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EqualityToledo works for equality for all Ohioans regardless of their marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, through education, anti-defamation efforts, and activism.  

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

You are invited to:

EqualityToledo's 5 year Anniversary Celebration

       and annual meeting

Sunday, November 14th from 2:00 -4:00

Mansion View Inn, 2035 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43620

We hope to see you there!

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Nominations are now being accepted for

 EqualityToledo's Equality Awards

Please take this opportunity to acknowledge outstanding efforts to advance LGBT rights in Northwest Ohio. Nominations will be considered for individuals, groups, and employers. Self-nominations will be accepted.

Please submit your nominations by Friday, October 22 to info@equalitytoledo.org. Please include the nominee's:
· Name
· Contact information
· Reason the individual, group or employer should be recognized

Please limit your submission to 250 words. The awards presentation will take place during EqualityToledo's Annual Meeting and Five-Year Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, November 14 at 2:00 PM at the Mansion View Inn in Toledo.

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Halloween Dance

sponsored by Lavender Triangle Toledo

Friday, October 22, 2010 from 8:00-12 Midnight

Comfort Inn South at intersection of Wales/Oregon Roads, off I-75 exit, Northwood, OH

$8-$10/person sliding fee donation at the door

Music by DJ Amy!

There will be an OPEN BAR and a 50/50 raffle.

There will be a costume contest for the scariest, funniest and most original, so dress in your best costumer.

This is a women-only dance. Please contact jtipton8@yahoo.com for any questions.

JOIN US FOR A GREAT TIME!  SEE YOU ALL THERE!

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Holiday With Heart Charity Gayla

33rd Annual Dinner & Dance
For Members & Friends of the GLBT Community
Friday, Dec. 3rd, 2010
The Toledo Club
6:30 ~ 11:30 PM
 
Benefiting:
Aids Resource Center Ohio
Ryan White Center
Rainbow Area Youth
 
Tickets: $65.00
 
This years event is dedicated to the memory of Ann Locker, Gregg Knott & Joe Wicks

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Toledo Pride 2010 a Huge Success

Thanks to Everyone who supported Toledo Pride 2010. It was a huge success.  We had 1600 attendees and counting. It was a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate!  Thanks to everyone who planned and volunteered their time to make this event happen.

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PROJECTS

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Safe Schools Project

Under the leadership of Rob Salem, Legal Coordinator of the Safe Schools Project, and legal interns at the University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo Public Schools instituted a non-discrimination policy to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students from bullying....Read More >>

Youth At risk

EqualityToledo is currently communicating with area organizations who provide services to homeless or at risk youth in Toledo.  This partnership is designed to provide training in how to better serve LGBT youth and to provide organizations resource material for themselves and for youth and parents. Read More >>

Faith and fairness

EqualityToledo is supporting a coalition of religious leaders and organizations in our community committed to the equality of all Ohioans.  Read More >>

 


equality@work

EqualityToledo's Equality@Work projects helps educate area businesses and individuals about the business advantages of full and inclusive non-discrimination policies in our workplaces, as well as in our federal, state, and local laws.  Read More >>

Interview on Deadline Now, WGTE

Brenda Spurlin, Rainbow Area Youth and Sherry Tripepi, EqualityToledo were interviewed for Deadline Now of WGTE public media on September 18, 2009 regarding LGBT youth. To view their interview, go to: http://www.wgte.org/wgte/watch/item.asp?item_id=3881                                             

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