Red Hot Cabaret Presented by Medco Health Solutions is BEHIV's largest and most glamorous fundraiser of the year. The event is moving to the Union League Club and it promises to be another magical evening of great food, high style and wonderful entertainment from renowned entertainers Amy & Freddy. The Cabaret is Saturday, March 20, from 7:00-11:00pm, and it's not too late to purchase tickets or raffle tickets. You have the chance to win: - 1st Prize: Chicago getaway package
- 2nd Prize: 2 tickets to the 2011 Cabaret
- 3rd Prize: $250 Allen Brothers Steaks gift certificate
Click here to get in on the fun!
We'll also be recognizing some outstanding supporters: |
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CommuniT
BEHIV is offering a support group for transgendered individuals. The group, called CommuniT, is a 12 week closed group for individuals age 16 and over. Issues discussed will include positive identity, strengths and struggles, risk reduction and safety and personal narratives.
BEHIV has identified a need within the community for a Trans support group as, unfortunately, this population is often under-served. I am very excited to offer a safe and welcoming space for members of the Trans community, and believe that the group will fill a gap in services. We hope to focus the group on personal identity and will promote empowerment and the use of personal narratives among group members. If successful, members of the group should be able to identify their own strengths, as well as strengths within their community.
Despite a lack of incident reporting by many transgendered victims, and the failure of some countries and states to report hate crimes, statistics culled from some studies show the threats faced by transgendered people. An estimated 200 transgendered persons were murdered between January 2008 and June 2009; or one person every three days. Additionally, 50% of respondents to one survey reported being raped or assaulted by a romantic partner.
For additional information, contact Alyssa Keel at 773.293.4740, extension 16. |
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