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MESSAGE FROM CECE
 As a supporter of Resource Center, you are part of something much bigger than any of us. Thanks to you, the Center is meeting needs across the continuum of life - from youth to seniors - addressing the health and social needs of our community. You also help us extend well beyond our community through educational initiatives. Stay tuned in this exciting year of 2015, as we continue to build community with the construction of our new facility. It's going to be a great year!
Regards, Cece
HEALTH: UBE RED TIE AFFAIR
On December 3, the Center's United Black Ellument (UBE) hosted their 2nd Annual Red Tie Affair and B.L.A.C.K. (Building Leaders And Cultivating Knowledge) Awards ceremony. Attendees commemorated World AIDS Day by recognizing community members fighting HIV/AIDS and people who have died during the struggle, highlighting the strong community ties and successful partnerships UBE has developed as a Center program. There was also special recognition of the second group of graduates of UBE's Gentlemen's Leadership Academy, a free, six-series workshop on professional development.
COMMUNITY:
YOUTH FIRST MAKES AIDS QUILT PANEL
 On December 1, representatives from the Center's Youth First program attended a World AIDS Day ceremony in Plano where several new quilt squares for the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt were dedicated - including one made by the youth. Participants spent the month of November creating a panel in honor of Kandi, a local transgender performer who battled HIV/AIDS in the 1980s. The youth learned about Kandi's life from fellow performer Patti le Play Safe, then designed and sewed the panel together with the assistance of Youth First volunteer Cristina Hayes. The panel will be added to the over 94,000 panels in the AIDS quilt, the largest public art project in the world.
ADVOCACY: DALLAS COUNTY EXPLORES BROADER FAMILY LEAVE
 After over six months of behind-the-scenes discussions, on December 16 Dallas County took the first step towards making its family leave policy more inclusive - a move prompted by conversations with the Center. The county's plan would allow employees to designate one non-relative as a "designated care recipient." If that person gets sick, the employee could then take unpaid time off to care for that person. The plan is similar to one adopted by the Dallas City Council last spring. After the city modified its plan, Center officials urged the county to take a similar step and discussed the plan with county officials. The proposal is expected to come up before commissioners for a final vote later this month or early February.
ADVOCACY: MARRIAGE EQUALITY CALL TONIGHT - 8 p.m.
Fri. Jan. 9 - Today, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will have heard multiple marriage cases from Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. On the same day, the United States Supreme Court will discuss whether to hear a marriage equality case in 2015.
Join the Center as we partner with Marriage Equality USA to host a free community conference call to share what happened in the 5th Circuit courtroom and to discuss possible developments at the Supreme Court. Hear from local and national legal experts as they analyze what happened in the courtroom, discuss where we may go from here, and ask your questions.
Register for the call today at http://tinyurl.com/5CircuitCall.
TOAST TO LIFE: SAT., FEB. 28, 7-11 p.m. The Empire Room
What do you get when you mix a bunny with magic? You get "Voodoo on the Trinity," the theme of the Center's annual Toast To Life fundraiser. Celebrity DJ Lady Bunny will entertain the attendees at the 17th annual event, February 28 at The Empire Room, 1225 N. Riverfront Blvd. For more information, visit Toast To Life website here.
GIVE: 365 CLUBBecome a sustaining donor, and make a difference 365 days a year! As a 365 Club member, your monthly contribution provides predictable and reliable income to help sustain Center programs such as nutrition, HIV/STD testing, dental clinic, counseling, Youth First and Gray Pride. Join the 365 Club and receive an invitation for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour from Center CEO, Cece Cox, and discounts on Center events! Click here or contact Dean S. Wilson at dwilson@myresourcecenter.org or 214-540-4424 to add your name to the list of community leaders making a difference in the lives of the Center's clients every day!
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SAVE THE DATE
Upcoming Resource Center events.
Gaybingo: Sat., Jan. 17  Check the Center's website calendar here for a complete list of events.
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ABOUT RESOURCE CENTER:
Resource Center, a United Way Agency, operates the John Thomas LGBT Community Center, Nelson-Tebedo Clinic, Youth First and United Black Ellument. For over 30 years, the Center has provided programs of interest to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community members and critical assistance to people living with HIV and AIDS and their families. The programs of Resource Center promote understanding of the LGBT community and aim to eradicate the spread of HIV and AIDS.
MISSION:
Resource Center is a trusted leader that empowers the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities and all people affected by HIV through improving health and wellness, strengthening families and communities and providing transformative education and advocacy.
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