With headlines of equality issues appearing on the world stage, it is often forgotten that we experience our own problems right here in Simcoe County. Simcoe Pride aims to raise awareness of these problems and help to solve them.
Founded in early spring of 2012, Simcoe Pride is a county-wide organization that is on a mission "to create inclusive events, activities and opportunities that rise above hetero-sexism, hetero-normativity and homo/bi/transphobia providing a safe community for LGBT people within Simcoe County," and they are doing this through community outreach, educational opportunities, and fun events. Apart from their annual pride week, that starts on the Friday before Kempenfest, the Board of Directors and other volunteers work year-round working towards their vision of a safe, inclusive, and supportive Simcoe County.
In addition to their local political incentive, the Board is also seeking to involve more youth and families. To achieve this, they look to influential students to help spread the word in local schools, giving hope to those who may feel scared and alone. Simcoe Pride is calling out to students or other people hoping to volunteer in their communities, especially with the Annual General Meeting coming up the first Sunday of June. As well, planning is taking place for involvement in World Pride 2014 - Toronto and Simcoe Pride's annual pride week - Friday, August 1 to Saturday, August 9.
For more information on events and opportunities, or to get involved: go to www.simcoepride.com, follow them on twitter @SimcoePride, or like them on facebook.
B. Amyot
Founded in early spring of 2012, Simcoe Pride is a county-wide organization that is on a mission "to create inclusive events, activities and opportunities that rise above hetero-sexism, hetero-normativity and homo/bi/transphobia providing a safe community for LGBT people within Simcoe County," and they are doing this through community outreach, educational opportunities, and fun events. Apart from their annual pride week, that starts on the Friday before Kempenfest, the Board of Directors and other volunteers work year-round working towards their vision of a safe, inclusive, and supportive Simcoe County.
In addition to their local political incentive, the Board is also seeking to involve more youth and families. To achieve this, they look to influential students to help spread the word in local schools, giving hope to those who may feel scared and alone. Simcoe Pride is calling out to students or other people hoping to volunteer in their communities, especially with the Annual General Meeting coming up the first Sunday of June. As well, planning is taking place for involvement in World Pride 2014 - Toronto and Simcoe Pride's annual pride week - Friday, August 1 to Saturday, August 9.
For more information on events and opportunities, or to get involved: go to www.simcoepride.com, follow them on twitter @SimcoePride, or like them on facebook.
B. Amyot