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ManDate757 Presents: Friday Skate Night

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Join ManDate and LGBT Life Center for a Saturday Skate Night for food, fun, and sexual health information about PrEP and testing services.
ADMISSION: $15
18+ ONLY
Free food, PrEP info, and testing info.
Questions?
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

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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. 

Media Contact:
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!

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At community day, you can get:
Mobile Mammography*
*Insurance Card and ID required
*Eligibility requirements for uninsured
FREE:
– Covid-19 booster
– Flu shots
– Physical Therapy Patient Education
– Food assistance / meals-to-go
– Free HIV & STI testing
Help determining eligibility for :
– Counseling services
– Housing & utility assistance
– HIV treatment options
– PrEP services
– Medicaid enrollment
– And other health and wellness benefits
– Other resources & education
Community Day will provide frozen meals and USDA food assistance (eligibility require for USDA program) to individuals experiencing food insecurity, those that live in “food desert” areas, or anyone who requires extra food resources.
*Please note that food is first come, first served.
Community Day will be held at our 5630 Robin Hood Road, Norfolk office. Plenty of free parking!
Staff will be available to talk about housing resources, provide private, free HIV/STI testing, and other education and services.

Community Day: Food, Housing Assistance, Testing & More!

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At community day, you can get:
– Food assistance / meals-to-go
– Free HIV & STI testing

Help determining eligibility for :
– Counseling services
– Housing & utility assistance
– HIV treatment options
– PrEP services
– Medicaid enrollment
– And other health and wellness benefits
– Other resources & education

Community Day will provide frozen meals and USDA food assistance (eligibility require for USDA program) to individuals experiencing food insecurity, those that live in “food desert” areas, or anyone who requires extra food resources.
*Please note that food is first come, first served.

While COVID-19 has impacted our community, LGBT Life Center has stepped up by providing additional housing resources, extending office hours, telehealth and telemental health appointments, and more.

Community Day will be held monthly in the parking lot of our 247 w. 25th street, Norfolk office.

Staff will be available to talk about housing resources, provide private, free HIV/STI testing, and other education and service

Valentine’s Date PrEP – Male Speed Dating

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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+

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Join LGBT Life Center, Tidewater Arts Outreach, and Creative Commons for Mardis Gras mask making!
PLEASE RSVP TO ATTEND: Sid Neighbours, sneighbours@lgbtlifecenter.org or call 757-640-0929.
Free event
Materials provided
Free parking
Free snacks
Meet peers and bring friends.
Tina and Mike will help you create beautiful Mardi Gras masks! These are perfect to get ready to celebrate on February 21st!

Let’s Shine: Trans Resource Pop-Up

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LGBT Life Center is located on the second floor.
Plenty of parking available.
Join us for a trans resource pop-up dedicated to helping you #LoveYourLife.
LGBT Life Center staff and partners will be available for:
– Legal Clinic with Burroughs Law Center
– One on One Free legal consultation
– Mental Health Workshops
– Housing Discussion
– Career Development Discussion
– Health Care Navigation
Open to all transgender folx and their loved ones.
Questions or want more information? Contact Dexter David at ddavis@lgbtlifecenter.org or by calling 757-640-0929.

Exploring Healthy LGBTQ+ Relationships

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Join LGBT Life Center staff and survivors of Intimate Partner Violence for a conversation about healthy LGBTQ+ relationships.
Explore topics like:
– What are green flags?
– Is jealousy a good thing?
– How to recognize toxic behavior.
– How can we have a fair disagreement?
– And more!
Register for this conversation online via Zoom or watch on Facebook Live on LGBT Life Center’s page at facebook.com/lgbtlifecenter.

Non-Binary+ Social Support Group [IN-PERSON]

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This social support group is for individuals (ages 18+) who identify and/or experience their gender outside the gender binary (not exclusively man; not exclusively woman).  This includes, but is not limited to, people who identify as non-binary, genderqueer, gender fluid, Two-Spirit, and agender.

All non-binary identities and experiences are welcome and will be affirmed and validated in this group.  We are passionate about creating a space for local non-binary+ folks to be their authentic selves, find and provide support, share resources, and build community.  For more info, please contact Remi Jäger (they/them) at nonbinarysocialgroup@gmail.com.

This group meets virtually from 6:30 – 8 PM on the 2nd Thursdays over Zoom, and on the 4th Wednesdays in-person at the LGBT Life Center located at 5360 Robin Hood Rd, Suite 202, Norfolk.