Grupo: Amigos Apoyando Amigos (Inicia)

Nuestras Identidades
El desarollo y poder de cada una
Para hombres Gay, Bisexuales y En cuestion

Center On Halsted
3656 N. Halsted St.
Chicago
(Frente a Circuito)
Cuarto #205

7:00pm

En Espanol, Confidencial y Gratis

Purpose:

The goal is to build a cohesive group among the participants, as well to increase their social skills, self-esteem, and cope with internal issues regarding their sense of who they are.

Week One: Tuesday May 6, 2008

Set ground rules, introductions, list expectations of the group, overview of program, development of group dynamics, and open forum.

Week Two: Tuesday May 13, 2008

Sharing own feelings/experiences (self-image, machismo, homophobia, religion, family values, social expectations, racism, etc.)

Week Three: Tuesday May 20, 2008

Exploring your sexuality (physical attraction, flirting, dating, and sex)

Week Four: Tuesday May 27, 2008

Meeting people (setting boundaries, personal space, taking risks, and sharing experiences)

Week Five: Tuesday June 3, 2008

Being in control (communication and negotiating skills, drugs and alcohol, peers pressure/support, and the environment)

Week Six: Tuesday June 10, 2008

Building relationships (intimacy, comparability, sharing goals, dealing with differences, compassion, commitment, domestic violence, marriage?)

Week Seven: Tuesday June 17, 2008

Sexually Transmissible Infection (HIV, HPV, HSV, HAV, HBV, HCV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, pubic lice, scabies)

Week Eight: Tuesday June 24, 2008

Better Sex (Sexual anatomy, aphrodisiacs, sexual aids, sex toys, and using protection)

Week Nine: Tuesday July 1, 2008

The Community (diversity, acceptance and tolerance, bars, baths, pornography, community services, volunteering)

Week Ten: Tuesday July 8, 2008

Latin men on film (Movie TBA, discussion)

Facilitator: Luis Lira

ALMA'S TRIPLE "A" SUPPORT GROUP:

A.A.A. (in Spanish: Amigos Apoyando Amigos, in English: Friends Supporting Friends) support group which takes place every six months in a weekly basis, welcoming ten to twenty participants each week from all over the Chicago land area. There is one group coordinator in charge of the weekly topics and making sure the safety and tranquility of each participant is present at every session. Emphasis is placed on first time participants due to the need for more attention and support on a particular case. Here we determine which topics to consider for future sessions. ALMA is proud to claim, several outstanding acknowledgements over the years from various participants of this group after they have completed this sessions, including the one from our new and first executive director.

ALMA Scholarship

ALMA is pleased to announce that it will award $1,000 scholarships in 2008 to two qualified Latino males. Since ALMA’s inception in 1989, the organization’s mission has been to empower Latino gay, bisexual, and questioning men by providing support, advocacy, and leadership opportunities, through innovative cultural programming. The ALMA scholarship is the unique embodiment of this mission.

The ALMA Scholarship Application Packet can be downloaded below. This packet contains information on requirements, deadlines, background information, and forms. These forms (Application and Recommendation Form) can also be downloaded separately to facilitate their completion using Microsoft Word more easily.

ALMA Scholarship Application Packet (Word Document) (PDF)

or individually below:
ALMA Scholarship - Application Only (Word Document) (PDF)
ALMA Scholarship - Recommendation Form Only (Word Document) (PDF)


For further assistance or questions please contact us at 773-661-0926 or e-mail us at scholarship [at] almachicago.org.


PUBLIC OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:

ALMA serves more then 150 members and over 200 friends of the organization thru its outreach programs determined at board retreats, including educational forums and workshops, social and fundraising events, gay youth scholarship program, collaborations with libraries, community centers and other gay organizations, and an interactive live cable television show on CAN-TV's channel 21 every four Friday at 6:30pm which includes topics currently affecting the Latino LGBTQ community.


ALMA Latina

See us LIVE! on Cable TV channel 21


Friday 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. on
Chicago Access Network TV, Channel 21
Next show: Nov. 18, 2005
General Topic: LGBTQ Issues in the Latino Community

Want to be a guest in our show? Want to recommend someone who should be in our show?
Email us at: or call us at 773-661-0926

A CAN-TV Production

"ALMA Latina" - the place to discuss topics related to the Chicago Gay Latino community. Audience members can ask questions or make comments on air after making a screened call. We hope that you watch our show and in that way permit us to come closer to your "ALMA Latina".

The show will occur on the forth Friday of every month from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m., on CAN-TV Channel 21. See Calendar for upcoming shows. Volunteers accepted and guest members encouraged to request air-time by contacting us at .

Thank you and until we hear from you!


PRESS RELEASES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2007

773-661-0926

ALMA launches support group

“Amigos Apoyando Amigos” addressing the needs of Spanish speaking gay, bisexual and questioning men

March 12, 2007. Chicago, IL: Engaging gay, bisexual, and questioning Spanish-speaking men in honest dialogue, the Association of Latino Men for Action (ALMA) is pleased to announce its upcoming support group. Starting March 22, "Amigos Apoyando Amigos/Friends Helping Friends" will provide an opportunity for men to discuss their experiences, relationships and identities as members of Latino Gay, Bisexual and Questioning (GBQ) communities.

Founded in 1989, ALMA is a non-profit organization committed to developing support, visibility, and leadership in the gay, bisexual and questioning Latino community of metropolitan Chicago. Each year, the organization sponsors numerous workshops and social events, coordinates a youth scholarship program, operates a public television show, and engages in individual and community-building promotions, among other activities.

Honoring its commitment to nurturing relationships and empowerment, Amigos Apoyando Amigos is a leading program initiative of A.L.M.A. Goals of the group include enhancing self-understanding, promoting group cohesion, and developing community visibility. Through intimate discussions of personal experiences, identities, relationships, and aspirations, the group is oriented towards enhancing self esteem and leadership skills of GBQ Latino men. The experiences of Carlos Castillon, the first Executive Director of A.L.M.A., testify to the significance of the Amigos Apoyando Amigos group process; Castillon began as a member of A.L.M.A., and through participation in the group and additional activities was enabled to hone the skills to assume leadership of the organization.