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

Get Involved

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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May 26

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May 25

The GRPC is growing our team and seeking an individual to manage our communications and fundraising efforts. The new role of Development Manager is ideal for individuals with a deep passion for protecting, supporting and empowering the 2-SLGBTQ+ community.

If you are the type of person who is willing to talk to strangers about why they should support the Pride Center, we are eager to hear from you. Please go to https://grpride.org/careers/ for more information and to apply by June 10th.

Image description: A black circle with the words "We are Hiring!" in white text.

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May 13

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May 10

Grand Rapids Pride Center's all-inclusive crafting group presents Our Flag Means CloseKnit! ⁠— a family-friendly flag-crafting workshop for LGBTQ+ and ally community members. Come create a pride flag, a pirate flag, or your own unique design! 🏴‍☠️🏳️‍🌈 Arrive by 6:30 for an introduction to flag design by our special guest speaker. Masks are required in the building.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/431680282098638/

To attend in person, register here: https://signup.com/go/dzbCbDW

We will also have a virtual option for this event. To attend via Zoom, register at http://tinyurl.com/closeknit2022

Image description: A flyer with cloth textures in shades of light purple. A rainbow flag streams up from an icon of a sewing machine. Text reads, "Our Flag Means CloseKnit! Join us Tuesday (5/17) 6:30 to 8pm at the Grand Rapids Pride Center, 343 Atlas Ave St SE, Grand Rapids. Make your own flag!"

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May 9

Volunteer registration for Grand Rapids Pride Festival 2022 is officially OPEN! Sign up now!
Link in bio
http://ow.ly/VKfw50J3nNi

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May 2

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Apr 25

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Apr 22

Join the Human Rights Campaign and Grand Rapids Pride Center for a Town Hall with State Senator Winnie Brinks!

Sen. Brinks is the first woman to represent Grand Rapids in the Michigan Senate since Eva McCall Hamilton was elected in 1920.

Before serving in the State Senate, Sen. Brinks represented parts of Grand Rapids in Michigan's 76th State House District for two terms.

At the Town Hall, Sen. Brinks will discuss her current work in the Michigan Senate followed by an opportunity for Q&A. See you there!

https://www.mobilize.us/hrcmi/event/453908/

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Apr 20

Are you super excited for the Center to open back up!? Have you been wondering when our support groups will be back in person?

Well we are asking for volunteers to help us get that process started!

Come hang out with us on Sunday and help move furniture, clean office spaces, rake all the old leaves from last year away, and anything else we may need to get the building ready to open!

Simply come as you are and we will assign you a task that you are able to do. (If you have any rakes feel free to bring your own if you want to help with leaves.)

Image description: Purple & white text on an orange background with autumn-colored leaves to the right side. Text says, "Call for volunteers! Come help GRPC clean up the building and parking lot to prepare for opening the building back up! Sunday, April 24th, 2-6pm."

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Apr 12

Please go and read our blog post on the events surrounding Patrick Lyoya!

TW: police, death, murder

https://grpride.org/2022/04/justiceforpatricklyoya/ ‎

Grand Rapids Pride Center Staff & Board

Image Credit: Together We Are Safe for the collage, with photos used with permission of the family.

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Apr 8

Kent County Health Department is bringing their comprehensive testing to three locations this month, including the Grand Rapids Pride Center, to offer FREE, confidential, walk-in full panel STD/STI and HIV screenings. Today's event is happening NOW at Kent County Health Department's Sheldon Clinic on Franklin Street!

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Friday 8th April 2022, Kent County Sheldon Clinic, 12:45pm to 4:45pm, 121 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507.

Monday 18th April 2022, Grand Rapids Pride Center, 2:00pm to 6:00pm, 343 Atlas Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.

Friday 22nd April 2022, Kent County Fuller Clinic, 8:00am to 4:00pm, 700 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503."

Feel free to join us for walk-in STD testing at any of these locations.

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Apr 6

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Apr 2

Ramadan Mubarak!

Image Description: A black with pale gold geometric pattern background and gold decorative loops with hanging stars and crescent moons at the top. Gold text says, "Are you an LGBTQ+ Muslim who feels isolated during Ramadan? Would you be interested in meeting other local LGBTQ+ Muslims? The Grand Rapids Pride Center is gauging interest in a Zoom Eid drop-in on Sunday, May 1st. If you would be interested, please email Aaminah Shakur at aaminah.shakur@grpride.org by April 15. Ramadan Mubarak!"

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Mar 31

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Mar 31

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Mar 30

Applications for the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation’s next Academic Scholarship cycle is open!

Spread the word and/or apply today!
GRTransFoundation.org/Academic-Scholarship

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Mar 17

For Trans Week of Visibility, we are collaborating with @grtransfoundation to host a virtual Trans Art Showcase, highlighting Trans artists in West Michigan! Please follow the virtual "gallery" space on Instagram @transing_art. We'll post new daily art from March 28 - April ‍3

CALL FOR TRANS ARTISTS: Are you a Trans artist living in West Michigan? Would you like your art highlighted in our show? We can credit you or keep your work anonymous.

Any interested artists should email the following things to <executivedirector@grtransfoundation.org>:
- Name and pronouns.
- How you'd like your name displayed (first name, full name, alias, or anonymous).
- Your Instagram handle, if you'd like to be directly tagged. (e.g. @trans_artist)
- Up to 3 pieces of original artwork
- OPTIONAL: A short bio / artist statement

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Mar 7

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Mar 1

We were greeted with a surprise message yesterday morning, and we want to say we respect your opinion, and we also agree wholeheartedly with "queer liberation, not assimilation!"

This message came at the right time as we have been planning to hold community listening sessions this year. Our goal is to gather feedback, concerns, and your visions for the future of the center. We want to hear from ALL of you, especially those in our community who we recognize have been erased, neglected, and/or ignored by the Grand Rapids Pride Center's work in the past and may still feel they are not welcome now despite efforts we think we have made to address that so far. We are well aware of the painful and harmful history of GRPC and are committing to changing it in the present and future, but it is ongoing work to do so. These listening sessions are just one strategy of many we have been and will continue to employ to improve our services and to incorporate what you’d like to see from the center in the next few years. And yes, there will be incentives for your participation in the listening sessions!

We exist to build solidarity with the community around us and we hope to continue this venture with your help.

If you'd like to have a conversation about ways we can improve our existing services, gaps in services or things we are not providing that you think we should be, or other areas of concern you have, please reach out to Jazz, our Executive Director at jazz.mckinney@grpride.org.

Image: An exterior photo of the Grand Rapids Pride Center, seen from the Atlas Ave side. Photo shows a golden-colored brick building with three large windows. The center window has vinyl that prominently displays "Grand Rapids PRIDE Center" and below this window is red spray paint on the bricks that says "Queer liberation not assimilation!" followed by a red heart shape.

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Feb 15

Get your taxes done AND support the Grand Rapids Pride Center! Liberty Tax & Loans will donate $50 to the Grand Rapids Pride Center per referral 💰 Contact Liberty Tax & Loans today and let them know we sent you!

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Feb 14

Interested in discussing programs to promote community resilience and wellbeing? Join @TranscendtheBinary on Sunday, Feb 20th at 3 pm EST to review a new program designed by/for trans/gender diverse folx.
Focus Group | Trans Wellness, Trans Brilliance (Pilot Program) will be hosted via zoom.
$50 VISA gift card as thank you!
SPACE IS LIMITED!! Learn more/sign up at transcendthebinary.org/transwellness

[ID: Coral, pink background with faded clouds against a horizon. In white lettering, the graphic reads: Trans Wellness, Trans Brilliance. Wellness and Brilliance are bolded and emphasized. Additional text reads, in bullet format: Building emotional wellness and resilience; 8 week virtual pilot program; for and by our trans/gender diverse community. An icon of a hand, with five interconnecting points is left of the text: Help develop (in bold); join our focus group. An icon of two people with arms around one another is left of the text: Help lead (in bold); become a peer support specialist.]

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.

Education & Training

Sensitivity Training
LGBTQ Glossary
Parent Resources
Request Training

Programs & Services

Support Groups
Victim Services
Calendar
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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 – FRI 10A-4P
SAT & SUN CLOSED

EMAIL
info@grpride.org

REACH OUT
(616) 458-3511

LOCATION
343 Atlas Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

CENTER HOURS
MON – FRI 10A-4P

Education & Training

Sensitivity Training
LGBTQ Glossary
Parent Resources
Request Training

Programs & Services

Support Groups
Victim Services
Calendar
View All >