U.S. Supreme Court decision reinforces state-level barriers to trans youth medical treatment. The Supreme Court’s ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti today upheld Tennessee’s prohibition on gender-affirming medical care for minors,… Read More »Spencer Pride Statement on U.S. v. Skrmetti Decision
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2024 SPENCER, IN – Spencer Pride’s Board of Directors issued the following statement today: Indiana’s State Enrolled Act 480, the law that stops minors from… Read More »SPENCER PRIDE SUPPORTS TRANS YOUTH
We are disheartened by the wave of anti-LGBTQ+ laws being passed in state legislatures, including here in Indiana. Many of these laws specifically target our trans family, focused on restricting… Read More »Official Statement regarding Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws and Twitter
We’ve come along way since this photo was taken but we aren’t done yet! With money left to raise during A Community Thrives, we need your help for the next… Read More »Move-In Ready Donations Urgently Needed
Did you know we have a store on eBay? We have Pride Gift Packs available. Each pack has a 3’x5′ flag, a bracelet, a pin, and shoelaces. If… Read More »Pride Packs Available On eBay
I moved to Indiana June 2018 after meeting my partner through an online dating app. I have always been involved with organizations through financial contributions but never really at… Read More »Our Marketing and External Communications Director, John, reflects on how he came to be at Spencer Pride
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
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?
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
Yesterday, (former) Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd. This was an important step in holding Chauvin accountable for his heartless crime against George Floyd. … Read More »Special Statement Regarding the Chauvin Verdict
