BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NYC Anti-Violence Project - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NYC Anti-Violence Project X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://avp.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NYC Anti-Violence Project REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T140000 DTSTAMP:20230410T220703Z CREATED:20230410T220703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T220703Z UID:12880-1681304400-1681308000@avp.org SUMMARY:Rally for Kawaski Trawick DESCRIPTION:Join Justice Committee\, Communities for Police Reform\, AVP and a coalition of citywide organizations as we rally on the steps of One Police Plaza to call for the firing of Officers Brendan Thompson and Herbert Davis in the killing of Kawaski Trawick\, a Black queer man killed on April 14\, 2019. Sign up below to receive updates on the case or to volunteer. \n\n\n \n \n Kawaski Trawick Updates\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n PronounsEmail(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneI am interested in:\n \n Providing Court Support on/after 4/24\n \n \n Amplify Kawaski's story on social media\n \n \n Keeping updated on AVP activities around this case\n Select AllPreferred communication type\n \n Phone\n \n \n Email\n \n \n Either/Both\n ConsentThis form will allow us to contact you with updates about the Kawaski Trawick case. If you want other updates from AVP\, please check below to consent. Add me to AVP mailing lists for updates on programs and initiatives\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n  URL:https://avp.org/event/rally-for-kawaski-trawick/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/4.12-and-Trial-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T200000 DTSTAMP:20230328T213844Z CREATED:20230328T213842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T213844Z UID:12773-1680198300-1680206400@avp.org SUMMARY:Bar Safety Canvassing March 2023 - Queens DESCRIPTION:AVP is monitoring continuing reports of suspicious or violent activity in and around LGBTQ nightlife spaces.  \nWe want to get the word out to community about how they can stay safe\, and build awareness around potential threats to those out in the nightlife scene. \nThis month we are going to Astoria\, Queens to canvass and give helpful tips and resources to community on how to stay safe. We are meeting at Icon Bar (31-84 33rd St\, Astoria\, NY 11106).  \nIf you need support or have experienced violence\, reach out to our hotline at 212-714-1141 or complete our Report Violence form. Register below to join us!  \n  \nLoading… URL:https://avp.org/event/bar-safety-canvassing-march-2023-queens/ LOCATION:Icon Bar\, 31-84 33rd st\, Astoria\, New York\, 11106\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Safe,COPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AVP-BAR-SAFETY-HEADER-169-2-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T183000 DTSTAMP:20230303T194812Z CREATED:20230303T194811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T194812Z UID:12738-1679331600-1679337000@avp.org SUMMARY:Taming Your Taxes DESCRIPTION:Join the New York City Anti-Violence Project on March 20\, 2023\, for ‘Taming Your Taxes\,’ a webinar offering the LGBTQ & HIV-affected communities valuable information and tools to file your returns this tax season confidently.   \n\n\n\nThis webinar will also highlight community-specific tax filing processes for those working in or facing non-traditional circumstances\, including those filing with a cash-income or those filing undocumented.  \n\n\n\nMaximize your return and join us on Monday\, March 20th!  \n\n\n\nDate: March 20th\, 2023 | Time: 5-6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) | ZOOM  \n\n\n\nRegister using the form below to get webinar link. URL:https://avp.org/event/taming-taxes/ LOCATION:Via Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Taming-Taxes-Digital-Proofs-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T183000 DTSTAMP:20221208T155353Z CREATED:20221208T155353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T155353Z UID:12173-1676998800-1677004200@avp.org SUMMARY:Trans Voices DESCRIPTION:Trans Voices is a support group designed by and for transgender\, gender non-conforming and nonbinary survivors of violence. The group is facilitated by members of the AVP team and will be held virtually on Tuesday evenings. To sign up\, click the link below \nSign up for Trans Voices URL:https://avp.org/event/trans-voices/ CATEGORIES:Client Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AVP_TRANSVOICES_WEBEVENT.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T200000 DTSTAMP:20230216T203513Z CREATED:20230215T172012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T203513Z UID:12675-1676570400-1676577600@avp.org SUMMARY:A Vigil in Memory of Deandre Matthews DESCRIPTION:“The way he left this world was personal\,” Danielle Matthews\, mother of DeAndre Matthews told reporters. “It was intentional.” \n\n\n\nIn collaboration with the family of Deandre Matthews and our community partners ALP\, Equality for Flatbush\, CAMBA\, Brooklyn Pride Center and Brooklyn Movement Center\, AVP will be holding a vigil in memory of Deandre Matthews\, a 19-year-old black\, gay man who was brutally killed in Brooklyn\, NY in early February. DeAndre was last seen on February 6\, 2023 and was found shot and burned on freight tracks in Flatbush\, BK. \n\n\n\nAVP is amplifying the wishes of the Matthews family calling for an investigation into the death of #DeandreMatthews. Join our community for a vigil for DeAndre this Thursday\, February 16\, 2023\, at 6 PM at Restoration Plaza\, 1368 Fulton Street\, in Brooklyn NY. \n\n\n\nFollow @antiviolence on social media for up-to-date information about the vigil and case\, and fill out the form below to stay connected. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n PronounsEmail(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n PhoneI am interested in:\n \n Attending the vigil\n \n \n Supporting AVP in future outreach\n \n \n Keeping updated on AVP activities around this case\n Select AllPreferred communication type\n \n Phone\n \n \n Email\n \n \n Either/Both\n ConsentThis form will allow us to contact you with updates about the Deandre Matthews case. If you want other updates from AVP\, please check below to consent. Add me to AVP mailing lists for updates on programs and initiatives\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://avp.org/event/deandrevigil/ LOCATION:Restoration Plaza\, 1368 Fulton Street\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11216\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DeAndre-Matthews-Vigil-e1676568815378.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T180000 DTSTAMP:20230715T134738Z CREATED:20230112T163443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T134738Z UID:12476-1676565000-1676570400@avp.org SUMMARY:AVP's Art Therapy Group PRISM Spring 2023 DESCRIPTION:AVP’s Art Therapy Group PRISM is open for new participants! Explore the power of ‘art as healing’ with other artist survivors! You don’t need an art background\, just a willingness to express yourself and heal through art.\n\n\nEvery Thursday from Feb. 16 2023 – Apr. 20\, 2023 (10 weeks)\n\n4:30 – 6:00 pm EST ONLINE group (Secure Zoom)\n\nRegistration closes January 27\, 2023\, register using our custom form. URL:https://avp.org/event/prismspring/ CATEGORIES:Client Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AVP-Prism-Healing-Square-1920-×-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T190000 DTSTAMP:20230131T232635Z CREATED:20230131T232635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T232635Z UID:12571-1676480400-1676487600@avp.org SUMMARY:AVP Client Advocacy Presents: Hacking the Housing Crisis DESCRIPTION:Get help from AVP Client Services experts to help you find or keep a place to live in the difficult housing market.\nHacking the Housing Crisis is a webinar for LGBTQ+ folks facing eviction and/or searching for affordable housing. Join us as we provide tips and resources for navigating the current housing crisis in New York City designed with our communities in mind. We will discuss Section 8 Vouchers and how to best use them\, resources to find affordable and emergency housing and more. \nComplete the short form below to register for the webinar. URL:https://avp.org/event/lgbtq-housing/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:Client Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Housing-Webinar-Social-Proofs-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T200000 DTSTAMP:20230113T143714Z CREATED:20230113T143714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T143714Z UID:12495-1674153000-1674158400@avp.org SUMMARY:‘Yes\, And’ – artists’ panel | Impact and Inspiration: The Life of James Zappalorti DESCRIPTION:Virtual Program. Registration required.\nZoom link provided upon registration. \nThis discussion centers on the memory of Staten Islander James Zappalorti and the ways in which his unfortunate death created and continues to inspire social change. It also addresses the current alarming trends of violence against LGBTQ+ people specifically impacting transgender and gender non-conforming people in New York City and across the country. \nJoin Yes\, And artists Terry S. Hardy (who created the James Zappalorti Memorial Mandala) and Paul Moakley (who is working on a documentary short about James to be released in 2023)\, James’ brother Robert Zappalorti\, and NYC Anti-Violence Executive Director Beverly Tillery – in conversation with selection panelist Ed Woodham – followed by a Q&A. \nRegister at the Staten Island Museum’s website.  URL:https://avp.org/event/impact-and-inspiration-the-life-of-james-zappalorti/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Terry-S.-Hardy-The-James-Zappalorti-Memorial-Mandala-2022.-Discarded-cemetery-flowers-5ft-x-5ft-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230116T235959 DTSTAMP:20221123T155701Z CREATED:20221123T155614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T155701Z UID:11937-1673827200-1673913599@avp.org SUMMARY:TGNC Leadership Academy 2023 DESCRIPTION:Are you Latine/x and identify as trans\, gender non-conforming\, or nonbinary? Do you have a passion for social justice and fight for the rights of our LGTBQ community\, especially those who are survivors of hate violence?  \nIf that’s the case\, then our TGNC Leadership Academy could be perfect for you! For the first time\, AVP is offering our TGNC leadership program in a bilingual format in Spanish/English for people who are Latine/x. This program will be an inclusive space of learning and empowerment where we will develop your skills and knowledge of how to organize with your community and be a leader in the movement for our liberation. This beginner-friendly program will run from January 16 to April 2023\, with meetings every other Thursday evening.  \nThis is a stipended program\, with meals and metro cards provided for each session. Participants are expected to attend two Thursday evening trainings per month (a mix of in-person and remote). The in-person sessions will occur 6pm-9pm\, the online sessions will occur 6pm-8pm. Apply below by 12/16/22 or request a one-to-one with an organizer about the program: gromo@avp.org \n  \n¿Eres Latine/x y te identificas como trans\, género no conforme o no binarie? ¿Tienes pasión por la justicia social y luchas por los derechos de nuestra comunidad LGTBQ\, especialmente nuestres compañeres que son sobrevivientes de la violencia por odio?  \nEn ese caso\, ¡nuestra Academia de Liderazgo TGNC puede ser perfecto para ti! Por primera vez AVP está ofreciendo nuestro programa de liderazgo TGNC en un formato bilingüe en español/inglés para personas Latine/x. Este programa será un espacio inclusivo de aprendizaje y empoderamiento donde desarollaremos tus habilidades y conocimientos de como organizar con tu comunidad y ser un líder en el movimiento de nuestre liberación. Este programa para todos niveles corre desde mediados de enero hasta abril de 2023 con reuniones cada dos jueves al mes.  \nEs estipendiado y proveermos comida y tarjetas de metro para cada sesión. Se espera que los participantes asistan a dos sesiones al mes los jueves por la noche (una mezcla de en persona y en línea). Aplique a continuación antes del 12/16/22 o solicite una entrevista individual con un organizador sobre el programa: gromo@avp.org  URL:https://avp.org/event/tgnc-academy-2023/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T200000 DTSTAMP:20221216T180456Z CREATED:20221216T180454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T180456Z UID:12326-1671559200-1671566400@avp.org SUMMARY:Bar Safety Hell's Kitchen Canvassing 12/20 DESCRIPTION:AVP is monitoring reports of LGBTQ people being drugged or robbed while out at bars or clubs. Two men\, Julio Ramirez and John Umberger\, died suspiciously after leaving bars in the Hell’s Kitchen area\, and media reports indicate that their toxicology screenings indicated drugging. Both men had thousands of dollars stolen out of their phones. \nWe want to get the word out to community about how they can stay safe\, and build awareness around potential threats to those out in the nightlife scene. \nJoin AVP in its bar safety canvassing efforts in Hell’s Kitchen on Tuesday\, December 20th at 6 pm. \nIf you need support or have experienced violence\, reach out to our hotline at 212-714-1141 or complete our Report Violence form. URL:https://avp.org/event/bar-safety-hells-kitchen-canvassing-12-20/ CATEGORIES:Bar Safe,COPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AVP-BAR-SAFETY-HEADER-169-2-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T200000 DTSTAMP:20221216T180512Z CREATED:20221117T211110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T180512Z UID:11964-1671213600-1671220800@avp.org SUMMARY:Bar Safety Hell's Kitchen Canvassing 12/16 DESCRIPTION:Our December 16th event has been rescheduled for December 20th. Register here \n  \nAVP is monitoring reports of LGBTQ people being drugged or robbed while out at bars or clubs. Two men\, Julio Ramirez and John Umberger\, died suspiciously after leaving bars in the Hell’s Kitchen area\, and media reports indicate that their toxicology screenings indicated drugging. Both men had thousands of dollars stolen out of their phones. \nWe want to get the word out to community about how they can stay safe\, and build awareness around potential threats to those out in the nightlife scene. \n  \nIf you need support or have experienced violence\, reach out to our hotline at 212-714-1141 or complete our Report Violence form. URL:https://avp.org/event/bar-safety-hells-kitchen-canvassing-12-16/ CATEGORIES:Bar Safe,COPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AVP-BAR-SAFETY-HEADER-169-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T200000 DTSTAMP:20221208T003043Z CREATED:20221117T204520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T003043Z UID:11963-1670520600-1670529600@avp.org SUMMARY:Bar Safety Hell's Kitchen Canvassing 12/8 DESCRIPTION:AVP is monitoring reports of LGBTQ people being drugged or robbed while out at bars or clubs. Two men\, Julio Ramirez and John Umberger\, died suspiciously after leaving bars in the Hell’s Kitchen area\, and media reports indicate that their toxicology screenings indicated drugging. Both men had thousands of dollars stolen out of their phones. \nWe want to get the word out to community about how they can stay safe\, and build awareness around potential threats to those out in the nightlife scene. \nJoin AVP in its bar safety canvassing efforts in Hell’s Kitchen on December 8th at 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm.  \nIf you need support or have experienced violence\, reach out to our hotline at 212-714-1141 or complete our Report Violence form. URL:https://avp.org/event/bar-safety-hells-kitchen-canvassing-12-8/ LOCATION:VERS\, 714 9th Ave\, New York City\, New York\, 10019 CATEGORIES:Bar Safe,COPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AVP-BAR-SAFETY-HEADER-169-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T180000 DTSTAMP:20221129T143341Z CREATED:20221129T143341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T143341Z UID:12064-1670428800-1670436000@avp.org SUMMARY:AVP Legal Clinic: Advanced Care Planning DESCRIPTION: \nCommunity members can meet virtually with an attorney to help them prepare advanced care planning documents such as living wills and/or healthcare proxies. The people who are accepted into the clinic will receive a link to the virtual meeting. Learn more by coming to AVP’s Legal Clinic on December 7 from 4-6pm ET. \nThis event will be held virtually on Zoom. We have the capacity for English and Spanish language speakers and closed captioning. \nRegister to receive  the link at: https://questionpro.com/t/AWjlYZvKKt URL:https://avp.org/event/avp-legal-clinic-advanced-care-planning/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:Community,COPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AVP-New-Designs-2022-Facebook-Cover-8.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T193000 DTSTAMP:20221115T174822Z CREATED:20221115T174435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T174822Z UID:11886-1669831200-1669836600@avp.org SUMMARY:Black & Pink Letter Writing Campaign DESCRIPTION:Join AVP in collaboration with Black & Pink in their Holiday Letter Writing Campaign. We will send letters to LGBTQ and HIV-affected folks who are incarcerated to offer them joy and care this holiday season and to remind them the movement is with them as we continue to battle for their rights and freedom. We will be providing the supplies! \nThis is an in-person event happening on Wednesday\, November 30th from 6:00-7:30pm at the People’s Forum in the Elizabeth Catlett Art Space. The address is 320 W. 37th Street New York\, NY 10018. The People’s Forum requires proof of vaccination and booster to enter the space and masks are highly recommended. \nRegister now and we’ll see you soon! URL:https://avp.org/event/black-pink-letter-writing-campaign/ CATEGORIES:Community,COPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AVP-New-Designs-2022-Facebook-Cover-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T193000 DTSTAMP:20221123T122137Z CREATED:20221117T204113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T122137Z UID:11951-1669219200-1669231800@avp.org SUMMARY:Bar Safety Hell's Kitchen Canvassing 11/23 DESCRIPTION:AVP is monitoring reports of LGBTQ people being drugged or robbed while out at bars or clubs. Two men\, Julio Ramirez and John Umberger\, died suspiciously after leaving bars in the Hell’s Kitchen area\, and media reports indicate that their toxicology screenings indicated drugging. Both men had thousands of dollars stolen out of their phones. \nWe want to get the word out to community about how they can stay safe\, and build awareness around potential threats to those out in the nightlife scene. \nJoin AVP in its bar safety canvassing efforts in Hell’s Kitchen on Wednesday\, November 23 at 4:00 pm. Specific location details to come. \nIf you need support or have experienced violence\, reach out to our hotline at 212-714-1141 or complete our Report Violence form. URL:https://avp.org/event/avp-bar-safety-hells-kitchen-canvassing/ LOCATION:HUSH\, 348 West 52nd St\, New York City\, NY\, 10019\, United States CATEGORIES:Bar Safe,COPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AVP-BAR-SAFETY-HEADER-169-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T180000 DTSTAMP:20221031T150045Z CREATED:20221031T150045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T150045Z UID:11826-1667491200-1667498400@avp.org SUMMARY:AVP Legal Clinic: Advanced Care Planning DESCRIPTION:Community members can meet virtually with an attorney to help them prepare advanced care planning documents such as living wills and/or healthcare proxies. The people who are accepted into the clinic will receive a link to the virtual meeting. Learn more by coming to AVP’s Legal Clinic on November 3 from 4-6pm ET. \nThis event will be held virtually on Zoom. We have the capacity for English and Spanish language speakers and closed captioning. \nRegister to receive  the link at: https://questionpro.com/t/AWjlYZvKKt URL:https://avp.org/event/legal-clinic-advanced-care/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:Community,COPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AVP-New-Designs-2022-Facebook-Cover-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T220000 DTSTAMP:20221114T213409Z CREATED:20220909T145101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T213409Z UID:11552-1666893600-1666908000@avp.org SUMMARY:Courage Awards 2022 DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://avp.org/event/courage-award-2022/ LOCATION:Tribeca Rooftop\, 2 Desbrosses St\, New York City\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraising Event ORGANIZER;CN="AVP":MAILTO:development@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T193000 DTSTAMP:20221011T152811Z CREATED:20221011T152811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T152811Z UID:11764-1666807200-1666812600@avp.org SUMMARY:Upstander Intervention Training DESCRIPTION:New York City Anti-Violence Project is hosting a virtual intimate partner violence (IPV) Upstander Intervention Training. \nOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month\, join us to learn more about IPV relationships\, ways to identify consent\, and de-escalation tactics to intervene in a way that is safe for you\, and the survivor. \nSign up now to be a part of the training and discussion. URL:https://avp.org/event/upstander-intervention-training/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:Community,COPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AVP-Upstander-Training-Webpgae.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T183000 DTSTAMP:20221011T152650Z CREATED:20221011T152650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T152650Z UID:11765-1666630800-1666636200@avp.org SUMMARY:B.R.E.A.T.H.E. DESCRIPTION:B.R.E.A.T.H.E. (Body Reclaiming and Empowerment: A Transformative Healing Environment) is a virtual support group open to all LGBTQ+ and HIV-impacted survivors of sexual violence. \nThis group will meet on Mondays from 5pm-6:30pm ET\, October 24th to December 12th (in English via Zoom). \nTo register\, sign up here or call our hotline at 212-714-1141. URL:https://avp.org/event/b-r-e-a-t-h-e/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/B.R.E.A.T.H.E.-1920x1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T200000 DTSTAMP:20220906T110558Z CREATED:20220903T000610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T110558Z UID:11546-1663178400-1663185600@avp.org SUMMARY:Hate Violence Prevention Town Hall  DESCRIPTION:Join AVP for a virtual community discussion created for LGBTQ survivors of all forms of hate violence. In this brave\, survivor-centered space we will share knowledge and elevate the ways in which we can build community strategies for safety together. Come speak out\, speak to each other\, and help guide our work so we can address the greatest needs for LGBTQ survivors in NYC. \nSign up and spread the word! URL:https://avp.org/event/hate-violence-prevention-town-hall/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:Community,COPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/HV-Townhall.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T210000 DTSTAMP:20220903T000718Z CREATED:20220903T000718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220903T000718Z UID:11544-1662656400-1662670800@avp.org SUMMARY:NYC Anti-Violence Project Hotline Trainings DESCRIPTION:Thank you so much for your interest in becoming a New York State Department of Health Certified Rape Crisis Counselor with AVP! We are so thrilled you chose our organization to volunteer with. Please take a moment to fill out this form so that we can reach you to discuss this opportunity in more detail. \nThe dates for the Fall 2022 Hotline Trainings are below. Please note you must attend every session in order to be certified. \nFall 2022 Hotline Training Schedule: 9/8/22 – 10/4/22 (All Times EST) \nThursday\, September 8\, 2022 5pm-9pm (Orientation)\nSaturday\, Sept 10 10am-2pm\nTuesday\, Sept 13 5pm-9pm\nThursday\, Sept 15 5pm-9pm\nSaturday\, Sept 17\, 10am-2pm\nTuesday\, Sept 20 5pm-9pm\nThursday\, Sept 22 5pm-9pm\nSaturday\, Sept 24 10am-2pm\nThursday\, Sept 29 5pm-9pm\nTuesday\, October 4 5pm-9pm (Exit Interviews) \nSign up today! URL:https://avp.org/event/nyc-anti-violence-project-hotline-trainings/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:Client Services,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/hotline-training.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T193000 DTSTAMP:20220816T224402Z CREATED:20220816T224402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T224402Z UID:11483-1661968800-1661974200@avp.org SUMMARY:Community Meeting: Upstander Training DESCRIPTION:New York City Anti-Violence Project is hosting a virtual Upstander Intervention Training. In these uncertain times\, we must show up for our community and the most vulnerable among us. Learn about verbal de-escalation tactics as well as intervening against violence. \nSign up now to be a part of the training and discussion. URL:https://avp.org/event/community-meeting-upstander-training/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:Community,COPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AVP-Upstander-Training-Webpgae.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220821T170000 DTSTAMP:20220816T224420Z CREATED:20220816T224420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T224420Z UID:11481-1661083200-1661101200@avp.org SUMMARY:NYC Black Pride at the Beach DESCRIPTION:AVP is tabling the NYC Black Pride At The Beach on Sunday\, August 21\, 2022. Please recognize that this is a Black space\, we highly encourage Black folks to step in. \nSign up now to join us there! URL:https://avp.org/event/nyc-black-pride-at-the-beach/ LOCATION:Coney Island Boardwalk\, 37\, Riegelmann Boardwalk\, New York City\, NY\, 11224\, United States CATEGORIES:COPA,Pride ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AVP-Black-Pride-Webpage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T160000 DTSTAMP:20220816T224528Z CREATED:20220816T224345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T224528Z UID:11478-1660989600-1661011200@avp.org SUMMARY:NYC Black Pride Expo DESCRIPTION:AVP is tabling the NYC Black Pride EXPO on Saturday\, August 20\, 2022. Please recognize that this is a Black space\, we highly encourage Black folks to step in. \nSign up now to join us there! \n  URL:https://avp.org/event/nyc-black-pride-expo/ LOCATION:The Times Center\, 242 W 41st St\, New York City\, NY\, 10035\, United States CATEGORIES:COPA,Pride ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AVP-Black-Pride-Webpage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T190000 DTSTAMP:20220804T200707Z CREATED:20220707T204623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T200707Z UID:11307-1659801600-1659812400@avp.org SUMMARY:The Pink Party DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, AUGUST 6th\n\n4:00PM – 7:00 PM\n\nJoin us as we celebrate the lives and victories of the LGBTQ community in Fire Island. Hosted by Hal Hayes and Anthony Thompson\, drink\, eat\, and dance with performances by the one and only Shequida\, DJ Matty Glitterati and Koko Nutwater and Egypt. All proceeds from the Pink Party benefit AVP. \n\n\n\nLocation: 439 Ocean Walk @ Sail\nDate: Saturday\, August 6th\, 2022\nTime: 4:00pm – 7:00pm EST \n\nCan’t join us at the party but would still like to make a gift? You can donate to the Pines Party Fund by clicking here. \nSpecial thanks to Blush Sponsor Andrew Mitchell Namdar. URL:https://avp.org/event/pines/ LOCATION:Home of Hal Hayes\, 439 Ocean Walk\, Fire Island Pines\, New York\, 11772 CATEGORIES:Development,Fundraising Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Pink-Party-Invite-2022-Updated-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="New York City Anti-Violence Project":MAILTO:community@avp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T183000 DTSTAMP:20220608T162405Z CREATED:20220608T123211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T162405Z UID:11128-1656239400-1656268200@avp.org SUMMARY:Volunteer with AVP at NYC (Manhattan) Pride DESCRIPTION:Volunteers can choose from 3 available shifts between 10:30 am-6:30 pm as canvassers or tablers. \nShift 1: 10:30 am – 2:00 pm \nShift 2: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm \nShift 3: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nTablers will be present with AVP staff at our pride table\, engaging with attendees\, handing out information and connecting folks with resources. \nCanvassers will be out with AVP staff interacting with pride attendees and gaining support for AVP programs and campaigns. \nFill out my online form. URL:https://avp.org/event/volunteer-with-avp-at-nyc-manhattan-pride/ LOCATION:NYC Pride\, 4th Ave and E 8th St\, New York City\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Pride ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/AVP_IMG_EVENT_NYCPRIDE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T183000 DTSTAMP:20220608T132842Z CREATED:20220608T122935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T132842Z UID:11130-1656239400-1656268200@avp.org SUMMARY:Upstander Intervention Training @ NYC Pride Fest DESCRIPTION:4th Avenue between East 8th Street and East 13th Street\, Manhattan \nWe will be conducting several in-person Upstander Training sessions during NYC Pride Festival Sunday. \nNo registration needed\, just come to the AVP table and check-in with a staffer. URL:https://avp.org/event/upstandernycpride/ LOCATION:NYC Pride\, 4th Ave and E 8th St\, New York City\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Pride ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/JOIN-AVP-in-the-BRONX.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T180000 DTSTAMP:20220622T163407Z CREATED:20220608T123300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T163407Z UID:11126-1656156600-1656180000@avp.org SUMMARY:Volunteer with AVP at Harlem Pride DESCRIPTION:Harlem’s West Side 12th Ave. between W. 133th St. and W. 138th St.  \nVolunteers can choose from 3 available shifts between 11:30 pm-6:00 pm as canvassers or tablers. \nShift 1: 11:30 am -2:30 pm\nShift 2: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nShift 3: 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nTablers will be present with AVP staff at our pride table\, engaging with attendees\, handing out information and connecting folks with resources. \nCanvassers will be out with AVP staff interacting with pride attendees and gaining support for AVP programs and campaigns. \nUse the signup form below to volunteer for the event. \nFill out my online form. URL:https://avp.org/event/volunteer-with-avp-at-harlem-pride/ LOCATION:Harlem Pride\, 12th Ave. and W 125th St.\, New York City\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Pride ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/AVP_IMG_EVENT_HARLEMPRIDE22_1440_720.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T140000 DTSTAMP:20220618T024034Z CREATED:20220618T015730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T024034Z UID:11206-1656075600-1656079200@avp.org SUMMARY:Reimagining Our Safety DESCRIPTION:Live Broadcast: June 24 @ 1pm EDT / 10am PDT \n\n\nRecent news of attacks against LGBTQ people reignited conversations about how to be safe at Pride and beyond. AVP wants to ensure that our community leads those conversations and efforts to keep us safe. Join AVP’s Executive Director\, Beverly Tillery\, and Communications Director\, Orie Givens\, in a lunchtime discussion on how we can work together to reimagine what safety looks like for LGBTQ people. During the hour-long conversation\, we’ll discuss AVP’s vision for community-led safety\, what resources are needed\, why it’s important to build right now\, and how everyone in the community can play a part. The discussion will last around 45 minutes\, with 15 minutes for questions and wrap-up. \nREGISTER NOW\n\n \n \n \n \n First Name*Last Name*Email*\n \n CAPTCHACommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \nABOUT OUR SPEAKERS\nBeverly Tillery is the Executive Director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project\, an organization that empowers lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer (LGBTQ) and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education and supports survivors through counseling and advocacy. She is an experienced thought leader\, advocate and national organizer with three decades of experience working in social justice movements. Beverly lives in Harlem\, NY with her partner and their 16 year old daughter. Most recently\, she was a Deputy Director of Education and Public Affairs in charge of Community Education\, Advocacy and Inclusion at Lambda Legal\, an organization dedicated to achieving full recognition of the rights of LGBTQ people and people living with HIV. There\, she led national educational and advocacy campaigns and community-based research projects aimed at changing policies as well as hearts and minds. Prior to Lambda Legal\, she worked as an organizer\, popular educator\, strategist and staff leader at Amnesty International\, Service Employees International Union and ACORN. She is currently member of the New York City Commission for Gender Equity and co-chairs their Safety Committee. She also serves on Governor Hochul’s Domestic Terrorism Task Force. \n  \nOrie Givens is the Director of Communications for the New York City Anti-Violence Project\, an organization that empowers lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer (LGBTQ) and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education and supports survivors through counseling and advocacy. He is a multimedia production and communications strategy leader\, with 15 years of experience working with news\, corporate and nonprofit teams in media and technology across the US\, Europe\, Asia and Latin America. He most recently managed digital content partnerships in the Midwest for Spectrum News\, where he previously worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor specializing in government\, DEI\, social issues\, small businesses and LGBTQ affairs. Previously\, he wrote and produced video for The Advocate as a correspondent focused on the intersection of race and LGBTQ identity. Orie also serves on the board of directors for Radio Free Brooklyn\, a not-for-profit independent radio station in Brooklyn\, New York. He currently lives in Brooklyn with his partner and 9-year-old terrier mix. URL:https://avp.org/event/reimagining/ CATEGORIES:Pride ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ROS-our-pride.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T180000 DTSTAMP:20220608T164140Z CREATED:20220608T123557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T164140Z UID:11124-1655550000-1655575200@avp.org SUMMARY:Volunteer with AVP at Bronx Pride DESCRIPTION:Westchester Ave. between Brook Ave. & Bergen Ave. \nVolunteers can pick one of the available shifts between 11:00 am-6:00 pm as canvassers or tablers. \nShift 1: 11:30am – 3pm\nShift 2: 2:30pm – 6pm \nTablers will be present with AVP staff at our pride table\, engaging with attendees\, handing out information and connecting folks with resources. \nCanvassers will be out with AVP staff interacting with pride attendees and gaining support for AVP programs and campaigns. \nFill out the form below to volunteer for this event. \n Fill out my online form. URL:https://avp.org/event/volunteer-with-avp-at-bronx-pride/ LOCATION:Bronx Pride Festival\, Westchester Ave. and Brook Ave.\, New York City\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Pride ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://avp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/AVP_IMG_EVENT_BRONXPRIDE22_1440_720.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR