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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.
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 […]
*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 […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
International Family Equality Day (held on the 1st Sunday of May) is a national 2-SLGBTQ+ awareness day that celebrates the diversity of families globally. This international day brings awareness to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages. While also aiming to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development and justice for inclusive […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 16 is National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day, a time to pay tribute to those who have paved the way for the LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender) community to obtain and continue to seek important legislation and rights. We have numerous elders to thank for the strides made over the last several decades […]
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 […]
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexuals, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics. The date of May 17th was specifically chosen to commemorate the […]
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.
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 […]
This day is to thank the volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists working together to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine. This day is also a time to educate communities about the importance of preventative HIV vaccine research.
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, […]
Agender Pride Day is observed annually on May 19th to promote awareness of agender individuals around the world whilst celebrating those who identify as agender. Agender individuals most commonly identify as having no gender, however some do consider their gender to be neutral. The term agender falls under the non binary umbrella where people may […]
This day is devoted to eliminating HIV stigma in Asian & Pacific Islander communities. By educating the public about the impact of HIV on API communities, we help lessen the stigma, state the importance of testing, and gain inclusivity with individuals' health experiences.
Hepatitis Testing Day is commemorated on May 19 every year to raise awareness and encourage people to find out whether they have viral hepatitis, which is an inflammation of the liver that can lead to a variety of health complications, including liver cancer. Hepatitis virus strains A, B, C, D, and E are the most […]
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 […]
Harvey Milk was an activist, organizer, and the first openly gay man elected to public office. Throughout Milk’s career he advocated for the LGBTQ+ community in San Francisco by fighting against the Briggs Initiative that would have banned gays and lesbians from working in California schools. Harvey Milk passed many gay rights ordinances in the […]
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. […]
Pansexual and Panromantic folks are those who are attracted to the individual regardless of gender. We celebrate this day to educate and bring awareness to this community. By listening and validating Pan identified people, we are able to educate others, spread less judgment and bring about more inclusiveness and understanding.
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.
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.
Get Personal for Pride! This month's event features a Healthy Sexual interactive presentation that will allow us to address all the conversations we share around PrEP, testing/status, desires/interests, pleasure, consent, and more; 2nd dose Mpox vaccines will be available from KCHD so please come get yours if you are due or past due for 2nd […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
The Grand Rapids Pride Center aims to be at the center of a vibrant and inclusive community that supports all LGBTQ individuals.
The Grand Rapids Pride Center aims to be at the center of a vibrant and inclusive community that supports all LGBTQ individuals.
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MON – FRI 10A-4P