Great Lakes Bay Pride

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About Great Lakes Bay Pride

Great Lakes Bay Pride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Midland, MI, dedicated to providing comprehensive sexual orientation and gender identity/expression (SOGIE) education, advocacy, networking, and resources throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. Serving the counties of Saginaw, Bay, Midland, Clare, Isabella, Tuscola, and beyond, the organization offers a diverse range of programs and services designed to support the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies. Great Lakes Bay Pride operates multiple peer support groups, including social and game nights in Bay City, transgender peer support groups, and LGBTQ+ peer support gatherings in Saginaw, along with specialized programs like the Pride & Pages Book Club in Midland and the Harmony Diversity Choir. The organization maintains an extensive resource directory and provides critical educational materials including a comprehensive 2SLGBTQ+ terms glossary, pronoun pocket guides, and practical resources for navigating systems such as ID updates, HIV prevention and education, crisis and suicide intervention, tobacco cessation, and birth control facilitation. Great Lakes Bay Pride also coordinates regional events and celebrations throughout the year, from Pride Night events to the annual Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival, creating inclusive spaces where community members can connect, learn, and celebrate together. Their commitment to building an inclusive and supportive community is reflected in their comprehensive approach to education, advocacy, and resource provision across the entire Great Lakes Bay Region.