Together in Pride
It’s Pride Month in the United States and in many countries around the world, and although this year’s events are overshadowed by the horrifying actions of some world leaders (including… Read More »Together in Pride
Pride Month
This is the Moment, and Other Thoughts from WorldPride
Written by Jonathan Balash, Spencer Pride’s President and Programming Director This past weekend, I represented Spencer Pride in Washington, D.C. at WorldPride along with my husband Jacob and… Read More »This is the Moment, and Other Thoughts from WorldPride
15th Annual Spencer Pride Festival
In a little more than two months, several thousand people will be in downtown Spencer celebrating the 15th annual Spencer Pride Festival. The admission-free event will feature live entertainment at the… Read More »15th Annual Spencer Pride Festival
Spencer Pride commUnity center Celebrates 5 Years
This weekend, the Spencer Pride commUnity center was bustling with people there to celebrate the facility’s fifth anniversary. Hundreds of people came by to partake in rainbow cupcakes & cold… Read More »Spencer Pride commUnity center Celebrates 5 Years
How to Start a Pride in Your Community
On this anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, the acknowledgement of which led to the establishment of what we now know as “Pride” events, we wanted to take a few… Read More »How to Start a Pride in Your Community
Pride Month Raffles Available Now
We are excited to offer many Pride Month raffles this year! We have hundreds of dollars in raffle items available. 10% of all raffle proceeds & donations in June will… Read More »Pride Month Raffles Available Now
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Spencer Pride
Join us in June at our commUnity center or online for our “Pride — with Pets at Our Side” events. We are celebrating and fundraising for the commUnity center –… Read More »Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Spencer Pride
What Pride Means (to Me), by Katie
This post was written by Spencer Pride Vice President Katie Zuber. When I was a junior in college, I signed up for Alternative Spring Break. My group traveled to Minneapolis… Read More »What Pride Means (to Me), by Katie
What Pride Means (to Me), by Jacob
This post was written by Jacob Balash, Spencer Pride’s commUnity center director. Many years ago, while working at our first home just three blocks from the Owen County Courthouse, a… Read More »What Pride Means (to Me), by Jacob
What Pride Means (to Me), by Joy
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
What Pride Means (to Me), by Rex
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
Show Your Spirit!
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!
What Pride Means (to Me), by Jonathan
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
Standing in Solidarity with the Black Community
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
