Archive for April, 2010
Dining Out for Equality – Wdnesday, May 19th, 2010
Please join us on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in Dining Out For Equalityâ„¢ at your favorite or soon-to-be favorite restaurant. There is no cost to you, aside from the food or beverages your order, but participating restaurants have generously agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds from this one special night of dining to [...]
April 18, 2010
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Equality Illinois Civil Union Lobby Day – Thursday, April 22, 2010
EQUALITY ILLINOIS CIVIL UNION LOBBY DAY IN SPRINGFIELD THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010  Join us at the Illinois State House as we lobby our legislators for passage of  SB 1716 - the Civil Union bill.  This FREE event is sponsored by Equality Illinois.  Buses will depart at 7am from:  Chicago The Equality Illinois office – 3318 N. Halsted [...]
April 17, 2010
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PFLAG Hinsdale Chapter Meeting – Sunday, May 2, 2010
Hinsdale PFLAG Chapter meeting at Unitarian Church of Hinsdale Every first Sunday of the month from 2-4pm!! SUNDAY May 2, 2010 The Hinsdale PFLAG Chapter is committed to serving the needs of our Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender loved ones. We are open to all persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and any racial [...]
April 15, 2010
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Transgender Play Group meeting this Saturday, April 17th, 1pm
There is also a Transgender Play Group. This group was formed so that young transgender children can play with other transgender children their own age. This group meets at various locations. The next meeting is this coming Saturday at 1pm. Meetings are held every third Saturday of the month. More information will be coming about [...]
April 14, 2010
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National Immigrant Justice Center – LGBT immigration equal rights
National Immigrant Justice Center 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 1818 Chicago, Illinois 60604 (312)660-1370 hrapp@heartlandalliance.org Contact: Hannah Rapp www.immigrantjustice.org Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is dedicated to ensuring human rights protections and access to justice for all immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers, through direct services, advocacy, and public education. NIJC’s National Asylum Partnership on [...]
April 13, 2010
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Trans Family and Friends support meeting is this Thursday, April 15th at 7pm.
Trans Family and Friends support meeting is this Thursday, April 15th at 7pm. Please e-mail or call the helpline to confirm the time and for the meeting location parentsoftransgender@pflagillinois.org 630.415.0622
April 12, 2010
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PFLAG Chicago Southside Meeting, Wed May 19th, 6-8pm
PFLAG Chicago Southside Meeting, Wed May 19th, 6-8pm PFLAG Chicago also meets on the Southside. This meeting is primarily for African-Americans/Blacks, their families and LGBT loved ones, although all are welcome! We meet at Affinity Community Services 5650 South Woodlawn Avenue, Garden Level Chicago, ILÂ 60637-1623
April 10, 2010
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PFLAG Chicago Metro Meeting Sunday April 18th, 2-4pm
PFLAG Chicago Metro Meeting Sunday April 18th, 2-4pm Our first meeting of the Spring is on Sunday April 18th, 2-4pm at the Center on Halsted, Senior Room location,3656 N Halsted Chicago, IL 60613, direct phone is 773-472-6469. there is some street parking, there is a parking garage at the location that is connected to Whole [...]
April 10, 2010
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PFLAG at Lakeshore Hospital – by Terry F.
On Friday, March 12th PFLAG parents representing three area chapters of PFLAG gathered with Peter Ji, PFLAG Chicago Metro President, to give a presentation to counselors, child therapists, and social workers from Lakeshore VALEO Hospital. This in-service seminar took place at Marcello’s Restaurant on the north side of Chicago. It was the perfect opportunity for [...]
April 6, 2010
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PFLAG Testimonials
As a recent graduate with a Master of Arts in Family and Marriage Therapy, I found PFLAG to be an excellent source of support and information. I believe the stories I heard from parents of GLBTQ children and the struggles they face have provided me an invaluable perspective as a mental health counselor. I now [...]
April 6, 2010
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