by Phoebe Zorn | Nov 21, 2022 | Anti-Violence Program, General, In The News, mental health, Politics, Resources
We are grief-stricken by the news of yet another senseless act of hate violence directed at the LGBTQ+ community. Our hearts are with the victims, survivors, families and friends of those lost and harmed, the Colorado community, and LGBTQ+ communities everywhere. We...
by Richard Elliott | Sep 20, 2022 | General, Health & Wellness, Politics, Resources
BLM Acknowledgment Pride Center of Vermont stands with the Black/African-American community in Vermont, nationally, and globally. We are aware that this statement comes late and that the community may feel that we have been silent. We are committed to showing you...
by Richard Elliott | Jun 20, 2022 | General, In The News, Politics
Joyous and Happy Juneteenth! Today is the second year Juneteenth is seen as a federal holiday, so Pride Center will be closed today and will reopen tomorrow 6/21. President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act last year, making it the first...
by Michael Bensel | Apr 19, 2022 | Arts & Entertainment, Politics, Pride
Hi there, 300 People marched in the first Vermont Pride March in 1983. As one of the founders of that march, I am looking for the other 299 brave marchers. Were you one of them? June 25 marks the 39th anniversary of the Lesbian and Gay Pride March and Celebration....
by Kim Jordan | Apr 15, 2021 | Anti-Violence Program, General, In The News, Politics, Resources, Trans
This is my fifth week at Pride Center of Vermont as the new Director of the SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program and so far it has been a joyful whirlwind of learning the job, connecting with our brilliant staff, testifying in front of our state legislators, attending so...
by Justin Marsh | Nov 4, 2020 | In The News, Politics, Trans
from L to R: Tiff Bluemle (D-Burlington), Kate Donnally (D-Hyde Park), Heather Surprenant (P/D-Barnard), Emma Mulvaney-Stanak (P/D-Burlington), Taylor Small (P/D-Winooski), and Paul Martin (R-Franklin) While we anxiously await the results to trickle in across...