we aim to give lgbTq folks access to wellness-based training and education programs, a clear path to relevant career opportunities with aligned organizations, and ongoing community support through social and professional networking groups and entrepreneurial mentorship, thus circumventing the inequities of the general job market.
HELP US
• promote
• build community through social & professional networking groups
•••SEND QUEERS TO VOCATIONAL SCHOOL•••
donation guide
**indicates urgent need
$5-25 = event supplies
$26-50 = business cards/stickers**
$51-100 = banner for pride (and other events)**
$101-500 = networking events venue spaces
$501-$1000 = dedicated website! (and can be written off w/out itemizing)**
$1001-5000 = start accepting scholarship applications
$5001-$10000 = SEND QUEERS TO SCHOOL!
10,001-20,000 = SEND 2-5 QUEERS TO SCHOOL!
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Community Groups & Events
the proud collective believes that ongoing social and professional support are an important part of the success of any community. these groups are designed to be engaging and connective; they are meant to find resources, peers, friends, and community.
get your craft on!
Come as you are with an unfinished project or just a desire to be in space with other queers. Queer & Crafty is typically hosted at PROUD Network Partner locations, like The Canvas, St. Vrain Cidery, or Butterscotch Studios, and is for anyone 18 years old and up who identifies as LGBTQ or questioning. Event details linked above.
get your game on!
Come play, watch, or just socialize! Queer & Nerdy is our longest running group (since 2018) and is a great place to meet queer nerds of all kinds. We are typically hosted by PROUD Network Partner locations, like The Canvas, St. Vrain Cidery, or Summit Tacos! This event is for anyone 18 years and up and identifies as LGBTQ or questioning. Event details linked above.
get your business networking on!
Come share about your business, get and give referrals, collaborate, brainstorm, and generally connect! The PROUD Networking Group is designed to be a resource for LGBTQ and Allied Business owners and representatives to information share, consider the unique (and not so unique) challenges we face, and generally network in a fun and casual space. We are typically hosted by any one of the PROUD Network Partners, like The St. Vrain Cidery, Fair Wealth, or Sandy's Coffee. Event details linked above.
PROUD Network?