On Wednesday, December 1, The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada will commemorate World AIDS Day. AIDS is one of the most destructive pandemics in history. Globally, there are an estimated 38 million people who have the virus, and Nevada ranks 18th in the nation for the number of individuals diagnosed with HIV. The Center will hold a small gathering to increase awareness, … [Read more...] about The Center Commemorates World AIDS Day December 1
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The Center Seeks People to Train as Victim Advocates
As Mr. Rogers said, "look for the helpers." If you want to be one, The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada is now registering people to become Victim Advocates as part of its Center Advocacy Network. Train to be essential to helping empower someone to make decisions, take action, and move through a crisis. The course will start on September 28, 2021, and … [Read more...] about The Center Seeks People to Train as Victim Advocates
The Center Hosts “La Parrillada del Orgullo” – a Latin BBQ in Celebration of PRIDE
This Saturday in celebration of PRIDE, the LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas will host La Parrillada del Orgullo, its first BBQ geared towards the LGBTQ's Latin community of Southern Nevada. Connecting to the Latin LGBTQ+ community to support groups, programming, and services remains a challenge due to the stigma that continues to exist in Latin culture. The … [Read more...] about The Center Hosts “La Parrillada del Orgullo” – a Latin BBQ in Celebration of PRIDE
UFC Partners with Youth Charity Onside to Launch Its First-Ever Youth Mentoring Program in the U.K.
UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a multi-year partnership with OnSide, one of the leading youth charities in the U.K, to establish a youth mentoring program at Youth Zone locations throughout the country. Established in 2008, OnSide funds and builds state-of-the-art youth centers called “Youth Zones” in … [Read more...] about UFC Partners with Youth Charity Onside to Launch Its First-Ever Youth Mentoring Program in the U.K.
The LGBTQ+ Community Center of Southern Nevada ‘20 & ’21 Honorarium to Be Held October 1, 2021 at Caesars Palace
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada announces its annual benefit, ‘20 & 21 Honorarium, to be held on October 1, 2021, under the stars at Caesars Palace Neptune Pool. Since the 2020 Honorarium was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Center is doubling up on its honorees to celebrate LGBTQ+ advocates from 2020 and 2021. The theme of the event is … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ+ Community Center of Southern Nevada ‘20 & ’21 Honorarium to Be Held October 1, 2021 at Caesars Palace
Increase Your Odds with POKER 101: ALL IN at The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas
There are only a few openly LGBTQIA+ tournament poker players. The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas hopes to change those odds with a new program called Poker 101: All In. Starting in May, The Center will offer Poker 101: All In, a six-week class that will cover the basics needed to be a force at the table in No-Limit Hold'em poker tournaments. A local gay poker professional who is … [Read more...] about Increase Your Odds with POKER 101: ALL IN at The LGBTQ Center of Las Vegas
The Center Announces New Chairperson and 2021 Governing Board
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada announced that Wayne Cassard has been elected chairperson of the Governing Board of Directors. Cassard replaces Brian Hosier, who joined the staff as chief operating officer. Cassard joins Ryn Bartel as vice-chairperson, Osen Pogoson as treasurer, and Shalom Stephens as secretary. Cassard is the market director of human resources for … [Read more...] about The Center Announces New Chairperson and 2021 Governing Board
Cork and Thorn Hosts Floral Arranging Class and Wine Tasting to Benefit Golden Rainbow on April 13
Golden Rainbow will partner with Cork and Thorn for a unique edition of the “Dining Out For Life” series on Tuesday, April 13, with a generous percentage of sales benefitting Golden Rainbow to provide critically needed services, including housing, education, wellness and direct financial assistance to men, women and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Cork and … [Read more...] about Cork and Thorn Hosts Floral Arranging Class and Wine Tasting to Benefit Golden Rainbow on April 13
The Center to Participate in National LGBT Health Awareness Week
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada will participate in the annual National LGBT Health Awareness Week by hosting a healthcare organization in its lobby starting on March 22, 2021. Sponsored by the National Coalition for LGBT Health, the event brings awareness to discrimination and health disparities that affect individuals of every sexual orientation, gender, gender … [Read more...] about The Center to Participate in National LGBT Health Awareness Week
The LGBTQ Center Starts to Re-Open
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada is opening up to safely offer in-person support groups and services. Some groups will continue to meet via Zoom. “We did our best this past year as many of our support groups were able to meet online and as restrictions eased, we did socially distanced events outside in our parking lot,” Nicole McNee, The Center’s volunteer and … [Read more...] about The LGBTQ Center Starts to Re-Open