This past month was Pride Month. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning. These terms are used to describe a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June. The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.
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Haven FYI – Friday July 1st, 2022
This is the last week of Pride Month, how have you celebrated Pride Month? Have your kids asked about it and how have you explained it? Below is a short video briefly describing some of the ways you can answer your kids questions about Pride Month. Take a few minutes and watch – let’s all learn how to celebrate each other!
Haven FYI – Friday, June 17th, 2022
Sexual Assault can happen to anyone, including men.
Haven FYI – Friday June 10th 2022
The 15th of June in 2022 commemorates the elderly – it’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This date calls attention to a global problem of an aging society. Older people are often dependent on the home care of their relatives who might be unable to cope with that. Domestic violence and abuse of the elder is the sad consequence World Elder Abuse Awareness points to.
