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The (Bi)weekly Kiki | Sept. 7
Meriden Pride Community Center
It’s back-to-school season, Meriden!
If you need school supplies, stop by the Community Center on Saturdays from 12-3 p.m. or Sundays from 1-4 p.m. to pick up FREE supplies. We have notebooks, glue sticks, binders, pencils, backpacks, and more. Anyone is welcome to take supplies — students of all ages and levels, or even teachers (we see you!). Please, take what you need.
-The Meriden Pride Team
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This Moment in Queerstory 🪶
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
On September 18, 2008, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day was launched by The AIDS Institute in an effort to raise awareness of the alarming increase in the number of HIV diagnoses among older adults and individuals over 50 living and aging with HIV. This day reminds us that HIV impacts people of all ages, including LGBTQ+ older adults who may face unique challenges.
With more people living long, healthy lives with HIV, it’s important to keep raising awareness, encourage regular testing, and support inclusive, age-friendly care. Learn more at HIV.gov or at NHAAD.org
September Events 🏳️⚧️
Say hi to us at our booth at the Meriden Farmers Market every Saturday, 8 a.m. through noon at the Meriden Green.
Sun. 9/7, New Haven Pride. 12-6 p.m. @ Downtown New Haven (Crown & Orange St.)
Sat. 9/13, Hartford Pride. 12-6 p.m. @ Pratt Street Historic District
Wed. 9/17, Gayme Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Center
Sun. 9/21, Trans-formation Event. 3-7 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Community Center
Wed. 9/24, Craft Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Library
Observances
(7) Grandparents’ Day
(18) National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
(21-27) Bisexual Awareness Week
(23) Bisexual Day
(27) National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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:
Pride Prom on Saturday, October 18, from 5-8 p.m. (not including setup and teardown time)
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, 12-3 p.m.
Sundays, 1-4 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.