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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.
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 […]
*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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an annual LGBT awareness day observed on October 11, to support anyone "coming out of the closet". First celebrated in the United States in 1988, the initial idea was grounded in the feminist and gay liberation spirit of the personal being political, and the emphasis on the most basic form of activism being coming out to family, friends and colleagues, […]
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 […]
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 […]
October 15 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness of the impact of HIV on Hispanic/Latine communities, and to work together to stop HIV stigma and promote HIV testing, prevention, and treatment.
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 […]
International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns particularly affects transgender and gender nonconforming people. Together, we can transform society to celebrate people's multiple, intersecting identities.
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 […]
LGBT Center Awareness Day is observed on October 19 of every year to celebrate the assistance and facilities provided by L.G.B.T.Q. community centers throughout the country. The Awareness Day, inaugurated by CenterLink in 1994, is an initiative to support the development of queer-friendly community centers. The centers are essential to the L.G.B.T.Q community because they […]
Spirit Day is an annual observance that takes place on the third Thursday in October. This day aims to create awareness for the bullying and harassment that the L.G.B.T.Q community faces. Millions of people worldwide identify as queer, and many more are yet to publicly declare their status. Such a large community of people shouldn’t […]
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, […]
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 […]
Ace Week (founded as Asexual Awareness Week in 2010) is an annual event that puts asexuality in the spotlight. Part celebration of the progress we’ve made as a community, and part campaign for greater understanding and acceptance of asexual-spectrum identities, Ace Week is a time to focus on all things ace*. The ace community has made […]
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. […]
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.
Intersex Awareness Day is an international day of grass-roots action to end shame, secrecy and unwanted genital cosmetic surgeries on intersex children. The day also provides an opportunity for reflection and political action. Between October 26 and November 8, intersex organizations bring attention to the challenges intersex individuals face, culminating in the Intersex Day of Remembrance on November 8, the birthday of Herculine Barbin, also sometimes […]
National Transgender Children Day, observed on October 26 every year, is a day to honor and acknowledge all transgender children who have long been ‘hiding in the closet’ and cannot, for whatever reason, ‘come out.’ It is a day to open your arms and welcome these children and let them feel included in the family […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]