Why Pride?

Because after centuries of hiding it's time to stand up and say love is love here in Michigan.

The contributions to the world from LGBTQ people is monumental. But so are everyday Americans like you.

Being who you are and proclaiming it to the world is important -- not just for you but also those around you who might be struggling. Pride lets everyone know...

We're here.

We're queer.

Get used to it.

Taking part in pride events, not just in Monroe but all around the area, is super important. It lets people know they have a resource, a tribe if you will, to call their own and that's wonderful. You're not alone. There are family and allies everywhere.

Why Donate?

This fund helps us pay to take part in various prides in the area as our schedules permit. Remember Embrace Monroe is all volunteers. No one is paid for their time. It's a project born out of love and necessity. Because after all, shade never made anybody less gay.

**Just so there are no surprises, our fundraising software Givebutter asks for a donation at checkout but you can turn it off. You'll see the following info in your cart at checkout: 'An optional tip allows EMBRACE MONROE to use Givebutter's 100% free fundraising platform and keeps it running for all nonprofits. Thank you! ' To avoid this, change the percentage amount to 'other' and then put in '0' as the amount to avoid this charge. If you can make a donation of some kind to Givebutter that's great since it's been a dependable program, but if not, that's okay too.

Can you help us by contributing to this fund today?

$5 or $5000 - every cent we get helps with our mission to spread the word that you, and people we love, matter.

Show it by making your donation today!

Pride Events for Embrace Monroe

Here a Pride. There a Pride. Everywhere a Pride PRIDE!