As the weather cools and the holidays approach, our community comes alive with care and connection. November reminds us that gratitude is more than a feeling, it’s an action. At LGBT Life Center, we see that truth in every volunteer who gives their time, every donor who shares what they can, and every person who shows up for others with compassion.
This month’s issue of LIFE Support: The Newsletter That Does Good is packed with stories of resilience, service, and self-care.
🌈 Queer & Trans in the Military
This piece, written by EJ Bauer, revisits the experiences of queer and trans service members who continue to serve with pride and courage, even as new policies threaten their right to exist authentically. It’s a powerful reminder that resilience is part of our community’s DNA.
Meeting People Where They’re At
Rayah Soriano’s piece on harm reduction breaks down what it means to support substance users with compassion instead of judgment — because community care means making sure everyone is met with dignity, no matter where they’re at.
🧡 Help While Home for the Holidays
Returning home for the holidays can be both comforting and challenging. Volunteer writer Shay Wilson shares thoughtful, updated tips on maintaining your peace, setting boundaries, and practicing self-care when family dynamics are tough.
🍗 Thanksgiving Food Drive
Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive is underway, and we’ve set an ambitious goal: feed 500 families this year. Whether you donate, host a collection box, or volunteer to help pack and distribute baskets, your support helps transform food into love on a plate. Learn how to get involved here: lgbtlifecenter.org/thanksgivingfooddrive
🤝 Sentara Joins Day of Caring
This October, nine Sentara employees spent the day decorating food drive boxes as part of United Way’s Day of Caring. Their creativity and teamwork made our space brighter — and their efforts will help families in need this Thanksgiving season.
At LGBT Life Center, gratitude looks like action, and you are part of that action.
Thank you to every volunteer, supporter, and community partner who helps us create a Hampton Roads where everyone can live fully and authentically.
📰 Read the full November issue of LIFE Support here: https://lgbtlifecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/November.pdf
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