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This evening, we were honoured to host a memorial service as part of Cape Town Pride 2016 to remember and mourn loved ones who have passed on. Hosted by our friends at the Good Hope Metropolitan Community Church, the service was a reminder that while Pride is a time for celebration, it's also a time to reflect. 
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Earlier this evening, Lucian Mitas, one of our current residents, beat some stiff competition to take the Mr Cape Town Pride 2016 title in a glittering ceremony at Centre for the Book on Queen Victoria Street in the CBD. Lucian was very proud to be the Pride Shelter's candidate for the title. Well done, Lucian. We are all very proud of you!  Awesome news! The Pride Shelter Trust picked up the award for 'LGBTIQA Organisation of the Year' at the EvH Pink Awards in Athlone this evening! Organised by the fabulous Enigma von Hamburg, the EvH Pink Awards are now in their fourth year and recognise the contribution made by individuals and organisations to the LGBTIQA community. We really appreciate this recognition, particularly as it comes from the community we are here to serve and support. Thank you! The Pride Shelter Trust held a very successful AGM this evening at the shelter. Ian McMahon, Chair of the Board, reported on the previous financial year and on the shelter's new training and counselling programme for the residents. It was also great to have several key players from the LGBTI community in Cape Town at the AGM, including Roy Kendall from Triarc, Matthew Van As, Evan Tsouroulis and Tommy Patterson. All were keen to contribute ideas for fundraising.   Today, Thursday 1st October, Jan Richter (Matron), Kim Sterne (Fundraising & Training Administrator) and Andrew Howard (Board member) went to The Carpenter's Shop in Roeland Street in Cape Town to take part in their annual Wellness Day. The event brought together organisations which work to improve the lives of those less fortunate, including the homeless. It was a great opportunity to network with like-minded people and raise awareness of the Pride Shelter and what it does to support LGBTI people in crisis.  |
AUTHORThe Pride Shelter Trust Board and Community Members. Archives
July 2016
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