We don’t choose between grief and joy. We hold both. We cry. We rage. And we dance—because that joy is worth fighting for Please consider joining us: equalityallianceofchestercounty.betterworld.org. #ExistenceIsResistance #LGBTEqualityAlliance #ChesterCountyLGBTEqualityAlliance #LoveIsLoveGala

This #GivingTuesday, YOU can make equality possible! LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County offers free programs like: Mental health support Youth & adult groups Ally training & advocacy OutFest, PrideFest & social events We can do this because of your support. tinyurl.com/lgbtqgivingt...

Right Idea. Wrong Time of Year. We'll reschedule in the new year.

Mental health matters—especially in our LGBTQ community. Therapalooza is more than an event; it’s a space for connection, care, and empowerment. Join us on Dec. 7 for a reminder that your well-being is worth prioritizing. Details: tinyurl.com/therapalooza... Let’s make healing a collective act.

Join us for a day of self-care and safe spaces, thoughtfully designed in response to the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Registration includes lunch. tinyurl.com/therapalooza...

This is going to be a blast!

More legislation in PA targeting trans folks is coming. We need your voices! Join us at the Equal Rights, Equal Care March on 10/26. We have spots left on the bus leaving from Chester County. Reserve now! tinyurl.com/RallyBusRes Bus pickup location will be shared after you reserve your spot.

🌈 Join Us in Harrisburg! 🚌 We are heading to the Equal Rights, Equal Care March on October 26th, and we want YOU with us! We’ve chartered a bus to make sure Chester County is proudly represented. 🏳️‍🌈 📍 Bus pickup location will be shared after you reserve your spot. tinyurl.com/RallyBusRes

Way to go, Chesco!

OutFest 2025 is Oct 25! Your Story Creates Our Story. Inviting Queer voices from across Chester County to share anonymous personal stories reflecting your truth, your journey, and your wisdom. 💬 What would you tell your younger self? 🧭 How did you find your identity? #OutFest2025 #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Our hearts are with those dealing with the unimaginable.

Today we honor the 80th birthday of Marsha P. Johnson — a trailblazing activist, drag performer, and co-founder of STAR, who helped ignite the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Her legacy is a reminder that pride began as protest, and that liberation must include everyone. Thank you, Marsha.

Our biggest Gayme Night ever! Join us every other Thursday. We have a great time.

Join Our Board! Committed to our board reflecting the whole of our community and with 1 open seat, we're seeking diverse voices—especially cis/trans men, nonbinary folks, people of color, ages 18–21 & 50+. Send a letter & resume to [email protected] by Sept 1, 2025.

On July 23, we hosted a round table featuring advocates and local leaders who discussed current LGBTQ+ issues, shared progress and challenges, and offered actionable insights for allies and community members. Check out out our latest blog post with the highlights. tinyurl.com/gayzette

Big News! Carrie Stare, our board president named to Main Line Today’s 20 Under 40! Carrie’s leadership, heart, and unapologetic advocacy for our community continue to push ChesCo toward a more inclusive, equitable future. Her recognition isn’t just well-earned — it’s essential. Congrats, Carrie!

LGBTQ+ Rights are under attack. What is the current situation in Chester County and the state? Join us at a round table discussion to see where we are. To RSVP: forms.gle/eDvu89fzm4o7...

This exhibit is here all month.

Ariana Grande, Pedro Pascal, Daniel Radcliffe support LGBTQ+ suicide hotline: ‘We will not stay silent’

FAQs for PrideFest in Phoenixville on June 7.

Let's support the heck out of the LGBTQ+ community! Check out all the Pride events, authors, shops, and creators in the region. Our joyful, family-friendly PrideFest is on June 7 in Phoenixville. Psst! FREE event parking and shuttle at Manavon Elementary School and Phoenixville Hospital garage.

There are so many events happening during Pride Month. During PrideFest, pop over to Reads & Co. for a meet and greet.

In the last days of Mental Health Awareness Month, bring the kids out to see Inside Out and check out the vendor fair. #LGBTQ #Queer #TransRights #Pride #LoveIsLove #NonBinary #Gay #LGBTQHistory #QueerArt #lgbt #loveislove #love #chestercountypride #chestercountypa #phoenixvillepa

Getting ready for PrideFest Chester County is a lot of work, but so much fun!

Join us at 8 a.m. on May 24 to freshen up the Rainbow Crosswalk just in time for PrideFest. #lgbt #rainbowcrosswalk #gay #pride #queer #loveislove #trans #instagay #lgbtqia #gaypride #love #chestercountypride #chestercountypa #phoenixvillepa #pridefest

Check you polling place and see the sample ballot for your area. www.chesco.org/156/Voter-Se...

FREE remote parking and shuttle for PrideFest. Phoenixville Hospital Parking Garage 40 Nutt Rd. Enter hospital complex from Main St./State Route 29. Manavon Elementary School 2 Phantom Way Enter school on Pothouse Rd. The shuttle runs 11:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. #pridefest #chestercountypride

Mental Health Awareness Month is observed every May to highlight the importance of mental health and well-being. For the LGBTQ+ community, it carries special significance, especially in the current political climate. Check out our website if you need help locating mental health professionals.

Celebrating Lesbian Visibility Week! Join us as we uplift and honor the voices, stories, and achievements of lesbian women and non-binary people. Let's shine a light on their contributions and continue to advocate for equality and acceptance. #LesbianVisibilityWeek #LGBTQ #VisibilityMatters

We are committed to the board reflecting our entire community and encourage those whose voices are currently underrepresented on our board to apply including cis & trans men, nonbinary folks, people of color, and those aged 18-21 and 50+. Send email of interest and resume to [email protected].

Our partners at the PA Youth Congress (PYC) alerted us to a legal petition filed in Commonwealth Court. Two school districts, several parents, and two state legislators have launched an aggressive attack on the nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians, in place since 2023.

We saw 20K people attend PrideFest 2024. We think 2025 will be the biggest we've ever seen in Chester County. Do you want to support us as a vendor? Details are available at tinyurl.com/PrideFest2025.

We have some great items up for bid. lol proceeds go to help fund programs, resources, and arranging services our community needs. Check it out! tinyurl.com/BidAtTheBall

Come Do the Hustle with us on February 21 at our annual ❤️🧡💛💚Love is Love💙💜🖤🤎 gala! tinyurl.com/boogieandblingdiscoball

Less than 2 hours left to use the FLASHDANCE discount code for your tickets to the Disco Ball!

FLASH SALE! Get your tickets today for the Disco Ball!

Use FLASHDANCE for a one-time discount tomorrow on your Disco Ball ticket.

Doing a post-Super Bowl promo! Stop back after all the festivities conclude tonight for a discount code.

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These folks should be in every history book and taught just as easily as Ben Franklin and Abraham Lincoln. 1/2

Black History should be taught everywhere everyday.

We would love some love in promoting our big event on Feb. 21. If you can’t make it, buy a ticket and donate it. We’ll give it to someone in the LGBTQ+ community who needs to be in a safe supportive space.

In the area of support, please consider a donation to support people in the LGBTQ+ community. How? Donate 2 tickets to our Disco Ball that we will give to those who need a place to go for one night where they feel accepted and surrounded by support. tinyurl.com/boogieandblingdiscoball

Trans, queer, and nonbinary people won’t be erased by merely removing letters from websites. Hate and fear won’t define e is—we will. 1/2

1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts? Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from. Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!

✅ East Vincent Township – $100,000 to make improvements to Independence Park ✅ Parkesburg Borough – $168,074 to make ADA improvements to the playground and to make other updates to Minch Park ✅ Upper Providence Township – $77,915 for a bicycle, pedestrian, and greenway planning project

Join us on Saturday, April 5th, from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Fairgrounds in Oaks for a FREE Shredding & E-Recycling Event! For more details or questions, call my office at 610-792-2137. 🗑️🔋♻️

Support LGBTQ+ orgs. Consider donating a ticket to our Disco Ball if you can’t come. Our people need safe spaces now! Vote and Mobilize. The ballot box is one of the most powerful tools to reject hate-driven policies and leaders. Hate and fear will not define our future—we will. 3/3

Queer people have always persisted, even in the face of oppression, and we will continue to do so—louder, prouder, and more united than ever. 3 Things Allies Can Do Right Now: Raise Your Voice Publicly – Call out any anti-LGBTQ+ policies wherever you can including with your elected officials. 2/3