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Get your second Monkeypox (MPX) dose with PPF! 

We are continuing our MPX vaccination effort this month with two clinics to help you get your second dose. You must wait 28 days to receive your second dose of the Jynneos vaccine for MPXV. Second doses should take place as soon as possible after that time. There is no need to restart or add doses to the series if there is an extended interval between doses.

Second doses ONLY. Proof of first dose required.

Santa Maria

Wednesday, November 2

2PM-5PM

Family Service Agency

105 N Lincoln St

Santa Maria

Santa Barbara

Monday, November 7

2PM-5PM

Pacific Pride Foundation

608 Anacapa St. Ste. A

Santa Barbara

Additionally, PPF will be hosting a MPX (Monkeypox) Healing Circle on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 6:00pm via Zoom. This group will give folks a chance to share their thoughts and feelings about the impact of MPX on the LGBTQ+ community, as well discuss strategies on how folks can better take care of themselves and their communities in the wake of MPX. Note that as a Healing Circle, this group is designed to help folks process the feelings surrounding the recent spread of MPX – it is not designed to provide medical advice on this topic. If you would like to register, please email our Counseling Administrative Assistant at Cora Danielson at cora@pacificpridefoundation.org.  

Public Health Notice: Monkeypox (MPX)

The World Health Organization has declared Monkeypox (MPX) a World Health Emergency. The community of Santa Barbara County should know that:

MPX is a rare disease. While this illness can affect anyone, so far it is mostly being seen in men who have sex with men, monkeypox can spread to anyone through close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact including:    

• Direct contact with monkeypox rash, sores, or scabs from a person with MPX.
• Contact with objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding, or towels), and surfaces that have been used by someone with MPX.  
• Contact with respiratory secretions, through kissing and other face-to-face contact.
• While it is not clear whether MPX is a sexually transmitted infection, most cases have been linked to sexual activity

Partners in Pride

This giving season, join our Partners In Pride program to help us sustain Pacific Pride Foundation’s services and programs with a monthly gift. Your continued support allows us to expand our reach and create a vibrant, thriving, and visible community for LGBTQ+ people. 

Sign up today, and support your community all year long!

November Syringe Exchange

Santa Maria 

Every Wednesday

2-3:30pm or while supplies last*

Town Center Mall

200 Town Center E 

 Dates: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30

Santa Barbara

Every other Tuesday

10am-1pm or while supplies last*

Carrillo Castillo Lot

400 W Carrillo St

 Dates: 14th, 28th 

Isla Vista

Every other Friday

12:30-2:30pm or while supplies last*

Community Room

 970 Embarcadero Del Mar 

 Dates: 11th, 18th

Counseling at PPF 

Need to talk to someone? We are here for you. 

Affordable counseling is available online via teletherapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and their partners, family, and friends. 

We provide support with:

• Coming out
• HIV-positive topics
• Family/group counseling
• Couples counseling
• And more

PROUD Youth Programs

FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND ALLIES GRADES 7TH - 12th 

PROUD YOUTH GROUPS OFFER: 

• A fun and welcoming environment for youth to connect
• Peer support groups
• Fun field trips and group activities
• Space for BIPOC LGBTO+ youth through our PROUD Youth of Color

PROUD Youth of Color Sign Up

PROUD Youth Group Sign Up

Be on the lookout for upcoming in-person events and activities!

Questions? Email our Community Outreach and Education Manager.

Thank you for Attending Rocky Horror! 

With over 300 attendees, stunning live performances, delicious food, and of course a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show this was an event to remember! 

Thank you to everyone who came out and keep an eye out for future PPF Movie screenings.

Join our Lavender Elders group!  

The Lavender Group meets every other week on Thursdays from 12 - 1:00 pm for lunch at Jill's Place and over zoom (simultaneously). This social group is for LGBTQ+ folks and allies ages 50+.

For more information or questions about how you can join the group, email our Community Outreach and Education Manager.

Join our team today! 

Serve your local community, work with passion, and join an amazing team!⁠

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Pacific Pride Foundation is looking to hire a Community Outreach and Education Coordinator for our Santa Maria office and a Behavioral Health and Wellness Manager. Click the link below to learn more about the positions and to apply today!

Additional Ways to Give!

CarEasy

Website | Car Donations

Looking for another way to support our services? Pacific Pride Foundation is now accepting car donations through careasy.org! 

Click here to schedule a pick up!

AmazonSmile

Website | Shop & Donate

Are you an Amazon shopper? Did you know that when you shop using AmazonSmile, the company will donate 0.5 percent of your purchase to Pacific Pride Foundation? Click on the AmazonSmile link to get started today and to have 0.5% of all of your purchases go directly to PPF!

Pacific Pride Foundation | Website