June 13, 2013
Center on Halsted used to be a safe place for coming out issues and other issues with respect to mental health, addictions, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. It seems to have lost its way - this year it hosted the Grabby Awards. The Grabby Awards are an homage to the gay "erotic" film industry, i.e. pornography. Its amazing and difficult to comprehend how a pornography award celebration honors its mission of "building and strengthening the gay community."
The Center on Halsted has also become a focal point of violence in the neighborhood. The reception desk has had to call 911 several times for incidents of theft, disorderly contact and, most recently, a vicious beating of a man by a client of the Center.
Conversations with some employees of the Center reveal that they are intimidated and afraid in their jobs.
The Center on Halsted has also become a focal point of violence in the neighborhood. The reception desk has had to call 911 several times for incidents of theft, disorderly contact and, most recently, a vicious beating of a man by a client of the Center.
Conversations with some employees of the Center reveal that they are intimidated and afraid in their jobs.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
The board members need to be more aware of what is happening in the organization. There appears to be a culture of dysfunction and attitude that the rules don't apply to the them. The Center is only a sad shadow of its roots.
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
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General Member of the Public
