Above: (L-R) Kenny, Andy, Gerry, Jo and Damien.
Rainbow Coffee: Pride within HCSA
A group that has grown from just a few people to over 15, is our Rainbow Coffee group. Starting over 4 years ago, residents have a relaxed and welcoming space where people can come together, have a chat, share experiences, and support one another. It’s all about creating a safe place where everyone can be themselves, meet new people, and feel part of a community. Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or simply want to learn more and show support, everyone is welcome. We asked some of the regular attendees and newer attendees what Rainbow Coffee group meant to them.
‘Rainbow Group is great because love is love.’ - Jacquie ‘It’s a great opportunity to meet other people from Housing Choices that I wouldn’t normally meet. Somewhere I can meet new friends.’ - Jo ‘Inclusion and people can self-express who they are. People can be themselves, away from the judgement of people.’ - Andy
‘I used to live in co-operative housing and they did nothing. There was no socialising, just the running of the business and that’s it. We had a monthly meeting, did the minutes and went home. Here we have activities all the time, Jacquie, Damien and I have tickets to Tom Ballard, something that I wouldn’t be able to do without Housing Choices.’ - Gerry
We think Gerry sums up Rainbow Group perfectly with these words: ‘Rainbow Coffee is fun and inclusive! So come along and make some new friends’
Rainbow Coffee Group meets once a month on a Friday . Check out the Stay Connected Stay Active calendar for the next date if you’d like to join.
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