Affirmations Prom ReDeux Makes Memories for LGBTQ+ Community
“We were hearing from people about how meaningful it was for them to be able to celebrate prom as themselves and with whom they wanted.”
Ferndale Pride’s 13th Year Brings Community Together
Pride is an amazing time when everybody can just relax and enjoy
Ferndale Community Foundation and Ferndale Pride Award Grants to Several Groups
The Ferndale Community Foundation and Ferndale Pride recently awarded over $29,000 in grants to various community groups and organizations.
Holly Pride Celebrates LGBTQ+ Community with Speakers from Near and Far
But such events are becoming more popular as communities of all sizes see the value in being welcoming of LGBTQ+ neighbors. “You are changing the narrative that the only way to come out in a small town is to get out.”
A Perfect Day for Ferndale Pride
Totals are not in yet for this year, but with packed streets leading into sunset, groups at the event reported much success.
June 4 – Ferndale Pride
Ferndale Pride strives to recognize and promote pride for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, intersex and ally communities, working with residents, businesses, community groups, and all segments of the community to welcome and promote the celebration of diversity
Ferndale Pride and Community Foundation Award $24,500 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
The Ferndale Community Foundation and Ferndale Pride are distributing $24,500 in grants to 11 community organizations…
Ferndale Pride Road Rally Raises Funds, Shows Off Local Spots
On April 10 teams competed to answer clues that led to places around town, including famous Ferndale landmarks like the hill at Martin Road Park, the skate park, the mural at Blumz by JRDesigns, and the dog park.
April 10 – Road Rally for Ferndale Pride
On Saturday April 10 at 2pm, get out and have some fun while giving back to Ferndale Pride.
Ferndale Pride Selling Shirts to Support LGBTQ Causes
Each year Foundation grants funds to local non-profits. Over the last 9 years, Foundation has distributed more than $200,000 to area organizations.
Mom Spreading Love Seeks Volunteers for Free Hug Booth at Ferndale Pride Festival
Mom Spreading Love Seeks Volunteers for Free Hug Booth at Ferndale Pride Festival (Lara Mossa, April 23, 2019) UPDATE: Volunteer hug positions filled up quickly after being announced, but there are many other volunteer opportunities available. More info is available at www.ferndalepride.com FERNDALE, MI – Not everyone feels accepted by friends and family when they…
Rainbow Run Celebrates Diversity
Rainbow Run Celebrates Diversity (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Over 250 runners donned Michigan-made high rainbow socks and ran through the streets of Ferndale Saturday morning for the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Rainbow Run. Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter welcomed everyone to the event and the crowed warmed up with stretches…
Rainbow Run Celebrates Diversity
Rainbow Run Celebrates Diversity (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Over 250 runners donned Michigan-made high rainbow socks and ran through the streets of Ferndale Saturday morning for the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Rainbow Run. Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter welcomed everyone to the event and the crowed warmed up with stretches…
Ferndale Pride Announces Multiple Fundraisers, Seeks Volunteers
Ferndale Pride Announces Multiple Fundraisers, Seeks Volunteers (Ferndale Pride, Feb. 28, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Preparations are under way for Ferndale Pride, which takes place June 2, 2018 in Downtown Ferndale. In the meantime, here is information on volunteering and on fundraisers leading up to the event: Committee meetings with volunteers, location to be determined:…
Ferndale Pride Announces Multiple Fundraisers, Seeks Volunteers
Ferndale Pride Announces Multiple Fundraisers, Seeks Volunteers (Ferndale Pride, Feb. 28, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Preparations are under way for Ferndale Pride, which takes place June 2, 2018 in Downtown Ferndale. In the meantime, here is information on volunteering and on fundraisers leading up to the event: Committee meetings with volunteers, location to be determined:…
Ferndale Pride sets record with $25,000 in grants to local LGBTQ charities
Ferndale Pride sets record with $25,000 in grants to local LGBTQ charities FERNDALE, Mich. – Ferndale Pride distributed $25,000 in grants – the most funding it ever has distributed in a single year – to five local LGBTQ charities Monday, Aug. 28, at the Ferndale City Council meeting. The Ferndale Community Foundation, Ferndale Pride’s sponsoring…
Pride in the Park Brings Transgender People Together
Pride in the Park Brings Transgender People Together (Julia Music, Aug. 22, 2017) Transgender Michigan is celebrating its 20th year as a non-profit advocacy group for transgender people in the state of Michigan. This year their annual event, Transgender Pride saw record breaking crowds as more than 500 people gathered in Geary Park to celebrate…
Pictures from the 2017 Ferndale Rainbow Run
Pictures from the 2017 Ferndale Rainbow Run (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Runners, walkers, joggers, stroller-pushers and leash-pullers wove through the streets Downtown Ferndale for the annual Rainbow Run. The event coincides with Ferndale Pride, both of which celebrate diversity. Over 400 people came out to get splattered with multiple colors…
“With Love and Courage” Community Comes Together to Mourn Orlando
“With Love and Courage” Community Comes Together to Mourn Orlando (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 13, 2016) Ferndale, MI – “It is not only an act of love but of courage this evening that we decide that in the face of the savage hatred in Orlando that we are going to come together as a people.”…
Ferndale Pride Doubles Down on Transgender Inclusion (video)
Ferndale Pride Doubles Down on Transgender Inclusion (video) Ferndale, MI – With flags of many color combinations fluttering around downtown along with the traditional LGBTQ rainbow ones, Ferndale Pride set a conscious scene of inclusion for many groups at the diversity-themed festival June 4. “Today we gather to celebrate being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer,…