Programs + Services

We are here to support the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Find resources, groups to join and more!

Social + Support Groups

The foundation of our work, the Grand Rapids Pride Center offers multiple social & support groups, creating safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ community members.

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Join us for get togethers, meetings, educational training and more! Bring community together.

Upcoming Events

Programs

Justicia Para Nuestros Vecinos del Oeste de Michigan

Justice for Our Neighbors

GRPC Virtual Queer Services

Therapy Assistance Program

SafeDate

Health Equity Program

Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming

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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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Say their names!!

Derrick Rump: He/Him
Ashley Paugh: She/Her
Kelly Loving: She/Her
Daniel Aston: He/Him
Raymond Green Vance: He/Him

Image description: Five black and white close-up portraits that form an upside-down L shape from upper left to lower right. The five images are of four light-skinned people and one Black person, all victims of the mass shooting. The L shape cradles a larger square in the lower left corner. Stylized rainbow-highlighted text in the larger square says "Club Q" and below that black text says "Colorado Springs". The text is layered over a large black memorial ribbon that wraps around a white taper candle on a grey background.

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GRPC will host a supportive space tonight and provide community members with a safe place to grieve together.

If you need support, please come talk to us tonight at 5pm.

Image description: A beige background with two hands in different shades of yellow that reach out across the page to interlock fingers. Text above says, "Crisis Response Space, November 21, 2022 - 5pm-7pm; In light of the recent tragedies at Club Q, the Grand Rapids Pride Center will be holding an affirming, supportive space for community members to gather and to grieve." Text below the hands says, "(616) 458-3511, grpride.org, 343 Atlas Ave SE Grand Rapids; You are loved, you are valid, you are needed."

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**FINALIST ALERT**

Our final category to announce is our Queer of the Year Award. This award was created to recognize individuals continually fighting against systems of oppression, seeking justice to make West Michigan a more inclusive and welcoming place for everyone, especially the 2-SLGBTQ+ community. They are a stand-out member of the 2-SLGBTQ+ community focused on creating positive, sustainable change.

Please help us congratulate Bailey S. (he/him), Eleanor M. (she/they), and Kristen W. (she/her) for making it to the top 3 finalists of the Queer of the Year Award!!!

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Image 2: A person in a flannel sitting at a desk with a microphone smiling at the camera with a tan wall in the background
Image 3: A person with light blonde hair in a blue t-shirt smiling at the camera

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**FINALIST ALERT**

Our next category to announce is our Agitator Award. This award was created to recognize individuals continually fighting against systems of oppression and seeking justice to make West Michigan a more inclusive and welcoming place for everyone, especially the 2-SLGBTQ+ community.

Make sure you check out: https://www.eventeny.com/events/prismawards-3883/ as we only have a few more tickets left to come to support these amazing folks!

Please help us congratulate Alicia C. (she/her), Ames C. (they/them), and Sam P. (she/her) for making it to the top 3 finalists of the Agitator Award!!!

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Image 2: A person in a red flannel staring at the camera with a yellow portrait in the background
Image 3: A person standing in front of a wooden fence wearing a "Black Health Matters" sweatshirt and black pants smiling at the camera

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We are so thrilled to announce the Finalists for the 2022 inaugural Prism Awards!

We had so many awesome nominees, and we want to thank our nominators from the bottom of our hearts for making the final decisions so tough on the awards committee. There are some really amazing folks out there doing the work to ensure that the 2-SLGBTQ+ community feels loved, welcomed, safe, and supported, and our goal is to recognize those people.

Be on the lookout for the rest of the week as we announce the 3 finalists for each category and make sure you check out: https://www.eventeny.com/events/prismawards-3883/ as we only have a few more tickets left to come to support these amazing folks!

Without further ado, our first category is the GRPC Loyalist Award. These folks are being recognized for their unwavering support of the GR Pride Center and who go above and beyond to serve as volunteers without hesitation.

Please help us congratulate Adrienne, C. Ewing, and Quinn for making it to the top 3 finalists of the GRPC Loyalist Award!!!

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Image 2: A shadowed person standing with their back to the camera looking at a blue sky, trees, and the sun setting.
Image 3: A person with rainbow glasses and earrings, wearing a blue Pride Festival volunteer shirt standing on a busy street holding two water bottles.

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HB 6454 is a bill that, if passed, would make it illegal for parents and guardians to provide gender-affirming care, punishable as a criminal offense. This bill would be devastating and harmful to the trans community and their loved ones. Please take some time to look into this bill and learn about your options.

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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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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 >