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Winter 2025 Newsletter
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Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Peer Seattle newsletter!
Here, you'll find photos, valuable information about new peer groups, special events, and training opportunities for our members.
Future editions will feature updates to programming, spotlights on outstanding volunteers, and highlights regarding our community partnerships. Our goal is to keep you informed about every opportunity that is available to you. Stay connected and engaged with Peer Seattle!
Highlighted Events
Queer Movie Night - Hedwig and the Angry Inch:
Peer Seattle celebrates Anti-Valentines Day (February 12th) by watching this queer cult classic. Hedwig is about a gender-queer punk-rock singer from East Berlin who tours the U.S. with her band as she tells her life story and follows her former lover/bandmate who stole her songs.
Don't miss out on our next Queer Movie Night!
Renegade Fund Workshop Spotlight:
Looking to turn your business ideas into reality? The Renegade Fund is offering an exciting opportunity for prospective trans and nonbinary entrepreneurs through The Entrepreneurship Workshop. Kicking off on Sunday, January 26th at 6 PM, this 8-week program will provide intensive mentorship, resources, and the chance to pitch your business plan to a shark tank of actual potential investors. Each week, participants will dive into crucial aspects of business development, from structuring and marketing your business to crafting a compelling pitch. Ren Casey, CEO of the Renegade Fund and a trans entrepreneur, will lead the workshop! You’ll also receive expert guidance from guest lecturers and mentors throughout the course. By the end of the workshop on March 16th, you’ll have a fully developed business plan, pitch deck, and the tools you need to start your entrepreneurial journey. Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to build your future as a trans/nonbinary business leader!
Workshop Details:
First Session: Sunday, January 26th 6 PM - 8 PM
Weekly Sessions: Every Sunday through February
Final Session: Sunday, March 16th 6 PM - 8 PM
For more information, visit Renegade Fund’s Website (https://www.renegadefund.org) or contact Ren Casey at rcasey@renegadefund.org.
Highlighted Groups
The Northwest Trans Masculine Support Group meets on Sundays from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. It is a support group for trans men, non-binary folks, and anyone who identifies with the masculine side of things. Topics include toxic vs positive masculinity, self-acceptance, and community building.
Tails of Resilience is held on Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. It is a support group for people with chronically or terminally ill pets and those recently lost. Come for space to vent, grieve, and get support from people who are struggling like you.
Help for Helpers is on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This is a support group for caregivers in their many forms. It is open to anyone that provides support and care as a huge aspect of their life. This includes social workers, nurses, peers, and many others. This group is a space to take time in your week to focus on yourself, connect with what you need, and find balance in the important work you do.
Have questions about joining or starting a group?
(206) 747-5458
Volunteer
Introducing our intern, Thomas Mahoney! Thomas first came to Peer Seattle in October of 2024 when he went to the support group "Back to Life." As soon as he walked through the doors, Thomas felt an overwhelming sense of comfort that deeply moved him. Once he started coming to Peer Seattle, he immediately knew he wanted to get more involved and joined the volunteer team. Soon after, he found an opportunity to intern at a social services organization and enthusiastically chose Peer Seattle.
Being a part of Peer Seattle has given Thomas a space to feel truly at home. During his time in federal prison, Thomas endured constant judgment about his sexuality, so being in this space has had a positive impact on his life. Thomas has found that learning more about peer support has opened his eyes to how valuable his own lived experience is. He had never considered that his experiences with Bipolar 1 and substance use could be used to create a meaningful career.
He is currently enrolled full-time at Seattle Central, where he is studying Social and Human Services, and has a goal of becoming a licensed social worker in the future, where he can utilize his own experience to connect and support others. Peer counseling has inspired Thomas, and he is passionate about making this work his career. Thomas has fit right into our Peer Seattle family, and we are all happy that he has joined our team. He has been focusing on outreach and resource connections for those incarcerated or who have recently been released.
We Need You!
Make a Difference and volunteer today! Our community thrives because of people like you. Join our team as a volunteer and be a part of something meaningful. Whether you have a little time or a lot, your efforts will create a lasting impact.