Today through January 1st there will be no new links. I post everyday offering help to whoever needs it. So these last few days of the year I challenge you all who read this humble blog to make a difference in our struggle. I want you to be the link.
Making a difference is easy. You can do something simple like write an elected official, speak out on national news site, volunteer your time to a LGBT cause or organization, even write a blog. There are many ways to make a change in our world. All I'm asking for is one act of change on your part. It all adds up in the grand scheme of life.
If you choose to accept my challenge please post a reply and let me know what you did. So please join in and make a difference!
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Transgender Support & Resources IV
Here are some more resources for the T in our LGBT community. So today I give you what I have for the southwest.
Gender Education, Advocacy & Resources (GEAR) is based in Dallas. They offer many resources from education to support and social events.
http://www.rcdallas.org/index.php
TransHarmony is a Phoenix based support group. They have many links and articles listed.
http://www.tgharmony.com/
Southern Arizona Gender Alliance is mainly a support and social network. They have various resources and references to local sources.
http://sagatucson.org/saga/
Tansgender NM Support Group is pretty much as it says. They have many links. I hope this site is helpful. I'm not sure since it talks very little about the actual process. If someone could do a review I would appreciate it.
http://www.transgendernm.org/Home.html
Tmosaic Mutually Organized Support and Interactive Community is a support group based in Enid.
http://www.enidglbt.org/tmosaic/index.html
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Transgender-Mutually-Organized-Support-And-Interactive-Community-Enid/117972848255354#!/pages/Transgender-Mutually-Organized-Support-And-Interactive-Community-Enid/117972848255354?v=info
The Twofold Group is a support group for central Oklahoma. Very simple to navigate and decent resources.
http://www.twofoldgroup.org/
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Gender Education, Advocacy & Resources (GEAR) is based in Dallas. They offer many resources from education to support and social events.
http://www.rcdallas.org/index.php
TransHarmony is a Phoenix based support group. They have many links and articles listed.
http://www.tgharmony.com/
Southern Arizona Gender Alliance is mainly a support and social network. They have various resources and references to local sources.
http://sagatucson.org/saga/
Tansgender NM Support Group is pretty much as it says. They have many links. I hope this site is helpful. I'm not sure since it talks very little about the actual process. If someone could do a review I would appreciate it.
http://www.transgendernm.org/Home.html
Tmosaic Mutually Organized Support and Interactive Community is a support group based in Enid.
http://www.enidglbt.org/tmosaic/index.html
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Transgender-Mutually-Organized-Support-And-Interactive-Community-Enid/117972848255354#!/pages/Transgender-Mutually-Organized-Support-And-Interactive-Community-Enid/117972848255354?v=info
The Twofold Group is a support group for central Oklahoma. Very simple to navigate and decent resources.
http://www.twofoldgroup.org/
Love is Never Wrong
Sunday, December 26, 2010
It's a Miscellaneous Day
No them from me today just some random sites to help. Everyone needs a little chaos now and then.
The LGBTQ Presidents in Higher Education is a group of College and University presidents dedicated to mentoring and improving LGBT issues. They are still new so give them time to develop and check in.
http://www.lgbtqpresidents.org/
Sexualiti Merdeka pride festival in Malaysia. They seek to educate, support, advocate, and raise community awareness through their annual festival.
http://www.seksualitimerdeka.org/
FordhamOUTLaws is a LGBT student group from the Fordham Law School. It is in blog style. They seem to offer support and social events.
http://fordhamoutlaws.org/
The Lesbian Lifestyle is a collection of stories from Lesbians. Take a look at life through that perspective. Love, hate, religion, and much more it certainly doesn't get routine. Check them out.
http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/
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The LGBTQ Presidents in Higher Education is a group of College and University presidents dedicated to mentoring and improving LGBT issues. They are still new so give them time to develop and check in.
http://www.lgbtqpresidents.org/
Sexualiti Merdeka pride festival in Malaysia. They seek to educate, support, advocate, and raise community awareness through their annual festival.
http://www.seksualitimerdeka.org/
FordhamOUTLaws is a LGBT student group from the Fordham Law School. It is in blog style. They seem to offer support and social events.
http://fordhamoutlaws.org/
The Lesbian Lifestyle is a collection of stories from Lesbians. Take a look at life through that perspective. Love, hate, religion, and much more it certainly doesn't get routine. Check them out.
http://thelesbianlifestyle.com/
Love is Never Wrong
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas
I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. May you be surrounded by the warmth and love of those most special in your lives. May your bounty keep you satisfied and secure. And may you all know joy in your life.
To my viewers who may not practice Christmas please take time to show those in your life that matter you appreciate their love and friendship. Show tolerance and kindness to all you meet. And please share your excess in life with all those who may not be so fortunate.
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To my viewers who may not practice Christmas please take time to show those in your life that matter you appreciate their love and friendship. Show tolerance and kindness to all you meet. And please share your excess in life with all those who may not be so fortunate.
Love is Never Wrong
Friday, December 24, 2010
Charity Begins at Home
Today I would like to follow up on yesterdays post of goodwill. Many of us can do things to help make a difference in the lives of the people in our community and we should. So here are some suggestions to begin your own initiative.
Although equality and equal protection is a great goal for our larger advocacy groups even if it passed tomorrow it would be many years before society catches up. Let's face it it takes time to undo social stigmas and prejudice. The area I have always advocated for is aiding those in need, whatever the need.
Become your own shelter or community center. Maybe you have a garage or extra storage area can you keep items in. Collect clothing and food from friends or the community and distribute to those in need. If you can cook you could cook a meal for the homeless youth in our community. That same garage could hold several people and you could play games, read, or watch a movie. Many times its a safe zone where those in need can escape to that keep them healthier.
If the direct approach concerns you then do so more discreetly. Find a shelter that takes in LGBT people and support them the same ways. Hold yard sales, bake sales, collect money, maybe your own telethon to members of the LGBT community in your area. Donate whatever you and your friends can. Volunteer your time and be a role model and offer encouragement.
Be a resource to those in your area. Find out what is available to them and be a point of reference for those in need. We all can keep a handy list or book of sources to turn to. Finding the right help is the most difficult thing for people. They have to rely upon word of mouth and that takes time.
Advocate! The process of advocating to help people is not just something for large organizations or groups. We can all do so. Ensure your community has equal resources for the LGBT community. Make people aware of the plight in your area. Inequality and injustice are usually fought by one person daring to stand for what is right.
Finally give freely without expectation of return. Our reward is in knowing whoever we have helped has a little solace from our efforts. If we can make one persons life easier and a little less bleak we have done a job well done. So please make a difference in the lives of those who need it, however you can.
Love is Never Wrong
Although equality and equal protection is a great goal for our larger advocacy groups even if it passed tomorrow it would be many years before society catches up. Let's face it it takes time to undo social stigmas and prejudice. The area I have always advocated for is aiding those in need, whatever the need.
Become your own shelter or community center. Maybe you have a garage or extra storage area can you keep items in. Collect clothing and food from friends or the community and distribute to those in need. If you can cook you could cook a meal for the homeless youth in our community. That same garage could hold several people and you could play games, read, or watch a movie. Many times its a safe zone where those in need can escape to that keep them healthier.
If the direct approach concerns you then do so more discreetly. Find a shelter that takes in LGBT people and support them the same ways. Hold yard sales, bake sales, collect money, maybe your own telethon to members of the LGBT community in your area. Donate whatever you and your friends can. Volunteer your time and be a role model and offer encouragement.
Be a resource to those in your area. Find out what is available to them and be a point of reference for those in need. We all can keep a handy list or book of sources to turn to. Finding the right help is the most difficult thing for people. They have to rely upon word of mouth and that takes time.
Advocate! The process of advocating to help people is not just something for large organizations or groups. We can all do so. Ensure your community has equal resources for the LGBT community. Make people aware of the plight in your area. Inequality and injustice are usually fought by one person daring to stand for what is right.
Finally give freely without expectation of return. Our reward is in knowing whoever we have helped has a little solace from our efforts. If we can make one persons life easier and a little less bleak we have done a job well done. So please make a difference in the lives of those who need it, however you can.
Love is Never Wrong
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Good Will Toward All
Today I would like to highlight a couple of good causes. There are many others out there worldwide to local. I want to mention these though. They have struck a chord in me and I hope they will you.
My first cause is New Alternatives. I'll let Irene Monroe tell you more about it from the article I first read. The link to the site will be after.
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/12/remember_our_homeless_gay_youth_this_holiday.php
http://www.newalternativesnyc.org/
The other cause is Hike for Equality. Please read about their mission and support equality.
http://www.hikeforequality.com/
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My first cause is New Alternatives. I'll let Irene Monroe tell you more about it from the article I first read. The link to the site will be after.
http://www.bilerico.com/2010/12/remember_our_homeless_gay_youth_this_holiday.php
http://www.newalternativesnyc.org/
The other cause is Hike for Equality. Please read about their mission and support equality.
http://www.hikeforequality.com/
Love is Never Wrong
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Gay Alaska II
By request I am listing more Alaska resources. I must admit they are difficult to find.
The Family is a Myspace site for the University of Alaska. It is mainly focused for support.
http://www.myspace.com/thefamilyuaa
TransAlaska Pipeline is a social and support site for the Transgendered community. They seem to have a lot of information available. Many links are also listed.
http://www.transakpipeline.com/
The Imperial Court of All Alaska is sort of a mentoring and sponsorship group. I must admit they need to define themselves a bit more on mission. However they do offer scholarships, social functions and some links.
http://www.imperialcourtalaska.org/
The Southeast Gay and Lesbian Alliance (SEAGLA) is a support and advocacy organization for the southeast of the state. They have a variety of links and resources.
http://www.seagla.org/
Bent Alaska is a news and events blog from the Alaskan viewpoint.
http://www.bentalaska.com/
The Alaskan AIDS Association offer many sexual health educational resources and links.
http://www.alaskanaids.org/
The Matsu LGBT Community Center. Their blog tells little about their services but support and social events are announced in the posts. Contact them for more information.
http://matsulgbt.blogspot.com/
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The Family is a Myspace site for the University of Alaska. It is mainly focused for support.
http://www.myspace.com/thefamilyuaa
TransAlaska Pipeline is a social and support site for the Transgendered community. They seem to have a lot of information available. Many links are also listed.
http://www.transakpipeline.com/
The Imperial Court of All Alaska is sort of a mentoring and sponsorship group. I must admit they need to define themselves a bit more on mission. However they do offer scholarships, social functions and some links.
http://www.imperialcourtalaska.org/
The Southeast Gay and Lesbian Alliance (SEAGLA) is a support and advocacy organization for the southeast of the state. They have a variety of links and resources.
http://www.seagla.org/
Bent Alaska is a news and events blog from the Alaskan viewpoint.
http://www.bentalaska.com/
The Alaskan AIDS Association offer many sexual health educational resources and links.
http://www.alaskanaids.org/
The Matsu LGBT Community Center. Their blog tells little about their services but support and social events are announced in the posts. Contact them for more information.
http://matsulgbt.blogspot.com/
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