Upcoming Events

Past Events

Everyday Advocacy Workshop

November 14, 2024

Our education committee led an advocacy workshop to a packed audience! Participants learned how to become effective advocates for oppressed groups, especially the LGBTQ+ community. The workshop explored past advocacy efforts to show that every action, big or small, makes a difference, and participants were prepared for the emotional challenges of speaking up for others.

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Supporting LGTBQ+ Youth Through Traumatic Experiences

October 12, 2023

EQuality Downers Grove, in partnership with the Downers Grove Public Library, presented this program which empowered allies and supporters to identify and respond to trauma-inducing actions/behaviors that affect LGBTQ+ youth. The workshop was led by Dr. Jordan Cart (Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Lodestone Center for Behavioral Health, Adjunct Professor, Benedictine University) and Nancy Mullen (Executive Director, Youth Outlook, Author, Urban Tidepool).

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DG PrideFest 2024

June 08, 2024

EQDG hosted a community-wide Pride celebration at Fishel Park, where we had kids food, music, kids activities, a costume parade, and the support of many local community groups and businesses.

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Pride in the Park ‘n Lot 2023

June 11, 2023

EQDG and First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove held a family-friendly celebration of Pride in Fishel Park and the First United Methodist Church parking lot.