A few years ago, organ donation from an HIV positive person was not only unheard of in the United States, it was illegal. That all changed with the passage of The HOPE Act (HIV Organ Policy Equity Act) in 2013 (fully enacted in 2015), which allows for organ donations of kidneys and livers from those…
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Welcome to Lisa Stafford, Our Newest Board Member!
Name & a nickname you go by (if you have one): Lisa Stafford – No nickname! Current Job Title/Employer: Services Delivery Manager, Microsoft Past Experience: My background contains a myriad of things I’ve done along the way to finally get to what is my career. For the last 20+ years, I’ve worked for companies such as Philip…
Copy & Paste Template: Ban Conversion Therapy
Across our Commonwealth LGBTQ+ organizations and advocates are coming together to ask our legislators to protect LGBTQ+ youth from the harmful practice of conversion therapy. LGBT Life Center has joined our partners by calling on our legislators to ban this practice in Virginia during the 2020 legislative session that starts this January. Please use the…
Workshop Series Helps LGBTQ+ Community Share Their Stories
YourStory: A Memoir Workshop of the LGBTQ Experience The Your Story Project brings members of the LGBTQ community together in a safe and supportive environment to share the stories of their lives. We read, write, and inspire one another’s creative expression. Writers are encouraged to read their work aloud – but only when they’re ready…
We Demand Nondiscrimination in Health and Health Education Programs
This week we joined hundreds of LGBT Centers across the US and sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services about Trump’s new policy that allows discrimination in health care and education programs. This denial of basic rights – health and well-being – is the latest attack on our community by this…
Longtime Public Advocate Joins Our Board!
We’re excited to announce that Scott Michael Goodspeed has joined the LGBT Life Center board. Welcome, Scott! Scott Goodspeed Name/Nickname: Scott Michael Goodspeed. Scott is fine. Don’t ever call me Mr. Goodspeed. Employer: Assistant Director Labor Relations at Norfolk Southern Corporation (12 years) How did you become interested in this position?: Assistant General Counsel at New York State Public Employees Federation…
5 REASONS TO ATTEND DINING OUT FOR (LGBT) LIFE (CENTER)!
Make your reservation today and dine out, end HIV! The 16th Annual DINING OUT FOR LIFE Thursday, April 25! See all participating restaurants by clicking here >> Make plans to dine out for breakfast, lunch or dinner on Thursday, April 25, 2019 and 25% or more of your total bill will be donated to end HIV/AIDS…
7 Effective ways to be an LGBT Ally
7 Effective ways to be an LGBT Ally It is especially important in this day and age to speak up for inequality as one voice. For this to happen we must first empower ourselves to be brave in our interactions, conversations, and actions. This bravery becomes a stepping stone toward more inclusive and collaborative environments….
Service and Dedication Drive Our New Board Members
LGBT Life Center is thrilled to welcome Tony and Charles to our Board of Directors! Their years of experience and commitment to our community will strengthen LGBT Life Center and help us achieve our mission. Welcome Tony and Charles! Tony Crisp Name & a nickname you go by (if you have one): Anthony Crisp. I…
Passion for the Work Ignites Our Newest Employees
Welcome to the team! John Hunting Name: John Job Title: Development and Volunteer Coordinator Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? I came from Old Dominion University where I worked with the Office of Community Engagement as the Community Engagement Coordinator. I planned university event and worked with our community partnerships. I’m here to help you…