend/evening work required, must have own transportation.  Excellent training provided.

Please send cover letter and resume to Susan Bell, Executive Director, APSV, PO Box 1486, Brattleboro VT 05302 or email sbell@sover.net 

New Group: Trans-Parent meeting: Tues, Jan 10th 6:30pm at Outright Vermont

**New support group for parents, family, friends, and allies of people who identify as Trans. Next Meeting will be 6:30pm Tues, Jan 10th at Outright Vermont, located in the Multi-Generational Center at 241 North Winooski Avenue Burlington, VT

FMI: Contact: (802) 865-9677** 

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Hi all,

Our next Trans-Parent / Trans-Family meeting will be held on January 10th, 2012.  A special thanks to Morganne and Melissa of Outright Vt for providing us with the perfect space to hold a support group for friends and family of people who identify as Trans.  

At our last meeting on Dec. 14th, we decided to cancel the meeting scheduled for Dec. 28th since many will be away for the holidays.  Speaking of the holidays, we wish you all a joyous and peaceful holiday season and look forward to seeing you again in the New Year. 

So mark your calendars for:

WHEN:    Tuesday, January 10th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

     and    Thursday, January 26th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

WHERE:  Ourtright Vermont is located in the Multi-Generational Center at 241 North Winooski Ave.  Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 865-9677

Looking forward to continuing the dialogue.  (Please send a brief email reply letting us know whether or not you can make it on either or both of those days - thanks!)  

Warm Regards,

(Parent) 

PS  Please feel free to pass this email on to family and/or friends of people who identify as transgender - thanks.

 

Vermont Freedom to Marry Offers Free Legal and Financial Planning Workshop for Same-Sex Couples

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Alexia Venafra, Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP
Phone: 802-864-0217
Email: avenafra@langrock.com 

ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. – Vermont Freedom to Marry, which spearheaded the successful statewide effort to secure the freedom to marry for same-sex couples and continues to provide resources to Vermont individuals, couples, and families grappling with inequality on the federal level, announced today that it will hold a free workshop, entitled “Legal & Financial Planning Strategies for Same-Sex Couples and LGBTQ Individuals,” on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. This important interactive event will take place at the Vermont Interactive Television studios (http://www.vitlink.org/location) in Williston, Brattleboro, White River Junction, and Montpelier from 5:30-7:00 p.m. 

Within Vermont same-sex couples have civil marriage equality, adoptive parent recognition, and other important safeguards. However, their families face a complicated and confusing legal patchwork across the US and abroad and remain vulnerable whenever they travel to places that lack these crucial legal recognitions. Furthermore, because of discriminatory federal laws like the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), same-sex spouses are denied over 1,000 federal benefits available to opposite-sex spouses, including Social Security benefits, job protection while caring for a sick spouse, and a multitude of tax-saving opportunities.

Lots of fun things to do this weekend with RU12?!

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10^TH

RUn12? Saturday Jaunt!

10am. You and your well-behaved dog are invited to join Jean from RU12? and other RUn12-ers for a 4-5 mile group run this Saturday at 10am at the entrance to Red Rocks Park in South Burlington.

 

December Heat: GLAM Sex Talk 1pm

 

We’ll turn up the heat with one of Glam Vermont's Sex Talks! Our next ones will be on Sat 12/10 at 1pm & Weds 12/14 at 6pm. Free food, fun discussions about sex and relationships, gift cards and everyone who comes is entered into a raffle of a very generous gift card from Small Dog Electronics Open to all guys who like guys ages 18-35. Limited space, so email glam@ru12.org, or 860-RU12 to register!

 

Gay Boy Band Auditions!

 

4pm. Any guys 17-25 interested in joining a Gay Boy Band? There’s a group coming together to form an all gay pop/r&b singing boy band that caters to the LGBTQ community and anyone who loves music. Auditions will be held at RU12? 4pm on Sat, 12/10. FMI: email Tyler.

 

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11^TH

RU12? LGBTQ Knitting & Crocheting Group

All types of textile artists are welcome to join! Noon on the 2nd and 4th (and sometimes 5th) Sundays of every month at RU12? Community Center. People of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and skill levels to come together in a queer space. If you have questions or you'd like to join the group please contact RU12? at 860-RU12 (7812) or email TheCenter@RU12.org.

 

RU12? & VGSA Second Sunday Screening

Film: The Times of Harvey Milk

Film begins at 2pm, discussion to follow. Just as the series' name suggests, screenings are held on the second Sunday of every month at Burlington’s Fletcher Free Library in the Pickering Room (on the 2nd floor). 

 

GLAM Core Group

Accepting New Members!

Sundays 6pm. We're looking for young gay and bi guys who are interested in putting together great events, meeting new people, and reaching out to other guys! Core Group runs our program, and we want your input! If you're a young gay, bi, or queer man who would like to get involved, email us at glam@ru12.org, check out our webpage or friend us on facebook.

 

 

 

Community Calendar Spotlight: UVM's Home for the Holidays -Thurs 12/8

UVM Students: Home for the Holidays

Thursday December 8th, 4:30pm - 7:00pm Davis Center, Grand Maple Ballroom. Many of us, going home for break is not always a holiday. This event is meant to be a holiday celebration that is queer-affirming and fun! UVMers can enjoy an impromptu card game, some snacks, arts & crafts, and a movie for children of all ages starting at 4:30. Then at 5:00, sit down to a lovingly prepared dinner, made by your community, of holiday favorites ranging from apple pie to tamales and everything in between.

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Call to Artists: December Big Gay Onion Coffeehouse!!

 

RU12?’s next Open Mic Coffeehouse event is coming up on Thursday, December 15th at The Block Gallery in Winooski, VT. Our extra-special, fabulous host ANTARA is looking for performers who will dazzle our LGBTQ community members with their musical prowess or their mad skills in written word! If you want to try some stand-up comedy or show us your interpretive dance routine, look no further than the Big Gay Onion. Email: BigGayOnion@ru12.org or call 860-7812 to sign up.

Outright Vermont Seeks Volunteers in Montpelier and Rutland!

 

Outright Vermont is in need of Friday Night Group facilitator volunteers!

 

Friday Night Group is Outright Vermont's signature social and support group. FNG provides youth with the opportunity to share their stories, get advice from their peers, connect with other queer youth in the area, and enjoy a hot meal. Outright offers FNG in 4 locations across the state: Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, and St. Albans.

We are currently looking for positive adults who identify as members of the queer community who can help facilitate our weekly groups in the Rutland and Montpelier/Barre regions of the state.  

 

For more details, please email Morganne at morganne@outrightvt.org or visit www.outrightvt.org

 

RACKshop: Anal Play

On Sunday December 4th, come knockin' on the back door with VASE! Vermont Alternative Sexuality Education will present all the ins & outs for safe exploration of anal play for men, women, trans people, heterosexuals, homosexuals, queer sex, and any-other-sexual you want! Curious about how to get started? What will hurt and what will feel great? VASE will cover all the basics of toys, strap ons, anal sex,lubes, STI's, and even prostate massage.  If you think you've done it all, maybe we can show you something you haven't gotten in there.Think anal play is only for gay sex? Think again! There are dozens of ways heterosexual couples can enjoy the pleasures to be found here.Think anal orgasms for women are a myth? Think again!  Our experienced educators will guide you through the pleasurable exploration of anal play, no matter how you identify.

Plus: FREE & ANONYMOUS HIV testing will be offered, thanks to RU12.

Doors open at 12p. Class goes from 12:30pm to 6:30pm with snack breaks (feel free to bring your own).

There will be demos and an exploratorium for anyone who wants guidance from our educators.

Cost: $20 per person. $15 for NELA members.

Contact VASE to register at vtkink@gmail.com Visit www.vtkink.com for more information.

LGBTQ Knitting Group Meets Sunday at Noon

This fabulous robe could be yours!!

Group for Knitting, Crochetting, and other Textile Artists Meets Noon on Sunday 11/27 at RU12?'s Annex. Located on the second floor. (one floor up from The Center)

RU12's LGBTQ Knitting & Crocheting Group is off to a great start! There is a fantastic mixture of both knitting and crocheting fools that have a great time perfecting their craft among supportive group members. A few folks are just learning how to cast on, knit and purl. Others are learning more advanced techniques in cabling and Tunisian crochet.


Noon on the 2nd and 4th (and sometimes 5th) Sundays of every month at RU12? Community Center.


People of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and skill levels to come together in a queer space. If you have questions or you'd like to join the group please contact RU12? at 860-RU12 (7812) or email TheCenter@RU12.org

Community Center Wish List

Below is a Wish List of items that RU12? staff, volunteers, and groups use frequently. Please consider supporting your community by making an in-kind donation of any of the items listed below:

• Dry Erase Markers Click Here
• Printer Cartrages Click Here
• Post-It Easel Pads Click Here
• White Out Click Here
• Large Flat Screen Television
• Gift Cards (Costco, Staples, Supermarket, WB Mason, etc)
• Copy Paper Click Here
• Large Conference Room Table
• Paper Towels
• Paper Cups, Plates, Utensils, Coffee Cups
• Cleaning Supplies
• Bottled Water
• Manilla Folders Click Here
• LGBTQ Friendly Children's Books for our library.
• Lamps and lighting
• MacBook Laptop Power Cords
• Knitting, Crocheting, Craft Supplies
• LGBTQ Friendly Children's Books

* All donations are Tax Deductable. 

BIG Gay Onion Open-Mic Coffeehouse: Anniversary Celebration

Antara & RU12? Present:

The Big GAY Onion Coffeehouse!! 
It's our one year anniversary!!

Featuring: Root 7, Waves of Adrenaline, Antara and more!!
This is going to be a BIG GAY event you won't want to miss.....

RU12?'s BGO Coffeehouse happens every third Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Block Gallery in Winooski, Antara hosts an open mic night featuring 3 open guest performers. Event is free but we will pass the hat for appreciation for RU12? For more information call RU12? 860-7812.

**If you'd like to perform at a future event, please email BIGgayONION@ru12.org

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Social Networking Site for Queer Women of Color

My name is Nicole Breedlove and in October 2009 I launched the first social networking site for lesbians of color—www.oursistacircle.com. The mission of my site is to unite, inform, support and educate lesbians of color. Since this is truly a grassroots effort to spread the word I am reaching out to your organization for assistance.

While it is true there are many websites that address the specific needs of African American lesbians and other ethnicities this is the first dedicated SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE to cater to ALL lesbians of color WORLDWIDE —African American, Latina, Asian, Native American and Biracial lesbians.

The idea to create the site was birthed out of frustration with many other social networking sites.

At the time I belonged to Myspace, Blackplanet, Facebook, Downelink and a

Check out our temporary new space!

‎**IMPORTANT UPDATE**

The elevator in the Champlain Mill is out of service for the next several weeks. In order to remain accessible, all public meetings, support groups and HIV testing services will now occur in the RU12? Community Center Annex located on the second floor (accessible from the 2nd fl ramp) The temporary space that the staff affectionately calls "Narnia" is located one floor above our current space, on the left side of the building if you are facing the entrance from the outside. Stay tuned as we will provide more detailed information developes.

We still have use of the full community center but the accessible 2nd floor location will be the entry point for almost all center activities. Please call if you have questions: 802.860.7812

Check out the video to see where the RU12? Community Center Annex is located. 

 

 

 

Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20th at the BLOCK GALLERY

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Paid Opportunity: Pride Chair Wanted

WANTED: Energetic, organized, dynamic individual to oversee the Vermont Pride Committee. Outright Vermont, the RU12? Community Center, and Vermont CARES are teaming up to find a chair to help make Pride 2012 a successful event. A small stipend will be awarded.Responsibilities include:

• Oversight of the Pride Committee and facilitation of meetings
• Oversight and support of fundraising for Pride
• Working with the fiduciary (Outright Vermont) to track the budget
• Coordination with the City of Burlington and other venues to schedule and secure permits for Pride events
• Management of publicity
• Facilitating communication and organization of partners in Pride

Interested? Email a brief letter of interest and a resume to VTPride2012@gmail.com 

 

Don't Miss the FILM - Gen Silent - Nov. 10th

RU12?'s Family Project Revitalized

Seeking: LGBTQ FAMILIES (with and without kids!) to attend an open forum at RU12? Community Center on Monday, November 14th from 6-8pm. 

We want your input on what we can do to best serve Vermont's LGBTQ Families!

The RU12? Family Project has been on hiatus for the past few months while we've been experiencing some staffing transitions. In the past RU12? has hosted regular family-related events, social events for adults and children alike and educational/discussion nights with guest speaker experts on topics like starting a family, co-parenting and relationships, parenting, financial planning, foster parenting, adoption, infertility, legal issues and more. We have offered child care during these evenings and refreshments are provided. With more queer families in Vermont than ever before, we need your help to determine next steps in bringing this amazing program back to your community center!

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November GLAMflixx: BearCity -Sunday, 11/13 7pm

GLAM Flixx are movie nights held every 2nd Sunday. Snacks and drinks provided.

This month, join GLAM as we watch BearCity

Synopsis:
As he comes to grips with his undeniable attraction to big, hairy men and adjusts to his new roomies, cute cub Tyler (Joe Conti) struggles to figure out his place within the tight-knit bear community, gain acceptance from his old friends and find fuzzy love. Full of hot hookups and hilarious mishaps, this quirky romantic comedy co-stars Gerald McCullouch as Roger, the stud who catches Tyler's eye.

GLAM is a group of young gay, bi, queer, and trans guys who are coming together, getting out, and enjoying the connections we made with one another. To get involved or for more information, contact Mike or Jean-Denis at glam@ru12.org or 802-860-7812

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RU12? Needs Volunteers to join GLAM Core Group!

6pm this Sunday: GLAM Core Group Meeting **Free Pizza**

GLAM is a group of gay, bi, queer and trans guys who are coming together and enjoying the connections we make. GLAM is a great way to meet friends, build community, meet that someone special, or just someone who wants to make out. We will feed you yummy dinner too!

What events do you want to see? Help plan our weekly events. Help plan fun events that build a stronger queer men's community in Vermont!

Help make it happen and have fun doing it!


For Guys, By Guys, Who Like Guys

RSVP on Facebook so we know how much pizza to order.

 

FMI about GLAM visit www.GLAMvt.org 

Email: GLAM@ru12.org

Call Jean-Denis Couillard or Mike Bensel at 802-860-7812

New RU12? Program: LGBTQ Military Service Members Social Support Group

6-8pm 1st & 3rd Thursdays, in the library at the RU12? Community Center in the Champlain Mill (1st floor).

 

This is a Support Group for LGBTQ active and non-active military service members. If you'd like more information or would like to get involved please contact: Angela@ru12.org or call 802-860-RU12 (7812)

Full list of RU12?'s Support Groups

 

MasQUEERade: Outright's Queer Youth Event

**An Event for LGBTQ Youth ages 13-22**

Outright is going to have a spooky and sassy time this Halloween. A free dance party (complete with professional dj) full of ridiculousness is happening on SATURDAY 10/29 9-11pm in the Senior Center space across the hall from Outright.

Bobbing for apples. Donut eating contests. Costume contests. Free food and safer sex supplies. Need we say more?

Come dressed in your best, or in costume and be ready for a great time with other queer and allied youth ages 13-22!

Live north of Burlington? Since the MasQUEERade is kicking off our fall cycle of SASS Academy in St. Albans, we will be offering transportation for youth from the NCSS Family Center in St. Albans and will bring you back there after the dance. If you would like transportation to this event, you MUST let Outright staff know by Wednesday Oct 26th.

 

Transgender Day of Remembrance Planning Meeting

Every Thursday 7pm Outright Vermont (241 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT) What do you want from this year's Transgender Day of Remembrance event? If you've got ideas or just want to help, come on out to the next planning meeting! Everyone interested in helping with the event is welcome! If you have any questions or would like any other information visit our or contact angela@ru12.org or dawn@outrightvt.org.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Candlelight Vigil and Speakout tomorrow!

PLEASE join us!!!! RU12? and SafeSpace staff will be joining forces with Women Helping Battered Women, community members and survivors tomorrow, Thursday October 27, at 6:30pm to raise awareness about domestic violence at the DVAM Candlelight Vigil in front of Burlington’s City Hall on Church Street. This powerful event will then followed by WHBW's Speakout at the Lake & College’s Boardroom on the 2nd Floor. From WHBW's website: This year, Diana V. Perez, J.D., a part-time WHBW Legal Advocate, will facilitate the Speakout ceremony by promoting inspiration, empowerment and motivation to help participants work on areas of personal development. It will be a night of experimenting with sound and storytelling to elevate the spirit. Diana facilitates a weekly support group with men and women, and provides extensive knowledge and understanding in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which gives her a unique perspective on the brain, disease and the origins of anger, trauma, shock, fear, addiction and depression within the body. She also relates to circumstances of addiction, emotional imbalance and trauma, listens to others' stories with empathy and compassion, and will speak of her own personal struggles and transcending obstacles.

Domestice violence knows no boundaries--individuals of every race, class, age, religion, gender, sexual identity, education level and ability have been impacted in some way. This is an important way for those of us whose lives have been touched by the issue to come together, to stand in solidarity and educate our community. RU12?'s SafeSpace program provides support to GLBTQQ folks who have experienced DV (as well as SV, hate violence and discrimination). We will be there, and hope to see you there as well!

RU12?'s Knitting & Crocheting Group Adds Extra Meeting this Month

RU12's LGBTQ Knitting & Crocheting Group is off to a great start! There is a fantastic mixture of both knitting and crocheting fools that have a great time perfecting their craft among supportive group members. A few folks are just learning how to cast on, knit and purl. Others are learning more advanced techniques in cabling and Tunisian crochet.

**Since their are 5 Sundays in October we would have to wait three weeks until the group meets again. We didn't want to wait so we added an extra meeting for this Sunday, October 30th at Noon. We're having a blast! Please join us!**

Noon on the 2nd and 4th (and sometimes 5th) Sundays of every month at RU12? Community Center.

People of all ages, gender identities, sexual orentations, and skill levels to come together in a queer space. If you have questions or you'd like to join the group please contact RU12? at 860-RU12 (7812) or email TheCenter@RU12.org

Next two: October 30th & November 13th

 Join the Facebook Group!

First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Burlington Seeks Panel Participants

 

The First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Burlington, an "intentionally diverse" congregation, is very proud to offer a comprehensive sexuality education class for our 7-9th graders.  During the class, which lasts through a school-year of Sundays, we address topics as diverse as values clarification, relationship skills, gender roles/orientation, sexual orientation, lovemaking, etc. (and, of course, basic anatomy and physiology). For the class (called "Our Whole Lives", or "OWL"),  we are looking for several gay/bi/questioning men, women and intermediates to provide a panel discussion on the topic of gender differentiation, sexuality, and coming out to one's self and community.  In the perfect world, the panel would be made up of young adults (late teens-20s) bi and gay, trans, intermediate and m/f, etc.  In other words, representatives of many different life and biological experiences.

   

Our class, like our congregation as a whole, is firmly grounded in appreciation of and respect for diversity; our participants as well as our teachers will be grateful for your presence and willingness to share your experiences.

   

Please email me if you would like to participate.  This year the panel is on 11/13 at about 11:45am.  It occurs annually at about the same time, so if you are unable to this year but would like to in the future, please let me know by contacting Diane via Email.

 

Call to Artists: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Outright Vermont's 2011 Queer Youth Awards! Sat. Oct 15th

It's Time to Celebrate...   The 2011 Queer Youth Awards Celebration  and Not-So-Silent Auction!   Saturday, October 15, 7-10pm At The Film House at Lake & College in the Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center on the Burlington Waterfront    (Hurry, discounted tickets available before Columbus Day only!)      Please join Outright Vermont as we celebrate the accomplishments of LGBTQ youth across the state. Five youth, nominated by their peers and mentors, will be presented with awards and one Queer/Straight Alliance (QSA) will win the QSA of the Year Award. We will also present the William J. Lippert Jr. Leadership Award to Lluvia Mulvaney-Stanak. This award honors Vermonter(s) of any age whose leadership inspires Vermont's youth to stand up for total equality.

RU12?'s Knitting & Crocheting Group Starts Sunday at Noon!

Our pets are trembing in fear!

Noon on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at RU12? Community Center.

This Month: October 9th and 23rd

People of all ages, gender identities, sexual orentations, and skill levels to come together in a queer space. If you have questions or you'd like to join the group please contact RU12? at 860-RU12 (7812) or email TheCenter@RU12.org

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We need Volunteers! TDOR Meeting on Thursday Sept 29th 5PM

Transgender Day of Remembrance Planning Committee Meets Thursday September 29th, 5pm at the RU12? Community Center

The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) memorializes those who have been killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. This event occurs annually on November 20th as part of an international movement for awareness of transphobic violence. It is an opportunity to increase visibility in our community and show solidarity for our transgender friends, families, and neighbors. Join us in building awareness and community!

If you can’t make it to one of these dates or want to help in any other way, please contact angela@ru12.org or dawn@outrightvt.org.

More information about TDOR: http://www.transgenderdor.org/

 

Knitting & Crocheting Group Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at Noon

Calling all LGBTQ Folks who Knit, Crochet or who want to learn with a diverse and supportive group!

 We're looking for people of all ages, gender identities, sexual orentations, and skill levels to come together in a queer space to learn from one another and socialize while knitting and purling. All you need are a pair of needles, yarn and an interest in the textile arts!

The Group will meets 2nd and 4th Sundays at Noon @ RU12? Community Center Located on the first floor of the Champlain Mill, Winooski VT

If you have questions or you'd like to join the group please contact RU12? at 860-RU12 (7812) or email TheCenter@RU12.org

October Knitting Groups will meet on 10/09 & 10/23 at Noon.

 

Karaoke with GLAM! Friday Night, 8PM

Social and Support Group for LGBTQ Military Service Members!

New Group Forming for LGBTQ Military Service Members!

RU12? Community Center is forming a Support Group for LGBTQ active and non-active military service members. If you'd like more information or would like to get involved please contact: Angela@ru12.org or call 802-860-RU12 (7812)

 

Burlington SLUTWALK Saturday 9/24 12pm-3pm

GLAM Core Group Moves to Sundays at 6pm

Get tested Vermont

 
The Centers for Disease Control recommend HIV testing for everyone ages 16-64. A narrow age range (we know people have sex before 16, and they sure keep having sex after 64!) but a start. www.gettestedvt.com is a great resource to help you find what STI testing is available in your area. 

 

RU12? offers two blood-free, cost-free, anonymous HIV tests approved for everyone 13 and above.  If you're sexually active, using drugs, or just nervous, come in for a test.  Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-6pm.  802-860-7812 for more information

 

 

Official Notice: Announcing The End of DADT 9/20/11

September 20, 2011

Don't Ask Don't Tell Repealed

Coming out Support Group Meets Tonight 6pm

Open Door Support Group

This peer led social and support group is a safe and confidential place to meet and share experiences about the coming out process. This informal gathering welcomes all adults from the LGBTQ spectrum as well as allies. All topics are free to discuss and nothing is too taboo.

The group will meet the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at RU12? from 6-7:30pm. If you are interested in joining this group please call the Center at (802) 860-7812. Or email thecenter@ru12.org

 

Transgender Day of Remembrance Planning Committee

 

The Transgender Day of Remembrance memorializes those who have been killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. This event occurs annually on November 20th as part of an international movement for awareness of transphobic violence. It is an opportunity to increase visibility in our community and show solidarity for our transgender friends, families, and neighbors. Join us in building awareness and community! If you would like to be a part of the planning committee or help in any other way, please contact angela@ru12.org or dawn@outrightvt.org.

Parallel Justice Update

Happy autumn from Parallel Justice, Burlington’s unique victim services program!

We hope you’ll be able to join us this Saturday at Oakledge Park in Burlington at 9:00 for the 5^th Annual Laura’s March in honor of Laura Kate Winterbottom.  Laura’s family has organized this event every year since her