At the Center on Halsted in Chicago, a heartwarming Thanksgiving meal brought together individuals who found solace and community there. Willow Dey, a local resident, shared their journey from feeling estranged from their biological family to finding a chosen family at the center. Dey, along with others like George Garcia, appreciated the acceptance and support they received, contrasting it with the lack of understanding from their biological families. The center also announced a new partnership with Jewel-Osco and its foundation, offering a management training program for students from the centers Silver Fork program. The event, embodying the centers vital role in the community, highlighted the significance of chosen families for many LGBTQ individuals.
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