The goal of Together We Can is to provide educational opportunities on substance abuse issues
to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allied communities.
TWC's History
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According to Legend – and some “old timers” – after the annual Oxley retreat, some members thought that it would be helpful to have “something to get us through the winter”.
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The beginning of this conference was a simple one-day event in March 1982.
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The name “Mid-Winter Warm-up” was given to a day long session of workshops, buffet supper and dance at a members home.
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The phrase “Together We Can” appeared after the first few years and became the permanent conference title in 1987.
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We became a 501C (3) Non-Profit Corporation in 1990.
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This has since evolved from a church basement to high profile hotels with a full weekend of varied workshops, speakers, entertainment, hospitality suites, banquet etc. – which has only been possible with the long hours of dedication of many people.