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The (Bi)weekly Kiki | Jan. 11
Meriden Pride Community Center
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? If you resolved to start volunteering in your community, we have a place for you at Meriden Pride.
We are now looking for dedicated committee members to join our team. What does it mean to be on the Meriden Pride committee?
Turn your passion into action: advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Meriden, plan events, and share your ideas.
Attend biweekly committee meetings (currently held on Sundays at 4 p.m.)
Volunteer at the community center at least two days a month
Let’s work together to make our communities a safer, more inclusive place. For more information on joining the committee, please email [email protected].
As a reminder, the food pantry will be closed today, January 11. We did not take this decision lightly and greatly apologize for the inconvenience.
-The Meriden Pride Team
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Get your Candy Grams for V-Day! 💘
👉 Order via this form.
January Events ❄️
Please check our Facebook pages to RSVP to events. If you’re not already a member, join the private group for Meriden Pride. (Main FB page | Private group)
1/14, Gayme Night: Top Tier. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Center
1/28, Craft Night: Vision Boards. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Center
Observances
(19) Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Visit Our Coat Closet & School Supply Table 🧥+✏️
We still have winter gear, ready to share! Please stop by during our normal hours to pick up a free coat, hat, gloves, socks, or other warm clothing.
Heading back to school? We have supplies! Stop in during our hours to pick up free notebooks, pencils, and more.
How you can help:
Volunteer to staff the center
Donate new or lightly worn winter coats, gloves, scarves, and hats
Volunteer Opportunities 🙌
Connect with the local LGBTQ+ community! We’d love to have your help at events. Please fill out a volunteer form if you would like to volunteer with us.
Right now, we need volunteers for:
Assisting with the food pantry on Saturdays and Sundays
Staffing the center with a committee member on Saturdays and Sundays
Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. We are stronger together!
About the Community Center 🌈
The Meriden Pride Community Center offers a wide range of free resources and support services to empower and assist the community, including:
Sexual health supplies such as male and female condoms, dental dams, and lubrication
Free at-home COVID-19 test kits, Narcan overdose prevention kits, and blood glucose meters for health monitoring
Assistance with applications for heating and renters’ reimbursement programs
Personalized help connecting to broader city and state services
Borrowing books from our LGBTQ+ library
Complimentary internet and printing access
Committed to holistic support, the center strives to address immediate and long-term needs through its inclusive and accessible offerings.
Community Center Hours
Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.
Sundays, 12-4 p.m.
Donate to the Center 💝
Every donation fuels our mission to uplift the Greater Meriden LGBTQ+ community through free, accessible programming that celebrates identity, fosters belonging, and sparks joy. From inclusive workshops and peer support networks to vibrant Pride events and educational resources, we create safe spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals can thrive. Led entirely by volunteers, our work is powered by your generosity—ensuring queer voices are heard, stories are celebrated, and no one faces barriers to connection. Together, we’re building a world where everyone can live authentically, proudly, and without compromise.