Ithaca Pride Alliance

10/08/2026

28 years ago, Matthew Shepard was targeted, brutally attacked, and stolen from the world at just 21 years old simply because he was gay. Found tied to a remote fence on October 7, 1998, he succumbed to his injuries six days later.

Matthew was a son, brother, and friend who deserved to live fully and safely. In the wake of his tragedy, his memory ignited powerful movement: Romaine Patterson created the Angel Action Network to block out anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups, and his parents, Judy and Dennis Shepard, fought tirelessly until the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act was signed into law in 2009. After decades without a permanent resting place due to fears of vandalism, Matthew was finally laid to rest at the Washington National Cathedral in 2018.

Here in Tompkins County, the Ithaca Pride Alliance carries forward this legacy of resilience, protection, and unconditional love. We stand, we remember, and we protect our community against hate in all its forms.
Rest in peace, Matthew. You will never be forgotten.

10/06/2026

As Trans Day of Remembrance approaches, we are looking for volunteers for this year's vigil. We're looking for help with set up, greeters, ushers, name readers and help with break down at the end of the event.

Sign up for a shift, link in comments

09/08/2026

The school year is finally starting for K-12 here in Ithaca this week. Want to know ways you can help make schools even more inclusive for our LGBTQ+ peers? There are some tips! (Great tips for folks not in school too ✨) Scroll through >>>>>🍎🎒🌈

08/31/2026

Check out the new section of the IPA website! We've compiled a list of some local and national resources for things like legal resources, mental health resources, and more.

Just go to our website and click on "Community Resources" in the top nav bar!

08/21/2026

It's that time of year 🍎🎒✏️ the college students are coming back to town

Welcome (back) to town! Want to stay in the loop about local LGBTQ+ events and ways to stay involved? Join our mailing list! Oh, and give us a follow ✨ here too.

https://www.ithacapridealliance.org/mailing-list

08/15/2026

Want to stay in the know about q***r events in and around town? Then you'll want to subscribe to the Ithaca Pride Alliance events calendar! Check it out on our website (link in comments) and subscribe, or let us know if you want us to add your own event!

06/30/2026

06/30/2026

We are devastated by the most recent Supreme Court decisions eroding trans rights in America. We will continue fighting for a more just world.

If you are struggling with the weight of the news, or need resources for your mental health, please reach out to our friends at Su***de Prevention and Crisis Services of Tompkins County: https://ithacacrisis.org/
Or directly to the Ithaca LGBTQ+ Peer Support Line 607.276.1771

Thank you for being a part of our beautiful network of LGBTQ+ humans.

You are not alone.

06/26/2026

Time is running out to bid on over 60 items to benefit Ithaca Pride Alliance this June! Get your bids in before June 30 at 5pm! Link in comments

06/20/2026

In collaboration with BEyond Programs for LGBTQ+ Youth the Ithaca Pride Alliance is excited to announce Camp Queerstock! Come to Camp Comstock on June 28 11a-6p for swimming, arts and crafts, S'mores, DnD one shot, and more. Everything you love about summer camp in one day!

https://www.ithacapridealliance.org/camp