Community Cafecito

Reaching for Equity: Demystifying Social Services for the LGBTQ+ Community

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MDT

This event will take place virtually - this page will be updated with meeting details as they become available.

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This digital convening will host benefits experts to share information on the protections for LGBTQ+ seniors close to retirement, demystify social services available for the El Paso community and financial benefits of marriage or legally sanctioned unions.

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This partnership coalesced between NCOA and Latinos for a Secure Retirement to bring resources to help families apply for money-saving benefits through the NCOA BenefitsCheckupTool© to live with dignity, purpose and security.
 

Food Pantry Distribution*

Mondays

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM MDT

• No ID required.

• Drive-through or walk up.

*Pantry will close without prior notice if/when supplies run out.

Deaf Pantry Day*

Last Monday of the month

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM MDT

• Food distribution only.

  • For case management, email deafservices@borderlandrainbow.org.

• No ID required.

• ASL fluent staff on site.

• Drive-through or walk up.

*Pantry will close without prior notice if/when supplies run out.

Book Club

Monthly, Third Mondays

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

This group will be held virtually. Zoom info is on our Facebook Page

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Gather monthly on the third Monday evening to discuss your favorite books!  Facilitated by BRC staff therapist Cris Zubia. Email for meeting details.

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If you need ASL interpretation, email deafservices@borderlandrainbow.org.

BRC.Make.Share 

Biweekly Crafting Group

Mondays 7:00-9:00 pm

This group will be held virtually. Zoom info is on our Facebook Page

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The BRC offers biweekly meetings of crafters of all kinds - knit, crochet, macrame, watercolor, anything!  Come to learn, share and get to know one another better. 

Virtual Stonewall Addictions Anonymous

Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm

This virtual support group is designed to serve the needs of LGBT folks and their allies who are struggling with substances. Join a recovery community where you can be supported in your whole identity. 

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Join us to give and receive support!

Virtual T.R.U.E Colors 

LGBTQ Teen Support Group

Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 pm

This group will be held virtually. Please visit our Facebook page to obtain details for the video / phone call in.

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The BRC offers LGBT teens a safe space where youth can access therapeutic support, peer affirmation, and socialization.  A great group for teens struggling with coming out to family and friends, bullying, dating, friends, etc. 

Virtual Family of Transgender Folk Support Group

Thursdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm

This group will be held virtually. Please visit our Facebook page to obtain details for the video / phone call in.

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Join family members, parents, and guardians in supporting each other in their journey with transgender, non-binary, or genderqueer children and family members. 

Virtual Transgender Youth Support Group

Thursdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm

This group will be held virtually. Please visit our Facebook page to obtain details for the video / phone call in.

Join elementary and middle school peers in supporting each other in their journey as transgender, non-binary, or genderqueer people. Facilitated by social worker.

Drag Queen Story Hour

Monthly - Dates Vary

Drag Queen Story Hour is a local affiliate of the national Drag Queen Story Hour movement. 

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Keep your eyes on our calendar (above) or our Facebook page for announcements of our monthly Story Hours featuring local drag performers reading books to children and leading arts activities.