Join Hands for Justice rally
Sunday October 12, 2008
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Davie Village, Vancouver

An open invitation to all members of the LGTB community, all our allies and supporters, friends and families, colleagues and neighbours

Join with us in a joyful celebration of community in solidarity against violence

Early Saturday, September 27th Jordan Smith was violently assaulted as he was walking along Davie Street holding hands with another man.

Holding hands is a beautiful gesture that should elicit nothing harsher than a smile

Sunday October 12th we will come together to demonstrate that the LGTB community is supported by people from across diverse cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

The tone of the rally will be positive, this is not a time for anger nor is it a time to meet hate with hate. It is a time to show that our communities will not be scared off the streets. It is time to show the power of education, awareness and love.

Feel the strength of community, see the diversity of community and spread the joy of community

Join Hands for Justice - Sunday October 12, 2008

1:00 p.m. - assemble in the parks on the English Bay side of Davie and Denman
1:30 p.m. - begin making our way up Davie Street through the Davie Village, all of us walking hand in hand
2:00 p.m. - congregate at Davie and Hornby for music and messages of support from community leaders
3:00 p.m. – wrap up

Please spread word of this rally among your contacts.
We hope this rally will be a very large, uplifting community effort of love.

For media inquiries, more information or to offer help please contact –
Jennifer Breakspear executivedirector@lgtbcentrevancouver.com 604.685.4832
The Centre - A Community Centre Serving and Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Transgendered, Bisexual People and their Allies

We will showcasing the programs and services available for children and Youth in the Lower Mainland.  The program and services are focused to serve local families and newcomers and immigrants.

If there is any further question, please contact me at 604-683-2554 or at this email ana_maria@gordonhouse.org

Gordon Neighbourhood House on October 16th, between 3 and 6 p.m.

Colombia is the first country feature the event goes between 5- 7pm. A video about Colombia will be presented and the dinner will entertained with Colombian music. Reservation is required before 4 pm Friday September 26th. Cost of the dinner $4 adults $2 children (5-12 yrs)

Gordon House is looking to work with residents, organizations and businesses in the neighbourhood to build a more welcoming and inclusive neighbourhood.

For more information please call 604-683-2554.

Share your Grant writing skills with the Centre!

The Centre is a community resource providing support, health and social services, and public education for the well being of lesbians, gay men, transgendered and bisexual people and their allies in Vancouver and throughout BC.

Do you need an opportunity to show off your grant writing skills?
Are you curious? Love searching the web and finding information?
Do you write well?
Want to enhance your resume with some successful grant proposals?

We are looking for a talented volunteer grant writer.

A proven track record writing successful grant applications to private foundations, corporations, community foundations and government programs is a definite asset (although not necessarily required).

Experience with queer or equality seeking organisations would serve you well.

If you are familiar with the non-profit sector that would be even better.

Please send your resume to volunteerservices@lgtbcentrevancouver.com with “Grant writer” in the subject line.

You would really ‘wow’ us if you included examples of successful grants you have secured.

Angelina Marra
Volunteer Services Coordinator
The Centre
A Community Centre serving Lesbian, Gay, Transgendered
and Bisexual People and their Allies
1170 Bute St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1Z6
Phone: 604-685-7589
Fax:     604-684-5309
E-mail:volunteerservices@lgtbcentrevancouver.com
Website: http://lgtbcentrevancouver.com/