Community Compass
Community Compass is a service of OITM. GLBT organizations from around the state are invited to provide brief — 200 words or less — descriptions of recent or upcoming activities and events. Send your submissions to us by email by the 15th of the month.
SafeSpace
Training 2005
Are you looking for a unique volunteer
opportunity? SafeSpace and the Women's Rape Crisis Center are looking
for dedicated individuals like you to staff the hotline, assist in the
office, and help provide education and outreach to help end violence in
our community. Starting September 17, the annual fall volunteer training
will begin and you're invited. For more information and details regarding
the training and volunteering, please call SafeSpace at 802-863-0003 (info@safespacevt.org)
or the Women's Rape Crisis Center at 802-864-0555. You can make a difference
today.
Donations
Needed for SafeSpace!
As SafeSpace enters year number four,
it is very important to have specific items on hand to best help victims
of violence experiencing crisis. SafeSpace is looking for donations of
taxi/bus vouchers, cell phones, and calling cards. For more information
regarding in-kind donations, please contact SafeSpace at 802-863-0003
or info@safespacevt.org Thank
you for your support.
R.U.1.2's
Queer Elders Project
Calling all queer/LGBTQQ community
members 60 years of age or older! The Vermont Queer Elders Project would
like you to join a focus group discussion to help us learn more about
your concerns/issues as elders. Date/Time: Friday Sept. 16, 2005 at 6:30
P.M. Location: RU12? Queer Community Center.
AIDS
Walk with CARES
AIDS Walk 2005 "Continue the
Journey... One Step at a Time" will take place on September 24, 2005
at 11am in City Hall Park in Burlington. Whether you walked with us or
sponsored a walker we want to thank you so much for your past participation
and ask that you do the same this year.This year's focus will be on "continuing
the journey" that is aids treatment, service, prevention, and advocacy
— AIDS is not over yet, we need to continue to be vigilant. Without
shifting to a lobbyist stance, our event this year will also offer some
critique of government policies that will continue to dramatically change
how we provide service.
Vermont CARES needs donations
and sponsorships to make this event happen; every dollar counts and this
year is more crucial than ever – the federal government is shifting
dollars away from HIV services which will primarily affect those who most
need help (most in poverty, most in need of medical services, most in
need of supportive services like mental health, substance abuse counseling,
housing, etc.). -Last year AIDS Walk raised $13,000 for Vermont CARES'
programming for people living with HIV and AIDS — our goal this
year is $15,00.
The impact that one individual
can make is immeasurable; we hope you will join us for a great walk that
truly makes a difference in the lives of Vermonters living with and at
risk of HIV/AIDS. -Please join us on September 24th to "Continue
the Journey... One Step at a Time."
Singing Out
The Vermont Gay Men's Chorus,
"A Vocal Minority," will start rehearsals Wednesday September
7, 2005 at 6:30 pm and rehearse every Wednesday at 6:30 at the Unitarian
Universalist Church on main street in Montpelier, VT for a December Christmas
concert. For more information contact the chorus at 802-633-3605 or email
robnyves@hotmail.com
VT
Freedom to Marry
Volunteer for marriage equality.
-The VT Freedom to Marry Task Force engages in grassroots education and
advocacy to gain full, equal marriage rights for same-sex couples. We
believe that all Vermonters should have the right to choose marriage,
and should be treated equally in eyes of the law. From mailings to outreach
and education, there are many opportunities for volunteers. We will work
with your schedule and you can join us at our Burlington office or work
from home. **Also, internships are available. Please, contact: Robyn Maguire
at 802.388.2633 or email field_director@vtfreetomarry.org
Vermont Freedom to Marry Task
Force will be at Vermont's county fairs, identifying supporters of marriage
equality and providing education. Show your support for marriage equality
and visit VFMTF's booth at the Champlain Valley Fair (Aug. 27-Sept. 5)
in the Expo Center, the Vermont State Fair (Sept. 2-11), and the Tunbridge
World's Fair (Sept. 15-18) in the Commercial Tent. We'll have informational
materials and you can sign our marriage resolution. Also, we still have
volunteer staffing opportunities available at the fairs. If you would
like to volunteer for equality, please email field_director@vtfreetomarry.com
or call 388.2633.