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The Grand Rapids Pride Center aims to be at the center of a vibrant and inclusive community that supports all LGBTQ individuals.
Marcus (he/him), Outreach & Enrollment Specialist through Cherry Health AmeriCorps will be available to offer support & assistance with first time Medicaid or food assistance/EBT applications, Medicaid redetermination, MiBridges, and Community Resources Discussions. Please bring some form of identification (Driver’s License, Social Security, or Birth Certificate) & any information received in the email from the state of Michigan […]
NFHAAD is a day to engage faith communities to work together for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, treatment, care, and support, and to reduce and eliminate stigma and discrimination. The goal is to rally all US communities representative of the Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh, Hindu and Baha’i faiths to take a stand against stigma in their […]
Marcus (he/him), Outreach & Enrollment Specialist through Cherry Health AmeriCorps will be available to offer support & assistance with first time Medicaid or food assistance/EBT applications, Medicaid redetermination, MiBridges, and Community Resources Discussions. Please bring some form of identification (Driver’s License, Social Security, or Birth Certificate) & any information received in the email from the state of Michigan […]
Ages 12-17, 7-9 PM every Wednesday. Our youth pride themselves on being easy to talk to, open, and eager to make new friends. We would love for the opportunity to meet you! Every Wednesday, our group offers confidential access to friendship, engagement in the form of discussions and activities, and therapeutic services.
Arbor Circle Street Outreach Support at GRPC Artemis (they/them) will be available to provide housing related information and support to youth 10-24 years of age, including walk thrus of the application process for housing support and basic needs referrals. Folks 25+ can still receive advice & referrals to other housing support services. Folks can either […]
GR Pride Center’s En Femme Crossdresser social and support group, providing a safe and welcoming environment for those who wish to express their feminine side, engage in camaraderie, and share experiences. Whether you identify as a cis man who wish to express themselves through feminine gender expression or a transgender women looking for friendship, this […]
Members of the group have the opportunity to socialize and have discussions surrounding a variety of issues and topics within their communities. Too often Queer young adults are only able to meet and socialize in a bar or dating app scene. At the Pride Center, young adults will find a non-judgmental, supportive space where they […]
Ages 18+, 7-9 PM every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month and virtually on the 1st Mondays. Join Grand Rapids Pride Center’s Own Your Gender social support group. This group is for those who are gender questioning, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and transgender, identifying inside and outside of the gender binary. OYG provides a space […]
*THIS MEETING IS VIRTUAL PLEASE EMAIL INFO@GRPRIDE.ORG TO GAIN ACCESS TO ZOOM* Expert or absolute beginner, join CloseKnit! for an evening of queer conversation and crafts of all kinds. Grab this chance for some dedicated time to work on existing projects, teach or learn from others, or start something new! This is a family-friendly social […]
Ages 12-17, 7-9 PM every Wednesday. Our youth pride themselves on being easy to talk to, open, and eager to make new friends. We would love for the opportunity to meet you! Every Wednesday, our group offers confidential access to friendship, engagement in the form of discussions and activities, and therapeutic services.
Join Grand Rapids Pride Center’s organically formed Caregiver’s of LGBTQ+ children social and support group. This group is entirely peer facilitated by parents/caregiver’s who have children that identify as LGBTQ+. The only requirement for attending the group is that you have cared for a child, no matter the age, who identifies as LGBTQ+. For individuals […]
Arbor Circle Street Outreach Support at GRPC Artemis (they/them) will be available to provide housing related information and support to youth 10-24 years of age, including walk thrus of the application process for housing support and basic needs referrals. Folks 25+ can still receive advice & referrals to other housing support services. Folks can either […]
Ages 18+, 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7 - 9 PM. GR Pride Center’s LBTQ+ Women’s Social/Support Group provides a safe and inviting space for socialization where you can have real conversations, meet nice people, and just relax outside of the bar and dating scene. Meetings include a variety of activities, group discussions, movie nights, […]
This space is designed for those in the community wishing to discuss issues relevant to life as a person of color, intersecting with their gender identity and sexual orientation in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. The group discusses ways to help increase the visibility of people of color, promote social justice, share ideas, and engage in […]
Ages 18+, 7-9 PM every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month and virtually on the 1st Mondays. Join Grand Rapids Pride Center’s Own Your Gender social support group. This group is for those who are gender questioning, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and transgender, identifying inside and outside of the gender binary. OYG provides a space […]
We have confidential HIV and Hep-C testing every 2nd Tuesday. We do prefer that you make an appointment to get tested, however walk-ins are always welcome! Please contact health@grpride.org or (616) 458-3511 to make an appointment.
Ages 18+, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 7-9 PM. GR Pride Center’s, GBTQ Men’s Support Group has three main goals. To create a welcoming atmosphere free of judgement that inspires open and honest conversation. Forge new friendships outside of bars, clubs, phone apps and the “dating scene.” And, provide a diverse array of perspective by […]
Ages 12-17, 7-9 PM every Wednesday. Our youth pride themselves on being easy to talk to, open, and eager to make new friends. We would love for the opportunity to meet you! Every Wednesday, our group offers confidential access to friendship, engagement in the form of discussions and activities, and therapeutic services.
Safe Haven's Mobile Advocate will hold office hours at the GR Pride Center. The Mobile Advocate can support you if you are experiencing relationship abuse. Help you file a Personal Protection Order (PPO), Meet you in the community, Create personalized Safety Plans, Educate on dynamics of relationship abuse, and Provide resources and make referrals. You […]
Arbor Circle Street Outreach Support at GRPC Artemis (they/them) will be available to provide housing related information and support to youth 10-24 years of age, including walk thrus of the application process for housing support and basic needs referrals. Folks 25+ can still receive advice & referrals to other housing support services. Folks can either […]
Our Trans/Nonbinary Teen Support Group is offered to youth ages 13yrs-17yrs old who identify as transgender or gender non-conforming. The group offers a safe and affirming space for young people to socialize with other youth their age. Support Group provides the tools needed by TGNC youth so they will be empowered, supported and validated as […]
GR Pride Center’s En Femme Crossdresser social and support group, providing a safe and welcoming environment for those who wish to express their feminine side, engage in camaraderie, and share experiences. Whether you identify as a cis man who wish to express themselves through feminine gender expression or a transgender women looking for friendship, this […]
Co-founded by GLAAD, Bisexual+ Awareness Week seeks to accelerate acceptance of the bi+ (bisexual, pansexual, fluid, no label, queer, etc.) community. #BiWeek draws attention to the experiences, while also celebrating the resiliency of, the bisexual+ community. Throughout #BiWeek, allies and bi+ people learn about the history, culture, community, and current policy priorities of bi+ communities.
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. The Community Walks, held in hundreds of […]
This day brings attention to the growing number of people living long and full lives with HIV and to their health and social needs.
Members of the group have the opportunity to socialize and have discussions surrounding a variety of issues and topics within their communities. Too often Queer young adults are only able to meet and socialize in a bar or dating app scene. At the Pride Center, young adults will find a non-judgmental, supportive space where they […]
Expert or absolute beginner, join CloseKnit! for an evening of queer conversation and crafts of all kinds. Grab this chance for some dedicated time to work on existing projects, teach or learn from others, or start something new! This is a family-friendly social group, open to LGBTQ+ community members and allies. One meeting per month […]
Ages 12-17, 7-9 PM every Wednesday. Our youth pride themselves on being easy to talk to, open, and eager to make new friends. We would love for the opportunity to meet you! Every Wednesday, our group offers confidential access to friendship, engagement in the form of discussions and activities, and therapeutic services.
Join Grand Rapids Pride Center’s organically formed Caregiver’s of LGBTQ+ children social and support group. This group is entirely peer facilitated by parents/caregiver’s who have children that identify as LGBTQ+. The only requirement for attending the group is that you have cared for a child, no matter the age, who identifies as LGBTQ+. For individuals […]
Arbor Circle Street Outreach Support at GRPC Artemis (they/them) will be available to provide housing related information and support to youth 10-24 years of age, including walk thrus of the application process for housing support and basic needs referrals. Folks 25+ can still receive advice & referrals to other housing support services. Folks can either […]
Health Equity in Action event 5:30-7:30pm at the Grand Rapids Pride Center. Details to come. Events include dinner and an array of health educational moments, introductions to local resources & partner agencies, activities, social opportunities to encourage community members to build connections & foster deeper support systems within the LGBTQ+ community. Health is viewed in a holistic manner […]
Ages 18+, 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7 - 9 PM. GR Pride Center’s LBTQ+ Women’s Social/Support Group provides a safe and inviting space for socialization where you can have real conversations, meet nice people, and just relax outside of the bar and dating scene. Meetings include a variety of activities, group discussions, movie nights, […]
This space is designed for those in the community wishing to discuss issues relevant to life as a person of color, intersecting with their gender identity and sexual orientation in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. The group discusses ways to help increase the visibility of people of color, promote social justice, share ideas, and engage in […]
Celebrate Bisexuality Day (also called Bisexual Pride Day, Bi Visibility Day, CBD, Bisexual Pride and Bi Visibility Day, and Bisexuality+ Day) is observed annually on September 23 to recognize and celebrate bisexual people, the bisexual community, the history of bisexuality and challenges bisexual & biromantic erasure.
Ages 18+, 7-9 PM every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month and virtually on the 1st Mondays. Join Grand Rapids Pride Center’s Own Your Gender social support group. This group is for those who are gender questioning, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and transgender, identifying inside and outside of the gender binary. OYG provides a space […]
Grand Rapids Pride Center is excited to announce a partnership with West Michigan Works! who will be onsite every 4th Tuesday at GRPC 1:00-4:00pm to offer an "open lab" and workshops. Justin Schnurer (he/him), a Talent Development Instructor, will be available every month for 1:1 or group sessions to provide these FREE Workforce Development services. […]
September 27 is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to help stop HIV stigma and encourage HIV testing, prevention, and treatment among gay and bisexual men.
Ages 12-17, 7-9 PM every Wednesday. Our youth pride themselves on being easy to talk to, open, and eager to make new friends. We would love for the opportunity to meet you! Every Wednesday, our group offers confidential access to friendship, engagement in the form of discussions and activities, and therapeutic services.
Arbor Circle Street Outreach Support at GRPC Artemis (they/them) will be available to provide housing related information and support to youth 10-24 years of age, including walk thrus of the application process for housing support and basic needs referrals. Folks 25+ can still receive advice & referrals to other housing support services. Folks can either […]
We have confidential, free STI testing every 4th Thursday with the Kent County Health Dept. We do prefer that you make an appointment to get tested, however walk-ins are always welcome! Please contact health@grpride.org or (616) 458-3511 to make an appointment.