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Verbena Health Presents its First Fundraiser for Transgender Health Programming

Verbena Health presents the Verbena Spring Bowl, its first ever trans-health benefit fundraiser.
Enjoy an afternoon of fun in West Seattle Bowl’s lanes with snacks and friends and allies to promote and sustain Verbena Health’s programming for our trans community members. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Also - get pledges, win prizes! Event t-shirts and specialty embroidered bags!

Proceeds will go to Verbena’s comprehensive Transgender Health Program for Trans people of all identities. This program includes several services, such as TRANSform Health Project, a weekly health discussion and education group. TRANSform offers participant directed programming and covers a wide variety of trans health and holistic topics, such as relationships, coming out, transition processes, politics, and anything that impacts trans people's health. With a focus on self-advocacy within an anti-oppression framework, TRANSform strives to help Transgender people claim their power in transforming their health care.

Verbena's other Transgender Health Program services include:
    * One-on-one case management and transition guidance.
    * Medical advocacy and a medical social worker to help trans folks navigate the health system.
    * A wellness center that offers culturally competent holistic care.
    * 'Find-A-Provider' service that connects Trans people with culturally competent providers.
    * Cultural Competency trainings for health care professionals, mental health professionals,
      and anyone else who is interested in gaining cultural competence in working with the Trans
      community.

Where:                  West Seattle Bowl, 4503 39th Avenue, Southwest, Seattle 98116
When:                   Sunday, April 20, 2008 2pm – 5pm

How Much?   $25.00 per person – includes 3 hours of bowling, shoe rental, non alcoholic beverages and snacks (including Kosher for Passover).

To recieve a pledge packet or for more info
Please Contact Event Organizer