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August, 2021 || In This Issue:
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SUMMER OF PRIDE CONTINUES
Thank you to our community members and corporate partners for giving us so many ways to celebrate Pride this summer. Although we won't be gathering at the Pacific Pride Festival this month - we've got a number of "Pride Week" events happening to bring us together and keep the celebration going! You can find a full list of events and their details below.
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Our Youth Leadership Program comes to an end in August. It has been so fun and exciting to be able to meet in-person again, it made the summer fly by! Even though we're sad to see the summer go, this means that our beloved school year groups (PROUD Youth Group & PROUD Youth of Color) are starting back up! Keep an eye on our socials and website for dates and times!
PROUD Youth Leaders
Youth who participated in the Youth Leadership Program are able to apply to be a PROUD Youth Leader at the end of the summer. Youth will have a list of ideas for projects that will benefit the community and could feasibly be accomplished by a teenager. In the application process, youth will choose a project that they will take on for the school year.
Five youth will be accepted to be PROUD Youth Leaders. Those youth will meet biweekly with PPF program staff to discuss the status of their project, share lessons learned, and participate in workshops led by community partners to grow specific leadership skills. YLs will get firsthand experience engaging effectively in community issues they are passionate about while building their ability to view social issues with an intersectional lens.
This group meets every other Tuesday from 3:00pm- 4:30pm beginning the week of August 23rd, 2021- May 30, 2022. (Location: TBA)
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PROUD Youth Group & PROUD Youth of Color
PPF is proud to host two weekly social groups this school year for LGBTQ+ and ally youth in 7th-2th grade! Both groups are always free, confidential, and available for youth to attend in-person or over Zoom. Youth can look forward to exciting field trips, inspiring guest speakers, and connecting with others in their community! Both groups begin the week of August 23rd, 2021 and run until May 30, 2022.
PROUD Youth of Color is specifically for BIPOC LGBTQ+ and ally youth. This group meets every Wednesday from 3:00pm- 4:30pm, location: TBA.
PROUD Youth Group is open to all LGBTQ+ and ally youth. This group meets every Thursday from 3:00pm- 4:30pm, location: TBA.
Youth who are interested in joining PROUD Youth of Color or PROUD Youth Group, register here!
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Join our PROUD Older Adult Group!
The PROUD Older Adult Group meets biweekly on Thursdays from 12-1:00 pm over zoom. The social group is for LGBTQ+ folks and allies ages 50+. Feel free to grab a snack or your lunch, and hop on zoom for weekly discussions!
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We couldn't be more excited to announce that our treasured series, Sunset @ the Canary, is back! We've got two sessions left for this summer - August 25 and September 22. What better way to celebrate Summer of Pride than with those unforgettable, Santa Barbara skyline views.
We'll be on the rooftop from 6 PM to 8 PM, with music from our favorite DJ, Darla Bea. Special thanks to the Kimpton Canary for donating the space to us. As always, this event is free to our LGBTQ+ community and allies.
We can't wait to see you in person!
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Come celebrate PRIDE with Drag Queen Story-time! Miss Angel is a local Santa Barbara Queen with a Masters Degree in Education. Story-time with Miss Angel is an interactive story hour with book readings from your favorite LGBTQ+ inclusive children's books.
This story-time will take place Saturday August 28th at the Crafter's Library from 11:00am-12:00pm. Adults can also sign up for a wine glass etching class while their kids tune into story-time. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Pacific Pride Foundation's programs & services.
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Join our friends at the Wildcat for an afternoon Pride celebration, benefitting Pacific Pride Foundation. We will be there on Saturday, August 28, from 2 PM-8 PM with live music, vendors, show stopping drag queens, libations, food, and so much more! This event is for those 21+, and a portion of your $10 entree fee will benefit the programs and services of Pacific Pride Foundation.
Schedule for the day:
1:30 PM - Doors open 2:30 PM - Vivian Storm singing live with a full band 4 PM - DJ Honey 6 PM - DJ Slic
*Drag performances taking place throughout the day by Angel D'mon, and other local queens.
Question about the event? Email Robert. Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact our Events Manager.
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PrEP Is Now Free Under Most Insurance Plans
In a move that is expected to prove transformative to the national HIV-prevention effort, the federal government has announced that almost all health insurers must cover the HIV prevention pill known as PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, with no cost sharing - including for the medication itself and all support services such as lab visits and any associated office visits.
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EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER
Pacific Pride Foundation is looking for a volunteer to take photos at some of our Summer of Pride events! We'd love to capture all of these moments spent in community. If you are interested, please contact our Events Manager.
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PARTNERS IN PRIDE
Giving back is an important part of celebrating Pride. For decades, Pacific Pride Foundation has been committed to providing the LGBTQ+ community members the stability, support, and resources they need to thrive. Now, more than ever, we depend on our supporters to make that work possible.
Our Partners in Pride are committed community members that sustain Pacific Pride Foundation's services and programs with a monthly gift. Sign up to support our work all year long with a gift of any amount.
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OTHER NEWS, WAYS TO SUPPORT, & EVENTS
Chelsea Handler at the Santa Barbara Bowl
August 21st | Tickets here
Comedian and advocate, Chelsea Handler, will be opening up this year's awaited Santa Barbara Bowl season on Saturday, August 21. Tickets are available for purchase now.
Thank you to our friends at Goldenvoice for donating tickets to Pacific Pride Foundation. Congrats to Alex Overbey on winning the pair of tickets! Be on the lookout for future give aways. |
PFLAG CONNECTS: VIRTUAL SUPPORT MEETINGS
PFLAG meets online every month, in English and in Spanish, for virtual support meetings. Their meetings are run by trusted PFLAG Santa Barbara leaders, exploring topics relevant to the LGBTQ+ community, followed by sharing and support.
August 9 at 7:00 pm August 12 at 7:00 pm We hope to see you there!
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Car Donations
Website | Alternate Ways to Support
Have a vehicle you have been trying to sell? Well good news, we are now accepting car donations through careasy.org and Pacific Pride Foundation receives 70% of the proceeds.
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RESOURCES
HOUSING ASSISTANCE + FOOD SECURITY
NEW RESOURCES
*Disclaimer: These resources are not provided by Pacific Pride Foundation*
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