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Working to strengthen connection within our diverse community through advocacy, grassroots support, and collective action.

We Believe

In a world where all people are free to express their gender identity and sexual orientation with pride.

What We Offer

Advocacy, Educational, and Social Events.

Community Sponsors

Please visit and support our sponsors throughout the Jackson Community!

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Upcoming Events

  • Juneteenth
    Juneteenth
    Juneteenth
    Thu, Jun 18
    Horace Blackman Park
    Join us for a day of Celebration, Community & Culture!
  • Spring Awakening
    Spring Awakening
    Multiple Dates
    Spring Awakening
    Thu, Jun 18
    Great Escape Stage Co.
    A coming-of-age rock musical based on the 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind. This hit musical tells the story of teenagers discovering the tumult of adolescence sexuality.
  • Inclusive Yoga Class
    Inclusive Yoga Class
    Multiple Dates
    Inclusive Yoga Class
    Sat, Jun 20
    Concord United Methodist Church
    In yoga, we speak of ahimsa — non-harming. That principle guides both my teaching and my life. I have worked in public education for over 30 years, teaching music and currently special education for students with multiple disabilities. Advocacy and inclusion are central to who I am.
  • Uniting Closet of Jackson
    Uniting Closet of Jackson
    Multiple Dates
    Uniting Closet of Jackson
    Sat, Jun 20
    734 W Michigan Ave
    The exclusive clothing closet and social space for the LGBTQ+ community of Jackson & surrounding areas! 3rd Saturday every month 11am-1pm.
  • Virtual Volunteer Meet-up
    Virtual Volunteer Meet-up
    Virtual Volunteer Meet-up
    Mon, Jun 29
    Zoom Meeting
    Join us for a Jackson Pride Virtual Volunteer Meet-up to help support our mission, "To strengthen connection within our diverse community through advocacy, grassroots support, and collective action."
  • From Interest to Impact: LGBTQ+ Fostering and Adoption
    From Interest to Impact: LGBTQ+ Fostering and Adoption
    From Interest to Impact: LGBTQ+ Fostering and Adoption
    Tue, Jun 30
    Join Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/831539
    Could you make a difference in a child's life? Do you have a big heart and a desire to help others? Have you ever considered opening your heart and home to a child in need?
  • Writer's Room
    Writer's Room
    Multiple Dates
    Writer's Room
    Tue, Jul 14
    https://www.thefutureperfectproject.org
    Writer’s Room is a safe space for LGBTQ+ young people, ages 13-19 to practice creative writing skills, connect with peers from all across the country, and work on their craft with queer teaching artists.
  • Family Pride Picnic
    Family Pride Picnic
    Family Pride Picnic
    Sat, Aug 29
    Horace Blackman Park
    This picnic is designed to be completely free, low-barrier, and focused purely on joy, connection, and peer support for our LGBTQ+ community and allies.
  • Michigan PATH Study
    Michigan PATH Study
    Michigan PATH Study
    Date and time is TBD
    Online Survey
    Transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse (trans) people, we want to hear about your experiences!
  • Survey for LGBTQ+ teens of color (ages 13-17)
    Survey for LGBTQ+ teens of color (ages 13-17)
    Survey for LGBTQ+ teens of color (ages 13-17)
    Online Survey
    University of Maryland - Lavender Lab
    In the study, you'll have a chance to read an online comic and fill out several surveys on your lived experiences, stress, health, and overall well-being. The results from this study will help inform future interventions for our LGBTQ+ teens of color.
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