Will hold rally to defeat so-called ‘Marriage Protection Amendment’
Rainbow Rose Community, a local human rights group, announced plans today to hold a marriage amendment rally in opposition to Senate Bill 1250, the so-called “Marriage Protection Amendment.” This amendment, sponsored by local Senators Michael Brubaker (R) and Gibson Armstrong (R), would write discrimination against gays and lesbians into the Pennsylvania constitution by denying them marriage rights, civil unions or other equivalents to marriage.
The planned event will be held at the Lancaster County Democratic Committee Headquarters, located at 53 North Duke Street, on Sunday, March 9 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The rally will include petition signing, a letter writing campaign, information on how to meet with local representatives and voter registration. Several speakers from the local community and statewide have been invited to talk about SB 1250 and other issues concerning GLBT rights. Among invited guests are Stephen Glassman, chairperson of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; Stacy Sobel, executive director of Equality Advocates Pennsylvania; and Lois Herr, executive director of the Lancaster County Democratic Committee.
Information on the rally, links to information on GLBT rights, sample letters and more can be found at www.rainbowrosecommunity.org. Email inquiries can be sent to info@rainbowrosecommunity.org.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Rainbow Rose Community: Vision and Mission Statement
Rainbow Rose Community is a non-profit {501(c)3 status pending} service organization, comprised of individuals, groups, businesses and organizations, dedicated to building safe, inclusive communities in Lancaster, York and surrounding counties.
Rainbow Rose Community exists to strengthen the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community by building a network comprising all segments of the community.
Understanding that diversity is a foundation of community and individual well-being, Rainbow Rose Community provides opportunities for positive visibility and safe environments that permit expressions of diverse perspectives, with an emphasis on acceptance and valuing individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Rainbow Rose Community strives to cooperate with support and social service agencies and programs that support the LGBT Community in Central PA and operates the Web Site www.RainbowRoseCommunity.org, a centralized resource of LGBT supportive businesses and organizations.
Rainbow Rose Community seeks to:
• create opportunities for integrating and promoting visibility for the LGBT Community;
• provide safe opportunities and venues for people to celebrate their sexual orientations and gender identities;
• foster the support and development of community groups;
• promote Human and Civil Rights;
• work against prejudice and discrimination;
• promote harmony among the community-at-large; and
• foster the economic growth of the area.
Rainbow Rose Community works toward these ends through activities such as:
• supporting an annual Lancaster Pride Arts and Entertainment Festival;
• planning and implementing a month-long series of events each October to observe GLBT History Month and Coming Out Day;
• partnering with corporations and community groups for education, outreach and other purposes;
• networking resources and information by publishing an annual resource guide, Web Site and newsletter;
• donating funds, staff and other resources to community groups or programs when possible.
Sample List of Rainbow Rose Community members
• Individuals
• Schools/Colleges/Universities
• Businesses
• Religious Affiliated Organizations
• Foundations
• Financial Organizations
Rainbow Rose Community exists to strengthen the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community by building a network comprising all segments of the community.
Understanding that diversity is a foundation of community and individual well-being, Rainbow Rose Community provides opportunities for positive visibility and safe environments that permit expressions of diverse perspectives, with an emphasis on acceptance and valuing individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Rainbow Rose Community strives to cooperate with support and social service agencies and programs that support the LGBT Community in Central PA and operates the Web Site www.RainbowRoseCommunity.org, a centralized resource of LGBT supportive businesses and organizations.
Rainbow Rose Community seeks to:
• create opportunities for integrating and promoting visibility for the LGBT Community;
• provide safe opportunities and venues for people to celebrate their sexual orientations and gender identities;
• foster the support and development of community groups;
• promote Human and Civil Rights;
• work against prejudice and discrimination;
• promote harmony among the community-at-large; and
• foster the economic growth of the area.
Rainbow Rose Community works toward these ends through activities such as:
• supporting an annual Lancaster Pride Arts and Entertainment Festival;
• planning and implementing a month-long series of events each October to observe GLBT History Month and Coming Out Day;
• partnering with corporations and community groups for education, outreach and other purposes;
• networking resources and information by publishing an annual resource guide, Web Site and newsletter;
• donating funds, staff and other resources to community groups or programs when possible.
Sample List of Rainbow Rose Community members
• Individuals
• Schools/Colleges/Universities
• Businesses
• Religious Affiliated Organizations
• Foundations
• Financial Organizations
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