Defiance Equality Foundation for Inclusion

Defiance Equality Foundation for Inclusion Embracing and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, and amplifying their voices to promote true change, acceptance, and equality.

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911 GOOD DEEDS. ONE COMMUNITY. BY 9/11. 💙This year marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.Across the country, ...
08/24/2026

911 GOOD DEEDS. ONE COMMUNITY. BY 9/11. 💙

This year marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Across the country, Americans are being called to UNIITE For Good - transforming a day forever associated with tragedy into one of service, remembrance, compassion, and community.

DEFI is answering that call.
Our goal:
911 GOOD DEEDS BY SEPTEMBER 11.

From now through 9/11, we're challenging our entire community to help us complete 911 acts of good.

🐾 Donate supplies to an animal shelter.
🥫 Give food to a local pantry.
🧼 Donate hygiene products.
👵 Write a card to a nursing-home resident.
📚 Donate a book.
🌎 Pick up litter.
❤️ Thank someone who serves our community.
🤝 Help a neighbor.
☕ Buy a stranger a coffee.

Or do something entirely your own.
Big or small, kindness counts.

Do your good deed. Tell us about it. Then challenge someone else to do the same.
DO GOOD. SCAN IT. COUNT IT. PASS IT ON.

We'll keep a community-wide running count until we reach:
911 / 911

Twenty-five years ago, Americans showed the world what it looked like to come together in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Twenty-five years later, we can choose to come together again. Not because something terrible happened today. Simply because doing good matters.

💙 One Community. 911 Acts of Good. By 9/11.

08/05/2026

Hey gang. Our first meeting of the year will be this coming Monday (August 10th) at 6:30p at Luna Moon Market. Please go in the back so you don’t have to walk around the entire mall when we’re done. If you’d like to volunteer and help out with next year’s event, please come by! Excited to meet new faces.

Now that we’ve had a few days to recover, wanted to give a huge shoutout to McDonald's for their sponsorship and in kind...
06/24/2026

Now that we’ve had a few days to recover, wanted to give a huge shoutout to McDonald's for their sponsorship and in kind donations for volunteers. Their sponsorship was integral in our event this year, helping us to bring you the entertainment we all loved so much. Thanks McDonalds!

We also welcome all to post pictures they took at the event and wouldn’t mind being used by us for media purposes.

With that, we will be getting a jump on next year’s planning starting in August. If you are interested in volunteering your time to help bring us the 2027 Defiance Pride, send us a message here and we will make sure you’re added to the list for meeting announcements. We’ve got big ideas and are open to more, so we would love for you to join us as we grow into something better each and every year.

06/22/2026

THIS IS LONG BUT PEASE READ THROUGH IT-SO IMPORTANT!

Thank you to all who participated in the Pride Festival at Triangle Park. The weather was great. Even greater were the vendors (new and old), resource people, food trucks, bands, but best were the Drag Queens that came to entertain. They were phenomenal.

However, we could not put this together and keep it going without the Support from The Defiance Community. We loved to see the number of families who came out this year, along with the young adults, old adults, the teens, some of the local pastors.

Thank you to the businesses who donated to our Raffle Baskets:
Allie's Pet Oasis, Downton Roots, Phoenix Theaters, Fifth THird Bank, Eclectic, Meeks, Biggby Coffee, Frickers, Simply from Scratch, McDonalds.

Thank you to individuals who put together items for our baskets!

The Love, Joy, Happiness and Fun was Evident on Saturday, June 20th at Triangle Park.

We’re here down at Triangle Park all set up and ready to go! Come by and catch our entertainment while supporting local ...
06/20/2026

We’re here down at Triangle Park all set up and ready to go! Come by and catch our entertainment while supporting local resource and vendor groups in a day of community!

Thank You to HUGS-"Hearts of Understanding Grow Through Service." for the 2 SILENT AUCTION ITEMS PICTURED BELOW. This is...
06/18/2026

Thank You to HUGS-"Hearts of Understanding Grow Through Service." for the 2 SILENT AUCTION ITEMS PICTURED BELOW. This is a local volunteer group, made up of young moms, who want to make the difference in a child's life. Silent auction takes place at the PRIDE EVENT on Saturday, June 20th at Triangle Park.

06/17/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PRIDE EVENT VENDORS ⚠️

It has come to our attention that an individual has been contacting vendors and representing themselves as being affiliated with our Pride Event. The individual involved has been identified as Lindsey Davis and is not affiliated with DEFI or the Pride Festival. This person is NOT authorized to collect vendor fees, approve applications, or communicate on behalf of our event.

Please note that all official vendor communications come directly from the Defiance Equality Foundation for Inclusion (DEFI) team. We will never ask for a Zelle payment.

If you are a vendor and:
• Have submitted an application, but have not received confirmation from us directly
• Have been contacted by someone claiming to represent the event.
• Have sent payment or shared information with someone other than our official team
• Are unsure about your vendor status

Please contact us immediately via Facebook Messenger or email so we can verify your registration and ensure everything is in order.

The safety of our vendors and community is extremely important to us. We appreciate your patience as we work to address this situation and protect everyone involved.

Thank you,
DEFI Pride Event Team 🏳️‍🌈

We are excited about our RAFFLE BASKETS:  4 Tickets to MudHens' Game, 4 Tickets to Phoenix Movie Theater, $100 Gift Card...
06/17/2026

We are excited about our RAFFLE BASKETS: 4 Tickets to MudHens' Game, 4 Tickets to Phoenix Movie Theater, $100 Gift Card to Meijer, Margarita Basket, Biggby's Basket, Frickers" Goodies, Simply from Scratch and so much more (posting tomorrow). Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Also Great VENDORS and RESOURCES!... WE ARE HAVING GREAT ENTERTAINMENT! (remember to bring your $ for tipping those great performers.)

Love is love. Pride is protest. Pride is community. Pride is joy.

Join us for the 5th Annual Defiance Pride Festival as we come together to celebrate LGBTQ+ people, families, allies, and the beautiful diversity that makes our community stronger.

Enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, community organizations, and a day filled with connection, acceptance, and belonging.

Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or simply believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, we invite you to stand with us.

Because everyone deserves a place where they can be seen, valued, and celebrated.

🏳️‍🌈 See you at Pride!

06/07/2026

Love is love. Pride is protest. Pride is community. Pride is joy.

Join us for the 5th Annual Defiance Pride Festival as we come together to celebrate LGBTQ+ people, families, allies, and the beautiful diversity that makes our community stronger.

Enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, community organizations, and a day filled with connection, acceptance, and belonging.

Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or simply believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, we invite you to stand with us.

Because everyone deserves a place where they can be seen, valued, and celebrated.

🏳️‍🌈 See you at Pride!

05/11/2026

Looking for Food Trucks for filling some position, which recently opened up. PRIDE IN THE PARK-Defiance, Ohio Saturday, June 20, 2026. 11 am-4:30 PM. $75.00 Fee. Please direct Message me as soon as possible.

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