ERGs Share Statement on Orlando Attack

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All County employees are shocked and saddened by the attack in Orlando, Florida. Members of the County’s LGBT & Allies and Middle Eastern Employee Resource Groups have together provided the following statement and resources.

 

The LGBT & Allies and Middle Eastern ERGs would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the recent tragedy in Orlando. LGBTA & MEERG stand together in condemning this senseless and violent attack against our brothers and sisters in Orlando that occurred during LGBT Pride month and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. We are committed to working together with all groups to build diversity, inclusion and respect in our workplace and peace in our communities. Please reach out to us if you need further support. 

LGBT & Allies ERG | Middle Eastern ERG

Resources

  • County-provided EAP Program: website or call 888-777-6665
  • The LGBT Center also has behavioral health counselors ready to assist. You can email onduty@thecentersd.org or call 619-692-2077, ext. 208
  • For young LGBTQ people struggling they can visit The Trevor Project or call 866-488-7386
  • The Council on American-Islamic Relations’ local chapter  is offering support and assistance: website or call 858-278-4547

 

Responses

MCC condemns the Florida Nightclub Shooting (San Diego, CA 06/12/2016)

On behalf of the Greater San Diego Muslim Community Center (MCC) in Santa Luz, San Diego County, we express our heartfelt condolences for the victims and their friends and families in this tragic event that happened early morning in Orlando, Florida.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased and the injured.

We condemn this heinous act of senseless violence against innocent people.  Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance.   Under the teachings of Islam, every life is sacred regardless of individual beliefs and practices.  We stand with our fellow Americans in protecting this principle.

We reiterate our commitment to peace, safety, and security of our nation, as well as our solidarity with fellow Americans.

 

San Diego LGBT Community Center Responds to Orlando, Florida Shooting

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their friends and families. This weekend, and over the coming days, our community around the country will hold vigils and other commemorations of support, solidary and strength.

In light of this tragic event, the San Diego LGBT community and its allies will gather together at The Center, 3909 Centre St., on Monday, June 13 for the San Diego United: #OrlandoStrong rally.
 
The doors to The Center will open at 6:30pm, with a short program, followed by a candlelight vigil stopping at the Hillcrest Pride Flag and ending at Rich's nightclub. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us to stand together and unite in support of all those affected by this tragedy. For more information, call (619) 692-2077.

  • If you wish to donate money, Equality Florida has a GoFundMe and all funds will go directly to victims and families.


 “Listen with ears of tolerance. See through eyes of compassion. Speak with the language of love.”
–Rumi, 13th Century Persian Poet