This is How - making us proud, needing support

Regina Gazelle has been featured in ECHO magazine, and many in our community recognize her by name, face or both. But do you know where her passion truly lies? This woman has come so far in her own life, and now she chooses to give back by creating and running a facility she once only dreamed would exist, This is How.

This is How is a transitional home for Transgender people who are at risk, and so far without any funding from governmental sources. They provide a safe, consistent place for the girls that go into this house to blossom into strong, productive people who stand proud. I have heard some of these young women gratefully share their story in the hopes that This is How will continue to provide shelter, support, and education in this community for others in need.

(SOMEBODY write this place a successful grant letter PLEASE!)

In the mean time, Saturday, December 14th, 2008 at 10:00pm — Cruisin 7th there was a benefit featuring Miss Regina Gazelle and Miss Shanaya Jordan (my apologies if I'm misspelling Miss Jordan's name) raising funds for the Shanaya Jordon project and This is How. Believe you me there will be information about Miss Jordan's project coming to this blog soon, but I decided to focus on one thing at a time here so we're starting off with This is How. Pictures on this entry are from last night's performance, but you can also join in the fun and holiday giving spirit at the following locations:

Benefit, Thursday, January 8th, 2009 at 10:00pm — Charlie’s

Fundraiser, Saturday, February 15th, 2009 and running all Day at Velocity

Of course you can always make donations directly to This is How either on their website at http://www.thisishowhome.org or by contacting Regina Gazelle directly to find out how to send them money to sponser something specific such as rent, a utility, etc.