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Letter to CCGLA members from GLBT Research Team on Same-Sex Parenting
We know that you all do a lot of work in the community to fight for social change. Our research team is conducting a study on gay parenting and the importance of legal protections. Would you mind sending this study out to your organization members so they could take some time to help us understand their experiences with parenting and legal rights? Please read the below message and forward out as appropriate.
The University of Memphis' GLBT Research Team is conducting a GLBT-affirmative study on Same-Sex Parenting, and we are hoping you will be interested in helping us recruit participants.
The purpose of this study is to learn about the experiences of same-sex parents in relationship to legal parenting rights. We believe this research is important in advocating for parents to be fully recognized in their family role and to not be discriminated against in family concerns.
Participants must be 18 years or older, currently be in a relationship with the same-sex partner with whom they have planned and created a family, and have at least one child under the age of 18 living in their home. The study should take approximately 20 minutes to complete online and meets human subjects approval by our university Institutional Review Board (E10-43). Click here for survey.
If you wish to see our past work, please read about our research on the effects of anti-GLBT amendments on GLBT individuals and their families, which is available on the American Psychological Association's website.
An overview of our research areas can be found on our school webpage. Thank you for your consideration in supporting our advocacy for same-sex parents and their families.
Sharon G. Horne, Ph.D. & Heidi Levitt, Ph.D., Directors
GLBT Research Team
Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research
The University of Memphis
glbtresearch.uofm@gmail.com |
Donate to help Haiti
 If you would like to make a donation to assist with relief efforts in Haiti, the CCGLA Board of Directors recommends you make your donation to the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross has a multitude of donation methods available. Please visit their Web Site for details. |
Results of our Holiday Fundraising for Charities
In conjunction with the Stonewall Democrats of Collin County and Youth First Texas, the CCGLA Community Service Committee worked to collect holiday food items, new unwrapped toys, and cash donations for two local charities.
With the help of over seven Collin College Community Service Learning students, our membership and other alliances we were able to collect and distribute the following:
1) ASNT - AIDS Services of North Texas
- 4 Large Boxes of food Est. $300.00 enough to make at least 8 holiday food baskets.
- Cash & Check Donations in the amount of $60.00
2) The Samaritan Inn of Collin County
- 2 Large Boxes of toys, Est. $200.00
- 4 Large Boxes of Food & Toiletries, Est. $200.00
- Cash & Check Donations in the amount of $205.00
This does not include any monies collected thru donations, which the CCGLA Board will tally up, and distribute as appropriate to our local charitable organizations.
Thank You to everyone who helped on this project and who donated generously to help others in need. |
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GayBingo Volunteers Needed
 CCGLA will be sponsoring this month's GayBingo 50/50 raffle on Saturday, February 20, 2010. It's always a wild and crazy night, and you're guaranteed to have a great time. This month's theme is "Mad Hatter Gaybingo". We are in need of volunteers to sell tickets, as well as 6 individuals to hand out flyers the Friday night before the event to help promote a high attendance at GayBingo.
If you would like to volunteer, please send your contact information to or leave a voice mail message at (214) 521-5342 extension 1715.
If you would like to attend GayBingo, tickets are available online through the Resource Center of Dallas. Once you have purchased your tickets, please email with your Name and Confirmation Number so we can receive credit for the sale. |
Special Events Committee seeks volunteers
The Special Events Committee coordinates CCGLA events such as the June Membership Meeting, December Holiday Party, and the Lake Lewisville Party Barge. We are seeking 8 to 10 volunteers for this committee so that participation will not impose too greatly on any one person's time. The committee will work within a budget set by the CCGLA Board on tasks such as event site selection, menu planning, coordinating setup and cleanup, and taking care of all the little details that contribute to a successful event.
This committee is separate from the Social Committee which plans the monthly social mixers. Those interested in joining the Special Events Committee please contact or fill out our online Volunteer form. |
Youth First Texas Collin County
YFT Collin County gives Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning youth 14- 22 years old an opportunity to meet, socilaize and discuss issues concerning sexual orientation and gender identity.
The group provides a safe and supportive place for all youth.
Meetings are held every Sunday, 2nd, 4th Wednesdays and 1st Friday (Movie Night.)
For more information, visit the website calendar, join the Facebook group or go to YFT Collin County
Youth First Texas - Collin County appreciates CCGLA members for your suppoort!
Wish list:
- LGBT themed Videos VHS & DVD
- LGBT themed Books
- Ping Pong table
- Other - games, snacks, cleaning supplies, financial support..
Email youthfirst@ccgla.org if you are able to donate any of these items and Thank You! |
Business Network Collin County
BNCC meetings are the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month. The meeting are held at Fox Sports Grill, 5741 Legacy Road in The Shops of Legacy in Plano from 11:30am - 1:00pm. The groups goal is to spread the word and have many join the group -- the more people that attend, the better your prospects for building your client-base as well as helping other clients find new service providers. For more information or to RSVP, visit the Business Network-CC website.
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