Sponsors
You Keep Us Going!
Quesnel is a very giving and caring community. And we depend on this community to keep moving forward. Your donations help us with support groups, bursaries, and annual operations. There is so much more we would like to do, and can do – with your help!
To recognize our outstanding sponsors, we have created a page just for you. Thank you - for all you do for the Quesnel Pride Society!
Event Sponsors June 7 & 10, 2023
Each of these sponsorships is approximately $1,000*
*Unless otherwise specified
Sponsors are encouraged to bring Sponsor Banners etc. to the event for exposure.
Key Event Sponsor 2023
DJ In The Park
We are seeking a sponsor(s) for our DJ events - in the park June 10, and at the after-party with returning DJ Riki Rocket!
PIZZAGEDDON
PIZZAGEDDON returns! We are seeking a sponsor(s) for Pizzageddon the night of June 10.
Youth Bowling
We are seeking a sponsor(s) for the Pride Youth Bowling at REV Bowling Lanes
Youth & Volunteer Tees
We are seeking a sponsor(s) for our youth and volunteer tees
Designated Driver Team
Looking for sponsors for designated drivers.
Pride Entertainment
We are looking for sponsor(s) for the entertainment at the afterparty -
TBD
Looking for sponsor(s)
$2,000
$1,000
$900
Programs & Services
Here we will add links to Programs and Services that help and support our LGBTQ+ community.
Our Programs
Affordable counselling for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. Click on youth link below for more details!
Coming January 10 2023! The first Pflag chapter in the entire Cariboo region!
Pflag is a national support group for Parents and Family of Lesbians and Gays (they may need to update their name given all the additional rainbow of people in the queer community). See parenting link below.
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Also coming soon! Monthly activities for children and their allies - watch here for news of start and place!
How Can We Help
We want to make it easier for our LGBTQ+ community to find the resources they need. If you have any other suggestions for resources that might be needed, please contact us and we will do our best to add them here.
Mental Health
Counseling
There are a number of mental health counselling services in town. Here are those that have identified as LGBTQ+ friendly.
Financial Literacy
Coming Soon - In partnership with Integris Credit Union, Financial Literacy classes will be available for our LGBTQ2S+ community.
As well, any LGBTQ2S+ community member wishing to open an account with Integris can take advantage of the Quesnel Pride Society Account Opening and have the first 6 months of fees waived.
Support
Groups
Starting January 10, 2023 the first meeting of the first Pflag chapter in the Cariboo. Check out our events page for more details.
In the process of setting up secure online community for Quesnel Pride Society. Within this community we can set up support groups online.
Trans and Gender-variant Support
For gender-affirming chest wear:
Trans and gender-variant youth
If you are seeking a binder, please reach out to contact@quesnelpride.ca for more information.
Housing & Employment
Counseling
HIV Health
Services and Monkeypox Vaccines
Resources for HIV including HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C testing, counselling, education, support and contact tracing.:
Northern Health HIV information
Quesnel Community Health Unit
MONKEYPOX VACCINES:
Monkeypox vaccines are available throughout Northern Health for 2SGBTQ+ communities.
To access the vaccine outside of Prince George, community members can call the Northern Health Virtual Care Clinic at 1-844-645-7811 and a vaccine will be shipped to your local Health Unit.
For more information on monkeypox and how to access the vaccine please visit the following links.
Monkeypox | Northern Health
Mpox Bulletin - Health Initiative For Men (HIM) (checkhimout.ca)
Our Space
We are sad to announce that the Quesnel Pride Society closed its doors at Our Space effective November 30, 2021. The timing of the pandemic (which forced the closure the day after opening!), the on-again off-again gathering restrictions, the limited mall hours, lack of volunteers, and high cost of renting all factored in to this decision.
All of the artwork in Our Space has been photographed professionally by Mikey Kidd. The photos have been placed in a collage, which in turn will be made into a giant blanket to be taken to the next physical space in the future.
Right now the Quesnel Pride Society is focused on Capacity Building - how do we identify and address the needs of the community, and how do we create a sustainable future for the Pride Society here in Quesnel. So stay tuned! While the physical space may be closed for now, the digital space will still be active!
Game Days
Randomly chosen board games or card games to play as a group
Afternoon Art
Randomly chosen topics for participants to paint or draw
Movie Days
LGBTQ+ plots, characters, and / or actors
Open Library
<Coming Soon>