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http://applausenow.org: This website will show you how to create a congratulatory welcome and an embrace of good cheer for those that are coming out. From words to actions to products and even resources, it will help you become a strong ally at the time of coming out. Safe Schools Coalition:
offers resources as a starting point for educators, parents/guardians
and youth. Mt.
Baker Planned Parenthood: a non-profit family planning organization
that has been helping women, men and teens make responsible choices about
their sexual health for 40 years. Dedicated to delivering the highest
quality reproductive health care services since 1969, MBPP is also committed
to providing responsible, age-appropriate sexuality education. Protecting
a woman's fundamental right to choose is also a major part of this organization's
underlying philosophy. Bellingham: (360)734-9095 Skagit Men's
Group: a place for men ages eighteen through
twenty-five to meet new people, socialize, get support and have fun. The
group currently meets every other Wednesday at varying locations. Activities
have included: bowling, roller skating, movies, potlucks and hikes. Please
visit our myspace group: Ferndale Diversity Coalition: a human rights organization, formed in response to a hate crime committed against a biracial high school student. FDC works to support the community and uphold the rights of every individual to live free from harassment, oppression, bias and violence. Meets 7:00 p.m. on 2nd Mon. & 4th Wed., mtg. rm. “A”, Ferndale City Hall Annex, 5694 Second Ave., Ferndale; Email: ferndalecoalition@home.com Island County Crisis Line: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Serves Snohomish, Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom counties. Phone: 1-800-584-3578 Northwest Gender Society: P.O. Box 2004, Bellingham, WA 98227; Phone: 360-398-0142; Email: erikajs@mail.com First Congregational Church / United Church of Christ: an “open and affirming congregation,” welcoming of persons of lesbian, gay or bisexual orientation within the community of faith, FCC/UCC has housed the local PFLAG library since 1994. Contact person: George Lamb, of the church’s “Open and Affirming Committee”; Mr. Lamb’s Phone: 360-733-8419; Church Phone: 360-734-3720; 2401 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham (for additional faith communities, go to: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/ravenna/draftlist.html) NWPROUD – Northwest Pride Resources Organization Uniting Diversity: a coalition of transgender, lesbian, gay, and bisexual groups and individuals in Bellingham. Offers an email based information center with local referrals, information on local and regional LGBT events and a site where others can post messages. Email: nwproud@yahoo.com PFLAG – Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: promotes the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through support, education, and advocacy. Chapter locations (in addition to PFLAG Skagit):
The Power of Hope: an arts-based program that empowers teens to live positive, engaged lives through discovering a sense of purpose and creative potential. They bring diverse young people together with artists, activists, and other adults. Summer week-long gatherings on Whidbey Island and Cortes Island in British Columbia. School year programs in Seattle, Bellingham, and Sooke, British Columbia. Contact person: Peggy Taylor; 1337 Lincoln Street, #2, Bellingham, WA 98226; Phone: 360-671-7390; Email: poh@powerofhope.org; Web site: http://www.powerofhope.org Whatcom Human Rights Task Force: documents local hate crimes and provides advocacy and referral for targeted individual, organizes and educates the community and the media in response to those events, and provides a networking avenue for members. Contact people: Lisa Fox, Chair and Barbara Rofkar, Vice Chair; PO Box 2191, Bellingham, WA 98227; Phone: 360-733-2233; Email: whrtf@whrtf.org; Web site: http://www.whrtf.org Please visit and support these other great groups and organizations which support equality for everyone! Servicemembers Legal Defense Network |
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