Sunshine Committee - November 2026
The Sunshine Committee celebrates milestones, recognizes achievements, and offers support so members don’t feel alone. Get the scoop and find out what’s going on with the GOAL community.
Share Your Experience
What makes first responders feel comfortable seeking mental health care? A CUNY Graduate Center researcher is seeking current and recently retired NYC first responders for a confidential, one-hour interview about trust, privacy and access to care. Participation is voluntary and independent of your employer.
Call for volunteers!
Show up. Give back. Callen-Lorde is seeking GOAL members to provide event support at its Community Health Awards on November 5 at Pier Sixty. Help continue our partnership in support of LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Interested? Contact info@goalny.org.
October at GOAL: Our History, Our Community, Our Voices
October is LGBTQ History Month—and for GOAL, history is personal. This month, we’re looking back at our own story, recognizing the communities that make us who we are, and taking care of a little organizational business along the way. There will be history, an election, and several observances. Welcome to October at GOAL.
Sunshine Committee
The Sunshine Committee celebrates milestones, recognizes achievements, and offers support so members don’t feel alone. Get the scoop and find out what’s going on with the GOAL community.
October General Membership Meeting
Our general membership meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 18:30 hours, at the Stonewall Inn. We are in the process of accepting nominations for various Board positions.
Halloween Brunch
Join us at our annual Halloween brunch on Saturday October 24, 2026, 11:00 - 1300 hours, at Boxers Hell’s Kitchen. $20 gets you in, best costume wins a prize.
Your Guide to GOAL’s 2026 Elections
GOAL’s 2026 election season is underway, and the October membership meeting marks the close of nominations. Here’s what members need to know about who can run, who can vote, how nominations work, and what happens between now and the December election.
National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day — September 27
On National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, GOAL wants members to understand their options for HIV prevention—including PrEP, insurance coverage, and resources available in New York and New Jersey. Prevention has changed. Knowing how to access it matters.
