Mark your calendar for our next Belong Hangout! Join us on Thursday, May 14 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Please enter through the main door. LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+

Mark your calendar for Cheers, Queers!, a relaxed social gathering for LGBTQIA+ adults and allies age 18+. Monday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. Art History Brewing in Geneva Monday, June 1, 6:30 p.m. Global Brew Tap House in St. Charles Pride Month Edition! Belong will provide light appetizers.

Don't miss the next Rainbow Roundup! Join us on Friday, May 1 from 7-9p.m. at a new location: Buona in St. Charles (2425 W Main St.). Rainbow Roundup is a casual hangout space meant for young LGBTQ+ adults and allies ages 18-30.

Cheers, Queers is tomorrow! Meet us at Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora at 6:30 on Monday, May 4. Can't wait to see you!

Cheers Queers is back Monday, March 2 at 6:30 at Batavia's Sturdy Shelter! Come join us for a relaxes social gathering for LGBTQIA+ adults and allies ages 18+

We'll be there with our the Belong Pride Color Guard!!!

Cheers Queers is this Monday at 6:30 at Art History in Geneva! Don't miss this relaxed get-together to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies. While you're there, grab a Belong beanie! Not available on our merch storefront, you can only get these at Belong events. Can't wait to see you!

Belong is thrilled to host the only upcoming Chicagoland screening of Heightened Scrutiny! This award-winning documentary follows Chase Strangio, ACLU lawyer and first openly trans person to argue before the Supreme Court. Geneva Public Library Wed. January 7, 6:00 pm Free & no registration needed

Have you heard the news? On Thanksgiving Day, a new Belong Benefactor surprised us with the news that they will match all donations up to $1,000 made through Giving Tuesday, December 2! 💜 Visit belongfoxvalley.org to donate between now and Tuesday, December 2, and your money will go twice as far.🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Friends, we are always so happy to see you! If you can, please donate to our Fall Fundraiser and help us keep all of our 2026 events free of charge. Belongfoxvalley.org

Fall Fundraising Drive 2025: Where Does Your Donation Go? As you can see, our biggest budget lines are dedicated to supporting teens in our community with our weekly Youth Drop-In and annual Teen Queer Prom. We appreciate your sharing our posts as well as making donations. belongfoxvalley.org

It's time for the 2025 Belong Fox Valley Fall Fundraising Drive! www.belongfoxvalley.org

Help us start our Fall Fundraising Drive off strong! We know our community values our mission to provide events and safe spaces for our local LGBTQIA+ community, and we hope you will consider making a donation this year by following the link in our bio or going to belongfoxvalley.org.

Calling all LGBTQ+ young adults and allies ages 18-30! We're having a Halloween Party October 31st from 6:30-9:30pm. REGISTER at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... This event is free thanks to sponsor Jacob Mayfield! Rainbow Roundup is Friday, November 7th from 7-9 p.m. at Elgin's MOD Pizza.

On November 1st, Let's Do the Time Warp Again! We’re teaming up with Soul Studio Batavia to celebrate 50 years of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Join us on Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Soul Studio. RSVP Required at the link below! www.eventbrite.com/e/rocky-horr...

Join us Monday, November 3 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for Cheers, Queers, a relaxed get-together to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults + allies. We're meeting at Sturdy Shelter in Batavia! Drop in and look for the queerest people in the room. You’ll know us when you see us. No purchase required.

THIS THURSDAY! Join The Belong Hangout on October 9 from 6:30-9:00 p.m at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva. Please enter through the main door. LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+

Join Belong for a celebration of community on Sunday, October 12 from 6-9 p.m. at Geneva Winery’s Batavia location. Take the first hour to socialize, then starting at 7 p.m., we'll kick off our Coming Out Day storytelling. No need to sign up. Can’t wait to see you there! Open to teens and adults.

Location change for October! Join us Monday, October 6th from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for Cheers, Queers at Art History Brewing in Geneva. No purchase is required.

Gender Peers meets next week! Created for our trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse community members ages 18+, this group aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for sharing your thoughts and feelings among your peers. You belong with us.

Don't miss The Belong Hangout this Thursday! Join us on Thursday, September 11 from 6:30-9:00 p.m at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva. LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+

Rainbow Roundup is tomorrow! Join us on Friday, September 5th from 7-9p.m. at Batavia's Bocaditos Cafe. Thanks to Bocaditos Cafe for staying open late for us! Rainbow Roundup is a casual hangout space meant for young LGBTQ+ adults and allies ages 18-30.

Created for our trans, nonbinary, & gender diverse community ages 18+, Gender Peers aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for sharing your thoughts and feelings among your peers. We'll meet Sept. 1 from 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva. Use the door marked 110.

Join us Monday, September 1st from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for Cheers, Queers, a relaxed get-together to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies. We're meeting at Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora. No purchase is required. Can't wait to see you there!

Pride at the Park is TOMORROW! Saturday, July 12, 1-4 p.m. Geneva's Wheeler Park Celebrate community at our all ages bash filled with food, fun, and friends. This year we are excited to have School of Rock - Geneva performing for us! And don't miss a performance from our own Belong Pride Guard!

Cheers Queers is coming soon! Let's keep the Pride Month spirit going! Cheers, Queers Monday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia Join us for a fun night to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies! Non-alcoholic beverages availabe. No purchase required.

Join us for Gender Peers this Wednesday!

Come out to Riverlands Brewing Company in St. Charles on June 23 for a night of Music Bingo that will benefit Belong! Join us at 6pm as Riverlands hosts an evening of Music Bingo supporting Belong: Fox Valley. We'll be chowing down on food from the Flyin' Hawaiian food truck as well! 1/3

Join the fun at Pride Playgroup! Join us Saturday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Geneva's Moore Park Spray Ground, at 877 Geneva Dr. Pride Playgroup is open to rainbow families with kids and ally families. In case of bad weather, we will announce a rain location.

Rainbow Roundup this Friday! Meet us at Mod Pizza in St. Charles from 7-9 p.m. on June 6. Rainbow Roundup is for young adults ages 18-30.

🏳️‍🌈Happy Pride Month, Belong!🏳️‍⚧️ Join us around the tri-cities and beyond as we celebrate you, us, and the joy of belonging! This year has been tough for many of us, and it's important to take comfort in community. We hope you join one of our many events this month and find friends in celebration.

🏳️‍🌈Happy (Almost) Pride Month, friends! Can't wait to celebrate with you.🏳️‍⚧️

The Belong Hangout Thursday, June 12, 6:30-9:00 p.m Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva Please enter through the main doors. LGBTQIA+ folks and allies are welcome to share activities or just come spend time with the community. Ages 18+

Cheers, Queers! Pride Edition Monday, June 2, 6:30 p.m. Alter Brewing + Kitchen in St. Charles Our June 2 Cheers, Queers is Belong’s kickoff to 🏳️‍🌈PRIDE🏳️‍🌈. Join us for a fun night to mix and mingle with LGBTQIA+ adults and allies! Non-alcoholic beverages available. No purchase is required.

🏳️‍🌈Walk with Belong: Fox Valley and our Belong Pride Guard in the Aurora and Elgin Pride Parades!🏳️‍⚧️ Elgin's parade is on Saturday, June 7 and Aurora's is Sunday, June 8. Go to www.zeffy.com/ticketing/belong-fox-valley-2025-pride-parades to sign up & we'll email you details closer to the events.

River Light Football Club is holding a Pride Match on Saturday, June 14 at 6:00 pm! They're sponsoring a Pride jersey featuring Belong: Fox Valley's mascot, River the Fox! ALL proceeds go directly to Belong. Get yours at tinyurl.com/RiverLightJerseys Pride Match tickets at tinyurl.com/June14Game

CW - gender dysphoria Belong: Fox Valley unequivocally supports gender affirming care for all ages. Last week the Trump Administration's Health and Human services released a 400 page document titled "Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria: Review of Evidence and Best Practices." A thread

Pride Playgroup Saturday, May 31, 10:00 a.m. Memorial Park, Batavia Join the fun at Pride Playgroup! Join us Saturday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Park, 601 Illinois Ave in Batavia. Pride Playgroup is open to rainbow families with kids and ally families.

Help support Belong and get some new books! From now through May 8, go to andersonsbookshop.com and enter Belong: Fox Valley in the comments section and 20% of your purchase will go to Belong. Thanks to everyone who can buy or share!

Belong Spring Blood Drive Thursday, May 22, 2:30-7:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva Common Room 102 S. 2nd St., Geneva Make a difference this spring and donate blood during the Belong: Fox Valley Blood Drive. Each unit of blood given saves three lives! www.tinyurl.com/BelongBloodD...

The Belong Hangout Thursday, May 8, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Location TBA Mark your calendar! The Belong Hangout is a casual “bring your own” social space. Bring games, crafts, hobbies, nonalcoholic beverages, snacks, or none of the above. We will update the location once our new venue is approved. Ages 18+

Don't miss the next Rainbow Roundup! Join us on Friday, May 2nd from 7-9p.m. at South Elgin's Coffee Haus at 406 S Randall Rd. Rainbow Roundup is a casual hangout space meant for young LGBTQ+ adults and allies ages 18-30.

Get to Know Belong: Fox Valley Monday, April 28, 6:30 p.m. Sturdy Shelter in Batavia Is there something about Belong that you've always wanted to know but didn't know who to ask? The Belong Board is here to let you know what we're planning and to answer your questions!

Pride Playgroup Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. Wheeler Park, Geneva We're back outside in April! Pride Playgroup is open to rainbow families with kids and ally families. In case of bad weather, an indoor location will be announced closer to the Playgroup date.

LOCATION CHANGE! Rainbow Roundup Friday, April 4, 7-9 p.m. Bocaditos Cafe in Batavia We're checking out a new location, Bocaditos Cafe in Batavia, at 11 N. Batavia Ave. Join us on Friday, April 4th from 7-9 p.m. Belong Pride yard signs will also be available for $20. Thank you for supporting us!

Join us Monday, May 5 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. for a special Cinco de Mayo edition of Cheers, Queers! We're meeting at Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora. Get there early, because the Tamales+ Food Truck will be at Brother Chimp until 7:30!

Spring Wildflower Walk Thursday, April 3rd, 5:30 – 7:00 pm Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve (41W600 Hughes Rd, Elburn) The event is free! Please RSVP at www.zeffy.com/ticketing/sp... 1/3

Rainbow Roundup Friday, April 4, 7-9 p.m. Steak 'n Shake Batavia Don't miss Rainbow Roundup's next meetup! We're checking out a new location, Steak 'n Shake in Batavia, at 1901 McKee St. Join us on Friday, April 4th from 7-9 p.m. Rainbow Roundup is for young LGBTQ+ adults and allies 18+.

We need community now more than ever, and to that end, Belong is introducing a new monthly social group: The Belong Hangout! Meet us for the first ever Belong Hangout on Thursday, April 10 from 6:30-9:00 at Paxton Hall in the Congregational Church of Batavia. Ages 18+ Details in the alt text.

Teen Queer Prom was truly a magical night! 100 teens and 30 volunteers came together for a night of pure queer joy. We're so happy to share these messages. Our community is vibrant, vital, and strong, and prom lets us all work together to provide the love and support our youngest members need. 💜