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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.
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.
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.
LGBTQ+ History Month is an annual month-long observance of LGBTQ+ history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson. LGBTQ+ History Month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. In the United States, […]
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 […]
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 […]