Fundraiser for Health Brigade at Carytown Mellow Mushroom

Tuesday, June 27th 2017, from 11am-11:59pm, at the Mellow Mushroom in Carytown (3012 West Cary Street, Richmond VA), there will be a fundraiser for Health Brigade (formerly known as the Fan Free Clinic). All day, 10% of proceeds will benefit Health Brigade.

For more info and to RSVP, see this link.

"Writing Gender Confirming Surgery Letters for Transgender Clients": Free Workshop for Medical/Mental Health Professionals

Monday, January 23rd 2017, from 5:30-7:30pm, at Health Brigade (formerly the Fan Free Clinic; 1010 North Thompson Street, Richmond VA), there will be a free workshop for medical and mental health providers who work with transgender clients requesting gender-affirming (what used to be called "sex change") surgery. From the event description: 


"This workshop is intended for mental health and medical providers working with Transgender clients who request a recommendation letter for gender confirming surgery. Gender confirming surgery letters are necessary for trans individuals seeking surgery for surgeons and insurance purposes. This workshop will provide participants with letter content requirements. "


Free, but Health Brigade is accepting donations to defray the costs. Participants must register here. 

Contact Jenn Gallienne with any questions at (804) 358-6343 ext. 143.

World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil in Carytown

Thursday, December 1st 2016, from 5:15-6:30pm, starting and ending at the parking lot of the Carytown Martin's (3522 West Cary Street, Richmond VA), Health Brigade and the Carytown Merchant's Association are partnering to hold a silent march and candlelight vigil for World AIDS Day. 

Free, open to the public. For more info and to RSVP, see this link. To add this event to your Google Calendar, click here. 

Interfaith World AIDS Day Observance

Thursday, December 1st 2016, from 7-10pm, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church (3300 R Street, Richmond VA), there will be an interfaith observance to commemorate the lives lost to AIDS and learn about the current state of HIV/AIDS and relevant public health measures. The observance will be followed by a reception.

Presented by Diversity Richmond in partnership with Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Temple Beth-El, The Church of The Holy Comforter, Episcopal, Health Brigade, Faith Community Baptist Church, Richmond, MCC Richmond, and Dr. Richard Goodbeer of VCU.

Free, open to the public. For more info and to RSVP, see the link. To add this event to your Google calendar, click here. 

Trans Inspiration Project 2016 Celebration/Proyecta para Inspiración Trans Celebración 2016

Trans Inspiration Project 2016 Celebration

Friday, December 9th 2016, from 2-7pm, at Diversity Richmond (1407 Sherwood Avenue, Richmond VA), the Virginia Anti-Violence Project, Nationz Foundation, and Health Brigade are holding "Trans Inspiration Project: a day of empowerment, education, and celebration for and by the trans and gender non-conforming community." The schedule is as follows: 

All day: Food, HIV and syphilis testing, medical consultations

2-5pm: Workshops, including topics such as Know Your Rights, Healing, Zine Making, and more

5-7pm: Story sharing, open mic, talent show, and more

The event is free, but attendees are asked to RSVP by December 1st. 

For more information and to RSVP, see this link. You can also RSVP by or calling or texting 804-925-9217. The Facebook event page is available here. 

Proyecta para Inspiración Trans Celebración 2016

Viernes, 9 de diciembre 2016, de 2-7 PM a Diversity Richmond (1407 Sherwood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia) la Virginia Anti-Violence Project, Nationz Foundation, y Health Brigade están presentando “Trans Inspiration Project: un dia de empoderamiento, educación, y celebración para y por la comunidad trans y los que no conformen a género.” El horario está así:

Todo el día: comida, probar para el HIV y sifilis, consultaciones médicos

2-5 PM: talleres de varios sujetos, incluso de saber sus derechos, curación, hacer los zines, y más

5-7 PM: compartido de relatos, micrófono abierto, concurso de talentos, y más

Este evento es gratis, pero asistentes deben RSVP por Dec 1.

Para más información y para RSVP, clique este link. También se puede RSVP por llamar o textear 804-925-9217. La página de Facebook está aquí.