Tomas Panek’s Post

As we honor Pride Month, let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made, recognize the invaluable contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, and pledge to continue our efforts in creating a more just and inclusive society for all. Together, we can build a future where everyone can be their authentic selves, and equity in all aspects of life, including healthcare, is a reality. https://lnkd.in/eRwGpsxg https://lnkd.in/ejZsPCJ8

Watch this video! You may see some familiar people!

Older #LGBTQ? You are invited to participate in this survey. The inaugural State of LGBTQ+ Aging survey's goal is to better understand and highlight the experiences, needs, and resiliencies of LGBTQ+ older people across the country. https://ow.ly/K93t50Qt9Kx

Older #LGBTQ? You are invited to participate in this survey. The inaugural State of LGBTQ+ Aging survey's goal is to better understand and highlight the experiences, needs, and resiliencies of LGBTQ+ older people across the country. https://lnkd.in/eDBWniAZ

🌈 Celebrating Pride: More Than Identity, It's About Humanity 🌈 . Pride is about more than just identity; it's about humanity. . Nonprofits work every day to uplift and protect this truth. . During Pride Month, we honor the progress made and acknowledge the work still to be done. . Nonprofits are at the forefront of this journey, tirelessly advocating for the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community. . They provide vital services, support, and education, ensuring that everyone can live authentically and safely. . These organizations are the backbone of the Pride movement, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and acceptance. . They remind us that equality is a collective effort, and through their dedication, they inspire us all to be allies in the fight for justice. . As we celebrate this month, let's recognize and support the nonprofits making a tangible difference in the lives of so many. . Together, we can create a future where love and acceptance are not just ideals but realities for everyone. 🌟💪 #PrideMonth #EqualityForAll #SupportNonprofits #HumanityFirst

A 2019 article in the Harvard Business Review made the case that LGBTQ+ inclusion is good for the economy. As more businesses make this connection, they are stepping forward to make an economic case for non-discrimination protections and against discriminatory laws. Fast forward to Andrea Frank, a Door County resident and recent Canary Fund grant recipient who helped to develop a project in helping businesses show their support for and welcoming the LGBTQ+ community. The Pride Flag Initiative (from Open Door Pride) is designed to offer free pride flags to local businesses or organizations to fly outside of their business to show customers they are a supportive, welcoming, and inclusive place. The goal of our initiative is to have all businesses flying the flag and support the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gpC6exH4 Do you have an idea for a project to make your community more welcoming? Our grant application window is open until July 31, 2024. Our application process is easy and could help support your idea with a seed grant between $1500-$5000. Check us out at www.thecanaryfund.org.

Being an ally goes beyond labels. Being an LGBTQ+ ally means actively supporting and advocating for the community. Through advocacy and support, allies help turn 'them' into 'us,' encouraging individuals to be themselves and supporting them on their journey. Let's make our actions speak louder than words and create a more inclusive world for everyone.   #LGBTQAlly #DiversityandInclusion #EmpowerLGBTQ

GSBA is excited to let you know that The Washington State Department of Commerce has asked us to reach out to the LGBTQ+ community on their behalf. Specifically, they want to hear about what types of facilities (housing and/or non-housing) are most needed in the coming 5-10 years. This information will be used to determine how funding is distributed by the Dept. Of Commerce to Community-Based Organizations who are planning capital projects. The survey has only 3 questions and should not take you more than 5 minutes to complete. The final question of the survey will ask you if you are willing to participate in a follow-up interview, and GSBA is offering stipends ($45-$105) to LGBTQ+ community members (including extra $ for child/adult care if needed) who are willing to elaborate further on their initial responses via a ~30-minute, virtual meeting with a GSBA team member. Take the survey here: bit.ly/GSBANeedsSurvey

June marks Pride Month, a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities worldwide. The fact that we celebrate in June is not insignificant - it coincides with the date of the 1969 Stonewall riots, widely credited as the catalyst of the Queer Liberation movement. Many countries have made great strides towards LGBTQ+ equality - but this has not been a globally consistent, or linear, path. Many Queer people are still subject to immense discrimination and injustice, and many Governments have or are seeking to introduce legislation which will roll back some of the progress that has been made towards equality - including in some of OC&C’s geographies. It is for this reason that we commemorate Pride - to celebrate the progress we have made as a society, but also to raise awareness of the inequality and discrimination LGBTQ+ people face daily. At OC&C, we look forward to hearing from our colleagues and clients about their journeys as LGBTQ+ people, and fundraising for our charity partner Just Like Us as well as other charities. Read more about our LGBTQ+ network here: https://lnkd.in/eb-k7QPN

Today is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day and we are incredibly proud to launch the new elearning program called See, Hear, Believe aimed at frontline workers and the first of its kind in the world. More information about this free training in the post below. #LGBTQ #SeenAndBelieved #EndDV #EndDomesticViolence #NotNowNotEver #StopDV #NoMoreSilence #NoMoreViolence