Berkshire Pride Inc

To promote the visibility inclusion equity and safety of LGBTQ+ individuals and families in Berkshire County through community-building events education advocacy and year-round programming. Key accomplishments in 2023 include: Hosting our largest LGBTQ+ Pride Festival to date with over 3,000 attendees 7th annual festival 2nd Annual Parade Launching the first After Party after the festival. Developing and Providing a Safe Spaces training to over a dozen businesses and nonprofits. Leasing our first office space. Writing our first grant from Mass Humanities and and receiving $40,000 to hire two part-time staff. Collaborating with community partners on economic empowerment housing and gender-affirming care access.

$58K from 4 funders · 5 grants · 2022–2024