Friendly House Elder Pride Services

05/30/2026

This week, TransActive is hosting its Family Pride Celebration at the Q Center! It will be on Saturday, June 6 from 12-4pm. Join the fun in celebrating trans youth and their families with food, vendors, live music, and more.🎉

TransActive's Family Pride will take place at the Q Center (4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR).

For questions about the event, contact [email protected]

05/29/2026

We’re proud to be a beneficiary of the Elton John Impact Awards – a powerful new platform celebrating the changemakers who are redefining culture and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community.

These awards not only honor individual changemakers, but uplift organizations like Friendly House that support the LGBTQ+ community. Thanks to this support from The Elton John Impact Awards, P&G, and Looking Out Foundation, Elder Pride Services will be able to continue empowering LGBTQ+ older adults through our community-building socials, educational programming, and case management services.

This year’s honorees – including Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King, Orville Peck and Chappell Roan – have driven change, shaped culture, and made a positive impact on society.

Tune in to the Elton John Impact Awards on June 1 across iHeartRadio stations or via podcast to hear candid, powerful conversations and stories of impact from this year’s honorees and the organizations that directly benefit from this incredible program.

05/29/2026

Join us for the launch of Crossing Paths: Q***r Moments, the latest book in the Our Bold Voices anthology. This book celebrates stories of love and connection from 28 authors, making it their largest and most diverse collection yet.

Friday, June 5 • 1:00-3:00pm
Friendly House: 1737 NW 26th Ave, Portland, OR

This event will feature both local and visiting authors, celebrating voices and stories that matter. Our Bold Voices will donate $10 from every book sold at this event to support EPS!

To RSVP, call (503) 228-4391 or email [email protected].

05/26/2026

The Pride in Numbers survey of Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people closes Sunday, 5/31. This statewide, community-led research project hopes to ensure diverse voices are reflected in data used for advocacy, policy, and program efforts across Oregon.

Scan the QR code to take the survey or visit prideinnumbers.org/survey and make your voice heard!

05/22/2026

Join us on Zoom this Wednesday, May 27 at 5:30 PM for a virtual, intergenerational dialogue for transgender and gender-diverse community members. Facilitated by Trans Rural Lives, this gathering is designed to foster connection, honor collective wisdom, and support the ongoing exchange of practical knowledge.

Through guided conversation and storytelling, participants will explore community-based resources, strategies for resilience, and the histories of care, advocacy, and survival that shape transgender and gender-diverse lives across generations.

To register, visit: tinyurl.com/EPSIGdialogues

05/16/2026

Friendly Visitors Orientations take place every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5pm at Friendly House. During the orientation we will talk about Friendly House, the Friendly Visitors program, and next steps. 🏠

Although we prefer volunteers to attend orientation in person, we are able to accommodate to needs around accessibility by offering opportunities to attend virtually. If you need to attend virtually, please contact [email protected].

Visit friendlyhouse.volunteerhub.com to learn about more volunteer opportunities!⭐

05/16/2026

Under the new Multnomah County budget, the The Marie Equi Center would face critical budget cuts that impact its long-term sustainability. Marie Equi is one of the key organizations serving unhoused q***r and trans adults in Portland, and a leader in the LGBTQIA2S+ Housing Collaborative (of which Friendly House Elder Pride Services is a member).

If you’d like to make public comment on these changes, please visit bit.ly/saveequi. Written comments will be accepted until Wednesday, June 3.

05/12/2026

Facilitated by the volunteers from the City of Roses Death Forum, this is an open and respectful conversation about the topic of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. We will introduce ourselves, including what brought each of us to the Cafe, and allow discussion to flow. We end with a brief check-out on how you are feeling or anything that is on your mind and heart. These sessions are free to all (donations welcome), and are respectful of all communities, belief systems, and LGBTQIA+ friendly.

When: Saturday, May 16
Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Where: Friendly House (1737 NW 26th Ave, Portland, OR)

04/20/2026

There’s still time to register for our spring Intergenerational Craft and Lunch!🥪🎨 Come together with LGBTQ+ community members of all ages to swap stories, build community, and share your creative visions for what aging in Portland could look like in the future. Lunch will be generously provided by AARP Oregon.

Space is limited. To secure your spot, please register by Wednesday, 4/22. To register: tinyurl.com/EPS0425IGCL

Saturday, April 25 • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm • Free
Friendly House: 1737 NW 26th Ave

04/18/2026

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