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Foster & Kinship Care Education is proud to offer: LQBTQ Youth in Care Thursday, August 1, 2013 ~ 6:00 to 9:00 pm Kings County Human Services Agency Cedar Room Hanford, CA Presenter: Luann Baldwin, MSW This workshop addresses the […]
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The full public comments have now been released, including council discussion and vote. Even if you do not live in Porterville, this is an important and shocking problem happening in our own Central Valley. Also, do consider attending and supporting the fund for those arrested at this meeting, here.
Full videos: Porterville City Council rescinds Gay Pride proclamation Read More »
Not that all PFLAG of Tulare-Kings Counties meetings aren’t special, but this one in addition to the great program listed below, will also host conversation about the recent happenings in Porterville. Please plan to attend for great conversation and great company amongst our fellow community and those who support and advocate on our behalf.
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The Visalia Pride Lions Club is sponsoring an informational workshop to discuss LGBT legal protections. Attorney Nancy J. LeVan will lead the discussion. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones. SPACE IS LIMITED. MUST CALL SANDY AT 559.732.6732 TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. PLEASE RSVP ONLY IF ATTENDING. Free to the Community, but
Protection isn’t guaranteed, find out more. Read More »
The council voted 3-2 (Mayor Gurrola & councilman McCracken voted against. Ward, Shelton & Hamilton voted in favor) to rescind the June 2013 Pride Month proclamation. Three people were arrested for an act of civil disobedience. More will be posted soon, but here is a video of the arrests: Also see write ups
Porterville city council votes to rescind pride month Read More »
Many of you have been asking about what happens if you are in a Registered Domestic Partnership now that marriage is once again restored in California. Thanks to Marriage Equality USA, they have put together some great facts and frequently asked questions. To briefly answer the most common question I keep getting; RDP’s will
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Come out and celebrate the historic news! DOMA and Prop 8 Struck Down! In Porterville at 5:30 p.m. TODAY, Once again we will rally in front of City Council on decision day. My hope is we will be in the streets celebrating but I would like to put this out there regardless of the
Please consider purchasing your fireworks from us this year. 25% of your purchase will be donated directly to Gay Visalia. Fireworks will be delivered right to your door July 1st. Online ordering ends June 30th at midnight. If you would rather donate your time we are looking for volunteers to help staff this booth July
Fireworks for sale! To your door! Read More »
I’m going to start this article with a disclaimer… I realize that just because a company is super religious, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are anti-gay. I realize that not all who are religious are hateful and unsupportive. BUT, with that being said, I definitely feel it takes some more looking into. Perhaps
My deodorant?? I had no idea!! Read More »
