March with COLAGE NYC at the Pride Parade

LGBTQ Families... Are you ready to rock the Manhattan PRIDE Parade with COLAGE? Let's Show our PRIDE!

It's Pride Week in NYC. Through lots of hard work and a year of fundraising, the volunteers at COLAGE NYC have managed to put together a fabulous, shimmery parade float for the second year in a row! MARCH WITH US!

WHEN: Meet us on Sunday, June 27th at 12:00pm
WHERE: On 38th St between Park and Madison

WHAT TO BRING: Wear turquoise and orange to support COLAGE, bring lots of water, some snacks, sunblock, comfortable walking shoes and any friends, allies or family you can gather!

RSVP NOW ON FACEBOOK

We're excited to celebrate with you!

We Need Your Story to Help Pass ENDA!

An action alert from COLAGE national:

How has employment discrimination affected you and your family?

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) will be voted on in the House of Representatives in a just a few days. We know that when legislators hear the stories of people with a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) parent they are more likely to pass laws ensuring our parents are not fired for simply being who they are.

Please click here to submit your story to COLAGE so we can deliver your perspective to Congress: http://www.colage.org/stories/

If have questions or concerns about submitting your story and would prefer to speak confidentially with a COLAGE staff member, please contact Carlos: carlos [at] colage [dot] org.

Bake Sale Fundraiser in Park Slope, Brooklyn - This Weekend!

COLAGE NYC is hosting a BAKE SALE in Park Slope, Brooklyn to raise funds for this year's float in the Pride Parade. Join this weekend, April 17 & 18, and support COLAGE by baking, selling and buying delicious treats!

COLAGE Youth & Teens: Don't miss our BAKING PARTY in Manhattan on Satuday afternoon (4/17)!

Details...

COLAGE Bake Sale!
Saturday, April 17 / Sunday, April 18
10am - 5pm

Union St & 7th Ave
Park Slope, Brooklyn (map)

Cupcakes, Cookies, Brownies, Muffins, Vegan Treats and so much more!

We're hosting this bake sale to raise funds for this year's float in the Pride parade.

Here's how you can help:
> Visit the Bake Sale and buy some treats!
> Bake something for the sale and bring it on Saturday or Sunday!
> Get friends and family to visit us and/or bake for us!
> Attend the Saturday Bake-a-Thon! (Details below)

If you wanna get involved, please email nyc [at] colage [dot] org. RSVP on Facebook!

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Baking Party for Youth & Teens!
Saturday, April 17
3pm - 6pm

381 East 10th St. #7 in Manhattan (map)Adult COLAGErs Danielle & Anna are hosting a baking party at their aparment on Saturday. Come and help us bake some treats to sell on Sunday! Youth (ages 9-12) and Teens (ages 13+), are welcome to attend, as are any adult COLAGErs who want to help out. Bring ingredients for your favorite baked goods!

RSVP to nyc [at] colage [dot] org.

Youth & Teen Meet-Up - Pride Planning & Video Contest

This Saturday, COLAGE NYC is hosting a fun, multimedia event for youth and teens!

We'll start planning for the Pride Parade in June, and have a creative brainstorming session. We'll also have a video camera on hand and work together on a submission for The Freedom of Expression Video Contest!

Contest details: www.nyclu.org/contest

Note: Even if you don't want to take part in the contest, stop by for the fun and the company!

Youth (ages 9-12) and Teens (ages 13+), are welcome to attend, as are any adult COLAGErs who want to help lead the event. Sorry, no parents allowed.

RSVPs appreciated but not required. RSVP on Facebook or by email at nyc [at] colage [dot] org!

Annual Family Picnic is Back on! Join us on Saturday, October 24th!

We're very excited to announce that the 1st Annual COLAGE Family Picnic is now happening October! (We had to reschedule the picnic after the origial date was rained out.)

When:
SATURDAY, 10/24 / 2PM - 5PM

Where:
EAST RIVER PARK in Manhattan
FDR & 10th St. (Entrances at 7th & 10th Sts.)

See our flyer for details and pass it along to all the LGBTQ families you know!

We hope you can join us! Email nyc [at] colage [dot] org if you have any questions!

Stay tuned for the details for the COLAGE Bake Sale Fundraiser on Sunday, 10/25.

Picnic postponed! Join us for a potluck!

Due to the high likelihood of rain this weekend, we're postponing the COLAGE Family Picnic and hosting an indoor potluck in its place!

Stay tuned for a rescheduled Picnic and other outdoor fun in early October. In the meantime, please join us tomorrow at the home of adult COLAGErs Danielle Silber and Anna Sheedy:

381 East 10th St. - between Ave. B & Ave. C
(In Manhattan, just a few blocks from the East River Park)
Ring Buzzer for #7
Call (314) 518-2659 for more specific directions

Saturday, 9/12 / 1pm - 3:30pm

We'll get to know each other, have some fun, share some food and talk about COLAGE's mission and plans for the future! Please try to arrive by 1:30 so we can do introductions.

We'll provide food & drinks. It would be great if you could also bring a dish, a snack or a beverage to share!

RSVPs appreciated but not required. Please email nyc@colage.org.

And stay tuned for details about more fun COLAGE events for the children of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer parents -- and their families!

Feel free to email us or call (314) 518-2659 if you have ANY questions.

COLAGE NYC's First Annual Family BBQ & Picnic

We're excited to kick off our brand new blog with an announcement about an exciting, upcoming event: Colage New York's First Annual Family BBQ & Picnic!

WHEN: Saturday, September 12 / 1pm - 6pm
WHERE: Eastside River Park (FDR & 7th St.)

WHO & WHAT: The Family BBQ & Picnic is a place for Queer Parents and COLAGEr kids, teens and adults to get together, eat some food, play some games and connect. WHY: We're building a Community of COLAGErs here in New York, and we want for you & your family to be a part of that!

Check out the flyer for details:

Feel free to RSVP in advance or comment on this posting with any questions!