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The (Bi)weekly Kiki | Jan. 25
Meriden Pride Community Center
Save the date: Our very first health fair is Saturday, May 16, from noon to 4 pm! You can look forward to:
Health vendors, with a special focus on LGBTQ+ health
Free and private HIV testing
Presentations and training on health topics such as Narcan and PrEP
Free outdoor yoga session (weather permitting)
Blood drive with CT Blood Center
Speaking of health, please remember to take care of yourself. If you have to travel in this weather, take your time. If you’re staying inside, try not to doomscroll. Drink your water and eat some vegetables.
In solidarity,
-The Meriden Pride Team
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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)
1/28, Craft Night: Vision Boards. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Center
February Events 💘
Order via this form.
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)
2/13 & 2/14, Candy Gram deliveries! Order via this form. (Order deadline 2/11)
2/11, Craft Night: Valentine’s Day Cards. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Center
2/25, Gayme Night: TCG Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Center
Observances
(7) National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
(16-22) Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week
(28) HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day
Visit our Food Pantry, Coat Closet, and School Supply table!
We have tons of freebies at the center right now! Stop in during our weekend hours from 12-4 p.m. and take what you need.
How you can help:
Volunteer to staff the center
Join our committee
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:
Staffing the center with a committee member on Saturdays and Sundays
Staffing the health fair on May 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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.