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Mar 17, 20207 min read

Family Planning: Options for LGBTQ Couples

With over 114,000 samesex couples raising children around the U.S., our desire to become parents and build a family around love and equality

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Ashley Delgado

Mar 17, 20202 min read

Options Donor Hall of Fame

The goal of this issue is to continue sharing various forms of love, presented throughout these pages and delivered warmly to your hearts.

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Largest LGBTQ-Friendly Housing Site Opens

Myra Shays

Mar 1, 20201 min read

Largest LGBTQ-Friendly Housing Site Opens

The nation's largest LGBTQ-friendly senior housing complex opened in December on publicly owned land in Brooklyn.

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Dr. Amy Nunn and Dr. Philip Chan

Mar 1, 20202 min read

Open Door Health: Opening March 2

The disparity in access to care and healthcare utilization for the RI LGBTQ population.

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Ethan Huckel

Mar 1, 20201 min read

News from TGI Network of Rhode Island

We at TGI Network of Rhode Island are excited to be a part of important work being done to address the needs of the trans community.

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Rhode Island’s First LGBTQ Health Clinic

Jen Stevens

Feb 27, 20202 min read

Rhode Island’s First LGBTQ Health Clinic

The Rhode Island Public Health Institute will open their new health clinic to provide sexual health and primary care services to LGBT+

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RI Foundation Awards Grants to LGBTQ Groups

Myra Shays

Jan 1, 20201 min read

RI Foundation Awards Grants to LGBTQ Groups

The RI Foundation’s Equity Action Fund announced grants totaling $53K in October to organizations serving the LGBTQ community.

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New England Patriots Sponsor PVD Gay Flag Football League

Myra Shays

Jan 1, 20201 min read

New England Patriots Sponsor PVD Gay Flag Football League

The New England Patriots announced in late September that they are sponsoring the Providence Gay Flag Football League (PVDGFFL)

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RI Pride Announces Plans for a Community Center in 2020

Myra Shays

Jan 1, 20201 min read

RI Pride Announces Plans for a Community Center in 2020

Next fall, we hope to welcome everyone to help us celebrate the grand opening of the Rhode Island Pride Community Center.”

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Cathy Gorman

Dec 28, 20193 min read

Report from SAGE-RI

At its annual meeting, SAGE-RI reviewed its successful 2018 reorganization and reported on 2019’s accomplishments.

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Youth Pride, Inc.’s 25th Anniversary Gala Raises $25,000

Tiffani Carcieri

Dec 24, 20192 min read

Youth Pride, Inc.’s 25th Anniversary Gala Raises $25,000

Youth Pride, Inc.'s (YPI) 25th Anniversary Gala was one of the organization's most successful and entertaining events to date.

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Old Lesbians Organizing for Change in RI

Mev Miller

Dec 19, 20191 min read

Old Lesbians Organizing for Change in RI

OLOC is a cooperative community of old lesbian feminist activists working for justice and the well-being of all old lesbians.

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Jen Stevens

Dec 17, 20192 min read

Working OUT in 2020

Options received news from two local gyms, where environments specifically welcoming to the LGBTQ community are being fostered.

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Creating Safer Communities: Hate Crime Training Offered to RI Law Enforcement

Marty Cooper

Dec 16, 20194 min read

Creating Safer Communities: Hate Crime Training Offered to RI Law Enforcement

During a training, law enforcement professionals were educated on hate crimes & how they affect not only the person, but also the community.

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The Vaping Crisis in the LGBTQ Community

Jonathan Lucero McKinney

Dec 10, 20195 min read

The Vaping Crisis in the LGBTQ Community

Concern continues to grow during the outbreak of lung injuries and deaths related to vaping and how it affects LGBTQ individuals.

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Spotlight Interview:
Jazzmen Lee-Johnson

Jen Stevens

Dec 3, 20196 min read

Spotlight Interview: Jazzmen Lee-Johnson

An interview with visual artist, composer, and curator Jazzmen Lee-Johnson.

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Ethan Huckel

Dec 3, 20192 min read

News from TGI Network of Rhode Island

TGI Network of RI is the only statewide organization providing support, advocacy, and education for the trans community.

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Open Door Health: Pioneering Holistic Care for LGBTQ Individuals

Abigail Nilsson

Oct 2, 20193 min read

Open Door Health: Pioneering Holistic Care for LGBTQ Individuals

Open Door Health is a new health care center with a mission to provide quality holistic care to the LGBTQ community.

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Jen Stevens

Oct 2, 20195 min read

Spotlight Interview: Dreya Catozzi

Dreya Catozzi is passionate about providing critical resources to the trans community, particularly to those “living in survival mode"

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RI Pride

Oct 2, 20192 min read

RI Pride to Honor Supporters at Annual Gala

Rhode Island Pride invites you to celebrate the outstanding "Live Your Truth" accomplishments of members of our local LGBTQIA+ community

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