The Center, in partnership with Las Vegas PRIDE, will hold a special event for youth ages 5-12 and their families on Saturday, October 1, 2022. PRIDE for Kids celebration is in response to the increased need for services by young children identifying as members of the LGBTQ+ community. “At The Center, we strive to listen, understand, and meet the ever-changing … [Read more...] about Pride for Kids Celebrates Youth Identifying as LGBTQ
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Local JDRF Chapter Hosts Free Type 1 Diabetes Educational Conference Aug. 20
The event is open to those with type 1 diabetes, as well as their families and caregivers, and features speakers discussing research advances, expert panels, and more DRF Desert West Chapter hosts the 2022 TypeOneNation Summit. This is the first time the event will be held in person since the start of the pandemic. The TypeOneNation Summit is an educational and … [Read more...] about Local JDRF Chapter Hosts Free Type 1 Diabetes Educational Conference Aug. 20
Monkeypox Town Hall at The Center on August 18
The LGTBQ Center of Southern Nevada will host a Monkeypox Town Hall meeting Thursday, August 18, at 6 pm. Learn how to get checked, tested and protected from Monkeypox, and get your questions answered by a panel of public health experts, including: Alireza Farabi, MD, HIV/Infectious Disease Clinical Medical Director, University Medical Center of Southern NevadaBrian … [Read more...] about Monkeypox Town Hall at The Center on August 18
The Center’s Back-to-School Bounty Fair Supplied 1000 Students with Backpacks and Essentials Today
Lines of people wrapped around the block Saturday, July 16, 2022, at The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada's annual Back to School Bounty Fair. It was a pirate theme where the kids received a treasure map that started at the Port of Joy (named after The Center's rescue dog) and led to various spots to pick up a backpack and all the supplies needed for school. The staff, … [Read more...] about The Center’s Back-to-School Bounty Fair Supplied 1000 Students with Backpacks and Essentials Today
Aye, Aye Matey, The Center Will Have a Back-to-School Bounty Fair
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada will hold a pirate-themed back-to-school fair on Saturday, July 16 from 10 am to 1 pm. There will be costumed characters dressed as pirates, treasure maps leading the way to 1000 backpacks and school supplies, and community partners offering access to essential resources. “We expect high demand for backpacks and school supplies … [Read more...] about Aye, Aye Matey, The Center Will Have a Back-to-School Bounty Fair