Hi beautiful people!
TCC has had some *work done* and is looking shiny and new! If you’ve visited recently you may have noticed that we have updated our floors, splashed some new paint up on the walls and hung up some community flags. We have also updated our website so it is sleek and easier to navigate!
We are also re-organizing our volunteers to make sure we can utilize all voices and talents. If you’re interested, please sign up!
Some additional resources:
Sam & Devorah Foundation for Transgender Youth: Trans Mentorship Program: Sam & Devorah (located in NJ) is excited to announce the official launch of our national e-mentoring program, Trans Mentor Project. At our in-person youth retreats, we witnessed firsthand how transformational mentorship experiences are and Trans Mentor Project will give more youth the opportunity to benefit from a mentoring relationship and peer community. Read on to find out program details, eligibility requirements for mentees and mentors, and then click the link to get your application started today! Website: Trans Mentor Project — Sam & Devorah Foundation for Trans Youth (samdevorah.org)
Please take part in the 2021 National School Climate Survey, which is GLESN’s twelfth national survey of LGBTQ+ youth about their experiences at school. The National School Climate Survey is a biennial survey and the only national survey that specifically examines the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth at school. The survey asks youth about their experiences with harassment and victimization at school, hearing biased language from students and school staff (e.g., homophobic and racist remarks), and other factors that affect their overall feelings of comfort and safety at school. It provides an opportunity for LGBTQ+ youth to speak out about the unique challenges they face and to inform education policymakers and the public about what is really going on in U.S. schools. Click here to view the results from the most recently released 2019 National School Climate Survey report >> We understand that across the U.S., school has looked very different this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, the 2021 National School Climate Survey is open to all LGBTQ+ students, regardless of whether they attended school virtually, in person, or a blend of both. This year’s survey also includes questions about students’ experiences at home, and challenges related to the pandemic and online learning.
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition : Virtual Dance
The 24th Annual Lesbians & Friends LGBTQ+ Dance will take place virtually on Saturday, October 23rd , 2021 from 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. EST, with an additional in-person option at Club Café in Boston. The event will feature a guest appearance by long-time environmental activist, actress, and comedian Lily Tomlin, who will be performing virtually as Ernestine from Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In! There will be music with DJ Jodi Entertainment, guest Comedian Karen Williams, and dance lessons with OUT to Dance’s Liz Nania.
LGBTQ+ Dance Highlights:
● Performance by environmental activist, actress, comedian Lily Tomlin
● Music with DJ Jodi Entertainment and dancing
● Guest Comedian Karen Williams
● Dance lessons with Liz Nania from OUT to Dance. Learn to dance the cha-cha, rumba, salsa, or merengue with no partner needed!
Tickets to attend the event for adults are on a sliding scale of $15, $30, or $45. Tickets for students are $10. All proceeds from this event benefit Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s mission of breast cancer prevention. For full event information please visit https://mbcc.org/events/2021-party-for-prevention/