Social Justice

Simons Foundation’s Infinite Sums Initiative Multiplies Kyne Santos’ Influencer Impact with a Virtual Math Series and Festival Appearance in Rural Spencer, Indiana

by Elisabeth
August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Simons Foundation’s Infinite Sums Initiative Multiplies Kyne Santos’ Influencer Impact with a Virtual Math Series and Festival Appearance in Rural Spencer, Indiana August 15, 2025 SPENCER, IN… Read More »Simons Foundation’s Infinite Sums Initiative Multiplies Kyne Santos’ Influencer Impact with a Virtual Math Series and Festival Appearance in Rural Spencer, Indiana

A Brushstroke of Progress

by John
August 11, 2025August 10, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Brushstroke of Progress Spencer Pride and KODA’s Powerful New Mural Reshapes Indiana’s Narrative on Equality August 5, 2025 SPENCER, IN — Spencer Pride is proud to… Read More »A Brushstroke of Progress

Spencer Pride Statement on U.S. v. Skrmetti Decision

by John
June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

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

This is the Moment, and Other Thoughts from WorldPride

by Jonathan
June 10, 2025June 12, 2025

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

SPENCER PRIDE SUPPORTS TRANS YOUTH

by Nathaniel
February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

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

Official Statement regarding Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws and Twitter

by John
May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

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

Move-In Ready Donations Urgently Needed

by Maggie
July 29, 2022January 25, 2025

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

Pride Packs Available On eBay

by Jacob
July 19, 2022July 16, 2022

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

Where are we going: Spencer Pride – looking to the next 15 years!

by John
July 17, 2022July 20, 2022

Our Marketing and External Communications Director, John, reflects on how he came to be at Spencer Pride

by John
July 14, 2022July 6, 2022

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

Our Fundraising Director, Maggie, reflects on what brought her to Spencer Pride

by Maggie
July 13, 2022January 25, 2025

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

Our Volunteer Development and Communications Director, Lisa, reflects on how she came to be at Spencer Pride

by Lisa
July 12, 2022July 16, 2022

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

Our IRIS Youth Empowerment Director, Joy, reflects on the formation of the group

by Joy
July 11, 2022July 16, 2022

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

Our Health and Wellness Director, Clay, reflects on how he became involved with Spencer Pride

by Clay
July 10, 2022July 16, 2022

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

Our Outreach Director, Rex, reflects on our outreach and our mission

by Rex
July 9, 2022July 16, 2022

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

Our Board Secretary, Kim, reflects on what brought her to Spencer Pride and what she does for the organization

by Kim
July 8, 2022July 16, 2022

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

Our Treasurer, Nathaniel, reflects on what brought him to Spencer Pride

by Nathaniel
July 7, 2022July 16, 2022

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

Big Time Queers and Photo Wall

by Jonathan
July 6, 2022July 16, 2022

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

Do you know how our mission statement came to be?

by Judi
July 6, 2022July 16, 2022

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?

Did you know that Spencer Pride belongs to several local and international organizations?

by John
July 6, 2022July 6, 2022

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?

Social Justice

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 585, Spencer, IN 47460commUnity center Address: 17 E. Franklin Street, Spencer, IN 47460 (click for directions)commUnity center Telephone: (812) 652-5000Email: info@spencerpride.org (click to send an email)

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 585, Spencer, IN 47460
commUnity center Address: 17 E. Franklin Street, Spencer, IN 47460 (click for directions)
commUnity center Telephone: (812) 652-5000
Email: info@spencerpride.org (click to send an email)