Aira Juliet ~ A Women’s History Month Feature Y’all!

By Tabitha Hamilton (they/them) This year for Women’s History Month we are chatting with some of our favorite local women to hear a bit about who they are, how they are holding space for community, and what they dream about for the future of women.  First up, Aira Juliet! Our favorite shrek loving, pink cowboy boot wearing trader joe ho …

2022 “Unite the Fight” Gala Beneficiary Speech

Hi I’m Kelle’, Executive Director of allgo. I am thankful to be here in community with you all and I trust the timing.  I have love for allgo because it connected me to a community of people that could support and inspire me when I was discovering myself and continues to do so.. I have to acknowledge the dynamic leadership …

Lizzo is Music to my Queer Heart

By Bryan Garcia (he/him/his) So Lizzo just dropped a new album on July 15th, 2022, which I have had on repeat for a while. It received mostly positive reviews from music critics. I love watching people on YouTube react to the album, especially those who start their videos with some “I don’t like Lizzo” nonsense and end up surprised and …

Welcoming Tabitha, allgo’s New Health & Wellness Coordinator!

by Tabitha Hamilton (they/them/elle) Hello allgo friends and family, It’s me, Tabitha, allgo’s newest team member coming at you in true long-time-listener- first-time-blogger fashion. While I am moved by the newness of this chapter, I feel familiar and grounded in this role. I’m excited to embark on this continuous journey of Health and Wellness with a community I care so …

Songs for Tough Times

By Magaly Arredondo Lopez Music is comforting and inspiring. Especially during confusing, sad, or hard times, there are certain songs that help me feel understood and hopeful. Music has become a life force for me. A few years ago I got my heart broken for the first time and I had a long list of songs that helped me through …

Hope for a Joyful and Empowering New Year!

By Bryan Garcia (he/him/his) If you are reading this, then you’ve made it. We’ve crossed that finish line into the year 2022 and can now open our arms to embrace all the good, growth, and healing that will come with it. It’s yours, take it! You didn’t make it this far for nothing. If you are still breathing, then that …

adiós por ahora / goodbye for now: Magaly Arredondo Lopez

Por/By Magaly Arredondo Lopez (she/her/ella) Este blog está en español e inglés. This blog is in Spanish and English (scroll to the bottom for the English version). Cuando empecé mi puesto de Coordinadora de Salud y Bienestar con allgo en junio del 2021 (hace unos meses), no esperaba dejar este trabajo tan pronto. No esperaba encontrarme luchando con mi salud …

Reflecting Back & Looking Forward in Community

By Bryan Garcia (he/him/his) As we close out 2021, I would like to invite you to take a moment to look back on the past year. So many wonderful memories and connections were made through allgo’s virtual and in-person gatherings. I appreciate how allgo aims to provide programming that meets our communities’ needs and desires as well as offer opportunities …

Bienestar en Diciembre / Well-Being in December

Por/By Magaly Arredondo Lopez (she/her/ella) Este blog está en español e inglés. This blog is in Spanish and English. A medida que nos acercamos al fin de este año, ¿cómo son tus días? ¿Has continuado tus rutinas y rituales? ¿Los días más cortos han comenzado a sentirse un poco más borrosos y agotadores? De cualquier manera, no hay nada de …

Caminando Junto a Otrxs / Walking Alongside Others

Por/By Magaly Arredondo Lopez (she/her/ella) Este blog está en español e inglés. This blog is in Spanish and English. “El mundo no es un lugar agradable para estar sin alguien a quien abrazar y ser sostenido”. Mi poema favorito de la autora Nikki Giovanni comienza así. En varias ocasiones, saqué mi teléfono para leer este poema en voz alta a …