SUPPORTING ALL LGBTQ+ MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY
We envision a village where everyone is treated with dignity and respect
regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Empowering Change
Working in collaboration and partnership with others in the community to create an inclusive and accepting village for all.
Announcing New Grant from Arts DuPage!
EQDG is grateful to receive a grant from
Arts DuPage to help us continue to bring vibrant, inclusive experiences to our community through our local PrideFest and Pride Window Painting in downtown Downers Grove. These events foster connection, encourage inclusion, and affirm LGBTQ+ belonging, strengthening community spirit and making Downers Grove a more welcoming place for all.
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EQDG Board Member Jodi Harap accepting the grant from Arts DuPage.
EQDG Statement on US v. Skrmetti
On June 18, 2025, in the case of US v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Court delivered a profoundly harmful ruling upholding a Tennesse law banning gender affirming care for minors. This decision not only strips essential, medically recognized healthcare from transgender and nonbinary youth, but also sets a dangerous precedent that could embolden other states to restrict care based upon political ideology rather than science.