Countdown to 3rd Mahwah Pride Celebration

 Pr. Joseph serves Advent Lutheran Church in Wyckoff, a congregation that celebrates full participation for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations 

Jess Horan has been a NJ Physical Education and Health teacher for the last 13 years. In 2020,  Jess and her family were the target of  hate and bias at her school. After this incident  she dove into LGBTQIA+ rights in NJ Schools. In 2021, she became an advisor for Rainbow Cafe in Cresskill, NJ. She believes she is just being the adult that she needed when she was younger. That we all needed.

 Valley is proud to be an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader, as designated by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Valley has earned this prestigious recognition three years in a row.    Delivering inclusive healthcare and employment opportunities is our lasting commitment and, simply, the right thing to do.  

 Rockland Electric is accelerating the move toward electric vehicles. Discover incentives to install and operate EV chargers, and earn rewards for charging smart in our service area.  

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is proud to be recognized as 1st in NJ and 2nd in the country for Social Responsibility. We are committed to being great neighbors and the source for great healthcare options.

At Inner Arrow Counseling and Wellness, we strive to create a genuine, safe, and supportive environment for you to engage in self-reflection and remove obstacles to realizing your goals. We want to empower you to embrace, celebrate, and nurture your most authentic selves. We work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan from teen age through elder adulthood experiencing mood, trauma, adjustment, identity, relational, and developmental challenges.  Inner Arrow’s founder and Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Dobkins (she/her) is a queer identifying therapist specialized in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families, as well as providing parenting support for parents of LGBTQ+ children. Rachel was awarded the Trailblazer Pride Award by Montclair State University, a queer leadership award presented to an outstanding LGBTQ-identified student, faculty, or staff member who, through their dedication, left their mark on campus and paved the way for others to follow.

 With local programs and events in all 50 states, AFSP’s chapters are at the forefront of suicide prevention. They create a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, research and advocacy, and support for those affected by suicide.  

We pride ourselves in creating a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community. We believe in equality and spreading love through our craft.

A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health challenge. Be prepared to help. 

A 5-step action plan to offer initial help and connection to a professional or self-help care is taught in this

simple course. Training is virtual or in-person and free due to a federal grant. Learn more at www.MHFA.org 

 At Cereus Financial Advisors, we are your partner to advise you on savings, investments, retirement planning, and education planning. Living your best life includes financial success and that’s where we can help. 

"Bringing your motion back to life!"

Holsman Physical Therapy & Rehabilition is proud to be a sponsor of the Mahwah Pride Celebration.

The mission of the BCLA is to provide a safe space, a resource hub and programs that empower and support the LGBTQ+ community living in and visiting Bergen County region.  

Garden State Equality lifts up the diverse voices of LGBTQ+ communities through education and advocacy to advance the movement for equality in New Jersey and nationally. We work tirelessly to ensure the communities we serve experience lived equality.  

Since 1985, Buddies of NJ has been helping those suffering from AIDS and HIV. They will offer a blood testing van at the event for all who wish a confidential test.

  Begun in 1985, the AIDS Memorial Quilt now has more than 50,000 panels. Each panel represents a loved one lost to the AIDS epidemic and fondly remembered by the people they left behind. The NJ Chapter will bring a sampling for us to view.  

  Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey, Inc. provides high-quality sexual and reproductive health care and education in 18 counties across New Jersey. Call us today at 1-800-230-PLAN to find a health center near you.   

 WRIC provides knowledge and opportunities to support the economic aspirations, self-sufficiency, and emotional well-being of individuals so they may live with hope, security, and dignity. 

The Rainbow Cafe offers LGBTQIA+ youth in grades 6-12 an opportunity for fun, safe social activities like lounges and dances. Events are held monthly on Fridays at the Cresskill Congressional Church in Cresskill, NJ

 A Reform Jewish congregation in Mahwah, BHSS is a welcoming community valuing diversity. They are focused on sharing, learning, giving and enjoying.  

 We believe God’s love is expansive and unconditional. Through Christ, God calls us to love one another as God loves us. We celebrate people of every age, culture, difference of ability, economic circumstance, ethnic background, family configuration, gender identity, race, and sexual orientation. We recognize the worth, dignity, and gifts of everyone as a child of God.

If you will be 18 years of age by November 7, 2023, you can Register to Vote!  If you'd prefer to vote from the convenience of your home, you can Request a Vote by Mail ballot! 

 The League is a political grassroots network and membership organization that believes the freedom to vote is a nonpartisan issue. For more than a century, we’ve worked to empower voters and defend democracy. As a women-led organization, we encourage everyone to take part in our democracy. 

The Army recognizes the value of individual talent, backgrounds and perspectives in accomplishing its mission. No matter where you're from or how you got here, you'll find opportunity, build strength, and character, and explore a wide array of careers and possibilities unlike anywhere else.

Family Support Organization of Bergen County is a family-centered, family-driven nonprofit organization that provides peer support, education and advocacy for parents of children who have emotional, behavioral, mental health, substance use, intellectual and developmental challenges.
 

Our goal is to empower parents and caregivers to take control of their lives by building on their strengths and supporting them as needed.

We are proud to be Stigma Free!