Here for You
As the classic slogan suggests…We Are Everywhere – even in Monroe, MI. Our goal is to support the local LGBTQ+ Community and our allies of all shapes, sizes and colors. Learn how you can connect with people at our events…
NEXT ANNUAL EVENT: Drag Bingo Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner!!
SATURDAY AUG 15TH!
DOORS OPEN 5:30 with DINNER served 6-7 PM
Day: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 6-10 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM)
Cost: starts at $30 or two (2) tickets for $50
Includes: Dinner and dessert with tea or water. Soda Pop is $1. Donors who give $5 can pick a spirit drink or an Embrace Monroe sticker as our gift to you.
Nearest ATM: If you forget to grab cash for raffle tickets, fear not. Less than a mile from the venue is First Merchants Bank South Rockwood ATM in South Rockwood, MI (located on N. Dixie Highway/Fort St. and S. Huron River Drive, right off of I-75).
Location: Rockwood Community Center
18+ Event & 2 Tix 4 Only $50
LGBTQ+ and Allies come together for a good cause
Step into a world of spaghetti, sequins and support at Embrace Monroe’s LGBTQ and allies 18+ Drag Bingo Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner! Play games (head or tails), buy raffle tickets (50/50 and ‘Decks of Cards’) and bid in our silent auctions. Plus if you’re a business that wants to support the LGBTQ+ community of Monroe, contact us about making a donation!
Embrace the Alternative!
Embrace Monroe has teamed up with Rewind 94.3
2026 Pride Season! Come check out our booth at the following
📀 Some songs don’t just play — they mean something, don’t they? 🎵🎤 💖
Embrace the Alternative is a brand new show on Rewind 94.3, brought to you by Embrace Monroe and Rewind 94.3 that understands the power of music.
🎧Every Thursday & Saturday at 10 PM, DJs Johnboy and King Cake spin the 80s & 90s bangers with a few 60s and 70s hits in the mix too sometimes! Come experience the music that shaped the LGBTQ+ community 🏳️🌈, soundtracked a movement, and made the whole world dance along…or smile…or cry…or laugh.
Music binds us together.and with that said..This is your invitation to celebrate music that’s always been for everyone.✨
HOW CAN YOU LISTEN?
Every Thursday with an encore on Saturdays at 10 PM
Tune in at 94.3 FM
Online: monroecommunitymedia.org/listen-live
App: TuneIn: Search 94.3 in Monroe MI
Call for Donations
To support the station that’s supporting us, we got a membership to their cause. It’s $200 for the year so we’re fundraising to pay for this year and next year’s membership fees. So if you like the show and/or the concept considering donating a few bucks to the cause if you can.
Make a Donation! Support the Cause!
Tickets on sale now for 3rd Annual Friendsgiving
Annual Friendsgiving Event
LGBTQ+ and Allies come together to break break with chosen family at this event for all ages!
Day: Saturday November 21, 2026
Time: 5 – 8 PM (doors open at 5:00)
Cost: $15 adults, $10 students, Free under 5
Location: Quality Inn
Address: 1225 N. Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI 48162
Join us for a heartwarming evening of community, food, and love at this annual fundraiser built around family of all ages!
🍂 What to Expect 💖
🥘 Buffet holiday meal (with a vegan & gluten-free option)
🎨 DIY gratitude art wall
📸 Photo booth with props and flair
🎟️ Fundraising Raffles (silent auction baskets, head & tails, 50/50 etc.)
Click below to learn more:
LGBTQIA+ SUPPORT GROUP
The SECOND MONDAY from 6 – 9 PM
Visit The Conservatory at 21 West First St. Monroe, MI 48161. LGBTQ+ residents and allies are welcome to get together to discuss life and build a sense of community in Monroe County. NO RSVP is needed. Just stop out and join the fun.
Check out our FACEBOOK Page Events Section for info or last minute cancellations! You can also check here or our Discord for updates.
DATES FOR 2026
- JAN 12
- FEB 9
- MARCH 9
- APRIL 13
- MAY 11
- JUNE 8
- JULY 13
- AUG 10
- SEPT 14
- OCT 12
- NOV 9
- DEC 14
What’s Life Without Art?!
The THIRD WEDNESDAY from 6 – 9 PM
Green Witch Gardens (Near Lewis on M-50), 8930 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI 48161
Bring your media and supplies of choice and get creative. This art club is for LGBT+ and allies to have a fun evening together. Art is great therapy so make something one of a kind and feel better doing it!
Check out our FACEBOOK Page Events Section for more info or last minute cancellations! You can also check here or our Discord for updates.
DATES FOR 2026
- JAN 21
- FEB 18
- MARCH 18
- APRIL 15
- MAY 20
- JUNE 17
- JULY 15
- AUG 19
- SEPT 16
- OCT 21
- NOV 18
- DEC 16
Coffee Meet Up
Coffee Shop Meet-ups: Last Saturdays from 6-? PM @ River Raisin Trading Post in Monroe
LGBTQ+ friends and allies are welcome to visit in either meet-up! While you don’t have to buy anything to participate it’s great to support the folks who support us if you can. Meet ups are usually it’s about an hour or two depending on turn out. So that’s why we suggest coming at the start time to grab some yummy treats and drinks.
Check out our FACEBOOK Page Events Section for info!You can also check here or our Discord for updates.
Explore our site
Events
Check out what monthly events are taking place and come be a part of it. LGBTQ+ people are welcome as well as allies who love us.
Resources
You don’t have to do it on your own. If you’re In need of help simply reach out to any of the organizations listed on our resources page.
News
Come check out what’s new at Embrace Monroe. Here you’ll find information about special events, fundraisers and overall information
About Embrace Monroe
This 501(c)(3) was founding to foster greater awareness to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities in Monroe, MI and the surrounding areas.
Our four pillars to achieve this goal are social, support, events and visibility. This group wants more than just acceptance or tolerance. It wants to be embraced by the local community.
Embrace Donation Funds
Below you’ll find a number of funds that are used to do the things we do at Embrace Monroe. The reason for all of these funds is we want to build community here in Monroe so please consider donating to our General Fund or any of the causes below that might be near and dear to YOUR heart.
FYI: When donating it asks about tipping Givebutter, our donation software. We hope you’ll support them since they pass those savings to us by charging a lower rate. But giving isn’t mandatory. During the checkout, just click the down arrow and pick ‘other” . Type 0 (zero) as the amount and you’ll skip the Givebutter tip.
Four Main Focuses
Social
Getting Together
While spreading the word about a worthwhile cause is important, it’s also important to have fun too! You have the chance to get together with like-minded people with the same goals and enjoy yourself.
Support
Being There
Family is important — Not just the ones we’re born into but also the ones we make. Be a part of something that’s local and making a difference in our community for all our citizens.
Events
Enacting Change
Since 2020 Embrace has hosted Monroe’s Pride Event but that’s not all we do. There are lots of other fun activities we host. Plus, if you’re a business, we’re always seeking donations for our events throughout the year.
Visibility
Being Seen
While it is true that “We’re here; we’re queer, get used to it,” is true, it’s important to engage with the community at large to foster relationships and greater understanding.
