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Please help support this VERY “friendly” business. They opened their store, Estate Sale Central, in downtown Visalia in February of this year. All of the owners share a life-long love for all things, old, collectible, useful and fun. What I love most about the store is that it all must be second hand. The store […]
Like to shop? Love to save? Read More »
Independence Day will be here before we know it. It’s always a great day for food, friends, family and fun. Oh yes, and we can’t forget….. setting stuff on fire! Next week, on June 28th, Gay Central Valley will start selling fireworks at our stand in Fresno. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year
Your support is explosive! Read More »
Kim Pearson, Executive Director of TransYouth Family Allies, was the speaker at our May PFLAG meeting. Kim is a dynamic and energetic person, and she gave a compelling and enlightening presentation. The work TYFA does is critical to the survival, health and well-being of thousands of children throughout the nation. To support TYFA’s work, our
PFLAG matching TYFA donations! Read More »
ACT for Women and Girls is recruiting for their next Female Leadership Academy (FLA). The academy spans 8 months during which time you develop leadership skills. Some of the skills you will cultivate are: public speaking, negotiation skills, civic participation and activism, research and analysis, team building, and community organizing. The following are a
Girls- Empower yourselves! Read More »
Although there is MUCH work still needed to be done, we have seen good progress this year for the Transgender community. Several states have adopted anti-discrimination policies for gender identity and transgender people have become a protected class of people. Hawaii added to their existing non-discriminatory policies for Transgender people, protection as it relates to
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I know you have all heard about the Visalia Pride Lions Club, our local service organization comprised of LGBT and supportive community members. You might be asking yourselves what exactly they do. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you some of the amazing things they have accomplished this past year. The VPLC
All this in a year and I ain’t Lion!! Read More »
Help your school and community, fight homophobia & transphobia, make a difference at the SOCAL/Central Valley GSA Activist Camp! The camp is being held on July 29-31, 2011 and is for youth ages 13-18. It is at the University of Southern California. The cost is $0 – $100, simply pay what you can. The cost
I’ve been waiting for this movie to come out. I think it’s absolutely amazing that it is going to be aired on PBS. The audience it will reach really has the ability to make an impact, typically about 1.5 million viewers. Please do what you can to help spread the word so that as many
Two Spirits- A must see! Read More »
How do you wear yours? Join us and let us know! Matt, founder of Rainbow Delegation, will be presenting at the June PFLAG meeting, info below!
June PFLAG Meeting Read More »
Come celebrate pride and join us for FREE civil commitment ceremonies inside the Fresno Rainbow Pride festival! Since our location is not given in advance, please look for the Marriage Equality USA booth with banner once you enter the festival area. “Wedding” packages will also be available! Raffle prize – tickets only 25 cents!
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