NW PA Pride Alliance, Inc.

The star will be headlining the WorldPride Street Festival and Concert in June. 🎉

🍸 Calling all cocktail connoisseurs and social butterflies!

NWPA Pride's Q***r Happy Hour is taking over Room 33 Speakeasy tonight at 6pm!

Get ready for a night of handcrafted cocktails, delicious bites, and captivating company in a truly unique setting.

RSVP and let's paint the town (and Room 33) rainbow! 🌈

Erie Q***r Happy Hour @ Room 33 Speakeasy

***rHappyHour

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Mark your calendars! NWPA Pride Alliance is back with a vibrant lineup of events celebrating the power of resistance through love, hope, and pride.

Save the dates:

- Pride on the Bay: Saturday, June 28th
- NWPA Pride Parade: Sunday, June 29th
- Meadville Pride and Street Fair: Saturday, July 26th
- Pride Picnic at Presque Isle: Saturday, August 16th

Let's rise up and paint the town rainbow!

Keep an eye out here and on our web site for vendor information and more coming soon!

No matter what, we’re still here for you. 💙 Our services haven’t changed, and neither has our commitment to your health. Visit us for the same inclusive, affirming care you trust. 🌈

www.centraloutreach.com/locations

Charlene Arcila (1963 – 2015) was a dedicated LGBTQ+ activist, faith leader, educator, and advocate for HIV/AIDS efforts in Philadelphia. She founded the Philadelphia Trans Health Conference in 2000 to be a space for resources and support for low-income trans and gender nonconforming people. Now called the Trans Wellness Conference, it is the largest free conference for transgender and gender-nonconforming health care and wellness support in the world.

Her wide range of roles and accomplishments include working for the Philadelphia AIDS Consortium for 20 years, serving as treasurer for the William Way LGBT Community Center, sitting on the board of directors for the Mazzoni Center, and serving as a minster at the Unity Fellowship of Christ Church Philadelphia from 2009 until her passing.

She is well known for fighting gender discrimination in SEPTA, successfully advocating for them to remove gender markers on transportation passes in 2013, allowing trans and gender nonconforming people to ride public transit without facing harmful discrimination.

Her activism has had lasting impacts on LGBTQ+ people in Philadelphia and around the world.

Sources: The Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia Gay News, and Beyond the Bell Tours

Image description: Black History Month graphic with a beige background and red, green, and yellow frame in the corners and a photo of Charlene Arcila in the middle. Underneath the text says: “LGBTQ+ activist, HIV/AIDS advocate, founder of the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference, successfully fought SEPTA’s gender discrimination.”

Warm hearts, warm clothes! ❤️ The Erie Q***r Community is hosting a Boots & Coat Drive TODAY from 10am to 2pm at Journey to a Trauma-Informed Life (201 W 11th St).

Donate your gently used boots, coats, and warm clothing to help those in need. Every contribution makes a difference! ✨

Q***r Happy Hour is TONIGHT! 🎉 Join NWPA Pride at the Zone Dance Club (133 W 18th St) at 6 PM for a night of community, connection, and fun.

The Zone is opening early and going non-smoking just for us! Come mingle, dance, and celebrate with the Erie LGBTQIA+ community and allies. 🌈

***rHappyHour

Erie's Q***r Happy Hour is BACK! 🎉

Join NWPA Pride at the Zone Dance Club (133 W 18th St) on Wednesday, February 5th at 6pm as we kick off our monthly happy hour series.

The Zone is opening early and going non-smoking just for us! But that's not all...we're taking the party on the road to different locations throughout the year, including:

- Room 33 Speakeasy (Downtown Erie)
- Ugly Tuna Tavern (Near Presque Isle)
- Lavery Brewing Company (West 12th St)

Mark your calendars for the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm (except for Lavery, which will be on Tuesday). More locations, more fun, more community! 🌈 ***rHappyHour

NWPA Pride Alliance stands in solidarity with the Black community, not just this month but always.

We celebrate the rich history, resilience, and countless contributions of Black individuals to our shared community.

Together, we strive for a world where justice and equality prevail for all.

Happy Hour is calling! 🍻 Join NWPA Pride at Julian's Bar and Grill (299 Chestnut St, Meadville) TONIGHT at 5:30 PM for our monthly Meadville Happy Hour.

Come for the drinks, stay for the company! It's the perfect way to unwind and connect with the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. 🌈

Big news! NWPA Pride Alliance is this week's winner of Loving Giving Local! 🎉

https://www.yourerie.com/on-our-air/loving-giving-local/nwpa-pride-alliance-is-this-weeks-winner-of-loving-giving-local

We're so honored to be recognized for our work in the Erie community. A huge thank you to JET 24/FOX 66/YourErie.com, Superstore Joe, and the Auto Express Resale Center for their support.

Tune in to JET 24 Action News at 5 p.m. to watch us accept our check!

NWPA Pride Alliance is this week’s winner of Loving Giving Local Each week, JET 24/FOX 66/YourErie.com teams up with Superstore Joe and the Auto Express Resale Center to give back to one local nonprofit making a difference in the community. The NWPA Pride Allian…

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King Jr.

NWPA Pride honors the legacy of Dr. King by fighting for equality and justice for ALL, including the LGBTQIA+ community and all those who face discrimination.

Progress!

The Virginia House has advanced a bill to repeal the same-sex marriage ban from the state constitution

🎉 New Faces, New Energy! 🎉

We're thrilled to welcome Mason Bracken, Josh Slayton, and Chris Wrobel to the NWPA Pride Alliance Board of Directors! ✨

These incredible individuals bring a wealth of experience and passion to our team, and we can't wait to see the amazing things they'll accomplish.

👉 Head over to our website to learn more about our new board members: nwpapride.org/meet-the-board

Stay tuned for updates on our 2025 Pride events! We're planning an unforgettable year filled with celebration, community, and advocacy. 🌈