Stonewall Columbus, Family Pride Network to Merge Organizations By The Buckeye Flame ● Families ● March 1, 2021 “We are thrilled with this opportunity to consolidate services under one organization.”
Ohio Governor’s Budget Includes Pro-LGBTQ+ Adoption Change By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● February 26, 2021 House Bill 110 was introduced on February 16, and includes a three-word change with major implications for LGBTQ+ couples in Ohio.
PROGRESS! – The Cleveland Cavaliers Are Definitely Showing Their LGBTQ+ Support By The Buckeye Flame ● Transgender ● February 24, 2021 In a move to foster an inclusive environment, two restrooms have been permanently converted into all-gender facilities.
LGBTQ+ Homeownership is 16% Less Than General Pop.; A New Ohio Partnership Hopes to Address That By Ken Schneck ● Community ● February 9, 2021 To understand the potential pitfalls of LGBTQ+ homeownership and the benefits of this partnership, we spoke with realtor Alex Cruz.
LGBTQ+ Individuals and Couples Face Unique Considerations in Financial Planning By Lisa Galek ● Community ● January 19, 2021 “Find a financial planner that you feel safe with. Somebody who’s going to allow you to be your full self.”
I First Regretted Calling My Conservative Mother Before the Holidays. But Then… By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● December 25, 2020 “Talking to my mom hasn’t always been an easy thing for me to do.”
PFLAG Cleveland Awards Phyllis Harris With Annual Community Award By The Buckeye Flame ● Community ● December 9, 2020 Harris was recognized for her work in providing Northeast Ohio with a new Center and for inspirational leadership on social justice issues.
How to Be an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community at End of Life By Guest Commentary ● Families ● November 18, 2020 We want to prevent a patient from not being able to be their authentic self during their final days.
Colors+ Offers Support for LGBTQ+ Youth…Like, Really Young LGBTQ+ Youth By Lisa Galek ● Youth ● November 13, 2020 Most youth who attended Colors+ programming have been between 12-14 years old.
LGBTQ+ Youth and Young Adults Face Unique Mental Health Risks as Pandemic Rages On By The Buckeye Flame ● Families ● November 11, 2020 “I felt like my sense of community was ripped away all at once.”