RFI Peer Advocacy Program

08/19/2026

Need more information about Guided Connections Speed Friending events?

Click into these flyers to learn more about the Speed Friending basics, including what to expect, why you should attend, where you can learn more about Speed Friending events.

Never been to a Speed Friending? Check out the second flyer to get a step-by-step overview of what may happen during a Speed Friending event.

See you there!

08/19/2026

Our August Speed Friending is this Friday 8/21 from 1-3pm in RFI's Community Classroom in Scotia!

That being said... There's a question that we come across pretty often.

What is a Speed Friending?!

Check out this flyer to get a brief overview of what a Speed Friending is, what you can expect, and why you should attend 🌸

08/07/2026

Have you ever wanted a space where you can meet people who share the same interests as you, but didn't know where to look? Good news! Guided Connections has an official Discord server. This space is geared towards people 18+ with developmental disabilities and autism. Meet others, share your hobbies, and make connections!

08/04/2026

RFI's August 2026 Newsletter is live!
Check out updates for Humboldt County, local organizations, and upcoming events. Also, take a peek into RFI's next Speed Friending event on August 21st, and join the Guided Connections Discord server to connect with other individuals & make friends online.

For questions regarding our newsletter, please contact Kate at [email protected]. Hosting an upcoming community event or know of a great local resource? Send us the information and we may feature it in our next newsletter!

**UPDATE: The RFI Speed Friending for August will be on Friday, August 21st from 1-3pm. Apologies for the typo.

07/29/2026

The RFI Peer Advocacy Team would like to send our deepest gratitude to Redwood Coast Regional Center and all other organizations who participated in the Disability Pride festival this past Saturday. We were able to empower many people who came to visit our table by talking about our services, and sharing our experiences showing that with the power of advocacy anything is possible! Thanks once again, and we are grateful for a spot at this great event.

07/25/2026

We are here at the Disability Pride Fest at Adorni Center in Eureka! Come say hi and win a prize :)

07/20/2026

The RFI Peer Advocacy Program will be at the Disability Pride Festival at the Adorni Center this Saturday, July 25th! We will be hosting a table with informational flyers about our services, and a fun prize game for anyone who stops by. This free for all, open to all ages event will have tables set up from 11am-3pm, and then a Disability Pride parade afterwards.

Come say hi, check out our table, and win some free stuff before the parade!
See you there 😁

07/02/2026

Take a peek into July 2026 with RFI's monthly newsletter!
Featuring information about different 4th of July celebrations, updates about our program events, and more. Plus, get to know one of our Peer Advocates: Mitchell!

07/02/2026

Are you interested in learning independent living skills? The Tri-County Independent Living is doing their yearly expo for independent living skills on Friday, October 9th from 10:30am–2:00pm at the Sequoia Conference Center. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. There will be a raffle and drawing happening there as well.

RFI's Peer Advocacy Program will be hosting a table with information about our services, a fun game, and prizes! Stop by to say hi, grab a treat, and learn more about our program.

TCIL is holding their annual EXPO on October 9th from 10:30am. to 2pm. at the Sequoia Conference Center.

Sign up to be an exhibitor, sponsor or *volunteer

We are also looking for:
-local food vendors or
-sponsors for raffle prizes,
-food donations or gift cards
-donations of any sort to support the disabled community.

*Volunteers positions are reserved for students in High School and College.



Check out our website for more information:
https://tilinet.org/expo/