upcoming events
Miami Beach Pride Parade
The Alliance for LGBTQ Youth is so excited for Miami Beach Pride weekend, this year on, Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th!
We’ll be marching again in the annual parade this year and we’re looking forward to being in community with our youth and allies on Sunday, April 14th on Ocean Drive and 5th street. We would love for you, your friends and family to march with us in celebration of and solidarity with our LGBTQ youth and community!
Your presence with and for our youth is critical as we stand together against the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ Legislation that targets queer and trans youth. Together, we’ll march to amplify Queer Youth Power and stand in solidarity for human rights and safe accessible spaces for Queer folks to thrive.
Please register through the QR code provided in the flyer or this link: https://forms.gle/uGYenv9yMtDTcGir7
The arrival time is 10:00AM. The parade begins at 12:00PM. We will meet and line up at Ocean Drive and 5th Street. Snacks and water will be provided. Additional details to come as the date approaches.
Please reach out to our Program Assistant, A.J. Rodriguez at aj@all4lgbtqyouth.org with any questions you may have. We can't wait to see you there!
Pride at The Capitol with Equality Florida
Equality Florida Annual Pride at the Capitol Kick Off!
Equality Florida is kicking off our Pride at the Capitol program this year with our annual Lobby Days this legislative session! Now is the chance to meet with lawmakers to directly advocate for pro-equality bills and fight against bad bills. Become a citizen lobbyist today!When: January 16-17, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Where: Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee - 200 S Duval St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
We will begin the program with a training session to ensure you are prepared and ready for the Capitol. You will get an insider briefing from state lawmakers before breaking into teams for small group meetings with lawmakers. Lunch and drinks will be provided. This event will be in-person, so COVID protocols will be in full effect (see below). For hotel recommendations and more information, please visit our website at: https://www.eqfl.org/PATC . If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to email Equality Florida Deputy Field Director Yordanos Molla yordanosm@equalityflorida.org . COVID PROTOCOLS:
If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, please do not attend the event. Visit the CDC's website for more information about coronavirus symptoms and precautions.We will have a limited supply of face masks available at the event.
Registration Fee ($15, $5 Student Rate requires ID)
Registration fees are $15 per attendee or $5 for students with student ID, and help cover a small portion of the cost for Lobby Days, such as training materials and meals. If you are facing financial hardship and unable to pay the registration fee to participate in this in-person event, please contact Yordanos Molla yordanosm@equalityflorida.org.
Queerceañera: 15th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for The Alliance for LGBTQ Youth’s Queerceañera: 15th Anniversary Celebration!
Saturday, October 21, 2023
6-9pm
Museum of Graffiti
It’s going to be the coming-of-age party of queer dreams! We’re celebrating The Alliance for LGBTQ Youth’s 15 year history of unleashing the innate, internal power of LGBTQ youth in South Florida!
TransCon: a Conference by and for Trans/Nonbinary Folks
This is the state of Florida's ONLY conference by and for transgender and nonbinary people scheduled for 2023 and workshop/panel topics will focus on Health & Wellbeing, Education/Self-Growth, and Employment/Entrepreneurship.The event is completely FREE and will feature a keynote speaker, two panels, workshops, a youth hangout space, a decompression space, live musical performances, a gender-affirming closet, a 50/50 raffle, breakfast, lunch, and a post-event social hour, and more.Registration Link: TransCon: a Conference by and for Trans/Nonbinary Folks Tickets, Sat, Sep 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
The Children's Trust Family Expo - North
The Family Expo continues to be the best chance for families to connect with the Trust’s extensive provider network as well as other community agencies and organizations that serve them. This year’s events will be spread out at various locations and on different days to make sure to reach the largest number of our diverse population in Miami-Dade. The Expo attracts thousands of visitors annually with excitement, entertainment & resources for all who attend. This year the three events will take place on weekends at the end of July and beginning of August to make it as easy as possible for families to attend and get information and resources ahead of the upcoming school year.The Family Expo is a great opportunity for parents to learn of the wealth of resources and opportunities available to their children, including after-school and enrichment programs, nutrition education, injury prevention, programs for children with special needs, pre-K registration information and KidCare outreach.North Family Expo
Saturday, August 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Florida Memorial University
15800 NW 42nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
For additional information: https://www.thechildrenstrust.org/content/family-expo-0?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw756lBhDMARIsAEI0AgnjuKL8nGcO8jaUdSjSVOiZZMzcW67g0Z74g2bszU5GJOACYNQocMQaAv8gEALw_wcB 
The Children's Trust Family Expo - South
The Family Expo continues to be the best chance for families to connect with the Trust’s extensive provider network as well as other community agencies and organizations that serve them. This year’s events will be spread out at various locations and on different days to make sure to reach the largest number of our diverse population in Miami-Dade. The Expo attracts thousands of visitors annually with excitement, entertainment & resources for all who attend. This year the three events will take place on weekends at the end of July and beginning of August to make it as easy as possible for families to attend and get information and resources ahead of the upcoming school year.The Family Expo is a great opportunity for parents to learn of the wealth of resources and opportunities available to their children, including after-school and enrichment programs, nutrition education, injury prevention, programs for children with special needs, pre-K registration information and KidCare outreach.South Family Expo
Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus
11011 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33176
For additional information: https://www.thechildrenstrust.org/content/family-expo-0?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw756lBhDMARIsAEI0AgnjuKL8nGcO8jaUdSjSVOiZZMzcW67g0Z74g2bszU5GJOACYNQocMQaAv8gEALw_wcB 
Trans Food Assistance Program
Free food distribution for Trans & Gender Nonconfoming Folks
For more info email Rachel@buddysystemmia.com
Registration: Assistance Request — Buddy System MIA
Speak Up! 2023 Virtual Creative Writing Summer Camp for Teens
Speak Up! Summer Camp is a six-day virtual creative writing camp for students in grades 6-12 to brainstorm activities, craft exercises, and engage in workshops established by poets and fiction writers. Campers will participate daily in master classes with best-selling authors, sponsored by Miami Book Fair at Miami-Dade College. A licensed therapist and writer will help students explore connections between mental health and the creative writing process, utilizing creative writing prompts alongside meditation exercises.Free Tuition! Live Author Q&A: 1:00-1:30 p.m. ETWorkshops: 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET (5 simultaneous virtual “cabins”)Mentorships (30 minutes/1 on 1 for each kid) 2:30-3:30/4 p.m. ET
Free and open to all, priority given to Miami-Dade County students.Registration: 2023 Virtual Speak Up Summer Camp Application - Formstack
The Children's Trust Family Expo - Central
The Family Expo continues to be the best chance for families to connect with the Trust’s extensive provider network as well as other community agencies and organizations that serve them. This year’s events will be spread out at various locations and on different days to make sure to reach the largest number of our diverse population in Miami-Dade. The Expo attracts thousands of visitors annually with excitement, entertainment & resources for all who attend. This year the three events will take place on weekends at the end of July and beginning of August to make it as easy as possible for families to attend and get information and resources ahead of the upcoming school year.The Family Expo is a great opportunity for parents to learn of the wealth of resources and opportunities available to their children, including after-school and enrichment programs, nutrition education, injury prevention, programs for children with special needs, pre-K registration information and KidCare outreach.Central Family Expo
Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Booker T. Washington Senior High School
1200 NW 6th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
For additional information: https://www.thechildrenstrust.org/content/family-expo-0?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw756lBhDMARIsAEI0AgnjuKL8nGcO8jaUdSjSVOiZZMzcW67g0Z74g2bszU5GJOACYNQocMQaAv8gEALw_wcB 
Little Library Launch - Allapattah
ChangeMakers are hosting their first little library unveiling ceremony in Allapattah! As an initiative that spans across Miami-Dade, our ChangeMakers will be providing Queer, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (QBIPOC) Banned books for free to the community. The youth are creating little libraries in Miami Dade Public Schools’ Districts 1, 2 and 9, to counter the banning of books and restrictions placed on inclusive education in Florida.
Join us on Saturday, July 15 at 11:30 AM. We’ll be accepting donations of QBIPOC banned books at the event – or purchase and send directly to us!
We Haven't Left, We Won't Go Away!
Nou Poko Ale, Nou Pap Ale!
¡No Nos Fuimos, No Nos Vamos! 
Queer, Black, Indigenous, People of Color Banned Book Drive
ChangeMakers QBIPOC Banned Book Drive is still open! Help our ChangeMakers stock their little libraries. Do you have books by or about Queer, Black, Indigenous and People of Color experiences? Do you have books on the FL Banned Book List? We are committed to filling our little libraries with banned books on an ongoing basis to make sure our community members receive opportunities for inclusive education! Let’s continue to fight for inclusive education! We Haven't Left, We Won't Go Away! Nou Poko Ale, Nou Pap Ale! ¡No Nos Fuimos, No Nos Vamos! 
QBIPOC Banned Book Drive
The ChangeMakers 2023 Cohort are building Little Libraries across Miami-Dade to counter the banning of books. Help our ChangeMakers stock their Little Libraries! Do you have books by or about Queer, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color experiences? Do you have books on the FL Banned Book list? Join us on Saturday, July 1 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM at our QBIPOC Banned Book Drive. Our ChangeMakers will be building their Little Library structures while collecting books that will be offered back to the community for free. Link to register for location + to view our book Wishlist. Registration Link and Wishlist: The ChangeMakers 2023 QBIPOC Banned Book Drive (google.com) We Haven't Left, We Won't Go Away! Nou Poko Ale, Nou Pap Ale! ¡No Nos Fuimos, No Nos Vamos!