We are excited to be re-opening the Spencer Pride commUnity center today, after having been closed for the past 3 months due to the pandemic. The commUnity center has been… Read More »commUnity center Welcomes You Back
This post was written by Spencer Pride’s Youth Empowerment Director, Joy Hellman. I wanted to contribute to Spencer Pride Spirit Day by sharing about my involvement with Spencer Pride &… Read More »What Pride Means (to Me), by Joy
On this first-ever Spencer Pride Spirit Day, you can make a HUGE impact to our organization by becoming a Spencer Pride Sustainer. Spencer Pride Sustainers are individuals/couples/families who commit to… Read More »Become a Spencer Pride Sustainer
This post was written by Spencer Pride’s Outreach Director, Rex Hinkle. I wanted to contribute to Spencer Pride Spirit Day & LGBTQ+ Pride Month by sharing about what Pride means… Read More »What Pride Means (to Me), by Rex
Tomorrow (June 6) is our first-ever Spencer Pride Spirit Day! Born as a way to mark the original date of the 2020 Spencer Pride Festival (which has now been postponed… Read More »Show Your Spirit!
This post was written by Spencer Pride president, Jonathan Balash. To me, “Pride” has a powerful meaning. Having just passed my 39th birthday not too long ago, I’ve officially been… Read More »What Pride Means (to Me), by Jonathan
This statement was written by Spencer Pride president, Jonathan Balash, on behalf of Spencer Pride. As we kick-off Pride Month, we are reminded of the history of the modern fight… Read More »Standing in Solidarity with the Black Community
“Glamping” Raffle to Benefit Pride Festival Enter for a chance to win a fabulous ‘Glamping’ experience! Summer is right around the corner, & we know you need a safe &… Read More »“Glamping” Raffle to Benefit Pride Festival
by Judi Epp, Cat Spratt, & Leslie Nieves (part of our Fundraising team) This web post was originally printed in the Spencer Pride Volunteer Quarterly Newsletter. To receive a copy… Read More »Powering Spencer Pride Through COVID-19 & Into the Future
by Jonathan Balash, President This web post was originally printed in the Spencer Pride Volunteer Quarterly Newsletter. To receive a copy of the digital newsletter, please send an e-mail to… Read More »#PridePostponed
by Jonathan Balash, President This web post was originally printed in the Spencer Pride Volunteer Quarterly Newsletter. To receive a copy of the digital newsletter, please send an e-mail to… Read More »#InThisTogether
Spencer Pride is excited to announce that Deepak Kashyap (he/him), counselling therapist & life skills trainer, will be leading a workshop during our volunteer meeting on Sunday, May 3. The… Read More »“Mental Health Hygiene & First Aid During the COVID-19 Crisis” Workshop to Occur During May 3 Meeting
On Sunday, April 5 Spencer Pride’s monthly Volunteer Meeting will be entirely virtual using the Zoom platform. Zoom will enable us to be able to connect easily through smartphones &… Read More »Sunday Volunteer Meeting to be Entirely Virtual
Last night the Spencer Pride Board of Directors voted to postpone the 2020 Spencer Pride Festival due to the health & safety concerns associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As… Read More »2020 Festival Announcement (#PridePostponed)
I love the first transgender person I ever met, my daughter. My name is Nathaniel Clawson, and I am the Treasurer of Spencer Pride. My daughter was telling us who… Read More »Why #ITDOV is Important to Me
Today, Spencer Pride is excited to announce that we have successfully completed our “Rainbow Roof” Campaign. Thanks to many individual contributors as well as a few grants, we were able… Read More »A Successful Conclusion to Spencer Pride’s Rainbow Roof Campaign
Given the evolving COVID-19/Coronovirus situation, Spencer Pride’s Board of Directors has had to make several difficult decisions. Spencer Pride commUnity Center Effective yesterday through April 14, the Spencer Pride commUnity… Read More »Spencer Pride COVID-19 Program Updates
UPDATE: This will now be an online-only event for those who wish to participate. Please stay tuned for additional details on how to view the event via Facebook Live on… Read More »Commissioner Candidates Forum to Take Place (Virtually) on April 14
For the past year Spencer Pride has been raising extra attention to bias crimes against LGBTQ+ people, especially in rural areas. This week, a local incident came to an official… Read More »A “Big Time” Finish
Tonight the Spencer Town Council approved Spencer Pride’s proposal for street closures & other support related to our 14th annual event, which will take place on June 6, 2020. (We… Read More »2020 Spencer Pride Festival Approved
