Human Dignity Coalition works to advance and safeguard human rights. We promote equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, (LGBTQ) and allied community in Central Oregon.
Proud Queer Monthly is the official publication of Bend PRIDE and we couldn't be more proud to be associated with such a great publication!!! If you like edgy, thought provoking articles that really challenge your paradigms then you will love PQ Monthly! Pick up a copy next time you stop into the office for PRIDEDAYFriday Coffee with Melissa (like maybe this Pride-day from 1-3!?!)
We are so excited to be partnering with RiseUp this year to create a stellar entertainment line-up!!! Don't worry though your familiar favorites like Jumpin Joyce Respress will again be performing and expect many other familiar faces such as Central Oregon's very own Mosley Wottawho will be starting the entertainment for the day at noon! There are many other gifted performers who are generously donating their time and talent for this event so be sure to be there or be square!!! (This includes YOU straight Allies!!! Get Out, Loud and Proud in support of your LGBTQ friends and family!!!)
In addition to our exciting entertainment, we will have plenty of delicious food and beverage vendors there to satisfy your appetite and quench your thirst! Some really cool vendors will be there selling their varied wears. Expect a visit from the owners of PQ Monthly "the official publication of Bend Pride" who are traveling from Portland to check out what we got going on so let's show them how Central Oregon celebrates PRIDE!!!
Finally, there will be over 10 progressive partner non-profits showcasing their services and providing numerous opportunities for you to get involved and "be the change you want to see" in our local community! Please join me in requesting a beautiful, sunny 85 degree day so we can celebrate summer style enjoying yummy food and drink and joining in creating the community that we want to live in! Get out, get loud and be proud!!!!!
Melissa is hosting meet and greet coffee drop in's at the HDC office EVERY Friday leading up to our Pride celebration on June 9th and hopes that you will drop in to introduce yourself! "Friday Pride-day Coffee Meet and Greet" this week is from 1-3 pm so come on in and meet Melissa find out about the exciting new directions that HDC is going in and the many expanded programs that we are starting to provide.
Upcoming Events!
Tuesday May 22 is Harvey Milk Day!!!
In commemoration, we are showing the documentary "The Times of Harvey Milk" at Central Oregon Community College (COCC) at 6:30pm in Boyle Room 115. Following the showing of this Oscar Award winning film from 1984 we will facilitate a discussion with the audience about what HDC and the LGBTQ community and our allies in Central Oregon are doing well and what we could do better. We are presenting this event in collaboration with the COCC Multicultural Center and the COCC Gay Straight Alliance as well as Stars and Rainbows. This event is open to all in the community who identify as LGBTQ and our allies. We hope that you will join us and contribute to this important discussion as well as to get some inspiration to get out, get loud and be proud!!
June 9, Bend Pride (8th Annual!) We are happy to announce that Stars and Rainbows is working in collaboration with HDC to plan a totally rocking, family friendly event!!! This year we are moving up in the world to the fabulous RiverBend Park for a bigger and more exciting celebration. We are planning a great event with lots of great vendors, food carts, musicians and entertainers! Stay tuned for more details and activities as we create a great Pride month this June. Look for our ad in PQ Monthly "The Official LGBTQ Publication of Bend Pride". Let us know your thoughts on Pride this year at Coffee this Friday!
June 16, Queer Prom (4th Annual!).Queer Prom is a fun, expressive, safe and drug and alcohol-free prom for everyone. Our youth interns, Queer Youth Space group and Gay Straight Alliance Clubs work hard to put on this super fun night, so show your support! This year's them is Super Queeros! (as in super heroes). Old Stone Church on Franklin, 7-11 pm.
HDC is turning 20 in September!!!!
We are already starting to plan our 20 Days of Celebrating 20 years so stay tuned for dates and developments!
Keep the Movement for Equality Going Strong!
Human Dignity Coalition has been working to advance and safeguard human rights, dismantle oppression and promote equality for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community in Central Oregon for 20 years. We have made great strides, including organizing for Bend's Equal Rights Ordinance and then statewide equality laws, creating a successful program tosupport and advocate for for vulnerable LGBTQ and allied youth, initiating and hosting Bend Pride, among many other achievements.
Central Oregon has become a more vibrant, inclusive and just community in our 20 years, but we still have a long way to go.
2012 is our 20th year!
Can you believe it?
With all of the threats to basic human dignity growing around the world, we need to make sure our 20th is the best year ever!
Please support Human Dignity Coalition's work by making a donation by clicking the "Make a Donation" button above. There is still time to make your tax-deductible donation before the end of the year!
Advancing the Movement for Justice
To be truly effective and lasting, work for equality for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer must be part of a unified movement to build community and achieve equality, justice and human dignity for all people. This is the work before us.
Join us, let us know what you think, call, email, come see us!
We all need each other now more than ever.
We Are Looking for Awesome Volunteers!
We need lots and lots of volunteers of all kinds, from helping us with our social media, to office work, to making phone calls, to working on our events. Click on the volunteer link under support to let us know. We are excited to get cranking and we need you to do it! Click on "Support HDC" to get involved, volunteer, become a member or make a donation.
Want to get social? Register at Meet Up to hear about events created by and for the LGBTQ community! Search for Stars and Rainbows on Facebook as well to get connected!
