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    Intimate That’s Not Us Realistically Portrays LGBT Couples

    Intimate That’s Not Us  Realistically Portrays LGBT Couples

    The sweet, unpretentious film That’s Not Us, now out on DVD, was co-written by Derek Dodge and William Sullivan, and directed by Sullivan. This comedy-drama features three couples–lesbians Alex (Sarah…

    Twenty years? Already?

    Twenty years? Already?

    By Jim Van Buskirk The universal response when people hear about the 20th anniversary commemoration of the opening of the James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center is, “Twenty years?…

    The LGBTQIA Center’s Namesake, James C. Hormel

    The LGBTQIA Center’s Namesake, James C. Hormel

    James C. Hormel has devoted his life to the advocacy of basic human rights, social justice and the well being of all individuals. Hormel is an alumnus of Swarthmore College,…

    All or Nothing

    All or Nothing

    A small exercise step is the heart of Inside Out Fitness. Over time you will string together more and more small steps and find yourself to be someone who is…

    Do Endorsements Matter? Election

    Do Endorsements Matter? Election

    “Endorsed by the San Francisco Democratic Party,” or “Endorsed by the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club.” What does such a statement mean, and does it carry any weight? Why…

    San Francisco LGBT Data Collection Legislation

    San Francisco LGBT Data Collection Legislation

    On April 12, Supervisor Scott Wiener introduced legislation that, if passed, would mandate five city departments to collect voluntary information on the sexual orientation and gender identity of their clients…

    Project Open Hand Upcoming Events

    By Tara Blake Our event calendar is at full capacity this year, and there are a wide variety of opportunities to support Project Open Hand’s meals with love, while having…

    Hope, Perspective and a Chance for Renewed Energy at Project Open Hand

    Hope, Perspective and a Chance for  Renewed Energy at Project Open Hand

    By Mark Ryle, LCSW Last Tuesday I was delivering hot meals on one of our Tenderloin walking routes. My last client didn’t answer her door after several tries, which was…

    Roxie’s Story

    Roxie’s Story

    By Tara Blake When like-minded people come together and collaborate, powerful things can happen. Our fearless founder, Ruth Brinker, proved that over 30 years ago when she started Project Open…

    Project Open Hand’s Taste of the City

    Project Open Hand’s Taste of the City

    Project Open Hand Nourishes Both Body and Soul In 1985, a San Francisco grandmother and retired food-service worker named Ruth Brinker began to prepare meals for seven of her neighbors…