The FY26 d-UP: Defend Yourself! kickoff is a community dinner and discussion focused on wellness, prevention, and connection. The evening will feature the launch of revised prevention materials, on-site HIV testing and referrals, and opportunities for meaningful dialogue over a shared meal.

Rooted in Resilience is a free, LGBTQ+-affirming art therapy session designed to nurture healing, creative expression, and community connection. Participants are invited to gather in a supportive, inclusive space where art becomes a pathway to resilience and shared empowerment.

Crash the System Bonfire is a powerful night of unity, healing, and collective action. Hosted in Chicago, this community gathering calls us to dismantle the systems that exclude, stigmatize, and divide - and instead build a future rooted in equity, mental wellness, and shared purpose. Together around the flames, we rise with fire, resilience, and community, igniting a vision for change that uplifts us all.