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Monday 10am - 4pm Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday 10am - 4pm Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm

Uniting Pride

We're an LGBTQ+ resource center serving the Champaign County area. Visit our website to learn more about our programs and services.

Uniting Pride leads in the creation of a community where all who hold historically and actively marginalized gender and sexual identities can live fulfilling, joyful, healthy, and vibrant lives. Our programming includes year-round events (such as the Champaign-Urbana Pride Fest), social and support groups, LGBTQ+ cultural competency training, and much more.

06/02/2026

Uniting Pride and Vintage Karma have collaborated to create a shirt for Pride Month 2026!

The shirt was designed by Ainslie Heilich, tattoo artist and owner of Vintage Karma, the longest established queer/trans owned tattoo shop in the region. Shirts are $27.99 each. We have 5 colors and sizes XS-4XL available.

All proceeds go directly to Uniting Pride!

Get yours here: bonfire.com/up-x-vintage-karma-pride-shirt

06/01/2026

Tonight!!

You're invited to Uniting Pride + The Urbana Free Library's Family Game Night! 🎲♟️

Join Uniting Pride and The Urbana Free Library for a night of fun, games, and community to kick off Pride Month!

This event is open to all LGBTQ+ families and allies. We’ll have various board games, puzzles, and, of course, snacks! This event is suitable for all ages, so come connect with other families, forge friendships, and build community. We can’t wait to see you there!

05/28/2026

Our Pride Month Calendar is live! 🏳️‍🌈

We have so many exciting things happening in June for Pride Month! Check them out now!

6/1: Family Game Night @ Urbana Free Library, 5:30pm-7:30pm
6/4: Craft it UP, 5pm-7pm
6/5: Love for Allerton, 6pm-9pm
6/6: PostMark Urbana @ Urbana Free Library, 2pm-4pm
Logan County Pride, 4pm-8pm
6/11: UP's Financial Literacy Series: Credit Building @ Champaign Public Library, 6:30pm-8:30pm
6/13: Vermillion County Pride, 11am-5pm
Juneteenth @ Douglas Park, 12pm-3pm
Love Wins Crafting @ Urbana Free Library, 2pm-4pm
6/14: Meet UP 12pm-2pm
Q***r Swim Night @ Stephens Family YMCA, 6:15pm-8:15pm
Registration: https://forms.gle/eZzgtxUdUpavus7t8
6/16: Pride in Small Business: A Community Conversation on LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurship in East Central IL @ Champaign Public Library, 6:00pm
6/18: The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Abridged) @ Station Theater, 7:30pm
6/19: UP OFFICE CLOSED FOR JUNETEENTH
6/20: Taylor Street Block Party, 5pm-11pm
6/21: Craft it UP, 1pm-3pm
6/24: Pride Candle Making Doll Studio, 6:00pm-7:30pm
6/27: Pride Party @ Rose Bowl, 12pm-5pm
6/28: Playgroup 10am-12pm
Meet UP 12pm-2pm
6/29: Camp Kaleidoscope
6/30: Camp Kaleidoscope

05/20/2026

Uniting Pride & PNC Bank are building financial baddies starting 6/11. 💸

Our quarterly series is created for LGBTQIA+ community members ready to level up their financial knowledge, access resources, and get support in planning for their financial future. Each session features a PNC expert breaking down essential financial topics in an accessible, affirming space.

The first workshop, on June 11th, will focus on credit building.

In this workshop you will:

-Explore the importance of credit scores and reports
-Learn how to access information about your credit score and report
-Discuss strategies to build and improve your credit
-Identify how to protect your credit from incorrect claims and fraud

The workshop will take place at the Champaign Public Library in Pavilion A from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

No registration required.

05/18/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 🏳️‍🌈🎉✨

Champaign-Urbana Pride Fest 2026 will take place October 12th-17th with the Pride Parade + Fair taking place on October 17th. More to come about performances and the full week of programming and pride fun!

05/16/2026

Craft It Up meeting TOMORROW 5/17!

Our new meeting times will be the 1st Thursday of the month from 5:00pm-7:00pm and the 3rd Sunday of the month from 1:00pm-3:00pm. This means our next meeting will be Sunday, May 17th 1-3pm!

Bring your personal arts and crafts projects and gather in community! We will meet in the UP Center office. Feel free to drop in anytime between 1:00pm and 3:00pm! No need to come right on time or stay the whole time. Feel free to invite friends!

Masks will be required at our Thursday meetings but not at our Sunday meetings.

Also -- UP has acquired a kettle! So BYO tea + mug and we can have tea together.

05/15/2026

Announcing Pride Candle Making with Fire Doll Studios!

Wednesday, June 24th
6-7:30pm
Ages 8+
$25/person

Join Uniting Pride as we take over Fire Doll Studios for a Pride candle making session. The Fire Doll team will take our group on a fun and educational candle making journey where you will make your own candle from start to finish, including a custom scent blend of your own creation. All proceeds support the year-round work of Uniting Pride. Tickets much be purchased in advance!

To purchase tickets go to: https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/rtvgrgkf0n

05/13/2026

Equality Illinois LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day is almost here and we need your help!

On May 21, 2026, LGBTQ+ Illinoisans and our allies will come together in Springfield to advance equality and send a clear message to our elected officials: our lives are worth protecting. We must do everything in our power to ensure Illinois remains a true sanctuary for LGBTQ+ people, a place where everyone can live openly, safely, and authentically.

We are looking for volunteers to join the UP team at Advocacy Day! On May 21st, we will be at the State Capitol in Springfield from 10:00am-5:00pm. Our goal is to bring a team of 10 advocates. Some UP staff members will be able to offer rides to Springfield, but we would love to have additional drivers.

If you are interested in participating please email [email protected].

05/08/2026

Q***R PROM TONIGHT! 🖤🕸🥀

Doors open 5:30pm | The University YMCA, Champaign, IL

Every student deserves a memorable prom experience, but the reality is that many LGBTQIA+ youth don't feel safe or welcome at their school's prom. We want to change that.

Tonight, Uniting Pride is hosting our free Q***r Prom for students ages 13-18, and this year we're embracing our Villain Era. It's a safe, affirming, and joyful space for youth to dance, socialize, and just be themselves.

Come dressed as your most villainous self and compete in our Costume Contest, with both Individual and Group categories. Whether you're channeling a classic villain or creating your own, this is your moment to own the room.

FREE to attend
Open to LGBTQIA+ youth 13-18
Costume Contest with Individual & Group categories
Register today at https://forms.gle/xvWVv7FCTWkfznmS9

Come as you are. Leave as a legend.

Address

1001 S. Wright Street
Champaign, IL
61820

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12178985235

Website

http://unitingpride.org/

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