Callen-Lorde’s 24th annual Community Health Awards broke fundraising records as more than 650 individuals from our community, staff and supporters came together to uplift each other in an unprecedented time. The event raised money through both the silent auction and in-the-room fundraising at the dinner, bringing our total to a record $800,000. The funding will […]
Throughout June, Callen-Lorde staff helped spread and amplify the organization’s lifesaving mission and care all over the city. Staff marched in Pride parades, tabled at events, hosted National HIV Testing Day, spoke at panels and so much more. Here’s just a sample of the work Callen-Lorde has done in the last month: June 6: Educating […]
Queering Health: Our Health, Our Way We believe in the power of stories that are at the heart of our mission. Stories that echo with resilience, courage, and the unwavering spirit of our LGBTQ+ community and allies. Callen-Lorde’s 2024 Pride campaign, “Queering Health: Our Health, Our Way”, highlights just a few of the powerful narratives […]
During Black History Month and all throughout the year, we are reminded of the words of one of our namesakes, writer and poet Audre Lorde: “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” The LGBTQ+ rights movement would not exist without the commitments and sacrifices of […]
Meet the 2022 Community Health Award honorees! The Community Health Awards is Callen-Lorde’s annual gala held in support of our mission. This year’s theme is Deeply Rooted, Holding Strong, and it is in that spirit that we will honor the leaders, trailblazers, and visionaries in LGBTQ+ health and wellness whose shoulders we stand on, while […]
Thank you to all our panelists and attendees for joining this important discussion. A recording of the event is available below and in full on YouTube.
In honor of Black History Month, we are shining a light on Black LGBTQIA+ healthcare advocates, change makers, and community leaders – past and present. The LGBTQ+ rights movement would not exist without the work of Black activists who have led an unrelenting fight to break down barriers in health care and all systems that […]
Now in its 20th year, the Community Health Awards was first held in November 2001 to honor individuals who made positive contributions to the health and wellness of LGBTQ+ communities. Past honorees include leaders, activists, and changemakers including Chase Strangio, Linda Villarosa, Tony Kushner, Cecilia Gentili, and Jenna Wortham. This year, we are thrilled to continue the tradition and bestow honors […]
Each year, as the seasons change from summer to fall, we prepare for Transcendence – our annual celebration for trans and non-binary community members and friends in support of our pioneering Transgender Health Program. This year we’re thrilled to honor two boundary-breaking leaders: Deja Smith and Jacob Tobia, two artists who are changing the world […]
Each year in August, we celebrate “National Health Center Week”- a week to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Community Health Centers to the health and wellness of our nation.This year’s theme is “Celebrating America’s Health Centers: Our Healthcare Heroes!” Community Health Centers like Callen-Lorde (also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers or FQHCs) serve […]