W. Jeffrey Campbell, Executive Director

December 12, 2012

Dear Friends of Hudson Pride,

Thank you for your generous support of the Hudson Pride Connections Center. The year 2012 has been a monumental year for us because of individuals like you. Your support is greatly appreciated and has enabled us to continue our mission of providing essential services to the LGBT residents and allies of Jersey City and Hudson County. We are very proud of what we have accomplished in 2012.

• Over 4,000 individuals received information about HIV/AIDS
• Over 2,500 visitors attended the 2012 Hudson Pride LGBT Festival
• Over 2,000 visits to our Cyber-Center for job research, schoolwork, and LGBT studies
• Over 500 individuals received HIV/AIDS counseling and referrals to testing and health-related services
• Between 25- 50 LGBT youths visit the center weekly as a safe space to socialize and learn life skills
• Our new Services & Advocacy for LGBT Elders (SAGE) group meets weekly to socialize and discuss issues unique to aging LGBT residents in Hudson County
• 75 participants attended our first annual Hudson County Transgender Health Fair
• Dozens of local artists have received exposure through several exhibits at the 32 Jones Art Gallery
• Our partnership with the Journal Square Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program has provided weekly delivery of fresh organic and locally sourced produce

2013 will mark our 20th anniversary and we are very excited to partner with you to celebrate and continue our important work. You are a critical part of the Hudson Pride family. Please consider making a year-end donation to Hudson Pride. Your support will go a long way toward maintaining Hudson Pride as a resource and safe space for many in our community. You can make your contributions via PayPal or by mailing it to Hudson Pride Connections Center, 32 Jones St., Jersey City, NJ 07306.

If you have any questions about our programs, please contact me directly at Jeffrey@hudsonpride.org or 201.963.4779, ext. 112.

Warm wishes for a joyful holiday season and a healthy and prosperous new year.

W. Jeffrey Campbell
Executive Director, Hudson Pride Connections Center