Trans Joy Akron

Due to smoke and storm predictions, Trans Pride at the Park tomorrow is canceled. Please share far and wide to help get the word out.

We WILL reschedule! Stay tuned for more info about that.
Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center BTMOhio TransOhio Gay Community Endowment Fund The Buckeye FlameStonewall Sports - Cleveland Plexus LGBT & Allies Chamber of Commerce

CANCELED DUE TO SMOKE AND STORM PREDICTIONS. WE WILL RESCHEDULE!

Can't wait for Saturday! Here is the activity schedule for those planning on competitive kickball, face-painting, and bocce ball.

It might be rainy (the forecast keeps changing) but, if it's not dangerous and miserable, we will be at Hardesty Park from 4-7 as planned. IF the weather prediction becomes terrible, we do have an alternative venue. Keep an eye out here for updates.

Our Community Partners, Volunteers, and TJA planners are a great team! Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center BTMOhio TransOhio Community Endowment Fund Plexus LGBT & Allies Chamber of Commerce The Buckeye FlameEquitas Health

Reminder to Our Allies

It’s okay to redirect!

The trans community does not need you to center trans people in your political discourse.
Honestly, most of us would really prefer public figures and the government just leave us alone.

Please don’t steer into transphobia.
It’s not neutral or a middle ground to say we are unimportant - there is no middle ground when it comes to others’ humanity!

You can say you think the state / campaign / program / group / etc. should be focused on housing, healthcare, education, infrastructure, etc., without putting trans people down.

THANK YOU EVERYONE -- WE HAVE ALL VOLUNTEER ROLES FILLED!!!!!!
Trans Pride at the Park is this Saturday and we're excited! (And starting to freeze the popsicles now in everyone's freezers.)

If you've been thinking about volunteering for Trans Joy Akron, this is a great event for it, and we still have some shifts open. Thank you to everyone who supports our events by attending as guests, volunteering, and donating. We couldn't do it without you all!

THANK YOU EVERYONE -- WE HAVE ALL VOLUNTEER ROLES FILLED!!!!!!

Volunteers Needed for Trans Pride at the Park!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444ACAE2DA5FFC16-64583248-trans

We would reallllllly appreciate your help if you have the time and energy! Take a shift and still have time to hang out with friends, play games, and EAT!

Thank you to community volunteers and our Community Partners - TransOhio, BTMOhio Gay Community Endowment Fund, Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center, Stonewall Sports - Cleveland ,The Buckeye Flame

Middle School Youth Group meets NEXT Thursday, July 23, 5-7 p.m. In partnership with the Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center, we are excited to support Akron area LGBTQ and ally young people.

Questions? [email protected]

Tuesday!

🎲 **Game Night & Open Hours at Q***r in Canton!** 🌈
Join us **Tuesday, July 14, from 6–9 PM** for an evening of games, laughter, and community! Whether you're ready to jump into a board game, play some cards, or just relax and meet new people, there's a place for you here. Come as you are, bring a friend, and enjoy a safe, welcoming space where everyone belongs. We can't wait to see you!
📍 Tuesday, July 14 | 🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
💜 Q***r in Canton

THANK YOU EVERYONE -- WE HAVE ALL VOLUNTEER ROLES FILLED!!!!!!

Volunteers Needed for Trans Pride at the Park!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444ACAE2DA5FFC16-64583248-trans

We would reallllllly appreciate your help if you have the time and energy! Take a shift and still have time to hang out with friends, play games, and EAT!

Thank you to community volunteers and our Community Partners - TransOhio, BTMOhio Gay Community Endowment Fund, Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center, Stonewall Sports - Cleveland ,The Buckeye Flame

⭐️🎤🎹🎷🎺The Last Letter Project recently hosted an awesome Ska show at the Cave to benefit TJA. Thank you so much for organizing this and to the crowd and amazing bands who came from Cleveland, Barberton, NE Ohio, and Pittsburgh! Everyone had such a great time! 🕶️🎸🪗🥁✨

Definitely check out these bands if you haven't yet!

Hogan's Last Smash The Sneaky Heat Missiles Fine Young Men NITE KLUB - Cleveland SKA Last Letter Project The Cave

This Punks for Pride post is a little late, but our gratitude is huge. Thank you to the Rialto, the crowd, to Chris for organizing the show, and to all the the musicians who put on such a great show - there was amazing music, a mosh pit, and even some stage diving! This night is one of the best of the summer....

The Rialto Theatre Wednesday Demonstration Gosinicc Pretty Pretty AwfulThe Eeries Skeleton Drive

Here are photos of a few of the bands -- feel free to add band photos in the comments. And check out the funny photo of Trans Joy Akron members with Pretty Pretty Awful in the background!

**Updated 6/30**

Temps are going to be scorching this week. Please take note of the following cooling center locations in Summit County.