THE GLBT CENTER NYC
PRESENTS
“EXPRESSED IDENTITIES”
AN ART EXHIBITION BY THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY
A BENEFIT FOR THE JIM COLLINS FOUNDATION

The Jim Collins Foundation, a new non-profit that works to provide financial assistance to transgender people for gender-confirming surgeries.Founded in 2008 by two transgender men who’s lives were impacted by their own surgeries. The Jim Collins Foundation has a goal to give its first grant in 2010.

President and Co Founder Tony Ferraiolo, who is the featured artist in the exhibition,
has explored the artistic expression of raw human emotions. Often the result of his own personal conflict and pain through his transition from female to male

Opening Reception, Thursday, October 8, 2009
6PM – 8PM, FREE
Exhibition runs from October 8, 2009 through December 31, 2009

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : WWW.GAYCENTER.ORG

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Click the links below to view the PDF’s for the following positions:

Prevention Specialist – AMARI
Promise Coordinator

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For more information visit: DestinationTomorrow.com.

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We are happy and excited to offer a new group in Philadelphia that addresses the concerns and needs of an often underserved population. “Just For Us” is a therapy group for partners of transgendered and gendervariant individuals. We aim to create a safe space where clients can find the support, camaraderie, and information to thrive. This group often goes unnoticed with the focus primarily on the trans person.
Here, partners will have the opportunity to carve out an identity of their very own. Partners may be male, female, gender-variant, gay, straight, queer, or bisexual…the only thing they must be is the current partner of a transgender or gender-variant person.

We invite you to spread the word and hang up the flyer (make copies if you need more!) and welcome any questions you may have about referring potential clients to us. We are excited about this group and appreciate your support!

Best Wishes,

Elizabeth R. Weisman, LSW & Alison Wortman, LSW

Elizabeth R. Weisman, LSW: 267-257-8406 / e.weisman67@gmail.com

Elizabeth Weisman is a licensed social worker who received her degree from Boston University and has twenty years of experience in the field. Her flexible and creative approach allows her to meet the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds. Elizabeth has expertise in the following areas: women’s issues, LGBTQ issues, recovery from trauma in childhood/adulthood, depression, anxiety, recovery from addictions, chronic and severe mental illness, working with artists. She has a particular interest in mind-body health/awareness. Elizabeth has a private practice in Center City.

Alison Wortman, LSW: 215-756-7035/alisonwortman@gmail.com

Alison Wortman is a licensed social worker who received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice. Alison currently works as an outpatient psychotherapist at the Mazzoni Center where she does individual, couple and group counseling with LGBTQ youth and adults. She also conducts intake screenings at the center with individuals contemplating hormone therapy. She maintains a part-time private practice in Center City Philadelphia, with special focus on working with addictive behaviors, depression, sexual and gender identity exploration, and relationship concerns. She is a proud member of the Pennsylvania Society of Clinical Social Workers and the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.

Just for us.pdf – group information

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Please join us at this town hall meeting as we share the findings from a recent study completed in
partnership with transgender Philadelphians. A report with recommendations on how to improve
services for transgender and gender non-conforming persons has been created from this study.
The purpose of this town hall is to share the recommendations with the audience and for you to
give voice to what additional recommendations you think should be added to this report before
iti?s finalized.
The final report will be given out to the Mayori?s Office, City Council members, Community Based
Organizations and other City of Philadelphia institutions that provide services to transgender and
gender non-conforming Philadelphians.
Allies to transgender communities are welcome to attend this event.
This Event is Organized By:
Public Health Management Corporation
Co-Organized By:
The Attic Youth Center
The COLOURS Organization
GALAEI
Mazzoni Center
Trans-Masculine Advocacy Network (TMAN)
Trans Health Information Project (TIP)
Unity Fellowship Church Philadelphia
William Way LGBT Community Center
For more information call Lee Carson at (267) 765-2352 or email lcarson@phmc.org
Light refreshments will be served
When: Wednesday September 16, 2009 Time: 6 pm-8 pm Where: Arch Street Methodist Church 55 N Broad St (corner of Broad & Arch)

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TMAN continues on our mission to enlighten about  trans issues from a special POC angle and for everyone to pass the word to their social networks to help support.

Workshops start at 3pm on Saturday and run back to back.

TRANS  101

The focus of the workshop is to provide a starting point for Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and all allies to become more informed about Transgender identities. Transgender people started the Stonewall Riots of 1969. That single act sparked a revolution that has resulted in the “Gay Rights” movement that is ongoing today. Yet for their integral part in bringing attention to the quality of life needs of LGBT people, transgender people often find themselves left out of the Equal ity conversation. This workshop will give Pride attendees the space to discuss their understanding of transgender beings, along with their overall understanding of gender and sexuality. This lively and interactive session will involve participants in an in-depth dialogue regarding the varied types of gender identities. Attendees should expect to learn more about identifying transphobia and heterosexism. Participants will be gaining knowledge of how to facilitate inclusive and safe environments that value and support all. Participants will leave better able to interrupt prejudice and create change. This frank and thought-provoking discussion – where nothing is taboo – will result in new dialogue, new terminology and ultimately new relationships. We will cover gender, sexuality, identity and interestingly we’ll be able to see where these converge and separate. A panel of Transgend er men of color will be available to talk about their lives and experiences. Calling all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people! All are welcome. We eagerly await hearing about your experiences, and fielding your questions and comments. This training is aimed at challenging and educating Pride attendees on Transgender lives.

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Beginning August 15, 2009, all domestic flight passengers will be required to provide the airlines with their birth date and gender. For international flights, airlines will be required to submit full legal name, date of birth, and gender October 31, 2009. You should submit the name, date of birth, and gender as it appears on the form of identification you intend to use at the airport. The information you give to the airline should not appear on your ticket. In practice, however, airlines may add “Mr.,” “Ms.,” or “Mrs.” or other gender marker on the ticket. You should not be stopped by airport security because of your gender marker or gender presentation. If possible, book your flights yourself so that you may input your own full legal name, date of birth, and gender information. If you encounter difficulties at the airport because of your gender expression or transgender status, please contact NCTE at 202-903-0112.

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It is official…Pride 2009 was a huge success. The week-long celebration honoring our 10th Anniversary will certainly go down in history as a Pride to remember. But who were the masked men and women behind it all? Come find out at the

Meet Your Board Mixer w/open bar
RSVP Required @ phillyblackpride@gmail.com by Tuesday, August 25th

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
@
The American Pub (Centre Square)
1500 Market Street (@ the Clothes Pin)
Concourse Level

5:30pm-8:00pm

FREE Appetizers 5:30pm – 8:00pm

*****1 Hour Open Bar – 6:15pm – 7:15pm****

RSVP Required @ phillyblackpride@gmail.com by Tuesday, August 25th

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We invite all who are trans and those who support the trans community
to come and enjoy themselves in an environment that never judges and allows you to be… yourselves.

meet.greet.dance.drink.laugh.eat in an environment
made JUST for you

Transensual
presented by PrideAfterHours.com
Hosted by Antwan & Roxi

Saturday, August 29th
@ Oxygen Lounge
24 Ave C (bet 2nd & 3rd streets)

Doors open 11pm
Free before Mid; $10 after
Music by DJ Tease

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