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Jul 06
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Meet Our Newest YLC Co-Chairs

By | Community, Fenway Health Newsroom, Young Leaders Council, Youth | No Comments
The Young Leaders Council of Fenway Health (YLC) is an extraordinary group of emerging local leaders. These dedicated 20 and 30-somethings are on a mission to make a difference for their LGBTQ community by supporting the work of Fenway Health. The YLC also hosts diverse, community-focused events that encourage philanthropy and volunteerism. A group this special needs truly exceptional leadership, and we’re so fortunate to have two amazing new YLC Co-Chairs: Please allow us to introduce you to Katelyn Dolan and Kaden Stearns! Katelyn Dolan Katelyn’s relationship with Fenway Health began when she moved to Boston in 2010 to pursue 
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May 31
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Queer Women’s Empowerment Series

By | Community, Fenway Health Newsroom, LGBT Health, Women's Health | No Comments
During the month of June, the Women’s Health Team is hosting the Queer Women’s Empowerment Series, a workshop series that supports the health of lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer women. In collaboration with BAGLY, Good Vibrations, and the Network/La Red, the series will connect the community to resources around sexual health, healthy relationships, and resiliency building. What was the inspiration behind the Queer Women’s Health Empowerment Series? Tanekwah Hinds, Women’s Health Program Coordinator: I was scrolling through queer social media and seeing that so many events are targeted toward MSM, so I wanted to create an event series centering queer 
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May 30
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Take The AIDS Walk & Run Boston Fundraising Challenge – You Could Win!

By | AIDS Action Committee, AIDS Walk & 5K Run Boston, Community, Fenway Health Newsroom, HIV/AIDS | No Comments
The 2017 AIDS Walk & Run Boston is less than a week away and the AIDS Action Committee needs your support to raise the critical funds needed to continue its lifesaving work. When you fundraise or donate to the Walk, you help us prevent new HIV infections, maximize the health outcomes of those infected, and end the epidemic here in Massachusetts. Still haven’t registered for the Walk or Run? Now is the time! As we near the finish line, AIDS Action is calling its supports to join us in one last fundraising push. Together, we can ensure that AIDS Walk 
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May 18
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Queer Women’s Health Roundtable Shows Strength Of Community Networks

By | Community, Fenway Health Newsroom, LGBT Health, Women's Health | No Comments
On May 15, the Women’s Health Team at Fenway Health hosted its second Queer Women’s Health Roundtable, an evening for LGBTQ community leaders to discuss the health and wellness needs of Boston area cisgender women, transgender women, and gender-diverse individuals who were assigned female at birth. The Roundtable was launched in December 2016 to uplift and center the voices of community members speaking on behalf of the diverse populations that the Women’s Health Team serves. A wide range of local organizations are represented in the Roundtable by leaders who self-identity as cisgender women, transgender women, or non-binary individuals. Groups present 
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May 11
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Join LGBT Seniors And Friends For The Pride Silver Party!

By | Community, Fenway Health Newsroom, LGBT Aging | No Comments
The weather is warming up and Boston Pride is right around the corner, which means it’s time to get ready to celebrate – and dance – with friends new and old. The LGBT Senior Pride Coalition has been working hard for months to make this year’s Pride Week one of the best ever, and you’re invited to join the fun! The always popular Silver Party, an encore event for the annual Pride Tea Dance, will be held on Sunday, June 4 at The Holiday Inn in Brookline from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. The Silver Party is a festive dinner dance 
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