HRC Portland

04/25/2026

Portland, it’s our turn to show up. 🌈

Right now, our community is being challenged to step up and raise critical funds—and 100% of every dollar we raise goes directly to powering equality work across the country through the Human Rights Campaign.

This isn’t abstract. This is real impact:

✨ Protecting LGBTQ+ rights at the ballot box
✨ Fighting harmful legislation
✨ Supporting our youth, families, and trans community members
✨ Building a future where equality isn’t debated—it’s guaranteed

We’ve always been a community that shows up loudly, proudly, and with purpose. Now’s the moment to prove it again.

💥 Give what you can
💥 Share this with your people
💥 Be part of the momentum

Every $25, every $100, and every act of generosity stacks into something powerful.

👉 Donate here: https://give.hrc.org/page/180313/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=ot_lov_oev_BOG&supporter.questions.326247=Portland⁠

Let’s fund the future we believe in.

Together. 💙💛🌈

04/24/2026

Representing Human Rights Campaign Portland in D.C. for the 2026 Equality in Action Volunteer Leadership Weekend & Awards Ceremony, where we’re focused on the midterms and the power of the equality vote.

Colton Malos (he/him) and Jace Wheatley (they/them) had the opportunity to meet with Jeff Merkley and his team to advocate for protecting LGBTQ+ rights and moving equality forward.

Because progress doesn’t happen by accident—we show up and make it happen.

03/31/2026

Today is Trans Day of Visibility. 🏳️‍⚧️

We celebrate the beauty, resilience, and brilliance of trans and nonbinary people in our community. You are seen. You are valued. You belong—exactly as you are.

Visibility is powerful—but so is protection, advocacy, and love. Today and every day, we stand with you.

💙🩷🤍🩷💙

03/30/2026

📚 Classrooms should be places of learning—not exclusion.

A bill in Kentucky is advancing that would label transgender people as mentally ill and ban trans educators from teaching.

Let’s be clear:
This isn’t about “protecting students.”
It’s about erasing people.

Trans teachers show up every day to educate, mentor, and create safer spaces for young people—especially those who need to see that they belong in this world. Removing them doesn’t protect students. It silences role models and narrows what’s possible.

We’ve seen this pattern before:
When fear writes policy, humanity gets edited out.
🏳️‍⚧️ Trans people are not a problem to be solved.
They are part of our communities, our classrooms, and our future.

Even if this isn’t happening in Oregon, it matters. Because what happens in one state echoes across the country.

💬 Speak up.
📢 Stay informed.
🤝 Stand with trans communities—everywhere.

03/19/2026

Trans Day of Visibility is coming up! From actors and influencers to authors and artists, we want to know who your FAVORITE trans icons are:

Let us know in the comments! 👇

03/07/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!! Come join us!!

Who’s ready for SheBrew this Saturday??
Over 40 beers, ciders and GF, plenty of NA options including a shrub, hop water, kombucha and sodas!
Plus we’ve got a grip of cool local women makers from to to and LOTS more!
We are family friendly with a kids area and we’ve also added a low sensory area for those needed a quiet break from the festivities! All at the beautiful Portland Art Museum! And you get discounted tickets to the museum ♥️
We are a 100% nonprofit festival with ALL proceeds going to the Human Rights Campaign to fight for Equality!
Tickets and details at shebrew.beer!

03/01/2026

Lottery now open for summer sessions, welcoming LGBTQIA2s+ youth currently in grades 6-8. www.campoutportland.org

02/27/2026

Registration Lottery for Summer 2026 Camp opens 3/1! Please share with your friends & allied networks. We’ve got amazing artists lined up, our wonderful staff returning, and inspiring activities to lift our hearts in these times! Welcoming middle schoolers currently in grades 6-8 in the 2025–2026 school year. Visit www.CampOUTPortland.org for more details.

02/26/2026

📣 Portland Stands Strong for LGBTQIA2S+ Rights!

This week, the Declaration that the City of Portland will defend the rights of transgender people and all of the LGBTQIA2S+ community⁠ was introduced at City Council — a meaningful commitment to protecting LGBTQIA2S+ Portlanders and their families. 🌈

Here’s what it does:

✨ It affirms that Portland recognizes the worth and equal rights of all LGBTQIA2S+ people and wants everyone to feel safe, welcomed, and affirmed here.

✨ It clearly states the City will not use public resources to contribute to efforts that criminalize gender-affirming care that is legal in Oregon — no matter where someone comes from.

✨ It reaffirms Portland’s support for gender-affirming care, affirmation of LGBTQIA2S+ youth, and continuing state and local work for equity and justice.

This resolution reflects years of advocacy by LGBTQIA2S+ community members and allies, and comes at a time when LGBTQIA2S+ people are under increased threat in many parts of the country.

👏 Huge gratitude to the Portland councilors and community leaders who championed this resolution and showed that Portland continues to be a place where everyone — including trans, nonbinary, q***r, and Two-Spirit folks — is valued and protected.

Label: Resolution WHEREAS, the City of Portland recognizes the inherent worth and equal rights of all people, including transgender people and all LGBTQIA2S+ people, and seeks to provide a safe and welcoming environment for those who reside in, work in, or visit the City; andWHEREAS, thus far in the...

02/25/2026

🍻 Portland Friends — Want to Be Part of SheBrew? 🍻

SheBrew is coming up, and volunteers help make the whole event possible. It’s a fun way to support women in the craft beer industry, meet great people, and be part of an event that gives back to the community.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering at a festival, this is a great one to jump into.

Learn more and sign up here:
SheBrew
https://www.shebrew.beer/

Tag a friend who might want to volunteer with you!

02/25/2026

🌈 CampOUT Summer Camp Lottery Opens March 1

Our friends at CampOUT are getting ready for their Summer 2026 camp for LGBTQ+ youth currently in grades 6–8.

Lottery Opens: March 1
Lottery Closes: March 16

Learn more and enter the littery:
https://www.campoutportland.org/

Camp Sessions
📅 Session 1: June 15–19
📅 Session 2: June 22–26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily
💲 $480 per session
Scholarships are available through their website.

CampOUT offers a mix of creative activities, guest artists, community-building games, and relaxed time together in the park. Past activities have included painting, clay, jewelry making, journaling, crochet, music workshops, nature art, line dancing, and visits from groups like the Portland Gay Men's Chorus. Each session also includes a drag performance and ends with a camper-cooked picnic.

📧 Lottery notifications will be emailed March 17
✅ Registration deadline for selected campers: March 31
✨ Open enrollment (if space remains): April 1

Camp takes place in close-in SE Portland, with the exact location shared after enrollment.