New support group for
homeless Gay and Transgender individuals
Little Rock, AR, Oct.
10th, 2012 – A
new monthly support group has begun in Little Rock, specifically for homeless
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trangender (LGBT) individuals. This group meets each
3rd Thursday at
Canvas Community Church at 1111 W. 7th St, Little Rock, across
from Goodwill, from 4-5:30. The next meeting will be Oct. 17th.
While LGBT people only make
up to 10% of the general population, they disproportionately make up to 40% of
the homeless population nationwide. LGBT Homeless individuals, especially youth,
are more likely to be sexually assaulted and attempt suicide, compared to their
hetersexual peers. Lucie's Place estimates that there are 510 LGBT homeless
individuals living in the Central Arkansas area. These meetings are a place for
LGBT homeless individuals to come together, share their stories, find sources of
support and work to make Central Arkansas a better place for those who have
found themselves homeless.
CELEBRATING LGBTQ HISTORY MONTH 2012
Truman
Capote - Monday, October 8th
 “Failure is a condiment that gives success its
flavor.”
Truman Capote is a critically acclaimed author best
known for the novels “In Cold Blood” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” [More]
Chris
Colfer - Tuesday, October 9th
 “I’ve tried being other people and myself
suits me the best.”Among the
first openly gay teens to portray an out character on primetime TV, Chris
Colfer is best known for his role on "Glee." [More]
Kate
Clinton - Wednesday, October 10th
 “Coming out as a lesbian onstage is still a very
political act; if it weren't, more women would do it.”
Kate
Clinton is a political humorist with a gay and lesbian perspective. [More]
Ramon
Cortines - Thursday, October 11th
“Success is knowing who you are. If you don’t
like yourself, change.”
Ramon Cortines is a nationally respected
educator who served as the superintendent of the nation's two largest school
districts. [More]
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