Visalia Pride Lions Club Offers Student Scholarships
With a goal of serving our community, the Visalia Pride Lions Club proudly announces the establishment of two scholarships of $500 each for graduating high school seniors or transferring community college students who are LGBT or were raised in an LGBT family. Applicants must live in Tulare County, Hanford, or Lemoore. The scholarship must be used at an accredited post-secondary institution including a college or university and trade school. The student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, worked to affect change for the LGBT community and be actively involved in community service. Membership in a Gay-Straight Alliance or college Pride club will be considered, but is not required.
The scholarship deadline is May 1st; the recipients will be notified by the end of May. Presentation of the scholarships will be made during the VPLC’s anniversary luncheon in June.
PFLAG Tulare and Kings Counties is a volunteer group of parents, family and friends of people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT). We welcome members of the GLBT community to our meetings and membership. We meet on the third Sunday of each month.
Location:
Family HealthCare Network 305 East Center Street (Corner of Bridge Street) Visalia (Use the courtyard entrance on Bridge. Pedestrian gate is in the alley.)
When you attend this meeting be prepared for an engaging, informative, and entertaining discussion on the topic: "What PFLAG means to me."
We have a number of interesting speakers who will be addressing this important matter, providing insight into, not only what our organization is all about, but also how it has affected their lives. There will be ideas about what our members and those in attendance expect during the year ahead.
Participation from all in attendance is encouraged. It is thought provoking.....so think about it prior to Sunday, January 15.....Why do we attend PFLAG? What does the organization mean to you?
Hope 2012 is a good year with lots of promise for all.
Flier:
Refreshments will be served
PFLAG provides a safe and confidential space place to talk about sexual orientation and gender identity, and works to build a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
There is no cost to attend, and membership is optional.
PFLAG Tulare and Kings Counties is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status.
Are you an adult female (lesbian/bisexual) who has been in an abusive same-sex relationship in the past or currently in one?
The study will involve the following:
Interview: interview lasting 60 minutes with information remaining confidential.
Location: Interview will be at a location of your choice, no need to travel.
Time frame: Interviews will be conducted from December 19th – January 30th
Compensation: You will be compensated $15.00 as a gratitude for your participation with your choice of either Starbucks or Target gift card.
To Participate contact Elizabeth Salas at 559-816-7510 or 559-707-5880. Email at
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If you have any further questions about the study, please contact Dr. Martha Vungkhanching at
(559) 278-8741 or email
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There is now a Two-Spirit and Transgender group forming at the local PFLAG of Tulare & Kings counties monthly meeting. They will come together, discuss and support any gender variance. What a great, safe space to be able to meet and talk openly within a specific group. Family members and allies are also welcome to participate. Please contact Jacqueline McWalter - LMFT, at 559-788-1200 for more information.
The PFLAG meetings are held the third Sunday of every month at:
Family Healthcare Network Admin Building 305 E. Center Street
Located on the corner of Bridge and Center in Visalia
There is a youth summit this Saturday in Visalia. It is open to all middle and high school students. There is also a special presentation for parents and friends of LGBTQ youth. The summit is FREE to attend. Want to make a difference in your school? Be sure to attend!
