Niagara Pride's June 2021 Art Auction

Niagara Pride,Inc.
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11
June 2021
09:00 AM EDT
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19
June 2021
09:00 PM EDT

About Our Auction

Happy Pride 2021! As part of its June Pride Fundraising Art Auction, Niagara Pride, Inc. is auctioning off two pieces of art donated by Jimi Konidis, creator and owner of James.Kreate. Additionally, a variety of framed or matted prints donated by Ronald Piaseczny, will also be included in the auction.

Niagara Pride, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving LGBTQ+ individuals and families. We offer community-based educational programming and engage in charitable work for numerous organizations in Niagara County and the surrounding counties of Western New York.

Niagara Pride hosts a monthly Lunch and Learn education series, as well as other free training, which serve to raise awareness of community resources, in addition to obstacles faced by the LGBTQ+ community. As part of our charitable outreach, we have multiple donation drives throughout the year to benefit local children and homeless individuals.

Niagara Pride also facilitates affirming social events and safe spaces in the community for LGBTQ+ individuals. This includes but is not limited to hosting Niagara County's Annual Pride Festival, coffee meet ups, a summer picnic, a fall and winter holiday community meal with our chosen family, and other social events.

Niagara Pride is not grant funded. All of their programming is made possible by generous donations from the local community. Money raised during this auction will be used to fund Niagara Pride programming during 2021 and 2022.


About Niagara Pride,Inc.

Niagara Pride, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving LGBTQ+ individuals and families in Niagara County and the surrounding WNY area. We offer community-based educational programming and engage in charitable work. Niagara Pride collaborates with other organizations to offer LGBTQ+ programming, social meet ups, Diversity and Inclusion training for organizations and businesses, health-based initiatives, and other visibility events, including numerous June Pride events. As part of our charitable outreach, we have multiple donation drives throughout the year, which benefit individuals, families, and children in need. Niagara Pride, Inc. also facilitates welcoming social events, creating safe spaces in the community for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Some of the services Niagara Pride offers include:

• LGBTQ+ Diversity and Inclusivity Trainings for businesses and organizations – over 7,000 individuals, both locally and nationally, attended these trainings throughout the year.

• Jean Hopkins Memorial Scholarship – a $500 scholarship was awarded to a graduating high school senior pursuing higher education.

• Niagara County GSA Grants – seven $500 grants were given to local GSAs to help fund LGBTQ+ diversity programs at their high schools.

• Know Your Status – a campaign designed to provide free sexual health information and resources to residents of WNY, as well as create an online tool that allows individuals to easily locate HIV/AIDS and STI testing sites throughout the 8 counties of Western New York.

• WNY LGBTQ+ Youth Vocational Training Conference – a one day event aimed at providing LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 15-21 with lifelong skills and tools to seek employment, create resumes, interview for jobs, and effectively seek out training programs.

• WNY LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Fair – an opportunity for community members to learn about LGBTQ+ specific and/or affirming programs, services, and resources offered by local community service providers.

• WNY Pride 5K – a virtual 5K race/walk in WNY with a focus of bringing awareness to, while also celebrating the local WNY LGBTQ+ Community.

• WNY Shopping with Pride - this annual event serves to help raise funds to support local LGBTQ+ programs and services and highlights locally owned and operated LGBTQ+ and ally businesses and merchants in WNY.

• Community-based Pride Celebrations – Niagara Falls Pride, Newfane Pride, North Tonawanda Pride (in partnership with the Oliver Street Merchants Association)…and coming in 2023, Lockport Pride!

• And in partnership with other agencies, Niagara Pride has been able to offer groups/services for addictions and housing discrimination assistance.

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