Hudson Pride Connections Center launching new support unit for men in Jersey City
From NJ.com/Jersey Journal
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Hudson Pride Connections Center is launching “M-POWER” a support group for gay, bi-sexual and questioning men in Jersey City and Hudson County, the group announced.
The monthly group will be facilitated by Keith Anderson, who recently joined the staff of Hudson Pride to develop outreach and support programs for men.
The first meeting of “M-POWER” will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Hudson Pride Connection Center, 32 Jones St., Jersey City.
Hudson Pride Connections Center Launches M-POWER Men’s Support Group
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Hudson Pride Connections Center 32 Jones Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306 201-963-4779 ext. 112, Fax 201-963-7983 jonathanlucas@hudsonpride.org www.hudsonpride.org |
HUDSON PRIDE CONNECTIONS CENTER LAUNCHES M-POWER MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
JERSEY CITY – Hudson Pride Connections Center announced today that it is launching “M-POWER” a support group for gay, bi-sexual and questioning men in Jersey City and Hudson County. The monthly group will be facilitated by Keith Anderson, who recently joined the staff of Hudson Pride to develop outreach & support programs for men.
“Our vision for M-Power is to provide a facilitated forum in a safe environment for gay, bi-sexual, and questioning men to openly discuss health, social and personal issues that are important to men. This move is the next step in our overall plan to provide greater support to the Hudson County LGBT community”. “We are very excited to have Keith on our team. He brings ideas, energy and a wealth of experience to our organization” said Jonathan Lucas, Interim Executive Director of the Hudson Pride Connections Center.
The first meeting of “M-POWER” will be held on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 from 6:30-8:00pm at Hudson Pride Connection Center, 32 Jones Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Please refer to www.hudsonpride.org for updates.
Hudson Pride Connections Center (HPCC), a 501c3 nonprofit community benefit organization founded in 1993 exists to bridge the gap in services and respond to the unmet needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender community, as well as HIV positive people of any orientation / identity. HPCC provides supportive social, prevention, outreach, advocacy services and development trainings for other service providers to educate, empower, and unite all of our communities.
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Executive Director leaves Hudson Pride Connections
From Out in Jersey
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Nancy Caamaño, Executive Director of Hudson Pride Connections Center will be leaving the Center on October 31, 2011. Ms. Caamaño has served Hudson Pride in various roles since 2006, including Project Manager, Director of Programs, and most currently, as the Executive Director. She has contributed to the organization’s advocacy in the LGBT community and especially individuals impacted by HIV and AIDS.
Jersey City Pride parade and festival celebrates end of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy
From NJ.com/Jersey Journal
Monday, October 10, 2011
Nearly 100 onlookers gathered at the steps of Jersey City City Hall yesterday morning for the start of the Hudson Pride LGBT Festival and Parade.
Organized by Hudson Pride Connections Center, this year’s theme was, “Do Ask, Do Tell,” as the event celebrated, in part, the repeal of the U.S. policy on homosexual, bisexual and transgender people serving in the military.
Hudson Pride LGBT parade grand marshal urges crowd to get involved; ‘hold people that you elect accountable’ to work toward marriage in New Jersey
From NJ.com/Jersey Journal
Sunday, October 9, 2011
As she addressed the crowd from the steps of Jersey City’s City Hall, 280 Grove St., on Sunday morning during the 11th annual Hudson Pride LGBT Festival and 2nd annual Parade, NJ Stonewall Democrats president Barbra “Babs” Casbar Siperstein imparted some of her experiences of watching history be made in the LGBT community at the governmental level, and also urged attendees to get involved to affect change locally.
A Night at the Paradise Burlesque’ sets 2-night Jersey City run
From NJ.com / The Jersey Journal
Friday, October 7, 2011
If for some reason you are inclined to undress in public, indulge in a little cross-dressing or have always wanted to be on a TV quiz show, Jersey City just might have the perfect evening show for you.
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‘A Night at the Paradise Burlesque’ to bring cross-dressing, quiz show fun to Hoboken, Jersey City
From NJ.com / Jersey Journal
September 27, 2011
If for some reason you are inclined to undress in public, indulge in a little cross-dressing or have always wanted to be on a TV quiz show, Hoboken and Jersey City just might have the perfect evening show for you.
Jersey City writer and director Howard Richman said his play, “A Night at the Paradise Burlesque,” is a “cross between a burlesque drag show and a TV game show.”
Jersey City Artists Studio Tour puts spotlight on ‘Vital Voices’
From NJ.com / Jersey Journal
October 2, 2011
Pink banners line the steps leading to the “Vital Voices at Hudson Pride” an exhibition at the Hudson Pride Connections Center, 32 Jones St., in Journal Square.
Part of the Jersey City Artists Studio Tour 2011 — which continues today until 6 p.m. — the gallery is decked out with pink tablecloths, a mirrored disco ball with a feathered boa.
Hudson Pride Festival and Parade Scheduled
From NJ.com / Jersey Journal
October 1, 2011
Hudson Pride wants to ask. And they want to tell.
So with the end of “Don’t ask, don’t tell” in mind, the Hudson Pride will be hosting its 11th annual pride parade and festival October 9. The parade starts at 11 a.m.
The day begins with a parade route beginning at City Hall on Grove Street. The parade will lead the crowds to the festival at One Exchange Place, On the Waterfront, in Downtown Jersey City, NJ 07302 with the backdrop of the NYC Skyline.
Hudson Pride Connections Center Announces Departure of Executive Director
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 |
Hudson Pride Connections Center 32 Jones Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306 201-963-4779 ext. 112, Fax 201-963-7983 nancy@hudsonpride.org www.hudsonpride.org |
HUDSON PRIDE CONNECTIONS CENTER ANNOUNCES
DEPARTURE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Nancy Caamaño, Executive Director of Hudson Pride Connections Center will be leaving the Center on October 31, 2011. Ms. Caamaño has served Hudson Pride in various roles since 2005, including Project Manager, Director of Programs, and most currently, as the Executive Director. She has contributed to the organization’s rising prominence as an unwavering advocate for our LGBT community and individuals impacted by HIV and AIDS.
Celebrating its 18th anniversary as a social service provider and 4th anniversary as an LGBT community center with its own building, Hudson Pride has grown to become Hudson County’s only LGBT multi-service organization. It has five programmatic focus areas: YouthConnect, which serves LGBT teens and young adults; SAGE Northern NJ, which serves the needs of LGBT individuals over 50; HIV Linkage to Care, which links HIV positive people into primary medical care; Community Connect Training and Education Program, which provides LGBT and HIV sensitivity and educational workshops to local service providers and the community at large; and the Hudson Pride Festival and Parade to fulfill the cultural needs of the LGBT communities.
During her time at Hudson Pride, Ms. Caamaño has increased the infrastructure of the organization by developing its staff and volunteer base and growing its community involvement and support. In the fall of 2010, she was responsible for attaining county-based funding for an energy conservation project to renovate the 100 year-old three-story Victorian house Hudson Pride calls home. In the spring of 2011, the Center launched the first ever New Jersey based Chapter of SAGE, a program which serves the needs of LGBT individuals over 50. In addition, under her leadership, the organization has become the lead organizer of the local Jersey City Pride Festival and expanded it to encompass all of Hudson County. The 11th Annual Hudson Pride Festival and Parade will take place on Sunday, October 9th at One Exchange Place.
“Nancy Caamaño is a visionary leader who has been the driving force of the Center for the past 5 years,” said board member Liz Edman. “Her vision, perseverance and dedication to Hudson Pride have been extraordinary and has put us in exactly the right place to move into even higher levels of service to the LGBT and HIV-affected communities. We will miss her, and we will build on the foundation she helped establish at Hudson Pride.”
Board Treasurer, Jonathan Lucas, who has been serving as Director of Operations since July, will step in as Interim Executive Director while the search for a new Executive Director begins. “As part of this succession plan, I have spent the last few months learning the ins and outs of the great work that the Center does. I am thrilled to be able to work with our Board in finding our next leader,” says Mr. Lucas.
“We have a group of dedicated Board of Directors who recently conducted an in-depth organizational analysis which has further strengthened our focus in meeting the ever-changing needs of our diverse community,” says Ms. Caamaño. Leaving Hudson Pride after five years was not an easy decision to make; however, I am confident our board leadership will provide a bright future for the Center.
On Saturday October 29th, the Board of Directors will host a Farewell Party at Hudson Pride Connections Center on 32 Jones Street from 7pm-11pm to celebrate Ms. Caamaño’s successes.
Hudson Pride Connections Center, a 501c3 community benefit organization founded in 1993, exists to bridge the gap in services and respond to the unmet needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender community, as well as HIV positive people of any orientation or identity, through supportive social services, prevention, outreach, advocacy and development trainings for other service providers, to educate, empower, and unite all of our communities. For more information, visit: www.hudsonpride.org.
FROM Jersey City Independent
September 27, 2011
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