SWERV Magazine Photo Shoot

SwervMagazine.com had a photo shoot at @thedccenter tonight for an upcoming article on the #Trans Community in #DC  

Our new Suggestion Box

Next time you are at the DC Center for the LGBT community look for our new suggestion box in the lounge and be sure to share your ideas for improving our community center.  #DC #LGBT 

AAPI LGBT Town Hall TONIGHT!

Tonight!  Join us 9/29 to discus the needs of the DC LGBT Asian American and Pacific Islander Community http://tinyurl.com/AAPI-LGBT

#ParisBallDC

What a great night with Reel Affirmations, Rayceen Pendarvis, and #ParisBallDC!  See more pictures at fb.com/centerarts - #CenterArts #LGBT #DC 

AAPI LGBT Cultural Competency Training

DC Center staff and interns received a cultural competency training last week to learn how to better serve the AAPI LGBT Community.  Thanks Vega and Mala for a wonderful training #LGBT #DC 

#standwithPP

Where do LGBT turn to when there is no LGBT center in their home town?  Chances are, they go to Planned Parenthood.  We are getting ready for #PinkOut day on September 29th.  #StandwithPP

Take Action! Violence against the LGBT Community

Are you concerned about violence against the LGBT community?  Join us for our September Meeting! #LGBT #DCtinyurl.com/GLOVmeets   

Latno/a LGBT Heritage Month and LGBTQ History Month

The National LGBTQ Task Force and LULAC invite you to celebrate Latino/a Heritage Month & LGBTQ History Month www.thetaskforce.org/lgbtqlatino

Honoring Our Heroes in the Fight Against HIV

Honoring our Heroes in the fight against HIV in DC. Join us for the photo exhibit: http://tinyurl.com/OurHeroesDC  #fighthivindc #LGBT #HIV #DC #HIVequal

Vote for the DC Center for the LGBT Community

Vote for @thedccenter for best non-profit at www.bestofgaydc.com #LGBT #DC #FindYourCenterDC  

CenterLink Summit

David Mariner and Brant Miller are in Tulsa OK for the annual CenterLink summit #CLSummit15 connecting with other LGBT community centers around the country.  We got a great tour of the Tulsa Center last night.  #LGBT 

David Marquardt: Beyond Erotic

Beyond Labels is a collection of ten beautiful oil paintings that are portraits of male adult film starts, escorts, and masseurs. Each painting includes audio commentary that may be accessed using your smart phone.   Join us for the opening Reception on Saturday November 21st.  http://tinyurl.com/beyonderotic   

Kevin Jennings and #1teacherin10 at the DC Center for the LGBT Community

Thanks to everyone who came out to #1teacherin10  Follow our Youth Working Group at fb.com/centeryouth  Follow our LGBT Literary events at fb.com/outwritedc 

AAPI LGBT Town Hall

Join us 9/29 to discus the needs of the DC LGBT Asian American and Pacific Islander Community  http://tinyurl.com/AAPI-LGBT  

The DC Center to Honor Jim Marks at Annual Fall Reception

The DC Center is thrilled to recognize Jim Marks at our annual Fall Reception.  Find out more about Jim & get your tickets!  http://tinyurl.com/JimMarksDC #FallReception2015

#givelikealocal with @cataloguedc

The DC Center was at the @cataloguedc meeting on Monday.  So very proud we will soon be listed in the Calogue for Philanthropy among the best non-profit organizations in DC.  Check out the Catlogue website at http://www.cfp-dc.org and #givelikealocal

Wayne Hoffman at the DC Center

Wayne Hoffman was at the Center on 9/12 to read from his latest novel, An Older Man.  Follow our LGBT Literary Events at fb.com/outwritedc #LGBT #DC #wherethebearsare 

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Volunteering at the DC Center for the LGBT Community

Volunteers came to @thedccenter.org to help hang our latest Art Exhibit.   Find out more about the Our Heroes exhibit here; http://tinyurl.com/HIVheroes 

The DC Center to Honor Rayceen Pendarvis

Rayceen Pendarvis will be recognized at the DC Center Fall Reception.  Find out more about Rayceen at: http://tinyurl.com/rayceenpendarvis

GW Freshman Day of Service

Thanks to these #GWU students who joined us at the DC LGBT Center for the GW Freshman Day of Service!  #Volunteer #DC  fb.com/centervolunteers 

AAPIA Action Forum #DCTakesAction

Congrats to the Mayor's Office of API Affairs for a wonderful Action Forum!  We're looking forward to our own Town Hall on the needs of the LGBT API Community on 9/29 http://tinyurl.com/AAPI-LGBT #DCTakesAction  #all8wards

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Save the Date: The Transgender Day of Remembrance is November 20th. Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/TransDOR #TransDC  #LGBT #DC   

A safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. Next meeting 10/13: http://tinyurl.com/comingoutgroup    

The DC Center to Honor Imani Woody

Imani Woody will be honored at the DC Center Fall Reception.  Learn more about Imani here: http://tinyurl.com/imaniwoody

Coffee & Conversation

LGBT older adults and their friends are invited join us this Monday from 10AM to Noon for Coffee & Conversation    #LGBT #DC #coffee #friendship #FindYourCenterDC

Freedom from Smoking

When you're ready to quit smoking, we're ready to help. New class starting soon. Please fill out this google form if you are interested: http://tinyurl.com/FFSinterestform   

Center Military September Meeting

Help serve our LGBT Veterans, Servicemembers and their families by raising awareness, sharing resources, and providing information.  Volunteer.  Come to the 9/28 Center Military meeting at 7PM at @thedccenter http://tinyurl.com/LGBTmilitaryDC

The DC Center Fall Reception

Hi Scott,

The DC Center Fall Reception, our biggest annual event, is coming up on Friday September 18th at 6:00 PM a the Warner Building.  Details are at:

http://thedccenter.org/supporters_fallreception.html

I would love to have you come join us as our guest.  Just let me know, and I will add you to the guest list.  We would welcome the opportunity for you to learn more about the DC Center and think about ways we can work together with Suntrust in the future!

Cheers,

David Mariner

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David Mariner

The DC Center for the LGBT Community

2000 14th Street NW Suite 105 | Washington, DC 20009

www.thedccenter.org | 202 682-2245

Bi Roundtable Discussion Group

Join us on 9/15 for the Bi Roundtable Discussion #safespace 7PM @thedccenter  http://tinyurl.com/bisexualroundtable 

Khush DC South Asian LGBT Support Group

The DC Center is proud to host the monthly Khush DC South Asian LGBT Support Group.  Find out more at www.khushdc.org 

HIV Working Group Meeting

Fight HIV in DC!  Looking to volunteer?  Join us for the next HIV Working Group meeting on 9/23 - at 6PM - Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/HIVwgmeeting #HIV #DC #Volunteer #fighthivindc

Bisexual Pride Awareness Week Celebration

Join @centerbisexual for the Bisexual Pride Awareness Week Celebrationon 9/22 at @hrc - http://tinyurl.com/prideDCbi

September is Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month.  Learn more from our friends at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention & the Trevor Project.  Remember the District of Columbia has a 24/7 Mental Health Access Helpline at 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357 #LGBT #DC #RESILIENCE #HELP

Youth Working Group Meeting

Everyone is welcome to join us at the next Youth Working Group meeting and be an advocate for LGBT Youth.  The meeting takes place at 6PM (followed by our event with Kevin Jennings at 7PM) Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/YWGSept  

The DC Center Fall Reception

You're Invited!  The DC Center Fall Reception is Friday September 18th #LGBT #DC  http://tinyurl.com/fallreception2015  

Are you ready for your closeup?

Are you ready for your closeup? #TestPhotoFight with @hivequal.  Watch promo video and learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXXp0JWTMnU  

Center Aging Monthly Lunch

LGBT older adults are invited to join us for our monthly lunch gathering.  Join us on 9/25:  http://tinyurl.com/CenterAgingLunch  #LGBT #DC #FindYourCenterDC

Gay District this Friday at the DC Center

Make new friends and meet other gay, bi, & trans men in a fun and friendly setting. Check out Gay District this Friday at the DC Center: 

GLOV works to address violence against the LGBT Community

GLOV works to address violence against the LGBT Community.  Join us for our next meeting 9/24: 

tinyurl.com/GLOVmeets

Wayne Hoffman at the DC Center

Author Wayne Hoffman Returns to @thedccenter to read from his latest novel, An Older Man. Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/AnOlderMan#OutWriteDC #LGBT #WhereTheBearsAre

United Night OUT

TeamDC Presents United Night Out 9/19 at RFK as DC United takes on Columbus Crew   http://tinyurl.com/unitednightout

Get Your Tickets! The DC Center Fall Reception

But your tickets now!  

The DC Center Fall Reception is Friday September 18th#FindYourCenterDChttp://tinyurl.com/fallreception2015

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Do you have a group of folks that want to volunteer at the DC Center together? Maybe an employee resource group, faith community, or fraternity? Find out more about group volunteer opportunities here: http://tinyurl.com/DCCenterGroups 

Trans Support Group this FRIDAY at the DC Center

Join us this Friday at 7PM at @thedccenter for our First Friday Trans Support Group #trans #DC #findyourcenterdc 

Thank you Food and Friends

A big thank you to Food and Friends, who have generously offered to provide our thanksgiving meal this year.  If you don't have plans for thanksgiving, join us at the DC Center.  http://tinyurl.com/CenterGiving  

Scott Wilbanks

The DC Center for the LGBT Community hosted a book reading with Scott Wilbanks on Monday night.  See more pics at fb.com/outwritedc  #OutWrite #LGBT #Authors