Twin Cities Pride

There is something about being given an award by the community you serve that just hits differently. Tonight Twin Cities Pride was awarded Nonprofit of the Year and it choked me up. My little team of 6 and my amazing volunteer staff have pour our hearts into making this organization not just a June thing but an everyday thing. We introduced year round events, launched the Rainbow Wardrobe, made a huge youth area at the festival, career fairs, and so much more. It’s been exhausting but so worth it. Thank you to those that nominated us and to the community who believes in the direction we are headed.

Most don't know what we actually do for our community at Twin Cities Pride they think we are just a big festival/party. What we actually do: *Provide resources to our community *House a gender affirming wardrobe that is free to anyone who needs it *Hold small community events for those to find community outside of June *Help run the Minnesota trans and intersex network *Provide scholarships to attend camps *Help regional prides both with money and resources *Advocate for our community *Provide an artist in residency program for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists giving them a platform to showcase their work *Support LGBTQ+ sports teams * Allows community groups and other non-profits the ability to use our office free of charge * Hold game nights for youth * And so much more

YOU MATTER!

Looking to support a growing need in our community? Check out our asks for the Rainbow Wardrobe!

Being a Proud Ally means speaking up when that marginalized community isn’t around to hear you!

Sometimes we just need a space to gather and feel seen. We will continue to create spaces for our LGBTQ+ and ally communities!

Are you passionate about the LGBTQ+ Community and looking for a way to volunteer your time, skills, and connections? Twin Cities Pride is looking for candidates for our Board of Directors, along with year-round volunteers. Email us with how you would like to become involved at [email protected] and we will see how we can best utilize your time and skills!

Twin Cities Pride staff taking a break after a great InterPride conference in San Diego this past week. Lots of information was shared in workshops and great networking was done, not only with other Pride organizers in the United States, but those around the world as well. We must continue to unite and create the change we need to help each and every one of us be able to live as our authentic selves.

Next weekend (Labor Day weekend) will be Duluth Superior Pride, who plans on going? Twin Cities Pride will be there, stop by our booth and say hi!