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New World War II Display Examines the Persecution of Gay Men Under the Nazi Regime
This World War II exhibit by Evergreen Caregiver Support examines one of the most overlooked victim groups of the Holocaust through the history and legacy of the pink triangle, an identification badge used in Nazi concentration camps to mark men imprisoned for alleged homosexuality. Under Paragraph 175 of the German Criminal Code, thousands of men were arrested and deported, where those forced to wear the pink triangle were subjected to extreme brutality, isolation, dangerous forced labor, and some of the highest mortality rates among prisoner groups.
At the center of the display is a rare pink triangle artifact preserved by Tuviah Friedman (1922–2011), a Holocaust survivor, Nazi hunter, and documentarian. Archival records indicate the fragment likely belonged to a young prisoner who perished after forced labor at Buchenwald concentration camp. The artifact stands as powerful evidence of a system of persecution that sought not only to imprison, but to erase gay men from society.
The exhibition also addresses the long aftermath of this persecution. Because Paragraph 175 remained in effect in Germany for decades after World War II, many survivors were denied recognition, reparations, and inclusion in memorials and survivor organizations well into the late twentieth century.
“History doesn’t disappear just because it’s uncomfortable,” said Nathan LaChine, founder of Evergreen Caregiver Support. “When stories like these are ignored or erased, the harm continues. Preserving this history isn’t about looking backward—it’s about understanding how easily human rights can be taken away, and why remembering the people who were silenced matters now more than ever.”
Through Friedman’s preservation efforts and his memoir The Hunter, the display expands Holocaust remembrance to include victims whose suffering was ignored for generations. As Friedman wrote, “I did not hunt for revenge. I hunted so the world could not say it did not know.”
If you would like to visit this display and learn more: evergreencaregiversupport.org/5274-2/
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DCYF and Washington State University Vancouver are partnering to host a “STEM Day for Youth in Care” event on the WSU Vancouver campus Friday, March 27th, 2026 from 9am to 2pm. This is an opportunity for any high school-aged (or beyond) youth in care who would like to learn more about attending WSUV.
Some of the activities will be STEM-focused, but students don’t have to be interested specifically in STEM majors to attend – all students interested in learning about going to college are invited. This event will include hands-on science activities, a campus tour, lunch, resource fair, major options, housing options, and more. A representative from Clark College will also be in attendance. Supportive adults are also welcome to attend along with youth.
The resource fair is from noon to 2pm (youth will be eating lunch starting at noon, but will start filtering over to the resource fair as they finish up). The goal is to share information about resources that are available to help students be successful while they are in college
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Our founder Nathan LaChine is honored to share that he will be presenting at the Build Beyond Conference hosted by Ascent 121 on May 14–15, 2026. Build Beyond is a specialized training event designed to equip service providers with advanced, clinically informed approaches for supporting survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation—going beyond awareness to focus on effective, trauma-responsive treatment models. The conference draws behavioral health professionals from across the country and offers continuing education for licensed clinicians, with a mission to elevate the quality of care and recovery services for this highly vulnerable population.
He's incredibly excited to contribute to this powerful gathering alongside experts committed to improving outcomes for survivors and those who serve them. This opportunity aligns deeply with my own work empowering caregivers, professionals, and systems to understand and respond to trauma with evidence-informed strategies. I look forward to engaging with attendees, sharing practical insights, and learning from others dedicated to transformative care.
To Learn More and/or Register:
Build Beyond – Youth Trafficking Support – Ascent 121
ascent121.org
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Opioid Prevention & Safe Medicine Storage
Presented by: Seattle Children’s – Christina Delgado, DNP, RN, SANE-A
Participants will review current opioid overdose data in children, learn the basics of naloxone, and understand the protections and limits of Washington’s Good Samaritan Law. The training also offers tools for initiating conversations about substance use, along with clear guidance on safe medication storage and disposal to prevent accidental ingestions and misuse. Providers will leave with knowledge of key community resources across Washington state to support patient and family safety.
To learn more or register: helpmegrowskagit.com/healthcare-providers/#education
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