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
Gender Affirming Clothing Swap!
Embrace Monroe and Delirium Moon come together for a good cause
Day: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Cost: free
Location: Delirium Moon
Address: 34 S Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48161
Embrace Monroe is teaming up with Delirium Moon for their first ever gender affirming clothing swap on Saturday April 18th from 6:30-8:30 PM! The shop, located downtown at the corner of Monroe and Front Street, will be hosting the two-hour event. Area residents are encouraged to bring clothes they’d like to swap that evening. Bring something, take something and if you’ve got nothing to bring that’s okay too. You can still take part so come see if we’ve got something that fits your style. Anything donated, and not chosen, will go to local non-profits that work to cloth people. During the event, Delirium Moon will also be open and 10% of all sales will be donated to Embrace Monroe, the area’s non-profit LGBTQ+ affirming community. Plus if you’re a business that wants to support the LGBTQ+ community of Monroe, contact us about making a donation!
TAKE PART IN EMBRACE MONROE’S PRIDE ART FEST
Embrace Monroe is teaming up with Green Witch Gardens to host Embrace Monroe’s Pride Art Fest 2026: Kaleidoscope! 
We want it to be a great success but that’s where you come in! If you’re an artist, performer or vendor of handmade items come take part by clicking the images below…
Artist Wanted
Display their work
Give a short speech about how their art connects to the LGBTQIA+ community or their identity
Be part of a joyful, family-friendly Pride celebration
Performers Wanted
Dance
Acrobatics & juggling
Musicians
Drag performers
Handmade Vendors Wanted
We’re inviting makers and crafters of all mediums to be part of our open-air market on Sunday, June 7 | 12–6 PM
10×10 booth space: $25
Setup: starts at 10 AM
Bring your own tent (optional), tables & chairs
Vendors who sign up can be promoted on our socials (unless you opt out!)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.
