The Twin Cities Men's Center provides resources for men seeking to grow in body, mind, and spirit; and advocates for healthier family and community relationships.
Men Talk - August/September edition now online
Read the official newsletter of the Twin Cities Men's Center online edition. Men Talk, a regional, bi-monthly newsletter features a comprehensive Events Calendar of programs and schedule of support groups, informative articles, poetry, an occasional resource directory, book reviews and other information about special events and news covering men's groups in the Twin Cities. Men Talk has appeared in one form or another since 1977.
TCMC Clothing Drive Report
Recently, Tyson H. spearheaded a clothing drive for men at TCMC, which was held June 3 through July 1. Tom M. reports that the clothing drive went very well! And soon Tyson will pick up the clothes that have been donated. Thanks, Tyson!
Online Groups and Classes: Internet and OWL Report
Jim H., Matt T. and crew have been hard at work trying to improve our overall OWL/Online experience. An OWL is the video device that allows the TCMC to deliver high-quality online Support Groups and Anger Management classes. Two new Owls have been purchased and installed by in the Robert Bly Room. These help us bring our services to Greater Minnesota, and to places around the World. Supporting those services, Tom M., Andy M. and Matt T. are making great efforts to secure high speed, fiber optic internet into the TCMC building. Thanks Jim, Matt, Tom and Andy!
Archie D & Bertha H. Walker Grant Awarded
Many thanks to our grant-writer, Ben Alfaro, who secured a $1000 grant to TCMC from the Archie D & Bertha H Walker Foundation. He deserves a well-earned, CONGRATULATIONS!
In Memoriam - Scott Bartell
Scott Bartell, a founding and long-time member of the Twin Cities Men's Center, died suddenly on Sunday May 5, 2024 at ANW hospital of natural causes after a brief illness. Al Oertwig remembers Scott as an effective, energetic leader during his earlier more extensive involvement with The Men's Center.
In 1976, Scott was one of the visionary men who founded TCMC. Among his many roles in the 70s, 80s and 90s, he served on the TCMC board, helped produce two regional Men's Conferences, and facilitated many support groups. Also, throughout the 90s, Scott Bartell and other organizers in the Bisexual Organizing Project of Minnesota produced the BECAUSE Conference, which grew into one of the nation's biggest bi+ community events. In addition to his activism, Scott was an avid bagpiper and Gaelic singer. Up to the very end he was telling jokes, singing Gaelic tunes to the nurses in his usual spirited way.
There was a family burial service the second week of May, and his partner, Flo, will be organizing a celebration of life on his birthday in August. He was a dear friend who will be truly missed.
Committee Volunteers
If you have an interest in volunteering for TCMC please consider joining a committee. We are looking for committee members for our Fundraising, Outreach, and Support Group Committees. Please contact the TCMC office to be put in touch with committee chair are you are interested in serving.
Fundraising and Contributions Help Needed
Attention TCMC members and supporters, the TCMC Fundraising and Contributions Committee can use your help. If you have an interest or experience in Fundraising and are willing to volunteer some of your time; please contact Benjamin Alfaro, our Fundraising chair.
TCMC on the Amazon Smile program
The Twin Cities Men's Center is listed as a charitable organization on Amazon Smile. This means when any Amazon customer who registers with Amazon Smile and selects the Twin Cities Men's Center as their charitable organization of choice, 0.5% of any qualifying purchase will be donated to the Twin Cities Men's Center. You can sign up to help us out at < https://smile.amazon.com/>.
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