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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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URGENT APPEAL

HELP PROTECT THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF LGBT INDIVIDUALS IN BOWLING GREEN, OHIO

Be part of the ONE Bowling Green campaign. The Bowling Green, Ohio Coalition for Justice is a group of citizens who have organized to protect two anti-discrimination ordinances passed in August 2009 by an overwhelmingly supportive vote of the City Council. A successful recall petition drive has placed both ordinances on the November 2, 2010 ballot for a public referendum. The ordinances extend protections in housing, employment, public education, and public accommodation to a broad group of classes including LGBT individuals. BG Coalition for Justice is seeking support from individuals and organizations promoting broad civil rights protections. Right now our urgent need is for donations to help fund the campaign. Local fundraising is going well, but we are seeking immediate assistance to reach a $10,000 target by mid-June which will qualify us for a national matching gift. Checks made out to “BG Coalition for Justice” may be mailed to BG Coalition for Justice, P.O. Box 842, Bowling Green, OH. Secure online credit card payments or Paypal payments may be made at: http://www.onebowlinggreen.org/index.html http://www.onebowlinggreen.org/index.ht_____________ml

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Summer Events

Toledo Pride event coming this summer!

Mark your calendar for Toledo Pride 2010 on August 28th at Erie Street Market! Outskirts, EqualityToledo and several other community members are planning Toledo Pride 2010. Expect great entertainment every hour, the Community Connection Carnival for non profits, gay friendly business and artist from 3:00-6:00, dancing, food and fun. Email info@equalitytoledo.org for more information or if you are interested in volunteering.

Location: Toledo Civic Hall inside the Erie Street Market

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Cost: $5:00 before 7:00; $7.00 after 7:00

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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