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Directory of Businesses and Professional Service Providers survey for the LGBT Community

Announcing the creation of a directory that lists providers of business and professional services for life’s events and needs, specifically, providers which are supportive of, and welcoming to, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered [LGBT] persons as customers and clients.  Please take a moment to help with this effort by completing the following online survey(s).


If you are a business or service provider, please click here>>

If you would like to make a referral of a provider of business and/or professional services, please click here>>

 
Please contact Lynne Hewitt at lynnehewitt@yahoo.com if you should have any questions.
Sponsored by Equality Toledo, Equality Ohio, and Maumee Valley Unitarian Church

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end the lies
human rights campaign

National Organization for Marriage is playing a TV ad in response to Iowa and Vermont’s victories for same-sex marriage. The deceptive ad claims same-sex marriage takes away other people’s freedoms. It wrongly lists doctors, churches, and parents as “victims” of same-sex marriage.  These voices of the radical right use deception and fear  to defeat LGBT equality. Join the fight. Sign the petition today!  http://www.hrc.org/endthelies/index.html

 

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Kroger community rewards

 

Kroger has created a new program for non-profits called Community Rewards. Just register your Kroger Rewards Card online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com using ET's organization name and/or ET's NPO number 81859. Every time a member shops for groceries and swipes their card, our organization automatically starts earning a rebate.

 Purchase accumulations begin on May 1, 2009. After this date, individual purchases will begin counting towards our organization within 7-10 days of registering the individual rewards Cards on-line.

 If you do not have access to the online sign-up method, please call 1-800-837-4483 to learn about the alternative sign-up method.

If you do not yet have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.http://www.kroger.com/mykroger/016/community/Pages/
community_rewards.aspx

 

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Ohio Next of Kin Registry

Any holder of a valid Ohio driver license, commercial driver license, temporary permit or identification card can register the person(s) they want considered their "next of kin".  The registry allows an individual to attach  one or two people who should be notified if they are in an emergency situation.  Law enforcement officers will be able to access the information during traffic accidents or other similar emergencies.  The registry includes in its listing of relationship options, partner. The information is kept up to date by the applicant and can be done either online, via mail or in person at the local BMV.

This is a wonderful opportunity for people in relationships that aren't currently recognized by the state of Ohio.  Given the issues around emergency decision-making, access, etc. – this could be a really great thing for our community - particularly if the individual, when listing the name of the person to notify, includes “Legal POA” at the end of the name. Obviously there are no guarantees on how the first responders will use the information, however, it puts us one step closer to being able to notify the ones we love in emergency situations.  Click here to register.

 

 

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Domestic partner health-care benefits to extend to Health Science Campus

July 15, 2008:   Eligible employees on the Health Science Campus soon will be offered health-care benefits for domestic partners under a change to the plan announced today by President Lloyd Jacobs.  

Effective Jan. 1, a new two-party health-care level will be added to the current Paramount Health Care plan, enabling domestic partners to receive the benefit.   Employees will be able to sign up for the benefit during the open enrollment period between Oct. 15 and Nov. 14.

For more information on the plan, contact Human Resources at 419.530.HRHR (4747).

 

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TJobBank.com

TJobBank is a brand new, unique website dedicated to bringing inclusive employers together with transgender professionals. Visit www.TJobBank.com for more information.

 

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The National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force release a new joint publication

 
Opening the Door to the Inclusion of Transgender People:  The Nine Keys to Making Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Organizations Fully Transgender-Inclusive

 This guide covers both practical and big-picture ways we can all bring our goals of a fully inclusive movement into reality.  It also includes individuals speaking about their real-life experiences with transgender inclusion.  Visit the Task Force or Read more here >>

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Toledo Domestic Partnership Registry

In late December 2007, Toledo became the first major city in Ohio to establish a domestic partnership registry.  Read more in our Winter 2008 Equality Newsletter!

To register, click here for the Domestic Partner Registry form, fill it out, have it notarized, and take or mail it with $25.00 to the Clerk of Council's office at:
One Government Center, Suite 2120
 Toledo, OH  43604
Office open: Weekdays 8:00am - 4:45pm  

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Equality@Work: Ending Workplace Discrimination

 
Did you know that most workers in Ohio and Michigan can legally be fired simply for being gay or lesbian? It is wrong, not to mention un-American, that loyal, productive employees, working to provide the basic necessities for their families, can be fired for who they are, even when they are doing their jobs well.  Ready for some good news?  Read more here >>