The Road to Spencer Pride
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Spencer Pride Documentary
Did you know that the work of Spencer Pride is going to be featured in documentary? Have you seen Mitch Teplitsky at many of our events? Check out the small… Read More »Spencer Pride Documentary
A Total Eclipse of the Heartland: Spencer Pride Celebrates Totality
On April 8, Spencer Pride hosted a full day of programming in celebration of the Total Solar Eclipse. The south-central Indiana-based organization was directly in the path of totality. From… Read More »A Total Eclipse of the Heartland: Spencer Pride Celebrates Totality
Experience The Eclipse With Spencer Pride
Spencer Pride is excited to welcome visitors for the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. This once-in-a-lifetime event is expected to bring 17,000 visitors to Owen County,… Read More »Experience The Eclipse With Spencer Pride
What is a Sustainer?
A Spencer Pride Sustainer is a donor who gives at a regular interval – monthly, quarterly, or annually.
Help Spencer Pride reach our 2024 goal of having sustainer donations support 100% of the commUnity center’s monthly operation costs [currently 75%].
To become a sustainer or increase your donor amount, click here, or reach out to Elisabeth Solchik.
Spencer Pride: A Short Documentary Featured at IU Rural Engagement Conference
Spencer Pride was featured at the IU Rural Engagement Conference in French Lick. “Spencer Pride: A short documentary-in-progress” Spencer, IN in Owen County is the smallest town in… Read More »Spencer Pride: A Short Documentary Featured at IU Rural Engagement Conference
Walmart and Spencer Pride
Go to Walmart.com, and follow these steps: STEP 1: Visit walmart.com/sparkgood and sign in to your Walmart.com account STEP 2: Search for Spencer Pride. STEP 3: Once you see us, go to the Round Up box… Read More »Walmart and Spencer Pride
A Look Back at 2022…A Look Ahead at 2023!
Greetings, dedicated volunteers and supporters! What a year 2022 has been! Our progress this year speaks for itself. Collectively in 2022, we: Distributed $6,000 in scholarships for LGBTQ+ volunteers pursuing… Read More »A Look Back at 2022…A Look Ahead at 2023!
Community Investment Grant from Owen County Community Foundation
Spencer Pride was recently awarded a $5,000 Community Investment Grant from Owen County Community Foundation. This grant will be used to assist with our Move-In Ready campaign that is designed… Read More »Community Investment Grant from Owen County Community Foundation
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
Move-In Ready Donations Urgently Needed
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
It’s Time to Get Move-in Ready!
Thank you to everyone for making our Moving on Up fundraising a success; it would not have happened without you! Between the gorgeous staircase and all the other progress that… Read More »It’s Time to Get Move-in Ready!
Our commUnity center Director, Jacob, shares the origin story of our mascots
Many people don’t know it, but we have two mascots at Spencer Pride. Camden (he/him) and Gus (they/them). Camden is a raccoon and Gus is an owl, both native… Read More »Our commUnity center Director, Jacob, shares the origin story of our mascots
Remembering Rainbow Rehab
We have had several fundraising efforts to improve our building. From completing first floor items to Moving On Up to the second floor. Here is a small reminder of… Read More »Remembering Rainbow Rehab
Big Time Queers and Photo Wall
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
Did you know that Spencer Pride belongs to several local and international organizations?
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?
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 5 (of 5): Sponsor-Fueled & Volunteer-Driven
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
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 4 (of 5): The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
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?
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 3 (of 5): So. Much. Fun.
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.
2021 Spencer Pride Festival Recap, Part 2 (of 5): A Busy Day
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