Our Volunteers Empower the Montrose Center!

It hardly seems enough to dedicate just one week to say “thank you” to the many volunteers who make a difference at nonprofits around the country. The Montrose Center volunteers are some of the most talented folks on the planet, and we’re extra-grateful for your generosity.

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Our Volunteers Empower the Montrose Center!

Sexual Assault: Society’s Responsibility

The Texas Association Against Sexual Assault and the Montrose Center are focusing on for Sexual Assault Awareness Month is the social climate that allows for sex to be a weapon. Various studies connect power and control with gender roles, which is something we are very familiar with in our community.

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Sexual Assault: Society's Responsibility

Why Is This Affecting Me?

Reactions to a disaster vary from person to person. Some people immerse themselves in the media coverage. Some become reclusive, while others become uncharacteristically talkative. Some feel numb or paralyzed by fear. Some are relieved because it didn’t happen to them. Some donate blood or raise money for the victims. Some pray. Some are quick to cast blame. Some are angry. All of those responses are justified and normal, and many of us will probably go through several different stages in the days and weeks ahead.

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Why Is This Affecting Me?

Bunnies on the Bayou: Committed to Diversity

Pictures of who we are and who we represent make for a diverse, inclusive community, and those images go a long way in terms of reducing the shame we often carry with the labels we wear. We thank all the good people associated with Bunnies on the Bayou for supporting inclusivity.

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Bunnies on the Bayou: Committed to Diversity

Our Greenest Gratitude

A great crowd, delicious hors d’oeuvre, a beautiful location, and a silent auction of luxury items. Every year gets better and better. Who do we love?

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Our Greenest Gratitude

Taking Care of Our Own

We are a proud city, and we have good reason. Houston has been ranked THE MOST PHILANTHROPIC city in the country by Charity Navigator. Of the $10.2 Billion dollars given to charity by Houstonians last year, estimators gauge that less than five percent was LGBT persons supporting LGBT agencies. You can be a part of a national campaign to mobilize donors on May 9 to give to a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to serving this community.

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Taking Care of Our Own

Coming Out Support Group Resumes Wednesday, May 1 at 6pm

Whether you’re still in the closet or have recently come out, this is a safe, affirming place to share your thoughts and feelings about the coming out process. It is also a good place to build your support network, ask questions, and learn about resources that might benefit you as a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender person. You don’t have to do this alone!

Coming Out Support Group Resumes Wednesday, May 1 at 6pm

Don’t Lose Us On Facebook

Some recent changes at the social networking site have made it a little more challenging for people who have already LIKED us to see our news feed. We don’t want you to miss anything, so first, we need to make sure you’ve LIKED our nonprofit PAGE. Our nonprofit PAGE is where we post the majority of our updates.

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Don't Lose Us On Facebook