EST. 1992

Youth Pride, Inc. is a nonprofit in Rhode Island specifically dedicated to meeting the needs of LGBTQIA2s+ Youth 24 and under.

Youth Pride, Inc.’s mission is to meet the unique, ongoing needs of LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults
through direct service, support, advocacy, and education.

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PROGRAMS + SERVICES

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We are a drop in space.

This means our youth are encouraged to utilize our space in whatever comfortable and respectful way they see fit.

In addition to a wide variety of programming and groups, YPI can provide youth support with:

Basic Needs Pantry
Services
Licensed Clinicians
Counseling by Appointment

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Drop-In Center

Our drop-in center is open to Monday to Friday. Youth can attend programs and access services when our doors are open.

School Year Drop-In Hours

Beginning August 30, 2025

Monday (Ages 14-24): 2:30 – 6 pm
Tuesday (Ages 14-24): 2:30 – 6 pm
Wednesday (Ages 14-24): 2:30 – 6 pm
Thursday (Ages 11-13 only): 3 – 6 pm
Friday (Ages 18-24 only): 3 – 7 pm

Winter Daytime Hours

December 1st, 2025 to April 24th, 2026

Monday (Ages 18-24 only): 9 am – 1 pm
Tuesday (Ages 18-24 only): 9 am – 1 pm
Wednesday (Ages 18-24 only): 9 am – 1 pm
Thursday (Ages 18-24 only): 9 am – 1 pm
Friday (Ages 18-24 only): 9 am – 1 pm

Summer Hours

July to August

Monday (Ages 14-24): 2 – 5 pm
Tuesday (Ages 14-24): 2 – 5 pm
Wednesday (Ages 14-24): 2 – 5 pm
Thursday (Ages 11-13 only): 3 – 6 pm
Friday (Ages 18-25 only): 3 – 7 pm

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We are Here to bring people together.

From cooking skills to arts and crafts, YPI hosts more than eight groups connecting individuals with different interests and identities including:

Mostrando Orgullo
Gender Spectrum
The Way Out
Queer Gourmet
Dungeons & Dragons
Little Unicorns
Pride Side

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We are facilitators.

YPI offers a variety of LGBTQIA2S+ trainings. We specialize in professional development training geared towards adult learners, but we also speak with students in schools and classrooms.

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GET INVOLVED WITH YPI

VOLUNTEER

There are so many opportunities to volunteer with YPI from helping out with our basic needs pantry and clothes closet organization to lending a hand at public-facing events.

Adult volunteers at the center are invited to help out during the hours our youth are not in the space.

Interested in learning more or getting involved?

Volunteer form

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Your donation to Youth Pride, Inc., is tax-deductible and helps us continue the life-changing work that we do. With your help, YPI can continue providing one-on-one counseling, running support groups, administering free and confidential HIV testing, providing safer sex items, hosting social and educational events, facilitating professional development training, and serving as a safe space for LGBTQIA2S+ youth to grow up feeling empowered and valued.

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GET THE INSIDE SCOOP

Youth Pride, Inc. publishes a monthly newsletter, The Inside Scoop, that covers local and national LGBTQIA2S+ news, in addition to YPI updates! Some editions feature a ‘Meet Me’ section that introduces readers to someone affiliated with YPI. The Inside Scoop also has a running ‘Monthly Spotlight’ column that highlights an individual, group, or organization positively impacting the LGBTQ community.

Check Out The Inside Scoop