"But Nobody Asked Me…"
There’s power in our Pride! How many times have you heard the results of a survey and wondered who could possibly be talking for you when nobody even bothered to ask? You have a right to be heard, and we want you to speak up. The Houston LGBT Community needs to be represented in a global consumer survey. Our voices can help shape the way the LGBT community is perceived.
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Through the Looking Glass – Support Hatch Prom 2013
Every year the Hatch youth come up with their own theme for their annual prom, and 2013’s concept should lend itself to everything from the surreal and fabulous to the outrageous. Prom also happens to be Hatch’s largest fundraiser of the year. We long for a day when events like the Hatch Prom aren’t necessary. Year-round, we work with local schools to help them become safer and more affirming for all youth.
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Our Volunteers Empower the Montrose Center!
It hardly seems enough to dedicate just one week to say “thank you” to the many volunteers who make a difference at nonprofits around the country. The Montrose Center volunteers are some of the most talented folks on the planet, and we’re extra-grateful for your generosity.
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Sexual Assault: Society's Responsibility
The Texas Association Against Sexual Assault and the Montrose Center are focusing on for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is the social climate that allows for sex to be a weapon. Various studies connect power and control with gender roles, which is something we are very familiar with in our community.
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Why Is This Affecting Me?
Reactions to a disaster vary from person to person. Some people immerse themselves in the media coverage. Some become reclusive, while others become uncharacteristically talkative. Some feel numb or paralyzed by fear. Some are relieved because it didn’t happen to them. Some donate blood or raise money for the victims. Some pray. Some are quick to cast blame. Some are angry. All of those responses are justified and normal, and many of us will probably go through several different stages in the days and weeks ahead.
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Bunnies on the Bayou: Committed to Diversity
Pictures of who we are and who we represent make for a diverse, inclusive community, and those images go a long way in terms of reducing the shame we often carry with the labels we wear. We thank all the good people associated with Bunnies on the Bayou for supporting inclusivity.
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You Don't Have to Run Around Town
It’s not easy to sign up for assistance if you have to go to multiple appointments and various locations. The Montrose Center’s Case Management team wants to try to make it easier for you, especially now that you’ve realized that you may need a little help. Come by the first floor at the Montrose Center on April 5 to apply for assistance.
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Our Greenest Gratitude
A great crowd, delicious hors d’oeuvre, a beautiful location, and a silent auction of luxury items. Every year gets better and better. Who do we love?
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Taking Care of Our Own
We are a proud city, and we have good reason. Houston has been ranked THE MOST PHILANTHROPIC city in the country by Charity Navigator. Of the $10.2 Billion dollars given to charity by Houstonians last year, estimators gauge that less than five percent was LGBT persons supporting LGBT agencies. You can be a part of a national campaign to mobilize donors on May 9 to give to a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to serving this community.
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Have You Hugged Your Social Worker?
March is Social Worker Awareness Month, and we couldn’t accomplish as much as we do without social workers in our counseling and case management programs. These are the people who weave the threads of resiliency and advocacy together to make a safety net for our clients.