What brought me to Spencer Pride… you can call me a townie (idk why everyone calls us Bloomingtonians, we’re townies, but I digress ha) every day of the week.… Read More »Our Fundraising Director, Maggie, reflects on what brought her to Spencer Pride
My wife and I were looking for a place near my family in Indiana. I grew up in the area and knew staying near Bloomington was likely our best… Read More »Our Volunteer Development and Communications Director, Lisa, reflects on how she came to be at Spencer Pride
The Iris youth group began in the spring of 2017 at the request of a couple of parents in our PFLAG group (parents/friends/allies support group). We began to meet… Read More »Our IRIS Youth Empowerment Director, Joy, reflects on the formation of the group
I did not grow up in Spencer, however, my dad was born and raised in Spencer, and my grandparents still live in the area. Growing up, I had no… Read More »Our Health and Wellness Director, Clay, reflects on how he became involved with Spencer Pride
Outreach is a very important part of Spencer Pride. I make sure we support other non-profit groups that ask for our assistance through monetary donations, raffle items, and gift… Read More »Our Outreach Director, Rex, reflects on our outreach and our mission
I began volunteering with Spencer Pride in 2014, as a straight ally. Within a month, I was asked to join the Board of Directors. I was also chosen as… Read More »Our Board Secretary, Kim, reflects on what brought her to Spencer Pride and what she does for the organization
In 2016 Spencer Pride was the first pride festival I had ever attended. I had just started working for Boston Scientific and my youngest daughter had just transitioned. Boston… Read More »Our Treasurer, Nathaniel, reflects on what brought him to Spencer Pride
Our President and Festival Director Jonathan reminds us about the origin of Big Time Queers and our flag picture wall. https://spencerpride.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_9227.mov
When I was a junior in college, I signed up for Alternative Spring Break. My group traveled to Minneapolis to volunteer at an HIV community center & work with LGBT… Read More »Our Vice President, Katie, reflects on what Pride means to her
Here’s a bit of history from our director Judi Epp. When Spencer Pride was formed, the focus was on local residents. We wanted the LGBT+ community to feel welcome here… Read More »Do you know how our mission statement came to be?
The Owen County Chamber of Commerce “is comprised of businessmen and women and private individuals working in partnership to make Owen County a better place in which to live and… Read More »Did you know that Spencer Pride belongs to several local and international organizations?
Officially speaking, Spencer Pride is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that is 100% volunteer-fueled. We work collectively, by engaging our community, to help make Indiana a more welcoming place for ALL… Read More »Who is Spencer Pride?
It is vital for every person to feel supported in their gender journey, no matter where they are. We know the importance of inclusive healthcare because we know it changes—and… Read More »Meet Plume
On May 11th at 6pm, join Spencer Pride at the commUnity center for a letter writing party to urge lawmakers not to overturn Governor Holcomb’s veto of Indiana’s ban on transgender school sports participation.… Read More »Letter Writing Event – May 11
Spencer Pride’s Resilience Skills Program, a 10-week program helping people facing health challenges to thrive, starts Thursday, March 3rd and will run through May 5th. The program will provide tools… Read More »Resilience Skills Program – Register Now!
Planning and executing the 2021 Spencer Pride Festival took thousands of volunteer hours and the support of many organizations who financially supported the event. Nathaniel Clawson first attended the Spencer… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 5 (of 5): Sponsor-Fueled & Volunteer-Driven
While the day was a bit windy, the cool October temperatures were a welcome site for many attendees, accustomed to visiting much hotter festivals in late Spring and early Summer.… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 4 (of 5): The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
There was a lot happening at the festival, in addition to the huge marketplace. With multiple downtown businesses participating and two entertainment venues with all-day lineups, there was no shortage… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 3 (of 5): So. Much. Fun.
The tremendous efforts of Spencer Pride’s planning for the 2021 Spencer Pride Festival clearly paid off on Saturday. Guests flooded downtown Spencer for the event and shared high praise throughout… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 2 (of 5): A Busy Day
SPENCER, IN – Downtown Spencer was filled with laughter, music, & smiles on Saturday for the 14th annual Spencer Pride Festival, hosted by Owen County not-for-profit Spencer Pride, Inc. This… Read More »2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 1 (of 5): Two Long Years and Two Big Challenges
