Events
Teaching Transfolx to Thrive: A Leadership & Self-Care Initiative
Triple T (Teaching Transfolx to Thrive) is an initiative designed to promote leadership, development, sexual health, and self-care within the trans community, especially among trans persons of color.
Questions?
Contact: amoore@lgbtlifecenter.org757-640-0929, ext 403
🚶♀️🏳️🌈❤️🎗️💪🤝🌍✨ AIDS Walk Hampton Roads
🚶♀️ WALK WITH US
In solidarity and to raise awareness!
Attending an HRVAs Annual AIDS Walk is a powerful act of solidarity, remembrance, and advocacy. It is a communal gathering that highlights support services, education, and fosters a sense of unity and strength among participants. For individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, whether personally or through loved ones, the walk offers a space for healing and support, reminding them that they are not alone in their journey. It also serves as a poignant reminder to the broader community of the ongoing challenges and stigma associated with HIV/AIDS, encouraging a collective commitment to eradicating the disease and supporting those impacted.
AIDS Walk also plays a crucial role in raising public awareness, promoting testing and prevention, and challenging misconceptions about the disease. By participating, individuals contribute to a legacy of compassion, resilience, and progress, ensuring that the fight against HIV/AIDS remains a priority and that the memories of those we have lost continue to inspire action and change.
🎗️ WALK INFORMATION
The walk beings 721 Fairfax Ave. (Andrews Hall) Norfolk, 23507. Individuals can bring poster board-size signs with positive messages about HIV awareness.
🤝 PLANNED IN PARTNERSHIP
Minority AIDS Support Services
Teens with a Purpose
East Virginia Medical School
LGBT Life Center
Urban League of Hampton Roads
City of Virginia Beach
ManDate757 Presents: Friday Skate Night
Jarrell Hargraves
757.640.0929
jhargraves@lgbtlifecenter.org
ManDate757 is a program for young black males between the ages of 16-29 that have sex with other men. This program is not concerned with what you label yourself as (gay, bi, DL,). ManDate is focused on helping young men who have sex with other men have safe and healthy relationships, and experience personal growth.
LGBT Life Center Set to Open the Peninsula’s First LGBTQ+ Center
The Center Secured Federal Funding for Community-Based Organizations
Hampton, VA – In 2021, LGBT Life Center (The Center) secured an appropriation with the leadership of Congressman Bobby Scott, Senator Mark Warner, and Senator Tim Kaine to build out a formerly derelict building that The Center purchased in 2017. The 1.8 million dollar appropriation will transform 20 Settlers Landing Road in Hampton into a premier LGBTQ+ center and health clinic serving the LGBTQ+ community and individuals living with HIV.
On August 16, 2023 at 10am, LGBT Life Center hosted a ‘Get Ready to Renovate’ event kick-off with over 60 staff members, city officials from Hampton, VA, including Mayor Donnie Tuck, and community members, supporters, and press in attendance.
Returning to Hampton
The renovation and expansion of The Center’s physical footprint (back) into Hampton, VA, is, in many ways, a return to home. 35 years ago, in 1989, LGBT Life Center (then known as CANDII – Children’s AIDS Network Designed for Interfaith Involvement) had and maintained a presence in Hampton on Armistead Road until 2019. Because the staff and services outgrew the Armistead location, The Center purchased 20 Settlers Landing Road and spent 7 years planning and securing funding for this milestone expansion.
Peninsula residents and all of Hampton Roads will benefit from increased access to LIFE-affirming primary care services, mental health, supportive housing, food pantry, transportation services, benefit coordination, healthcare navigation, pharmacy services, new community space open to the public, and all of the holistic care services LGBT Life Center provides.
A Vision for the Future
The renovation kickoff event included a meet and greet with LGBT Life Center staff, building renderings, a project overview, remarks from Mayor Donnie Tuck and Hampton city officials, and a vision statement from LGBT Life Center’s CEO, Stacie Walls, and the Board President, Lisa Stafford.
“We are honored to receive this funding and thrilled to decrease barriers in care by expanding access to LIFE-affirming services on the Peninsula and throughout Hampton Roads,” said Stacie Walls, CEO of LGBT Life Center.
Walls went on to say, “Today’s event represents a LIFE-time of work and dedication. None of this would have been possible without a deep commitment to service from our board, each and every one of our staff over the last 35 years, and, most importantly, our LGBTQ+ community. We are proud of where we are today and the strength of our organization.”
Enhanced Services for the Region
The Center expects to have the Hampton office, with a full primary care medical clinic, on-site pharmacy services, mental health counseling, HIV and STI testing (and treatment), as well as a dedicated community space, opened by the spring of 2024.
While 65% of the funding for the renovations and the opening are secured, The Center also announced a capital campaign aiming to raise an additional 1.2 million dollars. To learn more about how you or your organization can support this campaign, please contact Christopher Reybrouck at creybrouck@lgbtlifecenter.org or 757-640-0929.
For more information on LGBT Life Center, please visit www.lgbtlifecenter.org or call 757-640-0929.
Please click here for pre-renovation images, building readings, our logo, kickoff event images, and more.
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Corey Mohr
Director of Communications
corey@lgbtlifecenter.org
757-640-0929, ext 614
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Community Wellness Day: Health Screenings, Food, Housing Assistance, Testing & More!
*Insurance Card and ID required
*Eligibility requirements for uninsured
– Covid-19 booster
– Flu shots
– Physical Therapy Patient Education
– Food assistance / meals-to-go
– Free HIV & STI testing
– Housing & utility assistance
– HIV treatment options
– PrEP services
– Medicaid enrollment
– And other health and wellness benefits
Community Day: Food, Housing Assistance, Testing & More!
– Free HIV & STI testing
– Housing & utility assistance
– HIV treatment options
– PrEP services
– Medicaid enrollment
– And other health and wellness benefits
Fifty+ & Thriving: LGBTQIA+ Speaker & Workshop Series – Tom & Becky on Trumpet and Flugelhorn
With Tom on trumpet and flugelhorn and Becky on keyboards and french horn as they play and demonstrate all aspects of brass performance!
RSVP to Sid Neighbours at 757-640-0929 or by email at sneighbours@lgbtlifecenter.org.
Valentine’s Date PrEP – Male Speed Dating
Join LGBT Life Center and your event host, Jarrell Hargraves, for same-gender loving black men speed dating.
You’ll gain insights on how to approach uncomfortable topics and sexual health in a welcoming environment; all while getting to know potential partners.
RSVP not required.
Questions? Comments? Email info@lgbtlifecenter.org.
HIV testing, linkage to care, and PrEP services are available.
Mardis Gras Mask Making for LGBTQ+ 50 years+
Materials provided
Free parking
Free snacks