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ISW Launches multiple LGBTQ support networks

ISW LGBTQ+ Youth Support Network
The ISW LGBTQ+ Youth support network seeks to provide an in-person and online group of supportive peers, and is open to anyone between 13 and 24 years of age. A meeting place is yet to be decided. Each meeting will occur periodically, and will be hosted by a program facilitator. The format of the meetings will be an open forum for general support and discussion of topics raised by attendees, as well as some fun activities to encourage discussion and friendship. Additionally, program facilitators will be equipped with referrals to other appropriate service organizations. An online, informal WhatsApp group will be made available to be joined at the discretion of attendees. 

For  more information send email to lambda@iswonline.org

ISW Family of LGBTQ+ Support Network
 The ISW Family of LGBTQ+ Support Network is a support group for family members of LGBTQ+ people meeting periodically. The aim of the support group is to provide an open forum for the discussion of touching issues raised by the intersection of Indian culture and LGBTQ+ people. An adult facilitator will be present to lead discussion and provide referrals to pertinent resources. 

For more information, send email to friends_of_lambda@iswonline.org

Are we happy about online class ? Are we happy about not seeing kids in the classroom ? 

I will start with big YES . This YES is because everyone’s health is the first priority . Teacher is like a second parent to the kids . As parents can think only good about their kids . We teachers also give our heart and soul to show right direction to the kids how they can progress . And their progress is totally depend on they being healthy. So YES we should be happy though we can’t see them as staying home can keep them safe and healthy . 

Every Sunday we see their smiling face and sitting healthy  to attend the online class and believe me we can’t ask more than that . They are our future and we have to keep our future safe and protected . 

YES we are happy with online class as learning new stuff is always interesting and it excites me . We learned to use new app and how to easily execute it so we can run online classroom smoothly . 

We are teachers so we can’t loose our hope in any circumstances . Our mental  strength, our support and positive thinking will give a better future to this little hearts . I must say WE TEACHERS ROCK !!

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All free medical programs are closed to in-person visits untilfurther notice due to COVID epidemic. Telephone and video visits are available:

• Acute and chronic medical concerns
• Medication refills
•  Health screenings (in place of physicals)

Call or connect with a webcam during normal clinic hours

Monday through Thursday 6-8pm

You can reach us online via zoom on PC, Mac, iOS, or Android at the following address:

https://umassmed.zoom.us/my/wfcc2020

Telephone Line:

+1 646 876 9923 (US Toll)

Meeting ID: 648 474 7585 #

Connect by computer or call the phone number above. Enter the “meeting ID” number plus #. You will be connected to a member of our team, but you may be placed on hold.

ISW Celebrated a unity of Indian Festivals on Februray 8th at Oak Middle School. Harvest Festival 2020 brings up this year's first ever Dance Competition along with other cultural programs. 

ISW Hosted its 2019 Diwali Show on Nov 9th at Oak Middle School. The event was attended by close to 400 people from the community.

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