Equality Community Center - ECC

Equality Community Center - ECC The ECC is a safe and inclusive gathering space for Portland’s LGBTQ+ and allied communities. New tenant inquiries welcome! Join our Discord server!

The Equality Community Center is a safe and inclusive gathering space for Portland’s LGBTQ+ and allied communities, housing tenant orgs EqualityMaine, MaineTransNet, Pride Portland!, and PFLAG-Portland, Cross Cultural Community Services, Democracy Maine, and Khmer Maine. https://discord.gg/qknunGFTG7

✨TOMORROW!✨ join us from 1:30-8pm for a full blown first friday arts day @ ecc! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Safe Combinations will be open ...
09/03/2026

✨TOMORROW!✨ join us from 1:30-8pm for a full blown first friday arts day @ ecc! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Safe Combinations will be open until 8pm! 🛍️

find some new clothes and then show them off while dancing to Dain (Dainius)’s fully improvised dj set 🎧

ECC Library 📚 has some new merch they can’t wait to give you with your new books 📚

& if you haven’t already, make sure to check out ECC Art Gallery’s pride exhibit upstairs before it comes down later this month 🖼️

all programs are free, open to the public, and all ages friendly 💖

and that’s a wrap for august! swipe for pictures from ecc events throughout the month 👉Equality Commons grand opening & ...
09/01/2026

and that’s a wrap for august! swipe for pictures from ecc events throughout the month 👉

Equality Commons grand opening & open house 🏠✨

Equality Commons grand opening & open house 🏠✨

Equality Commons grand opening & open house 🏠✨

Equality Commons grand opening & open house 🏠✨

Equality Commons grand opening & open house 🏠✨

Equality Commons grand opening & open house 🏠✨

Equality Commons grand opening & open house 🏠✨

the center got a power washing! 🧼
before vs after

updated signage, fresh power wash & brand new affordable housing 😌

ecc staff, volunteers, tenants & partners gathered for a lil picnic at fort williams park 🧺

ecc staff, volunteers, tenants & partners gathered for a lil picnic at fort williams park 🧺

ecc staff, volunteers, tenants & partners gathered for a lil picnic at fort williams park 🧺

ecc’s 2nd annual fore the love golf tournament at Sunset Ridge Golf Links ⛳️🌈

ecc’s 2nd annual fore the love golf tournament at Sunset Ridge Golf Links ⛳️🌈

ecc’s 2nd annual fore the love golf tournament at Sunset Ridge Golf Links ⛳️🌈

ecc’s 2nd annual fore the love golf tournament at Sunset Ridge Golf Links ⛳️🌈

ecc’s 2nd annual fore the love golf tournament at Sunset Ridge Golf Links ⛳️🌈

summer is winding down but our events aren’t! ☀️ swipe for more info, or visit our events calendar at eccmaine.org/calen...
08/31/2026

summer is winding down but our events aren’t! ☀️

swipe for more info, or visit our events calendar at eccmaine.org/calendar 🔗

poetry reading with Therí A. Pickens, Maya Williams & Dr. Sarah Jefferis 📖

🗓️ mon. aug 31
🕔 5pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco st

free with the opportunity to purchase books

Wayside Food Programs community meal 🍽️

🗓️ tues. sept 1
🕑 2pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco st

free & open to the public!

MaineTransNet harm reduction training (drop-in) 🩹

🗓️ tues. sept 1
🕒 3 - 4pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco st

Queercovery meeting 💖

🗓️ wed. sept 2
🕕 6pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

let’s get better together (al anon) 🌈

🗓️ thurs. sept 3
🕠 5:30pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

MaineTransNet all ages trans & nonbinary support group 🏳️‍⚧️

🗓️ thurs. sept 3
🕡 6:30pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

first friday at ecc! 🎨

🗓️ fri. sept 4
🕜 1:30 - 8pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

🧶 yarnies w/ frieda
📓 junk journaling workshop w/ ginger
🎧 dj Dain (Dainius) in the alley
📚 donation-based book sale w/ ECC Library 📚
🖼️ ECC Art Gallery’s art gallery open w/ special exhibit from lily downing

MaineTransNet 35+ trans & nonbinary support group 🩷🤍🩵

lgbtqia+ sober sunday 🤝

🗓️ sun. sept 6
🕡 6:30pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

08/31/2026

Hole-in-One ALERT!

arts are taking over ecc on first friday (9/4)! join us for a day of workshops, music, books and art! 💖
08/28/2026

arts are taking over ecc on first friday (9/4)! join us for a day of workshops, music, books and art! 💖

NEXT WEEK! join us for an evening of poetry with Dr. Theri Pickens, Maya Williams & Dr. Sarah Jefferis! 🤩free and open t...
08/26/2026

NEXT WEEK! join us for an evening of poetry with Dr. Theri Pickens, Maya Williams & Dr. Sarah Jefferis! 🤩

free and open to the public, with the opportunity to purchase books at the event 📚

🗓️ mon. aug 31
🕔 5-7pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

08/25/2026

🌟Today the world lost a shining star!

For so many LGBTQ+ people, Dolly Parton was an ally, an icon and a source of joy. Her big heart seemed to have room for everyone.

We’re grateful for the light she brought into the world - and for the music, laughter, compassion and rhinestones she leaves behind.

Rest in peace, Dolly. We will always love you. 🩷

we have a BOOKED schedule this week with lots of fun events going on 🤩 there’s truly something for everyoneswipe for mor...
08/24/2026

we have a BOOKED schedule this week with lots of fun events going on 🤩 there’s truly something for everyone

swipe for more info, or visit our events calendar at eccmaine.org/calendar 🔗

ECC Library 📚 radical reads book club 📚

🗓️ mon, aug 24
🕕 6pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

this month’s book: the enchantments of mammon by eugene mccarraher

Wayside Food Programs community lunch 🍽️

🗓️ tues, aug 25
🕐 1pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

free and open to the public!

Queercovery meeting 💖

🗓️ wed, aug 26
🕕 6pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

League of Women Voters Maine nonprofit night ✨

🗓️ thurs, aug 27
🕔 5pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

let’s get better together (al anon) 🌈

🗓️ thurs, aug 27
🕠 5:30pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

ecc’s 2nd annual fore the love golf tournament! ⛳️

🗓️ fri, aug 28
🕢 registration begins at 7:30am
📍 Sunset Ridge Golf Links, westbrook

note: the center will be closed this day

SARSSM drop-in hours

🗓️ fri, aug 28
🕑 2pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

the ecc will be closed, so please ring the doorbell if you’re here for this service

Prismatic Productions 2nd annual prismatic ball 💫
with Aquarius Funkk & VIVA the Sensation

🗓️ sat, aug 29
🕖 7pm
📍 The Portland Club, portland

18+ | wheelchair accessible

pet rock in the park 🐶

🗓️ sun, aug 30
🕚 11am
📍 deering oaks park, portland

come find the ecc booth and say hi!

EqualityMaine rainbow reels 🎥
network for older adults (noa)

🗓️ sun, aug 30
🕑 2pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

lgbtqia+ sober sunday 🤝

🗓️ sun, aug 30
🕡 6:30pm
📍 ecc, 15 casco

08/20/2026

Dozens of new affordable homes are open in Portland, aimed at helping the LGBTQ+ community.

Address

15 Casco Street
Portland, ME
04101

Telephone

+12076319633

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