North Shore Pride

10/12/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU to those who donated to the North Shore Pride Winter Clothing Drive Yesterday held at 3 locations in Salem, Beverly and Manchester. Thank you to our hosts Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks and NAGLY for permitting us to set up outside your businesses to take donations. Thank you as well to all the North Shore Pride Board members who gave of their time to stand in the cold to take donations ❤️ . We FAR EXCEEDED our expectations of donations! All of the donated clothing will be delivered to local shelters to distribute to those in need for this winter.

10/08/2026

Happy International Le***an Day! Today, we celebrate the le****ns who make our community brighter—as friends, partners, leaders, creators, and neighbors.

No matter how you express yourself, who you love, or where you are on your journey, you belong here. North Shore Pride celebrates you today and every day.

Give a shout-out to a le***an who inspires you! 👇

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10/08/2026

Please join with North Shore Pride for our Come OUT and Share the Warmth Winter Clothing Drive for this Sunday, October 11th, National Coming Out Day. The drop off locations are Dunkin Donuts in Manchester, Starbucks at 29 Enon St. Beverly and the NAGLY office at East India Square Mall, Salem. North Shore Pride Board members will be present at each location from 8:00 a.m. to noon to collect the clothing. All clothing will be donated to local shelters for distribution to those in need. THANK YOU!

10/08/2026

Our community remembers Matthew Shepard today

10/06/2026

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month—a time to celebrate the people who fought for our rights, built our communities, and made it possible for more of us to live openly.

Some made headlines. Others made a difference simply by being themselves, speaking up, or making someone feel less alone.

Who in the LGBTQIA+ community inspires you? A trailblazer, a local leader, a friend? Drop their name below and tell us why. Let’s give them their flowers. 💜

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10/02/2026

Mark your calendar: this year's National Coming Out Day is Sunday, October 11!

Join North Shore Pride in celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community and sharing the warmth through our Winter Clothing Drive!

Coming out is personal. Wherever you are in your journey, you belong here. And together, we can help our neighbors feel cared for, too. ❤️

Donate new or clean, gently used winter coats, hats, scarves, and socks to support local shelters and student clothing closets.

📍 Donation locations will be announced soon; watch this space!

Share this post to help spread the warmth!

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

Salem, it's officially SPOOKY SEASON! 🎃🌈

Haunted Happenings is bringing the spooky fun! From markets and witch hat workshops to the Grand Parade, there are plenty of reasons to grab your friends and make a night of it.

Come for the haunts. Stay for the creativity, costumes, and the community that makes Salem unforgettable. ✨

👻 Plan your October adventures: https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/events/

What’s your can’t-miss Salem tradition? Tell us below!

09/30/2026

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Q***r history is shaped by people who dared to be themselves, stood up for others, and made room for the next generation.

As we head into October, we want to hear from you: Who in the q***r community do you look up to, and why? It could be a history maker, a local leader, a friend, or someone in your family.

Tell us about them in the comments. Let’s give them their flowers! 💐