In this newsletter:- Governor's Executive Order: Trans Refuge
- Celebrate the Love recap
- Unicorn Classic hockey game - 3/19
- Volunteer orientation - 3/27, 3/29
- Immediate openings for Gender Exploration Group
- Kith + Kin Chorus concert - 4/29
- Target Circle - vote for us by 3/31!
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Governor's Executive Order: Trans RefugeOn March 8, 2023, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 23-03: Protecting and Supporting the Rights of Minnesota's LGBTQIA+ Community Members to Seek and Receive Gender Affirming Health Care Services
Here is a summary of the executive order:
- State agencies will coordinate to protect people or entities who are providing, assisting, seeking, or obtaining gender affirming health care services.
- The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the Minnesota Department of Commerce (COMM), and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) will investigate and take administrative actions for unfair or deceptive practices related to the denial of gender affirming health care services.
- MDH will prepare a report summarizing the literature on the scientific evidence about the safety and effectiveness of gender affirming health care and its public health effects.
- The state will decline to help other states that try to penalize individuals and entities seeking gender affirming health care services.
- To the maximum extent possible, the state will refuse requests to extradite individuals accused of committing acts related to, securing of, or receipt of gender affirming health care services.
- MDH, COMM, MDHR, and the Minnesota Department of Human Services will issue a joint bulletin to health plan companies regarding the availability of health insurance coverage and the provision of health insurance benefits for medically necessary gender affirming health care services.
Thank you to Governor Walz for supporting and protecting gender affirming health care services, including those provided by RECLAIM.
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Celebrate the Love recapCelebrate the Love, our annual brunch gala fundraiser, took place on February 25 at the McNamara Alumni Center. This year, CTL brought together over 300 guests, including over a dozen volunteers. Our silent auction featured over 100 items.
We are thrilled and humbled to share that we raised over $75,000 in support of our mission!
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, table hosts, guests, silent auction donors, staff, venue and catering teams, and everyone who made CTL a smashing success.
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Celebrate the Love is possible because of the dedication of volunteers and staff.
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Unicorn Classic 2023Join RECLAIM this Sunday at the 2nd Annual Unicorn Classic - a hockey game played by trans, nonbinary, and queer-identified folks (as well as a few allies).
Sunday, March 19th - 2pm-3:30pm
Roseville Ice Arena
2661 Civic Center Dr
Roseville, MN 55113
Funds collected will benefit RECLAIM!
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1st Annual Unicorn Classic (2022)
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Immediate Openings for GroupAdolescent Gender Exploration Group
WHO: This group is for LGBTQ teens by LGBTQ therapists
WHAT: Our group is about three things:
- Social influence - how peers, friends, culture, social media tells us who to be and how to act. We talk about what it’s like when that doesn’t fit.
- Core safety networks - how we can stand tall in the face of messages that hurt us.
- Strengthening relationships and being resilient - sharing the ways life is hard and getting ideas of how to survive it. Understanding why we feel alone, let down, hurt, or rejected.
HOW: We learn a little, we listen a little, we share a little, we play a little, we eat a little, we practice a little.
WHY: Get support and practice things that help us feel like we are valued and belong.
WHEN: 13 session course - 90 minutes each
For caregivers, parents, teachers, and other grown ups: Our Gender groups are psychotherapeutic groups to support identity development, community connection, and improved well being. Group focuses on the influence socialization has on identity, an exploration of each person's core self, and generating healthy relationships. In-person and virtual group offerings for middle and high school youth ages 12-18.
The in-person cohort meets weekly on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:45pm. The virtual/online cohort meets weekly on Wednesdays from 4:15 to 6:00pm.
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Volunteer OrientationVirtual - March 27, 6-7 PM
In-person - March 29, 6-7 PM
If you're interested in volunteering with RECLAIM, this is the way to get started! We would also love to have you join us if you have been volunteering with us and have not yet attended an "official" orientation.We will start with introductions, an overview of RECLAIM, and will talk through the types of volunteer opportunities RECLAIM has to offer.
Examples of current typical volunteer opportunities:
- Front Desk Volunteer - to help in our clinic with greeting clients, families, and working on administrative help
- Special Events Volunteer - to help out with events like our annual Celebrate the Love Gala and Pride!
- RECLAIM Ambassador - take point at tabling events to help represent RECLAIM in the community and reach more people with resources and info about services
- Development Volunteer - helps with writing postcards, calling donors, putting together thank you packets, and much more! Many virtual opportunities.
If you have not yet filled out a volunteer application, please do so on our website in addition to signing up for an orientation.
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Kith + Kin ChorusSeason 6 Finale with Aby Wolf & Eric Mayson
Saturday, April 29, 2023 - 8PM at The Cedar
Kith + Kin Chorus, a 70-voice uncommon choir led by Rachel Ries, celebrates the close of their 6th season with Björk, Lianne La Havas, The Cranberries, Neko Case, Sia, jeremy messersmith and more—plus a choral collaboration with Aby Wolf & Eric Mayson. Proceeds from the show and silent auction support the work of RECLAIM.
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Vote for RECLAIM with Target CircleRECLAIM featured in Target Circle™, place a vote for us in the Target app and help direct donations our way!
Here’s how:
Step 1: Choose “My Target” in the Target app or log in at www.target.com/circle
Step 2: Tap on “Target Circle™”
Step 3: Select “Vote for nonprofits”
Step 4: Find us & vote!
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