Support Us
VOLUNTEER
As a volunteer-operated nonprofit, we rely on amazing community members to help operate the community center space, lead programs, and assist with events. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please complete the following application:
Benefits
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Personal Growth: Volunteering offers an opportunity for skill development, self-discovery, and understanding diverse perspectives, fostering both personal and professional growth.
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Community Connection: Engaging as a volunteer strengthens your ties to the community, allowing you to make new friends, expand your network, and deepen your understanding of local needs and issues.
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Positive Impact: By giving your time and expertise, you play a direct role in making a difference, driving positive change, and supporting causes that matter.
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Enhanced Well-being: Volunteering has been shown to boost mental and emotional well-being, as it promotes feelings of fulfillment, purpose, and happiness by contributing to a cause larger than oneself.
JOIN A COMMITEE
We are seeking community members who are dedicated to addressing the needs of the local LGBTQ+ community to serve on our committees! Our committees oversee the development of resources, services, programs, and advocacy for the local queer community. Learn more about each committee and apply here:
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Influence and Leadership: Being a part of the committee provides you with the platform to shape and steer initiatives, allowing you to have a direct impact on the direction and outcomes of projects and policies.
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Networking and Collaboration: Joining a committee offers unique opportunities to connect with professionals and passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaborative relationships that can benefit you both personally and professionally.
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Skill Enhancement: Committee work often involves strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making, which can hone your organizational, communication, and leadership skills, preparing you for advanced roles in your career or community endeavors.
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Deepened Commitment: Serving on a committee allows you to immerse yourself in the cause or mission, deepening your understanding and commitment to the objectives and giving you a sense of fulfillment from being closely aligned with its core goals.
LGBTQ+ Business Community
We encourage community members to support LGBTQ+ owned businesses, creators, artists, authors, and leaders along with supportive locally-owned Wabash Valley businesses. Join our Facebook community to connect with other business owners in the area:
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Shared Knowledge and Expertise: Being part of the business community facilitates the exchange of ideas, insights, and best practices, providing members with a collective wealth of knowledge that can lead to innovative solutions and business growth.
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Strengthened Local Economy: Supporting LGBTQ+ and local businesses ensures that money circulates within the community, leading to job creation, increased investment, and a more resilient local economy.
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Collaborative Opportunities: Engaging with the business community fosters collaboration, allowing businesses to leverage each other's strengths, share resources, or co-create events and products, enhancing their reach and impact.
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Unified Voice and Advocacy: Being part of a cohesive business community gives members a stronger collective voice to advocate for favorable policies, address challenges, and promote inclusivity and diversity in the broader business environment.
JOIN THE BOARD
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Strategic Influence: As a member of the board of directors, you have the power to shape the vision and long-term direction of the organization, ensuring its growth, sustainability, and alignment with its mission.
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Professional Development: Serving on a board enhances your leadership, governance, and decision-making skills, elevating your professional stature and preparing you for higher leadership roles in various sectors.
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Expanded Network: Joining a board connects you with industry leaders, stakeholders, and key decision-makers, broadening your professional and community network and opening doors to potential partnerships and opportunities.
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Legacy Building: Being on the board allows you to make lasting contributions to the organization and its cause, enabling you to leave a legacy of positive impact and meaningful change in the community or industry it serves.
Interested in joining our team of dedicated leaders? Review our board member responsibilities and apply here:
Let's Make A Change
You are central to our process of creation to make this a sustainable reality. Your contribution to the Pride Center of Terre Haute will help us make this community a more equitable and safe place for LGBTQIAP+ folks to live as your funding directly supports the community center, implementation of necessary programs and services, community outreach, and more.
The Pride Center of Terre Haute is run solely by committed volunteers from our local Wabash Valley community. Our funding comes through donations, partnerships, sponsorships, and grants. The Pride Center of Terre Haute is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all donations are tax-deductible in the USA.
To discuss further opportunities for giving, please reach out to us at info@pridecenterterrehaute.org. We thank you so much for your support and hope you will consider contributing to our cause.
