Re/Max realtor Steven Porzio, a member of NAGLREP, serves a diverse client base including the LGBT community. - (AARON HOUSTON) Monmouth County Realtor Steven Porzio remembers a time when gay and lesbian couples were not necessarily pining for the American Dream — marriage, kids and the house with the white picket fence. The article you are trying to view is premium content that requires a paid subscription. Articles with the Sign up for a free trial subscription today! … [Read more...] about More LGBT couples planting roots in ‘burbs
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The singular needs of LGBT seniors: San Francisco funds training for workers
It can be as simple as guiding someone to a toilet instead of a urinal, or pausing to consider which pronoun to use when addressing a dementia patient or the person’s partner. Growing awareness of gender identities and sexual orientations is prompting policy changes in law enforcement, medical care and the military. Now, in the Bay Area, advocates hope it will also change how professional caregivers for the elderly interact with LGBT seniors, particularly those with dementia. The city of San Francisco, through its Department of Aging and Adult Services, is funding a $400,000 effort to train hundreds of workers at companies and public agencies on how to better communicate with aging LGBT adults. Primarily aimed at home care aides and staffers at senior centers, it is also offered to organizations that interact with seniors regularly, like Meals on Wheels and public transit employees. About 12 percent of seniors age 60 and above in San Francisco — roughly 19,200 people … [Read more...] about The singular needs of LGBT seniors: San Francisco funds training for workers
Glenwood United Methodist urges shunning of LGBT day at Magic Springs UPDATE
click to enlarge From the annals of brotherly love: A story from Mitch McCoy at KARK/ Fox 16 about the Glenwood United Methodist Church urging on its Facebook page that people not attend LGBT Pride Day June 30 at Magic Springs, the Hot Springs amusement park. Said the church Facebook page: "Please avoid taking your children to Magic Springs on June 30th. It is LGBT Pride Day." Said another post: "I encouraged our members (especially those bringing children) to avoid attending on that day (for obvious reasons). While homosexuals are free to use the park any day they choose, "Gay Pride" events are typically "in your face" promotions of homosexuality and transgenderism." McCoy said the church pastor declined to discuss the issue and he said the Facebook page has now been deleted or is no longer open to public view. McCoy found a split of community opinion on the issue, which is reflective of the United Methodist church itself. As a matter of governing discipline, the … [Read more...] about Glenwood United Methodist urges shunning of LGBT day at Magic Springs UPDATE
Pride season 2018 culminates with NYC’s LGBT parade Sunday
Staten Island started the year's Pride season last month with their Pridefest on May 19 at Snug Harbor Cultural Center. Sponsored by the Pride Center of Staten Island, they chose K.C. Harkins to be the 2018 Grand Marshal. K.C. is a 25 year old resident of St. George. He is the LGBTQ Caucus Chair of the New York State Young Democrats while serving locally as the Vice President of the Young Democrats of Richmond County. This young man is a High School Math teacher in the NYC public school system. He has participated in the "Rainbow Run" on Forest Ave. right before the island's St. Patrick's Parade. K.C. and his friends use this to highlight their protest of LGBT groups excluded from the parade. Harkins said "I am extremely honored to be Grand Marshal, it highlights the importance of creating LGBTQ visibility on Staten Island. I am excited to continuing working with our Pride Center to serve our growing LGBTQ population". For … [Read more...] about Pride season 2018 culminates with NYC’s LGBT parade Sunday
Large LGBT event staged in Missouri’s 3rd largest city
June 18, 2018 By Missourinet Contributor Thousands of people gathered in downtown Springfield Sunday morning to celebrate equality and the LGBT community in the area. The Greater Ozarks Pridefest kicked off in the state’s third largest city with a march followed by music, activities, and vendors for the rest of the day. Pridefest is the largest LGBT event in southwest Missouri. Last year, more 4,000 people attended. Organizers expected that number to grow this year. Lawrence Anderson, the coordinator of equity and access at Springfield Public Schools, says Pridefest is about Springfield coming together and celebrating each other. “It’s not based on as much as what your sexual orientation is, it’s more so on showing that we care and love people and loving each other and we’re going to support that as a community,” Anderson said. “How can we be civilly respectful to each other.” Pridefest is sponsored by the Glo … [Read more...] about Large LGBT event staged in Missouri’s 3rd largest city