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I was a Board Member & Treasurer, Fairfield County Transmasculine Society (Group Leader)
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TCC is a safe and welcoming place where the LGBTQI community of all ages and cultures in the Fairfield County area of CT can feel safe and supported. TCC's calendar is full of events, meeting and support groups, and educational programming. I am a volunteer for the center, serving on the board of directors since 2008 and love being involved and giving back to a place which has done so much over the years for the LGBTQI community, most importantly our youth via our Outspoken group. TCC is a non-profit, running mainly on member donations. If you're in the area, please become a member now so that the center's doors can remain open. Check us out and join today!
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... the eyes of our LGBTQI youth.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... working with the young people in the community. TCC's Outspoken group allows the LGBTQI youth to come together in a safe place on a regular basis to socialize, and be themselves without judgment.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Awesome. I'm fairly new to the board of directors, but I have to say that its been great working with each and every one of them. Everyone works together, with a common goal - to serve the community and keep the center's doors open!
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... Buy a building and be able to pay staff to keep the doors open daily!
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... funding! We are open mainly due to member contributions. Our organization needs more members and more corporate sponsorships!
I was a Board Member & I work with program committees in event logistics, edit the newsletter and hand the administrative aspects of the Center.
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The TCC is a labor of love. Some 18 years ago it was founded by a group of dedicated people who wanted to create a place where the LGBT community could meet and support one another. We stand strong today in that endeavor. I have been a member and on the board of directors for 6 or 7 years. The TCC has provided a rich experience in my life: making friends and making a difference to the lives of others in the community. Each time I go there I see people who are finding each other, sharing experiences, growing together. I have seen transgender people find their true expression and the courage to live their lives authentically; young people find peer support; all types finding spiritual calm; people having fun together, celebrating each other. Fairfield County, CT without the TCC would be like NYC without Central Park! Where else would we find a breath of fresh air?? I give the TCC 5 stars because I see how the board pours its heart and soul into the organization. I see the effect it has on our community, but maybe more importantly, I see how much more effect it could have with a broader membership base and better funding!
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... the people who have overcome great obstacles of self identity and blossom into their true selves, fully self expressed and newly confident that they live a peaceful and rewarding life.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the people I have met, befriended and worked with.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... incredibly dedicated -- devoted to providing a place where LGBT people can feel safe and experience personal growth and transformation.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... build a big beautiful center and flourish in all areas -- building community, delivering education, strengthening its voice. Have a staff to run it and keep it open all hours of the day. Expand programming and services to serve the needs of all!
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... more people would participate in a constructive way. It is easy to criticize but difficult to build!
- If I had to make changes to this organization, I would… INSIST that everyone that knows about it become a member and give til it hurts! :-)
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... funding and reaching EVERYONE in the community. After years of being involved in the TCC I am still amazed to meet people who do not know it exists, or even more frustrating, knowing people who know about it and don't get involved in a constructive way.
- One thing I'd also say is that... The people who engage pro-actively in keeping this Center alive are angels. From board members to program volunteers and group facilitators, they all have vision and dedication and give freely of their time and expertise to keep the TCC alive!
I was a Board Member & Recently I attended Queer Prom as a chaperone. The teens were so happy to be able to express their feelings and dress in a safe environment.
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The Triangle Community Center ("TCC") has really made a big impact on my life. So much so that I asked to join the board so that I could contribute to the community.
TCC hosts support groups such as couples discussion, transmasculine group, AA, a youth group, a 20-something group and tons more. TCC also runs several social groups such as a bowling league, book clubs, women's socials and more.
Recently TCC held a queer prom for local teens who needed a safe place to eat, dance and laugh together. I was present as a chaperon and I had a great time!
We are constantly trying to answer the needs of the community and to keep the sense of community strong and alive in Fairfield County, CT.
The newly renovated space and free WIFI access has really made TCC an ideal and safe place for the LGBTQI community to come hang out, meet people, laugh and love.
I'm proud to serve on the board.
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- I've seen the results of this organization in... the community that it serves. We have met so many wonderfully diverse people be it their ages, backgrounds, financial status, etc. TCC is the tie that binds us all.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the friendships I've made and the sense of feeling like I am giving back to my community that has done so much for me.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... hard-working and dedicated to doing all they can to make sure that the community's needs are well met.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... buy a bigger space and hire a director to run it. It could also hire staff so that it could be open 24/7 which would be so great for the community.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... more people would attend events and support their community.
- If I had to make changes to this organization, I would… not change a thing. :)
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... lack of membership/funding. It's difficult to keep the doors every month and we rely heavily on our members to continue to see and participate in TCC's vision.
- One thing I'd also say is that... the board members all work really hard to provide all we can for our local community and I hope that our efforts will cause a positive impact for as long as it takes.