Here at Battle Creek Pride, we’re finally starting to catch our breath a little as we begin settling into our new Resource Center. The past couple of months have been hectic, frantic, emotional, exhausting, exciting – but most of all, fun. And we’re very happy that we’ve been able to share this adventure with so many of our friends and allies who make our Pride community so special.
And now, it’s way past time for us to say “thank you” to each of you who helped make it all possible. A social media post like this one can never express how much we appreciate your love and support. So that means you’ll just have to come by and visit us soon – for a Thursday Gayme Night, or a support group, or just drop in – so we can tell you in person. We hope to see you all soon!
Many thanks to…
The Move:
Sam Cain
Chris Fulbright
Kim Haist
Painting and Cleaning:
Jordan Champion
Kim Haist
Sam Cain
Jimmy Sims
DeQuan Perry
Tally Recher
Thomas
Veronica Lagrand
Noah Chapple
Jim Eldridge
Roger Ballard
Janessa
Snacks for our Volunteers:
Marilyn Strobel
Loraine Fahling
Tally Recher
Paint Donations:
Lowes of Battle Creek
Furniture Donations:
Battle Creek Unlimited
Disability Network
Battle Creek Community Foundation
Ruby Watts
BC Pride Mural:
Scott Haist
Derek Haist
Vania Word
Mariah Compton
Brandon
Audrey Merlihan
Justin Andert
Penetrator Events
LGBTQ+A Donations:
Cakes by Boo
Pizza Rescue
Michael McCullough
Taryn Vitale
Café Rica
Masterclass
Culvers Battle Creek
Hampton Inn Battle Creek
Fox Pizza Den
Grand River Brewery
Eastend Studio and Gallery
Warner Ball
Paper & I
The Medalist Golf Course
Cavoni’s Pizza and Grinders
Territorial Brewing Company
Sam’s Club
NCG Movie Theater
Glass Act of Marshall
Media Coverage:
WWMT News 3 – Emirrora Austin
Shelly Sulser – Shopper
Alyssa Keown – BC Enquirer
Fox 17 News – Lauren Kummer
WOOD TV 8 – Jacqueline Francis
Monetary Donations:
Tommy Carroll
Conway Photography
Denso
Café Rica
K-Pride and Allies
Post Consumer Brands (Mural Specific)
Javana Rae (Mural Specific)
Mike Madden (Mural Specific)
Bronson BC
Raven’s Eye Tattoo
New Story Community Books
YOU the Community – Go Fund Me page
Flowers and Gifts:
Calhoun County Equality
Kim Holley and The Sojourner Truth Liberation for Justice
Charitable Union
Loraine Fahling
Pat Graw
Alyssa Keown
Tiffany and Lindsay Kemp
Anthony Pennock
Tha Tin Par and The Burma Center
Open House:
Willard Library
New Story Community Books
Drag entertainment:
Sasha Banks
Mx Battle Creek Pride Dahlia Rivers
Delicious Jackson
Dixie Wrecked
Za’Marionna
Baby Boi
Open House Food:
Simply Sensational Berries
Café Rica
Territorial Brewing Company
Pizza Rescue
Cakes by Boo
City Hall Pride Flag:
Kathy Szenda Wilson
Rebecca Fleury
Monday, July 19th 2021: Lightbulbs
Tuesday, July 20th, 2021: Queer Inquiry Panel Discussion
Wednesday July 21st 2021: Mural Dedication
Thursday, July 22nd 2021: LGBTQ&A
Friday, July 23rd 2021: Pride Car Parade
Saturday, July 24th 2021: Open House, Time Capsule, Drag Entertainment