Pride Festival

CHOICES

“Choices is proud to provide comprehensive, non-judgemental sexual and reproductive health services to everyone, including the LGBTQ+ community. Our goal is to provide you with all the information and resources you need to protect your health and make informed decisions. We will always respect your sexual health decisions and your need for privacy and confidentiality.”

For more information about CHOICES’ LGBTQ+ Health Services, visit HERE.

church of the river (uua)

“As part of the liberal Unitarian Universalist denomination, we’re a diverse, progressive and caring congregation. We care about social justice, the environment and each other. We welcome you no matter where you come from, what color your skin is or who you love.”

For more information about Church of the River, visit HERE.

episcopal diocese of west tennessee

“The Episcopal Church in West Tennessee is a welcoming community of believers with many voices, yet one faith in Jesus Christ, united in the Book of Common Prayer, nurtured by the sacraments and empowered by the Word of God for our ministry in the world.”

For more information about the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee, visit HERE.

glsen

“Our chapter continues to grow across Tennessee, activating leaders of all ages in their own communities as champions for LGBTQ+ issues in K-12 education. Supporting teachers, engaging students, and advocating for protective policies statewide requires a lot of dedication from our volunteers.”

For more information on GLSEN, please visit HERE.

holy trinity community church (UCC)

“Our unique experience with the gospel at this church is for all people: gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, & every location on the gender spectrum. It doesn’t matter who you are or how you identify yourself – you are loved by God.”

For more information on the Holy Trinity Community Church, visit HERE.

love doesn’t hurt

“The agency helps to provide assistance to victims of Domestic & Sexual Violence in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community to provide emergency shelter, transportation, food, clothing and relocation for those in Shelby County area.”

For more information Love Doesn’t Hurt, visit HERE.

memphis friends meeting (quakers)

“William Penn founded the colony of Pennsylvania in 1680, not just for Quakers, but for all religious groups based on his understanding of equality and religious tolerance.” Most Quaker Meetings in the US, including the Memphis Friends Meeting “have found unity in welcoming and supporting gender and sexual equality.”

For more information on Memphis Friends Meeting, visit HERE.

my sistah’s house

“My Sistah House fosters sustainability and security for the most vulnerable of the transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (TLGBQ) communities in Memphis Tennessee, providing emergency housing, advocacy, and multipronged resource assistance delivered by and for gender non-conforming (TGNC) people of color.”

For more information on My Sistah’s House, visit HERE.

outmemphis

“Regardless of how we identify as individuals, we all seek a world where we can live openly, honestly and authentically. We desire a community that celebrates and respects us fully as a part of the whole. We expect and deserve to be as open about who we are and whom we love as we choose to be. Working to make that world a reality is what we do every day at OUTMemphis”

Watch this video HERE of Synthia from CLOUD901 and Alexander Hauptman, Transgender Services Manager at OUTMemphis as they discuss Transgender Visibility and Safety.

For more information on OUTMemphis, visit HERE.

tennessee equality project

“The Tennessee Equality Project advocates for the equal rights of LGBTQ people in Tennessee.  We do this through legislative advocacy.  That means we lobby the Tennessee General Assembly and local governments around the state.”

Watch this video for a brief explanation of TEP:

Watch this video for an important message about voting:

For more information on the Tennessee Equality Project, please visit HERE.

university of memphis Mid South LGBTQ+ Archive

“The Mid-South LGBTQ+ Archive is housed in the McWherter Library Special Collections at the University of Memphis.”

For more information on the University of Memphis Special Collections, please visit HERE.

WeCareTN

“WeCareTennessee is 501(c)3 organization in Memphis, Tennessee. Here at WeCareTn, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the lives of trans women better. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact on all of our pursuits. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world. Through advocacy and outreach activities, our team works tirelessly each day to contribute their part to the greater good.  We offer HIV testing, Harm Reduction Services, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming specific programs that support job readiness, drug user health, sex worker health and safety, mental health, and HIV  education and prevention.”

For more information on WeCareTN, please visit HERE.

buff city soap

Stop by the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Saturday September 4 starting at 10:30. Make a care package for you or someone you know, including Buff City Soaps!

linc 2-1-1 community information

For more information on other services in the community, please call 2-1-1 or access their community database HERE.

Pride Craft

Story Times

• Holy Trinity Storytime
• Mermaid Story Time
• Pride Story Time