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Lessons from HIV for COVID-19: LGBTQ People Know How to Take Care of Each Other
By Mikel Wadewitz, Director of AIDS Project RI I am writing this in mid-March, as we collectively grapple with the threat of COVID-19 and...
Jen Stevens
Apr 17, 20202 min read


Census 2020: You Count!
It’s a census year, meaning that amidst these trying times, we have the opportunity to make sure every Rhode Islander is counted.
Mina Asayesh-Brown
Apr 16, 20202 min read


From the Editor
Coronavirus dominates this issue of Options, because there isn’t a soul in our local community unaffected by the pandemic.
Jen Stevens
Apr 6, 20202 min read


Rhode Island Pride Press Release
Rhode Island Pride establishes Emergency Food/Toiletries/Sanitation Supply Drive
RI Pride
Mar 23, 20202 min read


The Transformative Power of Joining an LGBT Sports League
Joining an LGBT sports league has made me feel part of something that is bigger than me.
Ricky Mejia
Mar 18, 20204 min read


Family Planning: Options for LGBTQ Couples
With over 114,000 samesex couples raising children around the U.S., our desire to become parents and build a family around love and equality
Jonathan Lucero McKinney
Mar 17, 20207 min read


Options Donor Hall of Fame
The goal of this issue is to continue sharing various forms of love, presented throughout these pages and delivered warmly to your hearts.
Ashley Delgado
Mar 16, 20202 min read


Largest LGBTQ-Friendly Housing Site Opens
The nation's largest LGBTQ-friendly senior housing complex opened in December on publicly owned land in Brooklyn.
Myra Shays
Mar 1, 20201 min read


Open Door Health: Opening March 2
The disparity in access to care and healthcare utilization for the RI LGBTQ population.
Dr. Amy Nunn and Dr. Philip Chan
Mar 1, 20202 min read


News from TGI Network of Rhode Island
We at TGI Network of Rhode Island are excited to be a part of important work being done to address the needs of the trans community.
Ethan Huckel
Mar 1, 20201 min read


Rhode Island’s First LGBTQ Health Clinic
The Rhode Island Public Health Institute will open their new health clinic to provide sexual health and primary care services to LGBT+
Jen Stevens
Feb 26, 20202 min read


RI Foundation Awards Grants to LGBTQ Groups
The RI Foundation’s Equity Action Fund announced grants totaling $53K in October to organizations serving the LGBTQ community.
Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read


New England Patriots Sponsor PVD Gay Flag Football League
The New England Patriots announced in late September that they are sponsoring the Providence Gay Flag Football League (PVDGFFL)
Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read


RI Pride Announces Plans for a Community Center in 2020
Next fall, we hope to welcome everyone to help us celebrate the grand opening of the Rhode Island Pride Community Center.”
Myra Shays
Jan 1, 20201 min read


Report from SAGE-RI
At its annual meeting, SAGE-RI reviewed its successful 2018 reorganization and reported on 2019’s accomplishments.
Cathy Gorman
Dec 28, 20193 min read


Youth Pride, Inc.’s 25th Anniversary Gala Raises $25,000
Youth Pride, Inc.'s (YPI) 25th Anniversary Gala was one of the organization's most successful and entertaining events to date.
Tiffani Carcieri
Dec 24, 20192 min read


Old Lesbians Organizing for Change in RI
OLOC is a cooperative community of old lesbian feminist activists working for justice and the well-being of all old lesbians.
Mev Miller
Dec 19, 20191 min read


Working OUT in 2020
Options received news from two local gyms, where environments specifically welcoming to the LGBTQ community are being fostered.
Jen Stevens
Dec 17, 20192 min read


Creating Safer Communities: Hate Crime Training Offered to RI Law Enforcement
During a training, law enforcement professionals were educated on hate crimes & how they affect not only the person, but also the community.
Marty Cooper
Dec 16, 20194 min read


The Vaping Crisis in the LGBTQ Community
Concern continues to grow during the outbreak of lung injuries and deaths related to vaping and how it affects LGBTQ individuals.
Jonathan Lucero McKinney
Dec 10, 20195 min read
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