Mask Bloc MHK

01/09/2026

01/06/2026

Lots of people will be returning to work and school from the holidays tomorrow, and lots of people are sick. If you’re not feeling well or have tested positive for a virus like the flu or COVID-19, please help protect yourself and others by staying home, or wear a mask if you have to go out. You can also protect yourself by wearing a mask if you are well!

10/10/2025

Over the past year, we’ve seen a noticeable decline in participation at our physical location. While the need for support remains strong, it's become clear that a fixed space is no longer the most effective way to reach and serve LGBTQ+ youth in Manhattan.

As a result, the True Colors Board of Directors has made the decision to close our physical space and transition to an all-volunteer run model. We are hoping this will allow us to become a more flexible and financially sustainable community resource.
Here’s what this next chapter looks like:

- Educational and community resource gathering to support LGBTQ+ youth directly and sustainably
- Pop-up events and community-based programming that meet youth in schools, neighborhoods, and partner organizations
- Stronger collaboration with local groups to expand our reach and deepen our impact

Though our structure is changing, our commitment remains the same: to affirm, uplift, and advocate for LGBTQ+ youth across Manhattan and beyond.
Your support has made it possible for us to serve hundreds of young people and families over the past three years, and we are deeply grateful. Thank you for believing in our mission, and for continuing to be a part of the True Colors family.

Our last day of operations in our physical space will be Friday, October 17th, and we will be hosting a community drop-in event from 5-8pm for youth, alumni, volunteers and supporters to say goodbye. We will have a bonfire (of course!), food and opportunities to share memories. We hope to see you all there to honor and celebrate the house and staff one last time. Please RSVP below so we have food for everyone!

https://forms.gle/fNP3m7YAqihgZYWW6

09/04/2025

LGBTQ+ Awareness and Engagement Workshop
Friday, September 12, 11:30 a.m., 1880 Kimball Ave.

Topics will include perceptions and preferences, ways businesses can signal to customers that they are a safe and welcoming place for all, and practical insights for enhancing workplace environments to improve talent attraction and retention. The workshop will be facilitated by Adam Carr, MBA, a former K-State employee and alum and Manhattan resident. It is co-sponsored by Addair Law and ERA High Pointe Realty.

06/12/2025

What are we breathing?

Learn how dirty air is making you sick, and how to stay healthy, at Mask Together Colorado's Clean Air Panel on Tuesday, July 8, at 6-7 pm at:

In person location: the Park Lane Condominiums at 460 S. Marion Parkway, Denver, CO 80209, Building B, party room

Zoom access available via the registration link below.

Please pre-register here to attend:
https://bit.ly/3ZpuKz3

Featuring our expert panelists:

1. Dr. Jose Luis-Jimenez is a Distinguished Professor in the chemistry department at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in aerosols and disease transmission. His research into aerosols earned him elections as a Fellow of the American Association for Aerosol Research and the American Geophysical Union.

2. Fiona Gau has a masters’ degree in Environmental Science with a focus in occupational safety, a bachelors in Civil Engineering, and has completed all coursework towards a doctorate in Public Health. She is a certified safety professional who has worked in public health, healthcare, academia, and the energy sectors.

3. Stephanie Williams is a community activist who has worked with many disability rights groups, including the Atlantis Community and with the Colorado Access program “No Wrong Door”, which aimed to streamline services for people with disabilities. She has also volunteered with hospice organizations and a non-profit called Benefits in Action, which helps clients access necessary benefits. She currently is focused on raising awareness about the negative health consequences of COVlD infection and how poor indoor air quality is putting us all at risk.

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06/11/2025

Use the link in our bio or message us on instagram or facebook to order free respirators and COVID-19 tests. None of us are free until all of us are free.

Image 1: “Busy this weekend? Wear a mask. Protect your community.

Image 2: “We keep us safe. Request free respirators and COVID-19 tests through the link in our bio. ”

05/06/2025

We’ve got a box of rapid tests (60 boxes with 2 tests per box) that expire on June 30th, 2025. We are sharing this in hopes to get them in the hands of those who need them before they expire! Contact us through any of our social media platforms or through our order form (where we also have free masks!) and we will reach out to you to set up pickup/drop off for them!

linktr.ee/maskblocmhk

05/06/2025

Hey north-central Kansas!

We are Mask Bloc MHK! Our purpose is to serve our community by distributing free PPE and testing supplies for COVID-19 and other airborne hazards. We are based in Manhattan, KS, but are willing to meet halfway or travel for those who need it.

Feel free to visit our linktree to access the order form for free masks and COVID-19 tests, or to find our other social media!