Together We Thrive

09/08/2026

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09/05/2026

During Su***de Prevention Month, we are reminded that no one on the Eastern Shore has to navigate their darkest moments alone. Reaching out for help is an act of profound courage, and building a community where we all survive and thrive starts with showing up for one another. If you or someone you know is struggling, facing a mental health crisis, or needs a safe space to talk, free and confidential support is available 24/7.

​Call or Text: Dial 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7, free, and confidential).

​Text Support: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with the Crisis Text Line.

​Together We Thrive: Connect with local resources, support networks, and community allies right here on the Eastern Shore by visiting 2getherwethrive.com.

09/02/2026

What a tragedy this is. The shooter was carrying a list of businesses to attack? How much hate a heart can hold astounds me.

Please pray for those affected by this

BREAKING🚨🏳️‍🌈 The man who shot two people dead outside a Tucson gay bar was carrying a note listing more LGBTQ+ businesses, with their addresses written on it.

Vincent Anthony Siqueiros, 42, and Cameron Davis Capara, 33, were shot at about 12:30 a.m. Monday in the parking lot of Venture-N, a longtime gay bar on North Sixth Avenue in Tucson. Both died at the scene.

Police say the gunman, Ousman Ceesay, 44, confronted the two men in the lot before shooting them. Ceesay was found with gunshot wounds as well and died at a hospital shortly after, in what police describe as a murder-suicide.

"The suspect was in possession of a note with several LGBTQIA+ associated businesses written on it," police said. Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said investigators confirmed the note carried addresses for multiple LGBTQ+ friendly venues and that Ceesay intended to cause more harm. He had no criminal record in Pima County and had never been in the Arizona prison system.

Pima County Board of Supervisors Chair Jen Allen called Venture-N a quiet neighborhood bar whose clientele are mostly gay men. By Monday afternoon dozens of people had left candles and flowers in the lot where the two men died.

Colete Barajas, who opened Tucson's first women's bar in 1983 and now runs a realty office on Fourth Avenue, was asked whether the list frightened her. "Yes, I'm nervous. I got my flag out there," she said. She has flown it outside her business since 1995. "My door is wide open. My door will always be wide open. We will not allow fear and guns to keep us behind closed doors."

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09/02/2026

08/26/2026

Let's take a moment today to celebrate this day. We will always be fighting but at least we have made great strides over the years.

08/25/2026

Rest is paradise, great lady. You will be missed by so many.

RIP Dolly Parton

08/18/2026

Looking for a welcoming, safe space to unwind, connect, and thrive with fellow community members and allies? Join us tomorrow (Aug 19th) for THRIVE@5!

When: August 19th at 5:00 pm or later

Where: The Brick Room

Who: Open to all LGBTQ+ youth, adults, families, and allies!

Come grab a refreshment, check in with the team, learn about our upcoming support sessions at Salisbury Art Space, and find out how we are building space to thrive together on the Eastern Shore. No agenda—just good conversation, resource sharing, and community.

Together We Thrive. Create a great day!