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P.O.C. Young Adult Group

A social & support group for and by LGBTQ people of color ages 18yr-24yrs old.

About P.O.C. Young Adult Group

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 networking opportunities.

While we appreciate our while allies, we want to create a safe space for queer young adults of color specifically.

Please also consider our Young Adult Group!

WHEN

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
4th Thursday of the month

WHERE

Grand Rapids Pride Center
343 Atlas Ave SE
Grand Rapids MI 49506

CONTACT US

For more information:
Call: (616) 458-3511
Email: info@grpride.org

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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.

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Aug 10

In the next few weeks, you'll see us trialing some

In the next few weeks, you'll see us trialing some in-person sessions of our social & support groups. We want to make sure you know the steps we're taking to create the healthiest spaces possible to bring our community together. For more information about our social & support groups and when they meet, visit grpride.org/calendar.

- All in person groups will be limited to 10 group members. Registration prior to the group session is required.
- All in-person group sessions will take place outside. In the event of adverse weather, the group session will be canceled. Groups will not be moved inside.
- Group members will be required to maintain a 6ft distance from all other members at all times.
- Group members are required to wear a mask at all times. Masks are available free of charge.
- Group members will be required to sanitize hands at the start of the group and throughout using an automatic/no touch sanitizing station.
- Group members will be required to sign in for data collection purposes and if health-related information needs to be communicated in the future.

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Aug 4

It's Primary Day Michigan! Your vote is power! Pol

It's Primary Day Michigan! Your vote is power! Polls close at 8 p.m.

If you still need to verify your voter registration, view a sample ballot, find your polling location or check the status of your absentee ballot, visit www.michigan.gov/vote. #queerthevote

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Jul 22

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month. Generations o

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month.

Generations of systemic racism and oppression contribute to higher rates of mental/behavioral health needs in Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), especially the LGBTQ+ BIPOC community. This is compounded by disparities in accessing safe and affirming treatment options within these communities.

The Grand Rapids Pride Center Therapy Assistance Program is available to any member of the LGBTQ+ community who cannot afford therapy or needs assistance with insurance co-pay costs. #blacklivesmatter #blacktranslivesmatter

Visit grpride.org/tap to learn more and apply.

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Jul 13

Our friends at the Grand Valley State University O

Our friends at the Grand Valley State University Occupational Therapy graduate program are looking for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to participate in a research study looking to understand the lived experiences in occupational engagement for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

The goal of this research study is to influence curricula of master’s level occupational therapy programs within the United States.

If interested, please contact lqbtiaresearchGVSU@gmail.com

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Jun 26

This June, rather than focusing on Pride, we have

This June, rather than focusing on Pride, we have begun the necessary and long-overdue work of looking inward...to become true allies for people of color within our LGBTQ+ community and the BIPOC community in our city, county and state.

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Jun 16

THANK YOU to our friends at @malamiahjuicebar for

THANK YOU to our friends at @malamiahjuicebar for donating 25% of the proceeds from their Justice Juice to the Grand Rapids Pride Center from June 15-June 20! Order yours for pick-up at https://malamiah.square.site

As a local black-owned Grand Rapids business, Malamiah Juice Bar's mission is to elevate community wellness through healthy products, local partnerships and youth employment. 🌈

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Jun 8

Está bien no estar bien. El Programa de Asistenc

Está bien no estar bien.

El Programa de Asistencia de Terapia del Grand Rapids Pride Center permitirá a los miembros de la comunidad LGBTQ + acceder a los terapeutas locales sin costo alguno para ellos. El programa también ofrecerá asistencia para copagos a personas que pueden tener seguro y no pueden pagar sus copagos.

Una asociación entre el Grand Rapids Pride Center y River City Psychological Services, la financiación inicial para el Programa de Asistencia de Terapia fue proporcionada por el Fondo de Respuesta al Coronavirus del Corazón de West Michigan United Way.

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Jun 8

It's OK to not be OK. The Grand Rapids Pride Cent

It's OK to not be OK.
The Grand Rapids Pride Center's Therapy Assistance Program will allow LGBTQ+ community members to access local therapists at no cost to them. The program will also offer co-pay assistance to folks who may have insurance and can't afford their co-pays.
A partnership between the Grand Rapids Pride Center and River City Psychological Services, initial funding for the Therapy Assistance Program was provided by the Heart of West Michigan United Way's Coronavirus Response Fund.
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Jun 4

To our community.

To our community.

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Jun 2

#BlackOutTuesday From the LGBTQ+ Organizations Un

#BlackOutTuesday

From the LGBTQ+ Organizations Unite to Combat Racial Violence commitment letter: "We, the undersigned, recognize we cannot remain neutral, nor will awareness substitute for action. The LGBTQ+ community knows about the work of resisting police brutality and violence. We celebrate June as Pride Month, because it commemorates, in part, our resisting police harassment and brutality at Stonewall in New York City, and earlier in California, when such violence was common and expected. We remember it as a breakthrough moment when we refused to accept humiliation and fear as the price of living fully, freely, and authentically.

We understand what it means to rise up and push back against a culture that tells us we are less than, that our lives don't matter. Today, we join together again to say Black Lives Matter and commit ourselves to the action those words require." We know there is still work to be done within ourselves, our organization and our community. We are committed to that work.

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May 26

Egypt K & the Island of Misfit Queers: An LGBTQ Yo

Egypt K & the Island of Misfit Queers: An LGBTQ Young Adult Group, is cancelled for this evening, Tuesday, May 26th, 2020. We hope you will all join us next week. And then in less than a month, just in time for Pride Month, the debut of Egypt & AJ on the Island of Misfit Queers! A new LIVE and interactive online chat show for, by, and featuring queer young adults from the West Michigan area! Hosted By Egypt K and AJ!

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May 21

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May 19

This week's VQS from GRPC! w/e 5/24/20 Dont miss

This week's VQS from GRPC! w/e 5/24/20

Dont miss next weeks, premier of Egypt and AJ's Island of Misfit Queers debut, May 26th at 7pm. Our First FB Live weekly event!

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May 13

Tonight, Wed, May 13th at 7pm on zoom. GRPC's LGBT

Tonight, Wed, May 13th at 7pm on zoom. GRPC's LGBTQ+ Youth Group! With Special guest: Jenna Lee LLMSW answering questions from the kids about how to deal with less than accepting parents during the COVID-19 crisis.

Link is posted on the private youth Discord "GRPC Queerios" server, in the private Instagram chats or by dm'ing the pride center FB page. All asks must be vetted before link is provided to ensure the safety of our youth.

This group is for only those who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and are between the ages of 13 and 17.

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May 12

As we celebrate 32 years this month, our goal is t

As we celebrate 32 years this month, our goal is to raise $3,200 to support Grand Rapids Pride Center programs & services. We're facing uncertain times in the face of COVID-19 and any support our community has to offer will help us as we continue to support our LGBTQ+ community through virtual groups & services. **In celebration of 32 years, our friends at Meijer will match the first $2,020 in donations!!** We've made giving easy! You can text "GRPRIDE" to 44321 or go to https://grpride.org/portfolio-item/grpc-birthday-2020/

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May 11

This is where it all started. Returning from the M

This is where it all started. Returning from the March on Washington D. C. for Lesbian and Gay Rights on October 11, 1987, a small group from West Michigan set course to make a change. This trip provided them the experience of being a part of something bigger.

In May 1988, The Lesbian & Gay Community Network of Western Michigan "The Network" was created with the mission of empowering the West Michigan LGBTQ+ community.
This month we celebrate 32 years and are still carrying out the work of that small group of visionaries. The Grand Rapids Pride Center offers twelve social & support groups, health access programming, community education and training opportunities. Learn more about what we do and how you can support that work at www.grpride.org/birthday.

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May 8

A HUGE THANK YOU to our community who answered our

A HUGE THANK YOU to our community who answered our call for returnable can & bottle donations this past week!! We were overwhelmed with your support and could not have managed all of it without our volunteers who helped us sort, organize, bag and move everything!
Another big THANK YOU to National Storage Centers-Comstock for donating the space for us to keep these until they can be returned! #onegr

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May 6

Tonight, Wed May 6th at 7pm on Zoom....Its the ret

Tonight, Wed May 6th at 7pm on Zoom....Its the return of Scarlett Rose Millionaire to the GRPC Youth Group (ages 13-17) For a special edition on ASK A FACILITATOR ANYTHING! BEAT THAT MUG: ASK A QUEEN ANYTHING! Scarlett, joined by Bradley Haas from Beauty Beyond Drag Productions will be giving tips on makeup, hair, performing and spilling all the tea on what it takes to be professional Queen! Link is posted on the private youth Discord "GRPC Queerios" server, in the private Instagram chats or by dm'ing the pride center FB page. All asks must be vetted before link is provided to ensure the safety of our youth.

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May 6

Tonight, Wed May 6th at 7pm on Zoom....Its the ret

Tonight, Wed May 6th at 7pm on Zoom....Its the return of Scarlett Rose Millionaire to the GRPC Youth Group (ages 13-17) For a special edition on ASK A FACILITATOR ANYTHING! BEAT THAT MUG: ASK A QUEEN ANYTHING! Scarlett, joined by Bradley Haas from Beauty Beyond Drag Productions will be giving tips on makeup, hair, performing and spilling all the tea on what it takes to be professional Queen! Link is posted on the private youth Discord "GRPC Queerios" server, in the private Instagram chats or by dm'ing the pride center FB page. All asks must be vetted before link is provided to ensure the safety of our youth.

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May 6

Tonight, Wed May 6th at 7pm on Zoom....Its the ret

Tonight, Wed May 6th at 7pm on Zoom....Its the return of Scarlett Rose Millionaire to the GRPC Youth Group (ages 13-17) For a special edition on ASK A FACILITATOR ANYTHING! BEAT THAT MUG: ASK A QUEEN ANYTHING! Scarlett, joined by Bradley Haas from Beauty Beyond Drag Productions will be giving tips on makeup, hair, performing and spilling all the tea on what it takes to be professional Queen! Link is posted on the private youth Discord "GRPC Queerios" server, in the private Instagram chats or by dm'ing the pride center FB page. All asks must be vetted before link is provided to ensure the safety of our youth.

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May 5

In less than 2 hrs. Egypt K and the Island a Misfi

In less than 2 hrs. Egypt K and the Island a Misfit Queers: A peer led social group for LGBTQ+ young Adults! Tonight's Topic: Queers and Cosplay! 7pm-8:30
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/97077480330
Meeting ID: 970 7748 0330

Grand Rapids Pride Center | Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community

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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EMAIL
info@grpride.org

REACH OUT
(616) 458-3511

LOCATION
343 Atlas Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

CENTER HOURS
MON – THU 10A-6P
FRI 10A-5P

EMAIL
info@grpride.org

REACH OUT
(616) 458-3511

LOCATION
343 Atlas Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

CENTER HOURS
MON – THU 10A-6P
FRI 10A-5P

Education & Training

Sensitivity Training
LGBTQ Glossary
Parent Resources
Request Training

Programs & Services

Support Groups
Victim Services
Calendar
View All >