Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs

REMINDER: The Trans Resilience Fund (the Fund) is a special one-time fund providing grants of $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000 to nonprofits and grassroots groups serving the trans community in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. Application closes THIS FRIDAY (5/28) For more info, and to apply, visit: https://www.genderjusticephilly.org/transresiliencefund

Community... something's coming just in time for Pride month Stay tuned for details, but for now, save the date. Friday June 11th. See you then!

Looking for another opportunity to #VaxUpPhilly? Join us and Mazzoni Center in Germantown this Friday (5/21) from 9AM-4PM. Details below

Community support: The Trans Resilience Fund (the Fund) is a special one-time fund to support the trans community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund will provide grants of $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000 to nonprofits and grassroots groups serving the trans community in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. For more info, and to apply, visit: https://www.genderjusticephilly.org/transresiliencefund

Want to #VaxUpPhilly but haven't had the chance yet? Join Mazzoni Center for their first in-community vaccination event tomorrow! Walk-ins and appointments are welcome. Learn more below

Looking for opportunities to get vaccinated in community this week? Mazzoni Center is holding a vaccination event in the Gayborhood this Friday (5/14)! To learn about this and more, visit our "Coping during COVID" Resource Guide https://docs.google.com//1K1j4XuF5HbeHFNB3zD6zoujPfh/edit

Happy Kwanzaa! Join us tonight as we celebrate the 14th Annual Kwanzaa Collaborative, a virtual event streaming from Facebook and YouTube. The cultural celebration starts at 6pm, watch us on Facebook live at the event below:

-! , - : Please repost and spread the word that we'll be giving out holiday meals to-go from 1:00 pm on today outs...ide the WWCC at 1315 Spruce St. Happy Holidays to all, from the staff and volunteers at the William Way LGBT Community Center and the Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs.

We know the holidays can be difficult especially for those of us in the LGBTQ community. This year, the Office of LGBT Affairs is proud to partner with the William Way LGBT Community Center Center's Holiday Dinner to-go. The meal is free, and will be offered first-come first-serve on December 25th from 1:00 p.m. until food runs out.

Are you feeling sad, lonely, disappointed, lost, anxious, or overwhelmed this winter holiday season? You’re not alone. The Mayor's Office of Public Engagement invites you to their virtual event, The Longest Night. Held on the Winter Solstice, this gathering is a place to acknowledge the variety of complicated feelings in our community at the end of a challenging and uncertain year. Register for this event this evening, December 21 at 6 p.m.

The Office of LGBT Affairs was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden removal of A Tribute to Gloria Casarez mural on 12th Street. We join the community in its anger around the decision to whitewash this iconic piece of public art without forewarning. Painting over this mural was an unnecessary insult to the memory of Gloria, who was beloved by so many, and whose work as the first Executive Director of the Office of LGBT Affairs has endured through the years. She dese...rves a tribute that is fitting of her prominence and dedication to the community; the developers must make good on their promise to deliver another piece of public art that properly honors Gloria. We will continue to carry on Gloria’s legacy of ensuring that Philadelphia is an affirming place for all LGBTQ+ peopleespecially the most marginalized.

The LGBT Elder Initiative is celebrating its 10-Year Anniversary this year to commemorate a decade of work in support of our LGBT older adult communities in the Greater Philadelphia region! Join us this afternoon for the final segment of our virtual speaker series: LGBT Aging Advocacy! During this segment, we will be joined by experts and advocates to discuss local, state, and federal policy priorities to support LGBT elders. Register to attend the virtual event here

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Community TODAY is the last day to register to vote or make updates to your registration status in PA! Learn how to register below

The Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs virtual town hall is tomorrow, December 9th! To hear community members speak out on issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community here in Pennsylvania, register via zoom or join on Facebook Live on tomorrow @ 6PM. To learn more and to register, visit the event below:... https://www.facebook.com/events/414890236351365/ See more

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Philadelphia Family Pride is hosting their 11th annual Family Matters Conference virtually TOMORROW Saturday, Oct. 10th. Our own Celena Morrison will be part of the opening keynote conversation "Resistance is Not a Spectator Sport." Programming, schedule, registration and more can be found at www.pfpconference.org.

Surprise! We raised the More Color More Pride flag at City Hall in honor of National Coming Out Day this weekend. Come pay a (masked-up, socially-distanced) visit now through Monday the 12th. Happy National Coming Out Day!

Good news the #PHLRentAssist Program is back! If you are having trouble paying rent due to COVID-19 and need rental assistance, visit PHLRentAssist.org The new deadline to apply is November 4, 2020. Apply today:

EVENT ALERT: The 11th Annual Philadelphia Family Pride Family Matters Conference will take place virtually this Saturday, October 10, 2020. Registration information, the schedule for adults, and offerings for kids can be found at PFPConference.org and at the event below

Reminder that our "Coping during COVID-19" resource guide continues to be updated regularly with information on staying safe during the pandemic. Visit the guide and learn more here

Community, our Office is devastated to learn of the killing of a member of our city’s LGBTQ communityMia Green, a Black transgender woman. Please find our full statement here. https://www.phila.gov/2020-09-29-citys-office-of-lgbt-affa/

Community, #PHLRentAssist Phase Two ends tomorrow! For more information and to apply to the program, visit: https://phlrentassist.org/

Community: The City has increased #PHLRentAssist funding. Qualified residents can now receive up to $1,500/month for rent. Just under a week left to apply Application closes Sept. 30! Visit: http://phlrentassist.org

Community, there is a job opportunity available at the Attic Youth Center! If you're interested in more information and would like to apply, visit the link below.

Tonight's the night! Join us for a community conversation on LGBTQ Immigrants and Coalition Building with the City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services Learn more about how to RSVP at the event below

One day left until our community conversation on LGBTQ Immigrants and Coalition Building with the City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services! Please note the new start time, and learn more about how to RSVP at the event below