#ProtectSafeSpaces
Anthony DiLizia • September 6, 2023
Congressman Larson, Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz visit the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective (HGLHC) to Address Rising Threats Against the LGBTQ+ Community
HARTFORD, CT – September 6th, 2023 –
The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective (HGLHC) will host Congressman John Larson, and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz on Thursday, September 7th at 2:00pm. The meeting comes amid rising concerns about increasing threats and acts of violence against the LGBTQ+ community both nationally and within Connecticut.
The event is an integral part of the #ProtectSafeSpaces campaign, a collaborative initiative in partnership with the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) and CenterLink: The Community of LGBTQ Centers. Through these collaborative efforts, the campaign aims to shed light on the critical importance of safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community and the urgent need to fund and protect them. Additional information about this initiative can be found here.
“The HGLHC believes that this visit will serve as a potent reminder of their enduring commitment to champion the rights of the LGBTQ+ community”, said Executive Director David Grant. “By joining hands with local and national organizations, HGLHC aims to reinforce our elected leader’s dedication to advocating for and safeguarding LGBTQ+ safe spaces in Connecticut and across the country.”
Members of the media and the public are invited to attend the event.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, September 7th
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: 1841 Broad St, Hartford, CT 06114
RSVP: email anthonyd@hglhc.org or call (860) 823 – 8160
About The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective
Founded in 1983 by volunteer health professionals and supporters and incorporated in 1986, The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective, Inc. (HGLHC), has become an organization with full and part-time staff and over 100 volunteers contributing thousands of hours annually.
Since its inception, the hallmark of the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective has been the provision of quality services by professional and highly skilled staff and volunteers in a safe and welcoming environment, free of judgmental attitudes or prejudice.
The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective currently provides medical services, dental services, support groups, and health education tailored to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities, but serves clients of all genders and gender identities, sexual orientations, ages and ethnicities. The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective is especially proud of its services to people living with HIV/AIDS. We touch the lives of thousands of people every year.
HGLHC is and will continue to be an advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues and is proud to maintain a prominent presence at community meetings, events and other venues where issues of relevance to HGLHC’s constituency are discussed, decided or celebrated.
