MISSION STATEMENT
We seek to symbolize, promote and provide an inclusive community for Gardner's Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, and Queer citizens and their allies. Our mission is to support and encourage these members of our community to fellowship together so we may feel loved, accepted, and respected as we embrace our most authentic selves.
We also endeavor to improve the communities in which we live through community service projects and volunteer opportunities.
Our story
On June 5, 2021, a post was made to a local Facebook page for Pride Month and had such an overwhelmingly positive response that a group of friends and strangers (some of us had never met face to face before the event) came together to put on the first ever Gardner Pride Celebration just 3 weeks later with over 200 attendees.
On October 11, 2021, we hosted our first Coming Out Day Celebration at Cornerstone Park, the site of our Pride Celebration.
As we continue to plan events and provide support to our LGBTQ+ friends, family, and neighbors, we are grateful for their support and the support of the Gardner community!