programs + services
GROUPS AT YOUTH PRIDE
Youth Pride has a wide range of weekly support groups and activities that take place in-person! From cooking classes, arts and crafts, and Dungeons and Dragons, to special events like Know Your Rights trainings and First Friday STI Testing, we invite you to learn more and get involved.
The best way to stay up-to-date with our groups is to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
To learn more about our groups or to sign up, please send us an email at programs@youthprideri.org
Mostrando Orgullo
Mondays 3-4 PM
Ages 14-24
¡Acompáñanos a nuestro grupo en spanglish para jóvenes LGBTQIA+ de cultura Hispana y Latina edades 14-24!
Si tienes preguntas contáctanos en nuestro email: programs@youthprideri.org
Join us for Mostrando Orgullo, a weekly Spanglish-speaking discussion group for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-24 from Hispanic and Latino cultures!
Questions? Contact: programs@youthprideri.org
Gender Spectrum
Mondays 4-5 pm
Ages 14-24
Gender Spectrum is a weekly group for young people ages 14-24 who identify as trans, nonbinary, gender-expansive, or are questioning their gender identity or expression. Anything is fair game if you decide on meeting topics—from coming out and relationships to fashion, politics, and pop culture. We meet every Monday from 4-5 pm. For more information, email programs@youthprideri.org
LITTLE UNICORNS
Mondays 6-7 pm
Ages 5-10
Little Unicorns is a weekly group for youth 5-10 years of age who have expressed that they are LGBTQ+ or questioning. This group is not for young children of LGBTQ+ parents (unless they themselves identify that way) or for young cisgender/straight/non-questioning children to learn about LGBTQ+ youth. While both of these are important, Little Unicorn’s purpose is to create safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to find and interact with each other while providing support and connection for the parents of our little unicorns. If you are interested in options for these other purposes please feel free to reach out.
This group meets in person the second and fouth Monday every month. Parents of Little Unicorns are invited to hang out in the library during the program. No drop-offs are allowed for this age group.
To learn more or sign up for Little Unicorns, fill out our interest form.
Adventurers’ Local 401
Tuesdays 2:30-5pm
Ages 14-24
Join us every Tuesday at our center from 2:30-5:00pm, for Dungeons and Dragons, a fantasy tabletop role-playing game. For more information, email: programs@youthprideri.org
The group is open to youth ages 14-24.
The Way Out
Wednesdays 3-4 pm
Ages 14-24
The Way Out is a safe and open space for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-23 to connect with and learn from their peers while receiving support and guidance from Youth Pride, Inc. Each week we will discuss a different piece of LGBTQIA+ identity, culture, history, and more, while providing youth a space to share their experiences and learn from each other.
For more information, please email programs@youthprideri.org
Queer Gourmet
Wednesdays 4-6 PM
Ages 14-24
Each week YPI staff will teach a new recipe along with foundational cooking skills that will help you make all your meals delish. After cooking we will package meals for you to take home and to share with other YPI youth. Staff will be able to answer all your questions from ingredients to what you need to where to get it.
Questions can be directed towards programs@youthprideri.org
Pride Side
Thursdays 3-6 pm
Ages 11-13
We offer social space for our youth ages 11-13 weekly from 3:00-6:00 pm in person. This is a great opportunity for our younger youth to see each other and familiar YPI faces while also receiving support and participating in fun conversations. The topics are selected each week by the attendants but typically revolve around school, family, friends, and coming out. Questions can be directed towards programs@youthprideri.org
Young Adult Drop-in
Fridays 3-7 PM
Ages 18-24
We have a new addition to our programs! We are now open on Fridays for youth ages 18-24. Come enjoy a hot meal, visit our pantry, and hang out with your peers!
Questions can be directed towards programs@youthprideri.org