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The Connecticut AIDS Bike Tour is coming Sept. 19 & 20

Make a donation now and help the many worthy agencies in our state leading the fight against HIV/AIDS including the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective!

 

 

 

 

 

 



Politics and Non Profit Organizations

There is big news these days in politics.  Connecticut primary elections take place on Tuesday, August 10th.  We all have been bombarded with candidate ads via print and electronic media, radio, TV, and road side signs.  We have also heard of the recent court decision in California that supports same sex marriages.  Marriage for same sex couples continues to be a major political issue for our community.

While for some this is all politics, we in the non-profit world need to differentiate.  Non profit organizations, such as The Health Collective with the Internal Revenue Services designation 501 (c) (3), are not allowed to promote candidates for political office.  This means we do not, as part of our work time, participate in campaign work.  Nor do we put up posters in our offices or wear buttons or t-shirts supporting individuals  running for political office.

We can and do, however advocate for our clients and our community for legislation that will benefit our community.  The right to marry efforts we have conducted which includes  such activities as providing testimony at public hearings, is part of that advocacy.

We can and do promote the right that our clients and community have to vote.  So on August 10th, and in November, exercise your right to choose who you want to represent your interests in the political arena. 

Linda Estabrook, MPH
Executive Director

 



Learn More About the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective:
 

This video was featured at the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective's annual fundraiser celebration, One Big Event, in November 2009! HGLHC celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. Click to watch highlights of our programs & services and fun clips from the community and the agency throughout the years.


 




Our Mission
- "The Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective empowers individuals of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions to lead healthy lives through the provision of health and support services, education and advocacy." 

 


 

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