NEPA Pride Society

🌈TOMORROW🌈
The Boys* of Summer are HERE to take over The Keystone Stage, LLC!

Xander Valentine King, Oliver Twist, and Victor Ian Love! Will all be showcasing their own special flair as entertainers!

Doors at 8 pm. Showtime at 9 pm.
Tickets are $15 presale. $20 at the door.
BYOB. Corkage fee is $10.

It's going to be a fun night of fabulous performers! Come out and enjoy yourself with us before the summer (and The Boys* of Summer) have gone! 😜

Don't miss The Boys* of Summer: A Drag King Takeover of The Keystone Stage sponsored by Queen City Ink of Olyphant PA! 💙

Hello everyone! My name is Storm and I am from NEPA Pride Society! I am so excited for this year's merge as we celebrate loving one another and being together for Pride month.

A little bit about NEPA Pride Society- we are a group branching from St.John's Evangelical Lutheran church in Honesdale, who hold socials every month to support the LGBT everywhere in North-East PA. Every month the social changes! One month might be a game night, or another could be a movie.

This month, to celebrate the power of being together, we are hosting a Pride Potluck! There is food and the first 20 people to RSVP will recieve a free goodie bag! **Note: Furring the RSVP you will be asked to bring a dish- hense it being called a potluck. There are soy and onion allergies so if your dish contains either, please let me know!

I hope each and every one of you continue to have an amazing Pride!

- "Love, Respect, Accept"

We regret that the North Pocono Pride Party for August 13th has been canceled due to the lack of dedicated volunteers and board members for 2022.
Additionally two of our core volunteers are having to step back due to continued health and family crisis, meaning the page will unfortunately be less active.
If you are interested in serving on North Pocono Pride board and helping raise it up and represent the area PLEASE reach out to the page via private messenger.

Come bowl with us!

Come on Board!
North Pocono Pride is accepting applications for Board members now through
Wednesday 13th, 2022!
Positions looking for our Board
Chairman/ President
Treasurer
Secretary
Outreach

Please Send your resume today to [email protected]

Don't forget to message to receive the group code for tomorrow night's North Pocono Pride planning meeting!

Today as we remember transgender day of visibility we remember that no one should be invisible, no one should have to hide their true self!

Getting a legal name change makes it easier to apply for a job... It makes it less stressful to rent an apartment... It even makes it easier to buy a drink!

If you feel it is time to complete your legal name change we can help with paperwork, mentoring and even financial assistance*!

Visit www.patransequity.org/legal-name-change/name-change-assistance/ for details!

*Must be a resident of one of the following PA counties to receive financial aid: Montgomery, Bucks, Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Monroe, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Columbia, Lancaster, Wayne, Pike, or Schuylkill.

Well, I just called... and I'm going to call again in an hour. 🥰

As continues, we are resharing our featuring Maj. Gen. Leah Lauderback.

"After coming out in my small social circle in 1997, I lived under the policy of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell for 14 years. I have firsthand knowledge of what it means to work in a non-inclusive workforce and would describe that as personally challenging, upsetting, and demeaning.

I continued to serve in the Air Force because I loved my job and the people I served with; however, I put my desire to serve the nation above my desire to live a normal life. Instead of being my true self, I hid, I evaded questions, and I was untruthful at times — of simple things such as describing my plans for the weekend."

Read her full profile on our website here: https://loom.ly/MhllmLM

Play it Again Campaign! Celebrating Music in Our Schools Month 🎸📯🎻🥁🎶 The NEPA Pride Project is kicking off our annual musical instrument drive and we need your help! The drive will be held now through March 31st, 2022 (although we will continue to accept donations on an ongoing basis.)

Our goal is to get musical instruments into the hands of every child that would like to learn to play one. We ask that you check your closets, garages, attics, and even under your bed for gently used musical instruments that are no longer being played, so they can find a new life for a student in need.

Schools are in need of musical instruments and supplies such as violins, violas, cello, clarinets, flutes, French horns, oboes, trombones, trumpets, saxophones, and percussion pieces to name a few.

The NEPA Pride Project will collect the instruments and supplies directly. The instruments will then be donated to one of the local elementary schools in NEPA. Students in these schools may not be able to afford an instrument to take part in their school's music program so you are donation will help get one in their hands.
All instruments collected will be first assessed by a school district music teacher/professional to ensure they are in optimal playing conditions. They will be professionally cleaned and repaired if needed, and then will become part of the school's instrument inventory. All instruments will then be matched with students based on need and issued as part of the loaner program. The instrument will never be rented out or sold as it goes against the "Play it Again" Campaign Drive.

If interested in making a donation - please message our team to schedule a pickup or drop-off location.

Thank you for always making a difference and keeping the arts alive in NEPA!

Daylight Saving Time: Turn your clocks forward and test your smoke alarms Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 13, and the American Red Cross Kansas reminds you to TURN your clocks forward one hour and TEST your smoke alarms.

Happy International Woman's Day, thanks you to all the strong and amazing women who stand in our lives!

Our next North Pocono Pride Planning Meeting will be April 6th at 6 pm via Google Meet. Please message us for the code to join, everyone is welcome to help us make 2022 an amazing year!!

Don't forget tonight at 6 pm is our planning meeting!
https://fb.me/e/2ajvbryFr

One week away from planning meeting! Please contact ASAP for the Zoom link for our March 1st at 6 pm meeting!
Let's get our Pride Planning on!!
https://fb.me/e/2ajvbryFr

Visit our amazing sister organizations open house in Milford!

Open House!!!! Come met one of the newest board members, chat and discover all the center has to offer. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. March 5, 2022 from 11am until 2pm. Masks required for entry.

Thankfully a lot of progress has been made over the years! Do ask, Do tell!

We know many have heard "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." That old narrative is actually harmful as it is important to talk openly with your provider regarding your orientation and gender identity to receive the appropriate care for your individual needs. DO ASK! DO TELL! If you need help or have questions reach out to your local VA about what LGBTQ services they have. Here in NEPA you can call the LGBTQ Veteran Care Coordinator at (570)824-3521 ext 24808

Check out our sister organizations event right!

Owen will be back at the Center this Thursday from 3-5pm to answer your questions about and PA Healthcare Enrollment!

We are seeking new applicants to serve on the 2022 NEPA Pride Project Scholarship Committee... deadline Friday, February 25, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

As we enter the month of Valantines North Pocono Pride sounds out loud and clear- Love Is Love!

For everyone struggling with their New Year's resolution, remember one of the greatest resolutions you can make this year is to strive to live as your true and authentic self to the best of your ability.

Raise your voice for LGBTQIA+ health by participating in the 2022 Pennsylvania LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment: bit.ly/2022PANA

For every one experiencing a difficult or lonely holiday season, remember you are not alone,
You are not wrong,
Virtual hugs from all of us here at North Pocono Pride this Yule season!

In double checking the Calendars online I misread the date for National Pansexual Pride Day 🤭 and had mistaken it for today instead missing it on December 8th 🤯
To this my response is- North Pocono Pride would like to wish every one a wonderful Proud Day because NO amount of Pride in being who we are as our authentic selves can be boxed within one calendar day!
Also, 😂 volunteers needed to help me remember holidays ect... For our events and social media! 🙏

Copied from our Mxtr North Pocono Pride
Today is World AIDS Day. ❤️

Today we remember SO many lives lost to complications due to AIDS since the first cases of HIV in the early 1980s. 🖤

I overthink a lot about the impact of losing the people we did on our society and culture. Would we be more open? Would we have the problems we do with our healthcare system? I am always heartened and inspired by the togetherness and activism that came out of such horrific and bleak circumstances with no clear path forward. So many people did so many amazing things to create grassroots movements and services simply out of love and care for the tragedy going on around them.

Without the HIV/AIDS pandemic, the world would not have been as prepared as it was for COVID-19. Vaccines developed as quickly as they did because they piggybacked on years of work by researchers looking to create a vaccine for HIV (since there are already successful treatments and preventions in pill form).

Remember to get tested for HIV once per year (regardless of your sexuality and even if you are in a monogamous relationship), use condoms and PrEP or PEP to prevent the spread of HIV and other STIs, and donate and support your local, national, and international AIDS Service Organizations.

Last but not least, fight for Universal Healthcare! Activists have been giving that solution for over 40 years!!! It not only helps those living with HIV; it helps everyone!

World AIDS Day is a reminder of how far we've come and how far we still have to go.

🌹🌍❤️🌎❤️🌏🌹

North Pocono Pride would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
To everyone who's heart hurts during the holidays because of estranged or family members still unable/unwilling to love you as yourself know that North Pocono Pride community is your Found Family!
Please don't hesitate to reach out to vent/chat ect.. during this season when things at home can often be difficult.
Thankful for what we have
Thankful for each other
🦃🥧❤️💜💙💚💛🧡🦃🥧

We are pleased to announce two spring Volunteer unpaid internship opportunities-
40 hours each,
Mentorship time will be prioritized.
Virtual internships working on none profit and business organization/ document writing and review.
Individuals with assignments that alligns with upcoming North Pocono Pride projects a plus.
Interested undergraduate and graduate students please send a one page resume and why you would like to do your spring unpaid/ volunteer internship with us at [email protected]
Deadline for applications December 4th.

Today calendars are marked for International Transgender Day of Remembrance- let us never forget those who have been taken from us for simply being themselves!

Tomorrow Saturday November 20th is Transgender Day of Rememberance and there are a number of vigils and activities across the area and as well as a number of online events to chose from-- Please take a moment whether in person or at home to remember those who we have lost!

TriVersity Vigil- at 5:45 at Milford United Methodist Church
https://triversitycenter.org/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance-vigil/?fbclid=IwAR2IILzrwdHD8bauxf-UbfE3jJQUtP0ocPbouZrXaumM8GGtixAzqFZ_2Eo

Rainbow Alliance of Wyoming Valley Candle Light Vigil- Wilkes-Barre Square at 7PM

Lehigh Valley Transgender Renaissance, Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley and Eastern PA Trans Equity Project- Gathering in Rememberance at Payrow Plaza 10 E Church St, Bethlehem PA. https://fb.me/e/1QUCAjKaa

At the Mess Hall in Moscow Pa now for our Veterans Group, All welcome, come on over!

Could not have said it better!! https://www.facebook.com/101805437997233/posts/459997818844658/?sfnsn=mo

Welcome to Transgender Awareness Week when we seek to educate others about transgender and gender non-conforming people and the issues they encounter.

Let's begin by talkng about allyship and six simple things allies can do to make life just a bit easier for people of trans experience.

Today North Pocono Pride would like to say Thank You to all our Veterans 🇺🇲🦅
But especially those who served with honor when their country said it did not want their service! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈🦅🇺🇲

Don't forget this Saturday at 5 PM at the Mess Hall in Moscow PA at to come out for or North Pocono Pride Veterans Group Meet up! All LGBTQIA+ and Ally Veterans and family members invited to come and spend some time supporting one another!
https://fb.me/e/AbwSH21s