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June 1
LGBTQ Families Day
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| June 26
Anniversary of U.S. Supreme Court legalizing marriage equality
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| June 12
Pulse Remembrance
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| June 26
National HIV Testing Day
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| | Scroll down to see what we did in May &
learn about the amazing programming we have planned in June!
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Will we see you at San Mateo County Pride 2024?
The 12th annual celebration is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 8th from 11-5 PM
in Central Park in San Mateo.
Get ready to to come together at the PARADE, meeting at 2nd Street and B Street
in San Mateo at 10am!
If you are interested in volunteering at San Mateo County Pride, please click this link.
Information about performers, activities and additional information about
the celebration can be found here-
https://www.smcpridecelebration.com/
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We had another successful hike event on May 10! Thank you to those who were able to make it. Big thank you to Adriana Arriaga (she/her) for co-hosting the event with our very own Elana Ron (she/they), Lead Events and Outreach Coordinator!
Special shout out to San Mateo County Parks and San Mateo County Parks Foundation for holding this event with us.
Stay tuned for information about our upcoming hikes!
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| Thank you to everyone who attended Rainbow Kids en Español! We hope that you were table to take away valuable information from these trainings about how to create a safe and inclusive world for the young kids in your life.
Thank you to our friends at the Community Equity Collaborative, Silicon Valley Community Foundation and presenters Tania and Jen for building this amazing training!
For more information and resources related to Rainbow Kids, use these links:
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| | Image description: solo photo of an adorable dog with the social media frame: Mental Health Matters SMPAL StarVista.
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| Image description: San Mateo County Pride Center's Center Manager, Alex Golding (he/him) also known as DJ Ambrozia, playing the hits and dance mixes keeping the event energy going happening!
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| Thank you StarVista for hosting Mental Health Matters 2024 5k Run and Wellness Fair
in Partnership with San Mateo Pal and Stride for Awareness on May 18.
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| Thank you to Jefferson High School for inviting us to their wellness fair in May! As their first time organizing such an event, they hope to host similar ones in the future. They aim to keep collaborating with their students to introduce them to the wonderful organizations that offer support beyond school.
Photo on the left is a group photo of the organizations and the amazing folks who supported their organization about importance of wellness at their table!
Phot on the right is Low (she/they) representing the San Mateo County Pride Center and sharing upcoming events in June!
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| | Are you interested in having us as your organization/school outreach event?
Please contact Elana Ron (she/her), Lead Events and Outreach Coordinator at elana.ron@sanmateopride.org.
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Thank you to everyone who supported the Pride Center during the final Give OUT Day! Because of you, $3100 was raised towards affirming care and services for LGBTQ+ community members in San Mateo County and beyond! Thank you to everyone who contributed and shared! You made this happen and we’re so grateful :)
If you missed your opportunity to support during Give OUT Day or would like to continue to support the Pride Center, you have the option of becoming a monthly donor! For more information, visit - https://sanmateopride.org/donations/
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| | Job Opening at the San Mateo County Pride Center
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| We are currently looking to hire a case manager!
The LGBTQ+ Case Manager will provide affirming, strength-based holistic case management services to LGBTQ+ individuals and families. Most of the clients served will be from marginalized, stigmatized, and vulnerable populations and may have co-occurring disorders and trauma. The LGBTQ+ Case Manager will use an intersectional lens to conduct thorough assessments of clients’ needs and connect clients to appropriate local community resources to support their health and wellbeing. The LGBTQ+ Case Manager will also support in processing incoming referrals and client inquiries, including but not limited to scheduling and conducting initial screenings of clients requesting therapy and/or case management support. In this manner, we can better ensure that Pride Center clients can receive wraparound care upon first contact and more easily access the resources, providers, and/or services they may need.
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| Case management is a collaborative process that involves the coordination of community-based services and resources to provide support to individuals, partners, and families in need. The goal of the case management program is to enhance participants’ abilities to resolve issues, overcome obstacles, and lead fulfilling, productive lives. The LGBTQ+ Case Manager works closely with clients to create a client-centered, customized service plan that considers each person’s unique strengths, needs, and circumstances.
Deadline to apply is Monday, June 17
To learn more about the position, click the button below
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What Programming do you want to see at the San Mateo County Pride Center?
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We’re working on building our event calendar for the rest of the year and want to hear from you! What events and programming do you want to see at the San Mateo County Pride Center?
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Are you a nature fan that likes to be outside? Are you a plant nerd who wants to meet other foliage fans? Do you want to learn how to sing and dance? Are you looking to spend an evening supporting a local business while building community? Are you a foodie who wants to swap recipes or bring something to share? The possibilities are as wide and expansive as our community. Please let us know, your input and feedback helps us serve and celebrate you better!
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| | Please complete the survey by June 30th to enter a drawing
for a $50 gift certificate from our friends at Reach and Teach.
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Upcoming June Programming
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NEW START DATE!
🌈 Transcending Through Art: An Expressive Arts Therapy Group for Transgender/Nonbinary/Gender Expansive Teens (Ages 13-17)
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and community building designed specifically for transgender, nonbinary, gender fluid, gender non-conforming, gender creative and questioning teens. Our Expressive Arts Therapy Process Group is a safe and welcoming space where creativity becomes a powerful tool for exploring identity, fostering self-expression, and building a supportive community.
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What to Expect:
🎨 Creative Exploration of Identity: Dive into the world of art to explore and celebrate your unique identity. Through various creative modalities, discover new dimensions of self-expression and gain insights into your evolving sense of identity.
😌 Processing Emotions Outside the Body: Art provides a medium to externalize and process complex emotions. Engage in therapeutic activities that allow you to express and understand your feelings in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
🌿 Developing Strategies for Self-Regulation: Learn practical tools for self-regulation and co-regulation, empowering you to navigate the ups and downs of life with resilience and emotional well-being.
🤝 Creating Identity-Affirming Community: Connect with peers who share similar experiences and challenges. Build a community where acceptance, understanding, and celebration of diverse identities flourish.
Why Join:
🌈 Nurturing Joy & Euphoria: This group is not just about healing; it's about fostering joy and euphoria through the transformative power of creative expression. Embrace the freedom to be yourself in a space that celebrates authenticity.
Start Date:
This workshop takes place for 8 weeks on Mondays from 5:30-7:00PM onsite at the Pride Center starting on June 11
Register using this link - tinyurl.com/transcendingthroughart
Contact Info:
Jazz.Slavin@sanmateopride.org / jessica.gugg@sanmateopride.org or contact 650-207-9628 (text ok)
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FILM: The Birdcage (Rated R)
In honor of Pride Month, we're watching the campy comedy The Birdcage (1996)!
This event is free and open to the public. Light snacks will be provided. Doors open at 5:30 and the movie will start at 6 pm.
The Pride Center is located at 1021 S. El Camino Real in San Mateo, 94402. Our building is located at 11th and El Camino. For accessibility and parking information, please use this link: https://sanmateopride.org/faq-2/
About the Film:
In this remake of the classic French farce "La Cage aux Folles," engaged couple Val Goldman (Dan Futterman) and Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart) shakily introduce their future in-laws. Val's father, Armand (Robin Williams), a gay Miami drag club owner, pretends to be straight and attempts to hide his relationship with Albert (Nathan Lane), his life partner and the club's flamboyant star attraction, so as to please Barbara's father, controversial Republican Sen. Kevin Keeley (Gene Hackman).
To watch a trailer, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7FcPlt8hHc
This film is Rated R and not suitable for audience attendees under 12.
Content warnings include:
Profanity (moderate)
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking (mild)
Closed Captioning will be utilized for this film.
Accessibility information about the Pride Center, please visit https://sanmateopride.org/accessibility/.
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| | Upcoming Trainings in June!
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Community Facing - SOGIE 101
In this SOGIE (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity/Expression) training, we cover the basic terminology for sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation through engaging videos, matching games, and polls. We also touch on extended topics like gender-neutral language, pronouns, and cultural humility. After every training, we provide extensive resources either highlighted in or similar to the content in our training.
Tuesday, June 4th 6-8pm on Zoom.
Register at tinyurl.com/SMCPCSOGIEJune2024
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| Trans* 101
Tuesday June 11th, 6-8pm
Already taken a SOGIE 101? Want to learn about relevant and pressing issues the Trans*, Non-Binary and Gender Diverse communities face? This training offers in-depth conversations on topics such as the inherent gendering of our world, transphobia, and how trans folks are forced to navigate. We conclude this training with actionable tips and tricks on how to be an advocate for the Trans* community.
Register for the training here.
PLEASE NOTE: Trans* 101 training requires a pre-existing understanding of SOGIE identities and issues faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Attending this training without that knowledge will be confusing and ineffective for your learning. If you have questions, please reach out to ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234 (text ok).
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| BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND- Resource Roadmap SMC- A Provider's Guide to Supporting Trans* & Gender Diverse Clients (on Zoom)
Are you a service provider who wants to learn how to better support clients who are transgender, non-binary, or gender diverse? Join us for this free and comprehensive capacity-building workshop led by our Center Manager, Alex Lyman-Golding. Together, we will cover relevant tips and strategies to help you and your clients navigate different resources across San Mateo County (housing, health & wellness, employment, legal, social, and more). We will also hold space to discuss ways that we as providers can begin to identify, address, and overcome any judgments and biases we may have that can impact our w
h the transgender and gender diverse community. There will be an interactive presentation followed by an in-depth Q&A.
Join us on Wednesday, June 26 from 10:00am-12:00PM.
Please use this link to register:
Wed, June 26, 10am-12pm (zoom): https://tinyurl.com/resource-roadmap-june-2024
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| | Join the Pride Center's Community Advisory Board (CAB)!
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| Looking for a fabulous way to get involved in your community? Join the San Mateo County Pride Center’s Community Advisory Board (or CAB, for short)! CAB welcomes LGBTQ+ folks and allies to join. They are a diverse and representative group of volunteer members who have a passion for serving the LGBTQ+ community. They work closely with Pride Center staff to support programming, decisions, and design. Some of their awesome collaborations include San Mateo County’s first Adult Queer Prom, San Mateo County Pride Celebrations, Art Parties, and more.
CAB meets virtually on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Stay tuned for information about the next meeting!
For more info, connect with our Community Engagement & Volunteer Specialist, Low Sunga (she/they) at lowellyn.sunga@sanmateopride.org!
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| The San Mateo Pride Center is excited to be able to offer a variety of
trainings and educational opportunities! To read more about the trainings that we currently offer or request a training, please visit the training page of our website. If you have any questions about the trainings we offer, reach out to Ishani Dugar (they/xe)
at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org or call 650-554-1234 (text ok).
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Please note that we do charge a fee for our trainings!
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Openings for Mental Health Services at the Pride Center
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We have therapy openings for self-pay clients. Sliding scale is available (with income verification). Services are available hybrid, onsite or exclusively virtual.
Services are available to clients located in California. Priority is given to LGBTQ+ community members based in San Mateo County. The Pride Center provides LGBTQ+-affirmative therapy within a strengths-based and person-centered framework. And all our clinicians have LGBTQ+ lived and/or work experience.
Our clinical team looks forward to meeting you and learning how we can support you on your mental health journey!
Currently, clinical services are
only provided in english.
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| | Come Volunteer with the Pride Center!
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Would you like to volunteer with the Pride Center? We never underestimate the value of donated time, and neither should you! Are you interested and available to give back? If so, please consider some of the possibilities listed below.
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Virtual and onsite volunteer roles with the Pride Center include, but are not limited to:
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If you’re interested in learning more about these or any other opportunities, reach out to Lowellyn (she/they) at Lowellyn.Sunga@sanmateopride.org (preferred) or 650-591-0133 who can help you figure out the best match for a mutually rewarding experience.
Thank you for investing in the Pride Center’s essential programs and services. We can’t do our work without you.
For more information about our volunteer program, click the button below.
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| Outlet is currently accepting new LGBTQIA+ youth clients ages 10 to 25 in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties!
A couple things to note:
- Youth who are interested can start services without a waiting period.
- Therapy services are available via telehealth or in person.
- While our therapy services do come at a cost, a sliding scale is available!
To start the screening process:
Complete Outlet’s Screening Form (tinyurl.com/OutletScreeningForm)
Email Brett (they/them), Outlet’s Clinical Coordinator (brett@acs-teens.org) to schedule an intake appointment
Questions? Contact Brett Trace (brett@acs-teens.org)
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| The San Mateo County Commission on the Status of Women is conducting a research project to determine the top two or three drivers of the financial wealth gap for women in San Mateo County. After completing our research, we will present recommendations to the Board of Supervisors of how they can address those drivers and decrease the wealth gap.
Our research over the past two years has informed us that while the wage gap still exists for California women of $.82 for every $1.00 earned by men, the wealth gap is an even greater concern. Single women own $.32 for every $1.00 owned by men, and the gap widens further for women of color, according to Asset Funders Network. Women need to fund a longer retirement on average than men and yet they lag behind in saving for retirement. More women have student loan debt compared to men.
Many women lost several years of income and savings due to the pandemic.
It is important to us to be inclusive and include the specific issues of trans women; in particular trans women business owners. We are reaching out to connect with some trans women or organizations that support and/or work with trans women, who would like to meet with us. We understand bandwidth issues; so to be respectful of time, we understand if email responses are easier.
As a start, here are some sample questions:
- What do you think is the primary driver for these gaps and do you have any data regarding women in SMC that sheds light on this?
- Are there some specific drivers that are different for trans women?
- There are more women-owned businesses in CA than any other state in the US. Do you have any data on SMC trans women business owners' challenges to build wealth?
- Do trans women-owned businesses have retirement plans? If not, why not? Are they aware of and signed up with CalSavers?
- Do trans women say they need more financial education or financial coaching?
- Are trans women more afraid or cautious about investing than men or non-trans women?
- Who else would you suggest that we talk to for this information?
If folks have any questions, please reach out to Susan Takalo (she/her) at swillstakalo@gmail.com who can provide support.
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The Pride Center and Stanford LGBTQ+ Health Program co-host Trans Talks, a free, monthly workshop series that centers the health and wellness of our Transgender and Gender Diverse community members. Every month, a different medical student from Stanford's LGBTQ+ Health Program will share information and lead a discussion.
Stay tuned for information about upcoming Trans* Talks presentations.
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If you are interested in rewatching/ watching these presentations or if you are interested in seeing recordings* of other previous presentations, please use this link: tinyurl.com/transtalks-recordings.
*Please note: Some workshops aren't recorded at the presenter's request. If a workshop isn't recorded, there is usually a slideshow that can be accessed. All recordings utilize closed captioning.
If you have questions, need support or would like to suggest a topic please contact
Marilyn (she/her) at Marilyn.Fernando@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133
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| LGBTQ+ Youth Summer Camp opportunity! It’s designed for youth ages 12 -17.
KIN-DOM CAMP AT Zephyr Point - June 23-28. A spacec for LGBTIA+ Youth to feel safe and free to show up as their full selves.
Activities include;
- Kayaking + Paddleboarding
- LGBTQIA+ History & Culture
- Archery
- Gender-Affirming Makeovers
- Nature Walks
- Mental Health Support
- Crafts & Games
There are scholarship opportunities available! Visit zephyrpoint.org for more info!
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The Stanford School of Medicine is working to expand their LGBTQ+ curriculum. One way that they're hoping to do this is by recruiting Trans*-identified actors to portray patients for student evaluations. Please share widely. This is an important opportunity to create visibility in the medical field.
This is a paid opportunity! If you or someone you know is interested, please upload your photo and resume to https://bit.ly/2q2jM0S
Questions? Please contact Dr. Laniakea at laniakea@stanford.edu or call 650-591-0133
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| | If you are looking for support in changing your name on your legal documents, join our monthly name and gender marker workshops.
The format of the Name and Gender Change workshop is changing. We are moving from offering this workshop once a month to a twice a month. The Name and Gender Change workshop will now occur on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6-7:30 PM.
In June, part 1 will take place a week earlier on June 5.
Part 1 will be on the 2nd Wednesday and Part 2 will be on the 4th Wednesday. Part 1 will cover court order forms, filing instructions, and fee waivers. Part 2 will cover updating social security documents, DMV documents, passports, birth certificates, and other documents.
Please reach out to info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133 if you have questions.
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Just a reminder: we offer some financial aide for the legal process and free gender affirming supplies. For more information about this, please see this link:
tinyurl.com/ngc-financial-aid
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For more information about our monthly peer support groups for community members 18+, please click this link.
If you have any questions, please contact
Ishani.Dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234 (text ok)
We are actively looking for volunteer co-facilitators for our Gay Men's Group, Queer Women's Group & Trans* Group! For more information about these roles, click this link.
Please note: the Trans* Group will meet one week later on June 12.
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| LGBTQ+ Book Club- June 5
Less by Andew Sean Greer
We hope you can join us for next month's book club where we will be discussing Less by Andrew Sean Greer.
To read a short summary of the book, please click this link.
Registration is required: Tinyurl.com/smcpcbookclub
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| The book club is a partnership with the San Mateo County Public Library System, Peninsula Family Service and San Mateo County Pride Center. It’s open to all members of the community, including allies and friends. Community members who are invited to attend even if they haven't read the book. Come participate in the discussion!
We're excited to share that the book club will is a hybrid meeting. Participants have the option of gathering in person at the San Mateo County Pride Center (1021 S. El Camino) or continuing to use Zoom. If you would like to attend this meeting through Zoom, please register using this link: tinyurl.com/smcpc-bookclub
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Join us for next month's Polyamory Peer Power group where we will be hosting an author talk with Molly Roden Winter. This group is scheduled to take place on Wed, 6/5 from 7:00-8:30 pm on Zoom.
During this talk, Molly will talk about her book: More, A Memoir of Open Marriage.
Molly Roden Winter was a mother of small children with a husband, Stewart, who often worked late. One night when Stewart missed the kids’ bedtime—again—she stormed out of the house to clear her head. At a bar, she met Matt, a flirtatious younger man. When Molly told her husband that Matt had asked her out, she was surprised that Stewart encouraged her to accept.
So began Molly’s unexpected open marriage and, with it, a life-changing journey of self-discovery.
Molly shares her experiences in More, A Memoir of Open Marriage. It is an electric debut that offers both steamy fun and poignant reflections on motherhood, daughterhood, marriage, and self-fulfillment. With warmth, humor, and style, Molly Roden Winter delivers an unputdownable journey of a woman becoming her most authentic self.
Join us as she shares more about her book and her experiences.
REGISTER IN ADVANCE for this meeting: https://tinyurl.com/smcpc-polyampower
This group takes place every first Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 PM PST on Zoom.
For updates about this gathering and more general information about the Polyamory Peer Power Group, please click this link - https://www.meetup.com/polyamory-peer-power/
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| The Bridge Access Program
CDC’s Bridge Access Program provides free COVID-19 vaccines to adults without health insurance and adults whose insurance does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs. This program expires December 31, 2024. For more information, please click this link.
Thank you to our friends at The Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC) for sharing this information with us.
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| In community,
Marilyn Fernando (she/her)
Marketing and Community Engagement Lead
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Do you enjoy/benefit from our programs and services? Are you able to/Would you like to support our essential work? We welcome and appreciate donations of any amount, big or small.
It all matters. Yes, we really mean that.
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The San Mateo County Pride Center is a program of StarVista in collaboration with Outlet of Adolescent Counseling Services, and Peninsula Family Service.
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