OUT Maine

06/02/2026

Pride month is packed full of youth programs for everyone! That includes Queerios, our weekly online drop-in program for youth ages 14-18. We meet every Thursday on Zoom. And this month we're going to have not just one guest organization, but two! This Thursday, June 4th, we'll be joined by Yael from Green Tree Yoga for a mindfulness and movement exercise. Then next week, our friends at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art's Virtual Look Inside program will be coming back. Followed by discussions about q***r history and graphic novels to round out Pride Month 2026. There's always space available in our drop-in programs; sign up today! https://app.amilia.com/store/en/outmaine/shop/activities/6717524

06/01/2026

Do you want to hang up a rainbow flag, but are unsure if your space and the people in it are currently equipped to support LGBTQIA2S+ youth? Are your business's policies up to date? Is your community space considered "inclusive"? We're offering a training (online and in-person options) for professionals who work with youth in any capacity! "Building Welcoming and Affirming Communities for LGBTQ+ Youth" will provide participants with an overview of terminology, rights, and laws regarding the support and protection of q***r and trans youth. We'll focus on how to create a welcoming and supportive workplace and/or public community setting, and how to back up that "safe space" sticker and rainbow flag with real, tangible actions.

The first session of this training will take place on Wednesday, June 17th in Portland. The online session will be on Tuesday, June 30th. CME/CEU credits will be available by request. Sign up yourself or your group for either session on our website! https://app.amilia.com/store/en/outmaine/shop/programs/121748?subCategoryIds=6865082&subCategoryIds=6865079

06/01/2026

Week 1 of Pride Month 2026 is upon us! Here is a list of all the events, programs, parades, and festivals across Maine that our organization will be attending this week. If you see us tabling or marching in your community, please come say hello! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

In the spirit of reaching and connecting with diverse youth in every corner of our state, our friends at the Rural Youth Institute are helping us spread the word about these events. "The Rural Youth Institute is dedicated to enhancing rural youth development by strengthening the leadership and capacity of professionals working with young people." Their works falls under the community capacity building area of OUT Maine's Theory of Change: equipping community members with the tools they need to create welcoming and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA2S+ youth!

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

What is a "drop-in" program? 🫶 Our two online weekly youth groups, Fruit Loops (ages 9-13) and Queerios (ages 14-18) are both drop-in style programs. That means that youth who sign up for the program are not expected to commit to attending every single week. We encourage folks to "drop-in" to the standard Zoom session whenever they are able to, pressure-free and no questions asked; sometimes that means we see the same faces every week, and sometimes kiddos are only able to return once or twice a month. Any frequency is okay; just know that our staff will be there and ready to meet every week with whoever is able to stop by! Learn more about our drop-in programs and sign up on our website. https://www.outmaine.org/all-events/

Youth artwork by Lorelei, during one of our drop-in groups!

05/28/2026

Last chance for Aroostook-based educators to sign up for our upcoming virtual training on June 4th: "H.O.P.E. for School Leaders: Utilizing H.O.P.E. for Student Success"! The Healthy Outcomes from Positive Childhood Experiences model approaches youth work and education from a restorative lens and promotes belonging and safety. Aroostook educators are invited to learn more for free at our online training on Thursday, June 4th at 10am. Space is limited, so sign up ASAP! https://app.amilia.com/store/en/outmaine/shop/activities/6948885

05/28/2026

OUT Maine is in search of an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Program Operations Coordinator to join our growing team! This role is responsible for managing program logistics, tracking data, and maintaining community relationships. Stellar project management skills are a must! Apply on our website by June 5th to be considered. https://www.outmaine.org/jobs/

05/28/2026

OUT Maine is excited to participate in the annual Give Out Day on Thursday, June 4th. Give Out Day, a nationwide grassroots giving event organized by GiveMN, has raised millions for organizations across the country.

If you donate to OUT Maine on Give Out Day's website at noon or 10 p.m. EST on June 4th, we will be eligible to win up to $1,000 in additional funding!

To make a donation on Give Out Day, visit GiveOutDay.org on June 4th and search for OUT Maine.

You can also create a fundraiser for OUT Maine on GiveOutDay.org! Early Giving begins on Thursday, May 28, and closes on June 30 so you can fundraise throughout Pride Month.

To follow along with Give Out Day and make a gift to your favorite cause, visit GiveOutDay.org beginning May 28th, and use to join in the conversation online.

05/27/2026

New professional development opportunity incoming! 🌈 Join us in Portland on June 17th, or virtually on June 30th, for a training open to the public--no matter your field, area of expertise, or prior knowledge! "Building Welcoming and Affirming Communities for LGBTQ+ Youth" will detail the terminology, rights, and laws regarding the support and protection of q***r and trans youth in Maine, and will provide insight for using that knowledge to shape your environment into a healthy and affirming one. It is $75 to attend either session, and CME/CEU credits will be available by request. Sign up now to reserve your/your staff's seats at this valuable training opportunity! https://app.amilia.com/store/en/outmaine/shop/programs/121748?subCategoryIds=6865079&subCategoryIds=6865082

05/26/2026

Enjoy a stylish, luxurious brunch to celebrate LQBTQ+ Pride and support OUT Maine on Sunday, June 7th at 12pm! *Space is extremely limited for this event.*

Camden Pride Pop-Ups is hosting an exclusive Bubbly Brunch to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride at award-winning Natalie's Restaurant at The Camden Harbour Inn. Break out your finest flowy midi dresses and jumpsuits. Dust off that wide-brimmed sun hat, shine that bolo tie, and slide open those shades. Summer is here! And be sure to bring your appetite.... Come savor delicious brunchy delicacies and sip some bubbly with new friends and old.

Tickets include a brunch buffet and specialty drinks prepared with care by the Natalie's Restaurant team.

The day also includes a raffle with chances to win coveted prizes generously donated by Jessie Tobias Design, Bleecker and Greer, and many more!

All ticket sales will benefit OUT Maine's youth programs. Buy yours here! https://www.camdenprideevents.com/events