Pride Center of Vermont
Your Pride CenterPride Center of Vermont (PCVT) is the region’s most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and the health and safety of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Vermonters.
Center Hours
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Monday – Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday 10am – 2pm
Drop-In Hours Wednesday & Thursday 10am – 6pm
255 South Champlain Street, Suite 12, Burlington, VT 05401
Latest News

Pride Center of Vermont Announces Hiring of Three Staff
Sen Bandoo, Megan Roberts, and Veronica Russell Join Team Pride Center of Vermont welcomes three staff to its team this January. Sen Bandoo, Megan Roberts, and Veronica Russell join Pride Center of Vermont in part-time roles. These hires fill newly-created and...
What’s Happening Today
Trans & GNC Support Group
OnlineAs trans & GNC people in the world, we experience many things that are unique to our identities. For that reason, the Transgender Program hosts a support group for our […]
Thrive QTPOC Movie Night
OnlineTHRIVE movie nights are back!!! Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, we will get together to watch and discuss a movie centering QTBIPOC lives and stories. We will […]
Biweekly Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Non-Conforming Parents Meetup
OnlineThis peer support space is a place for any and all parents & caregivers who identify as transgender, non -binary, gender nonconforming or anywhere on the genderqueer spectrum. This space […]
LET US CONNECT YOU
Quick Links

CONNeCt with an advocate
Advocates can provide one-on-one support which may include safety planning, education, referrals, as well as emotional support.

schedule an lgbtq+ training
Are you looking to improve your organization’s ability to support LGBTQ+ community members?

In-Person & Self Hiv Test
Looking to schedlue an in-person HIV test or order a self HIV Test?

FIND a safe & affirming provider
Find safe, affirming, supportive, and effective healthcare providers across the state through our Vermont Diversity Health Project.
Something for everyone
OUR PROGRAMS
What Drives Us
Our Mission
The mission of Pride Center of Vermont is to celebrate, educate, and advocate with and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Vermonters.
There are many ways to be involved with community building. From volunteering your time helping to produce networking and social events to sponsoring programs that bring essential services to the community, being involved means being a part of changing lives and creating history.
Get Involved
For more information about what’s going on at the Center, please check out our Programs and Events pages. If you’re interested in helping us to build and advance the LGBTQ community, then head over to our Get Involved page to find volunteer and internship opportunities. Our Center space is open Monday-Thursday from 10a-6p and Friday from 10a-2p, and we encourage folks to stop by an introduce yourself. We would love to give you a tour and tell you more about what we do, as well as help you to find ways to connect to your community.
Become a Business Sponsor
Reach loyal customers that will go out of their way to shop at businesses that have supported their community. Starting this year, we will be formalizing our Marketing Package, bringing you the opportunity to customize your marketing options to bring the greatest attention to your business possible.
OUR TEAM
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Mike Bensel
Executive Director they/them/theirs
Kell Arbor
Health & Wellness Program Director
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Kim Jordan
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ANNE moyerbrailean
Coordinator of Director Services and Community Support
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Eeka Thaxton
Momentum Coordinator
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Emily Russo
Transgender Program Coordinator they/them/theirs
Jacob Cribbs
Health & Wellness Coordinator
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Phoebe Zorn
Operations Coordinator
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Raheemah Madany
Health & Wellness Coordinator
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richard elliott
Health & Wellness Coordinator
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Shea Witzberger
Rural Advocacy Coordinator
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Taylor Small
Education Program Manager
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Willow Stein
SafeSpace Clinical Advocate
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