community compass

ment of VTM4M.net, a project com-
mitted to the health and welfare of
gay and bisexual men in Vermont.
R.U.1.2?_is currently accepting
resumes for two part-time peer out-
reach workers for the VTM4M.net
project. Hours are two evenings and

V one weekendday a week, "approxi-

mately 10-12 hours a week of inter-
net-based peer outreach and office

. staffing. Call 860.7812 for more-i_nfor-
mation; gay and biseiiual men, trans-

gendered men and women and peo-
ple of color encouraged to apply.

Samara Thanks Us All
A big thanks to our many donors and

supporters who have given this year.
(We at Samara are grateful to all of
you who have joined us in strength-
ening our GLBT community organiza-
tions and projects. Your support is
helping to create a more welcoming
and respectful Vermontl
r J1" Samara Foundation
receive?! a generous anonymous gift
that puts us very close to our annual
fundraisjng goal.- AND the donor cre-
ated a $7,000 challenge to help us
reach our goal. ln.Apri|, the board will
determine how much will be given in
grants and scholarships this spring.
To make your gift, you may call the
Samara office at 802.860.6236 to

make a credit card payment, or mail
your check to: Samara Foundation,
P.O. Box 1263, Burlington, VT 05402.
Thank you!

Do you know a Vermont
high school senior who is working to
create a more respectful and welcom-
ing community? lf so, encourage
them toacontact the Vermont Student-
Assistance Corporation (VSAC) about
the 2004 Samara Scholarship.
Samara Scholarships for Year 2004
will be processed through the
Vermont Student Assistance
Corporation (VSAC). Samara
Scholarships are listed in VSAC’s
Scholarships (for the College Year

2004-2005). For a copy call 1-800-
642-3177. Information about applying
will also be includedat www.sama-
rafoundation.org, along with a link to
VSAC‘s website, www.vsac.org.
Applications must be postmarked by
April 1, 2004. The Samara
Scholarship was established in 2000
as an investment in the future of
Vermont students who oppose dis-
crimination and prejudice and who
stand for the elimination of of homo-
phobia in our society.

Free Screening
The Vermont Diversity Health Project
will be holding a day of free and con-

fidential screenings for alcohol, other
drug, and gambling problems. if you
think you might have a problem but
don’t know where to turn for help, just
stop in. All screenings will be done by
qualified addiction professionals who
will provide you with information, and
referrals for further assessment and
treatment if necessary. The location is
R.U.1.2?’s new office at 34 Elmwood
Ave. in Burlington and the screenings
are open to all regardless of age. No
appointment is necessary, just stop
by the office between 2 and 7 PM on
April 8th. V