LGBT RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE 7 RIVERS REGION INC DBA The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection
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Mission Statement
The Center has been working since 2004 to improve the community’s understanding of human sexuality and gender identity, serving an 11 county rural population at the borders of Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We do this through speaking to schools, businesses and professional organizations on LGBT related issues, offering a welcoming space for all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identification, providing support groups, and organizing LGBT friendly social events.
About This Cause
Mission Statement We are a voice and presence promoting understanding and building connections regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. Vision Statement We are a recognized leader regarding sexual orientation and gender identity issues, advocating and collaborating for equality, dignity and full human rights for all. Why Support Our Work? As long as there is... A child contemplating suicide A parent feeling lost, confused or alone An adult struggling to come out and fearful of losing friends or family A person losing their job based on LGBTQ identity People being beaten or killed because they are LGBTQ identified, there is still work to be done. Local Center's like ours keep your donations local and use them to to make positive individual and community impact regarding LGBTQ inclusivity and equality. IF you support this effort, please give generously today in this 24 hour day of giving so we can continue pushing these efforts forward. Did you know we've done all of this in the last 6 months? Law Enforcement: January we accepted an invitation to conduct 4 training sessions with law enforcement officers through the La Crosse County Sheriff's Department In 2016 we are slated to work with the La Crosse County Jail Health Care: We began a dialogue with Gundersen and Mayo reps to discuss LGBTQ experiences in health care toward improved experiences for our community members We are now working with them to idenify a list of doctors and therapist who are willing to make a personal commitment to creating an welcoming and inclusive environment for LGBTQ patients Higher Education: We partnered with UW-L and Community partnership of the Hear, Here project focusing on first person accounts of experience with a focus on underrepresented populations We’ve been excited to speak in numerous classes, panels and committees in both in Winona and La Crosse universities and colleges Community Based: Partnered with the local Salvation Army regarding LGBTQ Inclusiveness Partnering with Options Clinic, New Horizon and YWCA for Feminism on Tap Hosted bake sale for struggling family (December event) Viroqua Diversity Day panel Coulee Region GSA Conference Participant Working with HR representatives from a number of businesses regarding inclusivity in the workplace. Businesses: We are working to develop partnerships with businesses and a directoryfor our community members who want to spend consciously and support businesses that support the community. Center hosted events or focus groups on: Intimate Partner violence – Hosted Diverse and Resilient LGBTQ experiences in Health Care – Hosted Diverse and Resilient InQueery (Free learning opportunities with a subject matter expert facilitating) LGBTQ Families as Foster Parents Making Your Dreams a Reality – Finance, investing and estate planning discussion Examining Your Relationship to Sugar Center Programing and Special Efforts Galaxy 13-20yo February - Galaxy kids and facilitators had a road trip to UM-Mankato to audience Laverne Cox. Andromeda 18-25yo Trans Group (13+) PANDA (Parents and Allies) We donate space for weekly AA meetings GFPN (Gay Friendly Professional Network) Social and Networking Monthly Event