Upcoming Events
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At the Center
Outside the Center
Volunteer Meeting
Monday, April 21, 6-8 p.m.
Volunteers can enlist to help with the many projects we have running including fundraising efforts , mailings and other efforts the help the Center run more smoothly. This month, the May/June edition of the newsletter will be mailed. Food will be provided at the meeting.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Group forming
A support group is forming for the deaf and hard of hearing community at the Center. The first group of its kind to begin meeting at the Center will be held this summer, the second Wednesday of the month from 6 to 7 pm. The group which will be led by two deaf MSW facilitators, will meet June 11, July 9 and August 13 at the Center. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact chazoats@aol.com.
Women & Families Center Partnership
 Women and Families Center Sexual Assault Crisis Service (WFC SACS) provides free and confidential services to survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones. Services included individual and group support, accompaniment and advocacy through medical, police and legal systems, and primary prevention education for the community.
Through the partnership with the New Haven Gay and Lesbian Community Center, WFC SACS has been able to offer drop in hours on Tuesdays from 12p-3:45 and Thursdays from 12:30p-8p. We have established a group for survivors of sexual violence who identify as LGBTQI and we will be working to establish a group for Parents and Partners: In Support of LGBTQI survivors of sexual violence.
If you would like more information about services available please contact Anja Schaedler at 203-389-5010.
April 40+ Gathering
Frank is hosting a 40+ "Spring Extravaganza" at his home in West Haven on Saturday, April 26th @ 6:00 pm. Anyone interested in attending or getting information regarding the 40+ group, please contact Jim @ 203 573-0705 as the 40+ group is always looking for new members and for members who would be interested in hosting a 40+ gathering.
Second Annual Transgender Lives Conference
The second annual Transgender Lives: The Intersection of Health and Law Conference will take place on Saturday, April 19 at the UCONN Health Center from 8:00 AM till 5 PM. This all day conference is geared towards Service Providers, Medical and Legal Professionals, Trans and Gender non-conforming community, allies and all those interested in the Health and Law isues facing the Trans and gender non-conforming communities. For up to the minute Conference news go to our website at www.TransgenderLives.org.
New Trans Youth Group
SCSU Day of Silence
Southern Connecticut State University is holding its annual Day of Silence with a vigil, demonstration, and party on Thursday, April 24th, 2008, on-campus at 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515. If you would like to participate in one or more of our events or have any questions, please contact PRISM at prism@southernct.edu or Amnesty International at sanchezl2@southernct.edu. You may also contact Alberto Cifuentes, PRISM Treasurer and GLSEN CT Co-chair, at cifuentesa1@southernct.edu or 203.583.9847.
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