Vermont has one of the highest percentages of LGBTQ+ populations in the nation, with an estimated 30,000 Vermonters aged 13 and over self-identifying as LGBTQˆ. But Vermont looks a lot different than many other progressive states in the sense that we are mostly rural. What draws LGBTQ+ people to our state, and what sustains them? […]
As a collaboration between GLAM (Pride Center of Vermont), VT Cares, and Comprehensive Care Clinic at UVMMC, we are holding an event centered around informing the LGBTQ+ community in Vermont on the ins and outs of the COVID-19 vaccine and the pandemic in general. Presentations will be held by both Dr. Tim Lahey & Dr. […]
The LGBTQIA Alliance invites YOU(th)! LGBTQ+ youth aged 12-19 are invited to come together on February 9th at 7pm on Zoom to connect, have fun, and share what issues are most important to you. There is so hecking much going on right now. If we try to face it all alone, it can feel like […]
This month's topic is 'Black History Month', what we were taught in schools, exposed to in our community, how us as individuals commemorated the month and what that looks like today as adults.
Connect with LGBTQIA++ community over our love of the great outdoors! Since we can't get together outside for our monthly Pride Hikes for now, we're creating a safe, affirming space for LGBTQIA++ "Birds of a Feather" to flock together online. This is a time to share our stories about our connections with nature outside our […]
Why let a pandemic stop a 25-year tradition? The House of LeMay, Vermont's most established drag troupe, and Higher Ground present the 26th Annual Winter is A Drag Ball. The 2021 Winter is a Drag Ball will be an evening of amazing drag performances and dancing!! The show begins at 8:00pm. You'll be able to watch, comment, and tip the performers - just as if we were all together in person. After the show, starting at 10pm DJ […]
Dearly beloved, We will gather on Valentine's Day To get through this thing called life Are we gonna let de-elevator Bring us down? Oh, no, let's go Let's go crazy! Join DJ Craig Mitchell and DJ Llu for a free tea dance party on Sunday, February 14, 3-5pm. Stream on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1004244016651525?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBpokPfWwdU […]
Rev. James L. Mills, Sr. and the members of First Congregational Church of Fair Haven invite you to the first annual rainbow ashes to go. FHUCC intentionally extends hands of love and friendship to those who society has placed at the margins of existence. All too often, our LGBTQ siblings have been cast as the […]
Are you dreaming about those golden years? Let’s dream together. More and more, LGBTQ+ elders are thinking about aging in place. What does that look like in Vermont? Is it possible in rural Vermont? Join us on Thursday, February 18th for a statewide conversation led by LGBTQ+ seniors about impacts for the queer and trans […]
Join us on Tuesday, February 23rd for a statewide conversation around racial justice. More to come soon Reggie Condra (Health & Wellness Coordinator, Pride Center of Vermont) and Eva Westheimer (Programs and Volunteer Coordinator, Out in the Open) facilitate. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJEDDoIuie5TsA7_MLz_j1St_0Y3IqglravWOV7RD6v-cexg/viewform ABOUT THE 2021 LGBTQ+ TOWN HALL SERIES: The LGBTQIA+ Alliance of Vermont is […]
Calling LGBTQ+ people with disabilities! We want you in our fabulous group, even when you might not feel so fabulous! Come together to talk, connect, find support, get information and have fun together. Currently, we are meeting via zoom as part of a partnership between Pride Center of Vermont and Vermont Center for Independent Living. […]
Join us on Tuesday, March 2nd for a statewide conversation to serve as a culmination event following the six 2021 LGBTQ+ Town Hall series. Occurring on Vermont's Town Meeting Day, the special town meeting will serve to recap each of the series’ town halls and set forth initiatives for organizations and legislative action. Brenda Churchill […]