New Leaf Columbus presents Community Conversations Outreach & Community Building for Columbus’ LGBT Communities of Color

Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Light refreshments at 5:30 pm, program begins promptly at 6:00 pm.

Held at United Way of Central Ohio, 360 South 3rd Street Columbus, Ohio 43215

Please RSVP at newleafcolumbus@gmail.com

Community Partners include Stonewall Columbus, Equality Ohio, HRC, United Way of Central Ohio and TransOhio. Learn more about New Leaf Columbus and join at www.newleafcolumbus.ning.com

How does the 2010 Census count lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people?

The 2010 Census does not ask about sexual orientation or gender identity. LGBT people living with a spouse or partner can identify their relationship by checking either the “husband or wife” or “unmarried partner” box.

How do same-sex couples answer the relationship question?

The 2010 Census will be the first to report counts of both same-sex partners and same-sex spouses. The person filling out the form (Person 1) is asked to identify how all other individuals in the household are related to him or her.

Census data are based on how individuals self identify and how couples think of themselves. Same-sex couples who are married, or consider themselves to be spouses, can identify one other adult as a “husband or wife.” Other same-sex couples may instead decide to use the term “unmarried partner.” In general, people who identify as unmarried partners are in a close personal relationship but are not married or do not think of themselves as spouses.

Census data are based on how individuals self identify. This includes same-sex couples who live somewhere their relationship is not recognized.

What about transgender individuals?

The 2010 Census asks a question about each person’s sex. Transgender respondents should select the sex with which they identify. Mark only one box.

How do I answer the race and ethnicity question?

The 2010 Census includes two questions about race and ethnicity. Note that the question about ethnicity is separate from the question about race. Further, the race question allows respondents to check all boxes that apply.

A note to bi-racial/ethnic couples

Census reports some statistics on the race/ethnicity of the “household.” Bi-racial/ethnic couples should note that this is determined using the race/ethnicity of Person 1, the person who fills out the Census form for the household.

The Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation has announced the creation of the Howard T. Short and Burdette Augusburger Scholarship. The Howard T. Short and Burdette Augusburger Scholarship is dedicated to students who have contributed to the GLBT community through strong personal character, leadership and service. Scholarships are open to gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered students pursuing a post-secondary education at a central Ohio (Franklin and contiguous counties) college or university or Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio. All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75. The 2010 application process is open through April 15, 2010. The scholarship recipients will be announced on May 25 during The Legacy Fund Honors event.

Applications and eligibility requirements are available online at
http://www.edonorcentral.com/scholarship/scholarshipinfo.aspx?scholarship=9710

For more information about this scholarship, please contact Diane Higginbotham, The Columbus Foundation Scholarship Manager at 614-251-4000 or 866/263-6000 or dhigginbotham@columbusfoundation.org.

The 2010 Nonprofit Career Fair is right around the corner! If you are interested in a career within the nonprofit community this is the fair for you. Nonprofit organizations are also great entry-level employers if you are graduating this year. Over 30 nonprofit organizations are scheduled to attend, and they will be recruiting for volunteer, internship, and entry-level positions.

This year’s fair will be held on Wednesday, April 7th, in the brand new Ohio Union (West Ballroom) from 10am-3pm. You can find a full list of participants, and the fair’s guidebook, at http://asccareerservices.osu.edu/nonprofitfair/general

There is a new face on the Stonewall Columbus team. Please welcome new staff member, Omar Faruk! Omar is studying Computer and Information Science at The Ohio State University. Prior to moving to Columbus in summer of 2008, he resided in New York City where he founded a youth volunteering organization and a technology firm geared towards services for small nonprofit organizations. In 2007, Omar was the youngest recipient of the “Ernst & Young/NFTE Youth Entrepreneur of the Year.” He currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Legacy Fund of the Columbus Foundation. Omar will be an integral part of the Stonewall Columbus team helping to plan our exciting Pride celebration, cultivating new members and organizing panel discussions that focus on issues facing the youth in our community.