Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Peacework Medical and The Winston Salem UU Fellowship will host the Transgender Day of Remembrance community gathering and vigil on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 6:00-8:00pm.
TDOR is a time to honor, remember, and hold vigil for the members of the transgender and nonbinary community who have been violently taken from us by murder or suicide.
TDOR is a time for the community to grieve together and hold each other up in love and safety.
There will be a candlelight vigil, remarks by clergy and city leaders, a reading of the names with a slide show, and music by two remarkable musicians.
Please join us for this important event.
We need volunteers! If you are a member of the transgender or nonbinary community and interested in volunteering for this event please use the Sign Up Genius link or QR Code below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA5AE28AAF5C43-65559373-tdor
5th Annual Trans Community Cookout!
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE PEACEWORK MEDICAL 5TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY COOKOUT!
Food, Laughter and Love!
Lets celebrate our community!
Join us for the 5th Annual Peacework Medical Trans Community Cookout!
Peacework Medical is hosting the 5th Annual Trans Community Cookout at the home of Josef and Tamira on Saturday, April 24, 2027, from 2:00PM-6:00PM. Please join us for food, fun and community! Peacework will provide all the food (omnivore, gluten free and vegan options). Please bring a beverage to share, and bring your significant others, family, and allies!
Please RSVP to Tamira by Sunday, April 11, 2027 at (480) 251-6146, so we know how many people we will be feeding.
The address is 516 Cascade Ave, Winston Salem, NC 27127. We are right across the street from Washington Park, and there is ample parking on the street. We hope to see you all there!
It takes a small army to ensure this event runs smoothly. We need volunteers for grocery Runs and food prep the day before, and many volunteers the day of the event. If you’d like to volunteer, this Sign Up Genius Link will take you there! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA5AE28AAF5C43-67165230-peacework
Collaborative Care for Women's Wellness
Collaborative Care for Women’s Wellness event on Thursday, October 22, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at the Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education.
We are excited to bring together a growing group of local organizations, healthcare professionals, and community resources committed to supporting the health and well being of women and women-aligned individuals.
The event is designed to help behavioral health providers learn more about services, build relationships with community partners, and strengthen referral and collaborative care pathways. The event is free and open to the public, with parking available in the P5 lot at 620 N Research Parkway. We will be collecting feminine hygiene products to donate to local organizations in our community. Participating organizations and attendees are encouraged to contribute as they are able. approaches.
Peacework Medical is proud to be part of this event, helping create stronger connections between behavioral health providers and the many resources available to support women-aligned individuals in our community.
The Collaborative Care for Women’s Wellness believes that Transgender Women are women, and deserve the same care and resources as cisgender women. All women should lift up all women.
Transgender Community Expo 2026
The Transgender expo scheduled for 10/10/2026 has been CANCELLED due to weather. The event will be rescheduled.
WFU LGBTQ+ Center Queer History Month Kickoff
Peacework Medical will have a table at this important event, kicking off Wake Forest University’s Queer History Month. We will have information about our resources and swag to share! We look forward to meeting the students and Faculty of Wake Forest University, sharing this important moment of support in an uncertain time for queer and transgender individuals.
Josef Burwell, the founder of Peacework Medical, is a proud alumni of Wake Forest University, where he received his training as a PA, and received his medical license.
TDOR Initial Volunteer Meeting
We need volunteers for TDOR! Initial volunteer meeting is on Zoom, September 14 at 6:00pm. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82433727011?pwd=927E3CyILqTSDI3abzazZamVl03yY1.1
If you would like to volunteer but cannot make this meeting, please email peaceworkmedical@gmail.com.
November 20, 2026
TDOR is a time to honor, remember, and hold vigil for the members of the transgender and nonbinary community who have been violently taken from us by murder or suicide.
TDOR is a time for the community to grieve together and hold each other up in love and safety.
Greensboro Pride 2026
Peacework Medical will have a booth at Greensboro Pride 2026! Greensboro Pride is celebrating 20 years as a Pride Festival and will be bigger, better and more exciting this year! Come visit us to get more information about our services in the NC Triad and pick up some cool swag!
The festival runs 11:00am-7:00pm at LeBauer Park in Greensboro.
Volunteer with us! We will need volunteers for set up, break down and in 2 hour booth shifts starting at 9:30am. All volunteers get a Peacework Medical T-Shirt, and we provide water, healthy snacks and home baked cookies to our volunteer crews. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA5AE28AAF5C43-65236703-greensboro
Collaborative Care for Women’s Wellness
Peacework Medical will be joining many other amazing organizations that support healthcare for all women aligned individuals. The event is designed to help behavioral health providers learn more about available services, build relationships with community partners, and strengthen referral and collaborative care pathways.
The event is free and open to the public, with parking available in the P5 lot at 620 N Research Parkway.
We will be collecting feminine hygiene products to donate to local organizations in our community. Participating organizations and attendees are encouraged to contribute as they are able.
Please check out https://wsdccn.org/special-events for more information about this amazing even celebrating all women.
Lexington NC Pride 2026
Peacework Medical will have a booth at Lexington Pride 2026! Come join us from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Breeden Insurance Amphitheater, 333 S Main St, Lexington, NC 27292. We will have information about our services in the NC Triad as well as lots of cool swag!
Parking available at 205 E 3rd Ave, Lexington, NC 27292.
Volunteer with us! We will need volunteers for set up, break down and for 2 hour booth shifts. Please email peaceworkmedical@gmail.com to find out about volunteering for this event. All volunteers get a Peacework Medical T-Shirt. We also provide water, healthy snacks and home baked cookies. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA5AE28AAF5C43-65235632-lexington
The Shalom Project's Big Chill
Join Peacework Medical and many other wonderful community organizations at the The Shalom Project’s Big Chill event on Saturday, July 18, 1:00-4:00PM at the Knowllwood Baptist Church, 330 Knowllwood Street, Winston Salem.
The Big Chill is The Shalom Project’s biggest and most exciting fundraising event of the year! Each July, to celebrate National Ice Cream Day, they host a huge ice-cream-themed celebration, complete with live music, food trucks, face painting, and more.
A dozen or so community organizations and faith groups will prepare gallons of homemade ice cream for event goers to enjoy, and at the end of the event, celebrity judges will determine which homemade ice cream is the winner. Event attendees can also vote for their favorite ice cream by donating at that group’s station or on their event fundraising page. The ice cream with the most money raised by the end of the event is crowned with the “People’s Choice” Award.
The other “chill” part of The Big Chill is our “Cold Callers” or ice sitters. They are the folks who take turns sitting on large blocks of ice and calling friends, family, coworkers, and more, encouraging them to donate to The Shalom Project. In 2025, our Cold Callers alone raised over $35,000 to support The Shalom Project’s programs and client families.
Sign up to Volunteer with Peacework Medical! We will need volunteers for set up, tear down, helping with the Peacework Medical Information booth and helping with Peacework Medical’s ice cream sample booth. Sign up through Sign Up Genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA5AE28AAF5C43-64549177-theshalom or by QR Code:
Winston Salem Pride 2026
Peacework Medical will have a booth at Winston Salem Pride 2026! The festival is in Down Town Winston Salem on Trade Street between 5th and 7th Streets on June 13, 2026, and will run 10AM-5PM. Come find us to say hello, to get more information about our services in the NC Triad, and grab some cool swag!
Volunteer with US! We will need festival volunteers for set up, tear down and in 2 hour table shifts throughout the day. All volunteers get a Peacework Medical T-Shirt. We provide water and healthy snacks and home baked cookies for all our volunteers. Click the link above or use this QR Code to sign up!
2nd Annual Peacework Medical Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser
The 2nd Annual Spring Plant Fundraiser for Peacework Medical is Saturday, April 25, 8:30am-12:00pm at 724 Cascade Avenue, Winston Salem. There will be hundreds of veggie starts, flowers, and NC Native plants available for a suggested minimum donation of $5 per plant. This fundraiser is a lot of fun, great for us, and great for gardeners in the NC Triad! We are very thankful for the carefully tended spring plant sets donated by our volunteers and the Wake Forest Botany department.
Donations can be made by cash or through any of the electronic means linked to the Peacework Medical Giving Page. ALL funding raised through this fundraiser goes directly into the services we provide for the transgender community.
TDOV Trans Clothing Swap
The Piedmont Triad DSA group is holding their 3rd Annual Trans Day of Visibility Trans Community Clothing Swap on Saturday, April 4, 12:00pm-4:00pm at Green Street Methodist Church in Winston Salem. This is a great even to come out and meet community, and get some gently used clothes that better fit your fabulous self! There is no need to bring clothing to swap in order to shop and take what you need. Peacework Medical will have a table at this event. Come say hello and grab some goodies!
If you are donating clothing, no undergarments are allowed. Make sure clothes are clean and in good condition. Bring Donations to the church as early as 11:30 and until 3 pm. Please don’t swamp the event by bringing your entire closet! Leftover clothing and goods will be brought to the Peacework Medical Trans Community Cookout, April 25.
Ghoul Moon Festival
The Full Moon Crew are thrilled to introduce our second annual Full Moon\/Ghoul Moon Festival to our beautiful West Salem neighborhood! The West Salem Art Hotel is excited to host this magical event alongside The Full Moon Crew
In the spirit of community, we are uniting a collection of art, maker, and vintage vendors, including live musicians, accompanied by visual and performing art, workshops, and demonstrations led by local artists and non-profit organizations. There will also be Spooky Fun and Contests with big prizes! An assortment of delicious food options will be on hand, from local pop-ups and food trucks, along with yummy beer and beverages!
This is a free family even that will include food, music, games and lots of spooky vendors!
Peacework Medical will have a table at this event. The Transgender community has been enthusiastically invited by the producers of this event. Come join us for some safe and affirming spooky fun!
Transexpansive Festival and Expo
The Transexpansive Festival and Expo is an event for the transgender and queer community that will include vendors,great entertainment and food trucks! This is a Family Friendly event from 1:00pm-5:00pm and an Adults Only event from 5:00-8:00pm. Join Peacework Medical and many other trans affirming organizations and businesses for a another fantastic event by Pride Winston Salem!
Greensboro Pride 2025
Save the date for the 2025 Greensboro Pride Festival!
The Greensboro Pride Festival is the headlining event for Alternative Resources of the Triad, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In 2024, the festival drew more than 55,000 attendees, nearly 220 vendors, and 50+ performances along South Elm Street in Downtown Greensboro.
The 2025 Greensboro Pride Festival will be held in Down Town Greensboro North Carolina on Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00am-6:00pm.
This will be the first year Peacework Medical will have a booth that this event! We are very excited to have the opportunity to promote our Transgender Support services to the queer community in Greensboro, where many of our existing community lives and works. Come see us for hugs, goodies and more information!
Lexington, NC Pride 2025!
Save the Date for Lexington, NC Pride!
Lexington North Carolina Pride is hosting their second official Pride event on Saturday, September 6, 2025! The event this year will be held at the Brenden Insurance Amphitheater, 507 E Center Street, Lexington, NC 27292.
2024 was well attended and super fun! Peacework Medical was proud to be a part of their inaugural event, and is excited to be attending in 2025! More details to come!
Boone Pride!
Peacework Medical will not be at this event, but sends our love to all who attend!
This important small town Pride event is in the beautiful mountain town of Boone, NC, home to App State University! The event is free to attend, and will be held in the Watauga County Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove Rd, Boone, NC 28607.
Join this event is from 12:00-6:00pm to celebrate Pride and enjoy the strength of being in community!
Winston Salem Pride 2025!
Save the date for Winston Salem Pride 2025!
Join Peacework Medical and and hundreds of other LGBTQ+ supporting organizations and vendors at the 2025 Winston Salem Pride Celebration, Saturday, June 14, 2025!
Peacework Medical had a fabulously busy booth the Winston Salem Pride 2024. We are very excited to be invited back to support our Triad Transgender and Nonbinary community! Come see us for hugs, goodies and information about our services.
More information to come.
Peacework Medical at WS Pride 2024
Pride Booth Packing Party!
Peacework Medical Winston Salem Pride Booth Packing Party!
We have STUFF to sort, count, assemble, and organize for the Peacework Medical booth at Winston Salem Pride! We also need to pre-pack the truck with the tent, table, chairs, "stuff" box, and a dolly.
Friday night, June 13, from 5:30-7:30ish at the Peacework Home Base 516 Cascade Ave, Winston Salem. We will provide food! Many hands make fast work, and then we can relax and find reasons to laugh. Goodness knows we need more laughter these days. ♥️ 🏳️⚧️ 🌈 🎉
2025 Celebrate Us!
Join us for the Celebrate US! 2025 Festival and Health Expo, Sunday, May 18, 4 - 6 PM, where an unforgettable experience awaits. This annual event marks the fourth year of celebrating ‘B’Older Americans month, featuring additional activities and even more fun!
We will transform Twist Lounge and its parking lot into a lively health expo space, showcasing supportive and affirming local community healthcare partners. Expect tents, giveaways, and plenty of excitement. Register for this fantastic event here: https://form.jotform.com/250047807922154
Peacework Medical is looking forward to our second year participating at this fantastic event. Come see us for all sorts of goodies and more information about our organization.
Peacework Medical 3rd Annual Trans Community Cookout
Food Laughter, and Love
Lets celebrate our community!
Peacework is hosting a Community Cookout at the home of Josef and Tamira on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 2:30PM-6:00PM. Please join us for food, fun and community! Peacework will provide all the food (omnivore, gluten free and vegan options). Please bring a beverage to share, and bring your significant others, family, and allies!
Please RSVP to Tamira by Sunday, April 13 at (480) 251-6146, so we know how many people we will be feeding.
The address is 516 Cascade Ave, Winston Salem, NC 27127. We are right across the street from Washington Park, and there is ample parking on the street. We hope to see you all there!
Transgender Day of Action Clothing Swap
The Winston Salem Democratic Socialists and Green Street UMC are hosting their 2nd annual Trans Day of Action event and clothing swap on Saturday, March 29, 12:00pm-4:00pm at Green Street Methodist Church, 639 S Green Street, Winston Salem, NC.
Bring clean clothes in good condition to share and swap, then stay for an affirming event!
Peacework Medical will be tabling this event with several other great LGBTQ+ Supportive organizations!
InQlusion Inc Collective Conversations: Being Queer in the South
InQlusion Inc is hosting community discussions about issues important to our LGBTQIA+ Community on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Snacks will be provided and the discussions will usually be moderated by a mental health professional.
The Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 PM meeting is a facilitated discussion about body positivity for the queer and transgender community..
Come be in community, and lets find joy and healing through conversation!
InQlusion Inc Collective Conversations: Body Positivity
InQlusion Inc is hosting community discussions about issues important to our LGBTQIA+ Community on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Snacks will be provided and the discussions will usually be moderated by a mental health professional.
The Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 PM meeting is a facilitated discussion about body positivity for the queer and transgender community..
Come be in community, and lets find joy and healing through conversation!
InQlusion Inc Collective Conversations
InQlusion Inc is hosting community discussions about issues important to our LGBTQIA+ Community on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Snacks will be provided and the discussions will usually be moderated by a mental health professional.
The Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 PM meeting is a participant led discussion.
Come be in community, and lets find joy and healing through conversation!
Wake Forest Inaugural Pride Event
Wake Forest, North Carolina is having their first ever Pride Event on Saturday, October 5, 2024, 11:00AM-5:00PM in down town Wake Forest all along Brooks Street and East Owen Avenue. Use 203 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC 27587 if directions are needed.
This is a family friendly event! Bring your friends, family and loved ones to this amazing festival to help us celebrate diversity and love.
Peacework Medical will have a booth at the event. We will have goodies and information, and hugs for anyone who wants one.
Interested in volunteering for this event? Email peaceworkmedical@gmail.com
Camino Bakery Ground for Giving Fundraiser
Camino Bakery Winston Salem is sharing 10% of all sales with Peacework Medical 9/24/2024
Go get your coffee, bread and other delicious stuff at any Camino Bakery on Tuesday, September 24, and 10% of your purchase will be shared with Peacework Medical to support the work we do!
Lexington Pride
Lexington Pride September 14, 2024
Join Peacework medical at Lexington’s first official Pride event Saturday, September 14, 2024, 11:00 am-5:00pm! Come celebrate the Pride in this lovely town in Davidson County. There will be vendors, food trucks and entertainers. This is a family friendly event! Find us at our booth and to grab some goodies and some love.
Arts | Theatre 202
202 N Main Street
Lexington, NC 27292
August 3rd Saturday Meetup
Peacework Medical will be hosting a cool summer 3rd Saturday, at the movie theater at Stafford Place Apartments, 1140 Stafford Place Circle, Winston Salem 27127. The private movie theater has been reserved for us by one of our great community members. We will have an ice cream social with both dairy and nondairy options, and will play a community affirming movie so we can eat ice cream, sit back and enjoy!
Parking is available near the office, We will have signs and volunteers to lead you to the theater.
Winston Salem Pride
Peacework Medical will be tabling at the Winston Salem Pride Festival! come see us and share the love of our community with hundreds of other people in the LGBTQ+ Community!
All are welcome, as Winston-Salem proudly celebrates the local LGBTQIA+ community with a downtown parade and festival with live music, entertainment, street vendors, and hands-on activities. The 2024 Pride Winston-Salem Festival will be held in the Downtown Arts District on June 22, beginning at 10 a.m. The festival serves as the kickoff to a week long celebration of love, unity, and equal rights — all of which is hosted by Pride Winston-Salem (Pride WS), celebrating their 11th anniversary in 2024. https://pridews.org/
Peacework Medical is looking for volunteers to help with set up, tabling, and tearing down at the end of the day. Please email peaceworkmedical@gmail.com if you’re interested in helping out.
Peacework Medical 2nd Annual Trans Community Cookout
Peacework is hosting a Community Cookout at the home of Josef and Tamira on Saturday, April 27, from 3:00PM-7:00PM. Please join us for food, fun and community! Peacework will provide all the food (omnivore, gluten free and vegan options). Please bring a beverage to share, and bring your significant others, family, and allies!
Please RSVP to Tamira by Sunday, April 14 at (480) 251-6146, so we know how many people we will be feeding.
The address is 516 Cascade Ave, Winston Salem, NC 27127. We are right across the street from Washington Park, and there is ample parking on the street. We hope to see you all there!
