Health Initiative for Men

Spread some cheer and love this holiday season by donating to Health Initiative for Men (HIM): https://lnkd.in/g82UCKj Your donations support programs and initiatives that promote the health and wellbeing of gay, bi, queer (GBQ), and gender-diverse individuals.

Hey, Pigs! We're excited to launch our new fundraising initiative, Penny Pigs, at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party next week. Penny Pigs is a fun and engaging initiative designed for community members who want to show their support for HIM and help raise funds for community programs that may not be covered by existing funding streams at HIM. A total of 50 piggies were locally made with the help of many incredibly talented hands from our Vancouver community, and they’ll be available for adoption starting next week (our special volunteers get first dibs ;)). If you’d like to adopt a piggy and become a HIM Piggy Parent, visit https://lnkd.in/gfUvmWMZ to join the adoption waitlist. We’ll contact you when a piggy is available for adoption!

December 1st is World AIDS Day. Wear a red ribbon and make a small donation to show your support for our communities health and wellbeing. You can find the red ribbons and donation cans available at The Pumpjack Pub, Little Sisters, and the HIM on Davie Health Centre.

This group is created by people-of-colour for people-of-colour and aims to open space to explore how living with a racialized identity shapes our experiences in the world and our mental health. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/gwr6-Qb

HIM is hiring!!! If you are passionate about the health and well-being of gay, bi, queer men and gender diverse people and have experience you want to share then we want you to apply. Check out the full list of job postings at: https://lnkd.in/dztzfksd

Black, Indigenous, Asian, newcomer and migrant sex workers are disproportionately policed, surveilled, and violently harmed under policies, laws, and legal systems that purport to only criminalize the so-called demand, or purchase of sex work. Through collective discussion and KYR workshops with organizers, activists, researchers, and sex work advocates, we will discuss the impacts of sex work criminalization, and create tools for addressing racialized and gender-based oppression, as a fundamental feature of asserting and advancing the health, safety and human rights of sex workers. Through collective discussion and KYR workshops with organizers, activists, researchers, and sex work advocates, we will discuss the impacts of sex work criminalization, and create tools for addressing racialized and gender-based oppression, as a fundamental feature of asserting and advancing the health, safety and human rights of sex workers.

HIM presents an extra special HIMformation event called Get to Know HIM! Join HIM staff members and volunteers for a panel presentation and open house where you will get an inside look at some of HIMs programs and how you might get involved! Learn more about HIM’s role in the national Advance Alliance, sign up for our community-based research program “investigaytors” or chat with one of our staff about the many ways you can help strengthen the health and well–being of our community across BC by getting involved with HIM. More info at: checkhimout.ca/events

🗣️ Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ folks across BC! Health Initiative for Men (HIM) is partnering on a vital project to address violence and harassment in our community, with a special focus on trans experiences. We're inviting you to join a focus group and share your insights to help shape new tools and resources for change. Your voice matters and can make a real difference! Selected participants will receive an honorarium for their time and contributions. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 🔗 Interested in participating? Complete the registration form here: https://lnkd.in/gJaP_p_H An honorarium will be paid. #2SLGBTQIA #TransRights #CommunitySafety #EndViolence #HIM

Black, Indigenous, Asian, newcomer and migrant sex workers are disproportionately policed, surveilled, and violently harmed under policies, laws, and legal systems that purport to only criminalize the so-called demand, or purchase of sex work. Through collective discussion and KYR workshops with organizers, activists, researchers, and sex work advocates, we will discuss the impacts of sex work criminalization, and create tools for addressing racialized and gender-based oppression, as a fundamental feature of asserting and advancing the health, safety and human rights of sex workers.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Mental health, like any other aspect of our health and well-being, exists on a continuum, and it is important to remember that having a good mental health day is just as valid as having a bad one. Whether it is a loved one, a chosen family member, or a licensed professional, reaching out for support does not equate to weakness. Quite the opposite, being connected to community and feeling heard and validated for our nuanced experiences is a fundamental human need. You deserve to be heard, and we are here for you. Together, we are stronger as a community.