BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Family Equality - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Family Equality X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://familyequality.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Family Equality REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTSTAMP:20250611T195928Z CREATED:20250125T024905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195928Z UID:10001031-1746144000-1746403199@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Family Weekend in the South DESCRIPTION:Register now\n\n\n\n\nJoin Family Equality for an un-BEE-lievable weekend filled with activities and LGBTQ+ family connections that are sure to put a SPRING in your step!  URL:https://familyequality.org/event/family-weekend-in-the-south/ CATEGORIES:In-Person Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Family-Weekend-in-the-South-2025.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000 DTSTAMP:20250611T195928Z CREATED:20250415T020329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195928Z UID:10001030-1746554400-1746558000@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Outspoken Voices: Commitment DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s honor the 10th anniversary of marriage equality with Family Equality and LGBTQ+ families across the country as we enjoy a casual hour of connection\, reflection\, and storytelling centering around the theme of COMMITMENT. \n\n\n\nFrom black tie affairs to Canadian elopements—town hall weddings to commitment ceremonies—we want to hear how you and your family have vowed to love and cherish each other. What inspired you to take the leap? What obstacles did you face? How did you feel after? \n\n\n\nStories are powerful ways to build bridges and find community. If you’re searching for a chance to connect\, reflect\, and bring visibility to families like yours\, register for log-in information today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to receive the zoom link!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll are invited to attend this free event\, although registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting information. Note that stories will be recorded for possible use on Family Equality’s channels. No stories will be shared on Family Equality’s public channels without prior expressed consent.  URL:https://familyequality.org/event/outspoken-voices-commitment/ CATEGORIES:Outspoken Voices,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Outspoken-Voices-2025-Program-Graphics1-1.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20250625T161318Z CREATED:20250110T015046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T161318Z UID:10001066-1746644400-1746648000@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Biweekly Trans\, Non-binary\, and Gender Non-Conforming Parents Meetup DESCRIPTION:This peer support space is a place for any and all parents & caregivers who identify as transgender\, non -binary\, gender nonconforming or anywhere on the genderqueer spectrum. This space is meant for folks to connect\, build community and engage in conversation with peers. Feel empowered to bring your frustrations\, your joys\, your tools for coping\, etc – this group is meant to be whatever participants need it to be! \n*Please note: This event is for trans\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming folks only. \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS EVENT\n\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Click on the event you'd like to RSVP for...*\n \n TTC/Fertility VIrtual Peer Support Space\n \n \n Trans\, Nonbinary\, & Gender Nonconforming Parents Peer Support Space\n Select AllYou can check multiple boxes to RSVP for more than one event. CAPTCHA\n Submit URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trans-non-binary-and-gender-non-conforming-parents-meetup-3/2025-05-07/ CATEGORIES:Peer Support,Trans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T230000 DTSTAMP:20260203T231045Z CREATED:20250312T040023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T231045Z UID:10001029-1747072800-1747090800@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Night at the Pier: For Generations DESCRIPTION:Every connection made\, moment shared\, and story told at Night at the Pier fuels our mission to create a world where everyone can experience love\, belonging\, and family. \n\n\n\nEach year\, hundreds of celebrities\, activists\, Broadway performers\, and LGBTQ+ families join Family Equality for Night at the Pier in New York City\, a transformative evening that promises to shape new tomorrows for LGBTQ+ families across the country. \n\n\n\nBe a beacon of hope: Purchase tickets today! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/night-at-the-pier-1-2/ CATEGORIES:In-Person Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pier-2025-Main-Graphics-1280-x-720-px.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T210000 DTSTAMP:20250625T164510Z CREATED:20250508T001206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T164510Z UID:10001028-1747249200-1747256400@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Biweekly Trying to Conceive Peer Support Space DESCRIPTION:This is a biweekly peer-run support space supported by the LGBTQ+ Perinatal Wellness Center for anyone under the LGBTQ+ rainbow who are working to create children to grow their families. This group is specific to those seeking to grow their families through pregnancy\, whether they are just gathering information\, trying to conceive\, or awaiting an upcoming birth. This event will occur every other Wednesday at the listed times! \nPlease note: The last meeting of the month will always feature a Grief & Loss breakout room.  \n\nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS MEETUP\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Click on the event you'd like to RSVP for...*\n \n TTC/Fertility VIrtual Peer Support Space\n \n \n Trans\, Nonbinary\, & Gender Nonconforming Parents Peer Support Space\n Select AllYou can check multiple boxes to RSVP for more than one event. CAPTCHA\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nThis event is made possible with the support of our sponsor\, AllPaths Family Building. Learn more about AllPaths Family Building here. \n  URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trying-to-conceive-peer-support-space-9/2025-05-14/ CATEGORIES:Peer Support,TTC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T210000 DTSTAMP:20250611T195928Z CREATED:20250508T004654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195928Z UID:10001027-1747249200-1747256400@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Biweekly Trying to Conceive Peer Support Space DESCRIPTION:This is a biweekly peer-run support space supported by the LGBTQ+ Perinatal Wellness Center for anyone under the LGBTQ+ rainbow who are working to create children to grow their families. This group is specific to those seeking to grow their families through pregnancy\, whether they are just gathering information\, trying to conceive\, or awaiting an upcoming birth. This event will occur every other Wednesday at the listed times! \nPlease note: The last meeting of the month will always feature a Grief & Loss breakout room.  \n\nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS MEETUP\nOops! We could not locate your form. \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nThis event is made possible with the support of our sponsor\, AllPaths Family Building. Learn more about AllPaths Family Building here. \n  URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trying-to-conceive-peer-support-space-10/ CATEGORIES:Peer Support,TTC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Trying-to-ConceiveFertility.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T210000 DTSTAMP:20250611T195928Z CREATED:20250508T004714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195928Z UID:10001026-1747249200-1747256400@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Biweekly Trying to Conceive Peer Support Space DESCRIPTION:This is a biweekly peer-run support space supported by the LGBTQ+ Perinatal Wellness Center for anyone under the LGBTQ+ rainbow who are working to create children to grow their families. This group is specific to those seeking to grow their families through pregnancy\, whether they are just gathering information\, trying to conceive\, or awaiting an upcoming birth. This event will occur every other Wednesday at the listed times! \n\n\n\nPlease note: The last meeting of the month will always feature a Grief & Loss breakout room.  \n\n\n\n\nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS MEETUP\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \n\n\n\nThis event is made possible with the support of our sponsors\, AllPaths Family Building and Organon! \n\n\n\n  URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trying-to-conceive-peer-support-space-9-2025-05-14/ CATEGORIES:Peer Support,TTC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Trying-to-ConceiveFertility.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T200000 DTSTAMP:20250625T161318Z CREATED:20250110T015046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T161318Z UID:10001067-1747854000-1747857600@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Biweekly Trans\, Non-binary\, and Gender Non-Conforming Parents Meetup DESCRIPTION:This peer support space is a place for any and all parents & caregivers who identify as transgender\, non -binary\, gender nonconforming or anywhere on the genderqueer spectrum. This space is meant for folks to connect\, build community and engage in conversation with peers. Feel empowered to bring your frustrations\, your joys\, your tools for coping\, etc – this group is meant to be whatever participants need it to be! \n*Please note: This event is for trans\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming folks only. \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS EVENT\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Click on the event you'd like to RSVP for...*\n \n TTC/Fertility VIrtual Peer Support Space\n \n \n Trans\, Nonbinary\, & Gender Nonconforming Parents Peer Support Space\n Select AllYou can check multiple boxes to RSVP for more than one event. CAPTCHA\n Submit URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trans-non-binary-and-gender-non-conforming-parents-meetup-3/2025-05-21/ CATEGORIES:Peer Support,Trans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T200000 DTSTAMP:20250611T195928Z CREATED:20250521T004022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195928Z UID:10001025-1747938600-1747944000@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Talking to Kids About Family Transitions: Divorce & Blended Families DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and informative workshop aimed at supporting parents through the complexities of family transitions\, including divorce\, separation\, and the blending of families. \n\n\n\nKey Topics: \n\n\n\n\nParents and parenting in everyday life\, focusing on the little things we do as parents and how they influence our children.\n\n\n\nAdjusting to splitting up\, co-parenting\, and re-coupling.\n\n\n\nKeeping the conversation broad: Addressing thoughts on splitting up\, recent separations\, co-parenting optimization\, and re-coupling.\n\n\n\nNo victims and villains\, just family dynamics.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding and discussing family transitions in a way that nurtures your child’s development and emotional health.\n\n\n\nAge-appropriate strategies for talking to your kids\, whether they are young children or teens.\n\n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nSheri Wong\, LCSW\n\n\n\nMeg York\, Family Equality\, Senior Policy Counsel\n\n\n\nSekai Lyles-Parks\, Fordham University Undergraduate Student\, shares lived experience growing up in a family impacted by divorce and offering valuable insight into how children navigate these transistions\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Topics: \n\n\n\n\nThe emotional journey of family transitions: Exploring insights on how children can adapt to changes\, with a focus on emotional resilience and coping strategies.\n\n\n\nFamily law\, mediating attorneys\, and special circumstances for non-gestational parents in family transitions.\n\n\n\nHow to talk to your kids about the challenges of family transitions and how a family therapist can provide emotional support during these times.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://familyequality.org/event/talking-to-kids-about-family-transitions-divorce-amp-blended-families/ CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SUITE-330.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T210000 DTSTAMP:20250625T164510Z CREATED:20250508T001206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T164510Z UID:10001498-1748458800-1748466000@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Biweekly Trying to Conceive Peer Support Space DESCRIPTION:This is a biweekly peer-run support space supported by the LGBTQ+ Perinatal Wellness Center for anyone under the LGBTQ+ rainbow who are working to create children to grow their families. This group is specific to those seeking to grow their families through pregnancy\, whether they are just gathering information\, trying to conceive\, or awaiting an upcoming birth. This event will occur every other Wednesday at the listed times! \nPlease note: The last meeting of the month will always feature a Grief & Loss breakout room.  \n\nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS MEETUP\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Click on the event you'd like to RSVP for...*\n \n TTC/Fertility VIrtual Peer Support Space\n \n \n Trans\, Nonbinary\, & Gender Nonconforming Parents Peer Support Space\n Select AllYou can check multiple boxes to RSVP for more than one event. CAPTCHA\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it!  \nThis event is made possible with the support of our sponsor\, AllPaths Family Building. Learn more about AllPaths Family Building here. \n  URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-trying-to-conceive-peer-support-space-9/2025-05-28/ CATEGORIES:Peer Support,TTC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR