As summer winds down and fall quickly approaches, we’re excited to carry the energy of the season into a busy and meaningful stretch of community programming. PIOW has a fantastic lineup of events designed to bring people together, spark connections, and strengthen our shared commitment to LGBTQ+ equity and belonging. From a fun afternoon of pickleball, to a networking night with YW Boston at Dorchester Brewing Company, to an October ERG leadership gathering co-hosted with the MA LGBT Chamber of Commerce, there are plenty of opportunities to engage, learn, and connect with peers across our community. We look forward to seeing you at one (or more!) of these upcoming events.
As always, check out our Community Partners listing of upcoming activities and latest news.
PIOW Announcements
Welcome to our New Sponsor
We’re thrilled to welcome Wolf & Company as PIOW’s newest sponsor! We’re especially excited to kick off this partnership by hosting our upcoming October 2nd networking event in their Boston offices. More details on the event below—mark your calendars!
PIOW Events
Upcoming Events
PIOW - Queer Pickleball Boston Tournament Fundraiser
We’ll be serving up some fun (and friendly competition) at our Pickleball Tournament this Saturday, September 6 from 1-4 pm at the English High School in Jamaica Plain.
This in-person event is a great opportunity to showcase your pickleball skills while supporting a good cause and networking with your peers. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, everyone is welcome to participate. We'll have options to just come and network, learn the rules of the game from an experienced coach, or if you have experience, enter into the tournament! Just register here, or using the button below.
Thanks to Kendra Scott Jewelry's generous donation, one lucky participant will be selected at random to win this lovely Kendra Scott Pickleball Necklace ($75 value - below left) and all participants will receive a PIOW pickleball (below right).
Get ready to have a blast and make a difference in the community and win some fun prizes. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Please bring your own equipment, but we'll have some extra if needed.
Join us down the street at Drawdown Brewingfor more networking after the event! Pizza is on us!
This is a joint fundraiser with Queer Pickleball Boston, with$40 entry fee (+$4.52 ticketing fee). Use the button below to register.
Mark your calendars for our September 18 networking event at Dorchester Brewing Company from 5:30-8pm, co-hosted with our community partner YW Boston.
This event is free to attend, and all are welcome! Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the venue — so come hungry (and thirsty), but bring your wallet and be prepared to meet some great people!
Ample parking is available next door at the Plumbers Union at 1240 Massachusetts Ave until 10pm or there is plenty of on street parking on both sides of Mass Ave.
Join our ERG Networking Night with MA LGBT Chamber of Commerce Oct 2, 4-7 pm at Wolf & Company
Pride in Our Workplace will co-host an ERG Networking Night with our Community Partner, the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, generously hosted by our latest sponsor Wolf & Company at their beautiful offices at 255 State Street, Boston (Long Wharf).
This intimate gathering is designed to bring together ERG leaders, DEIB professionals, and team members from both organizations’ networks—creating a powerful space for cross-industry relationship building, idea sharing, and resource exchange.
Event Details 📅 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025 🕓 Time: 4:00–7:00 PM 📍 Location: Wolf & Company, 255 State Street, Boston, MA (Long Wharf) 🚇 Transit: Closest MBTA stop is Aquarium; less than a 15-minute walk from South Station
Join us to expand your network, exchange best practices, and strengthen the collective impact we can have on creating more inclusive workplaces across Greater Boston.
We've got a packed lineup of additional events and opportunities in the works as we head into the fall!
Boston Mayoral Candidate Town Hall - PIOW is collaborating with The Queer Neighborhood Council and other local LGBTQ+ organizations to support a town hall with Boston Mayoral candidates, focusing on LGBTQ+ issues, in October. Date is currently being coordinated with candidates. More details will be provided in our next newsletter and on ourEvents page.
Job Search Insights - We’re planning a job search webinar this fall to support LGBTQ+ professionals navigating career transitions. The session will target early to mid-career applicants and will be open to the full PIOW and Community Partner communities. We expect this will be late Oct to early November, so keep an eye out for details in an upcoming newsletter.
Check out upcoming newsletters and our Events page for further details and registration links as plans come into focus — we can’t wait to see you at one of these great events!
Community Partner Announcements Check out the latest information and upcoming events
Breaktime - Breaktime'smission is to break the cycle of homelessness by equipping young adults (associates) with the job and financial security they need to establish housing security.
Become a Career Navigator, providing an opportunity for Breaktime associates to interface with a professional in a career that they are themselves interested in and learn more about the professional fields they are looking to enter.
Gay & Lesbian Review - Check out the July-Aug issue here.
The History Project
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Boston Roller Derby with The History Project and Frankie de la Cretaz!
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 7:00 PM ET, Virtual via Zoom
Join us for a special conversation with BRD’s founding members and writer Frankie de la Cretaz as they reflect on the league’s legacy of athleticism, identity, resilience, and community-building in Boston.
Join The History Project on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET for a special virtual curator talk with Ellice Patterson, founder and artistic director of Abilities Dance. Ellice’s work transforms oral histories into powerful, inclusive dance pieces that celebrate disabled identity and reimagine how we hold memory in public life. As an artist, advocate, and leader, she merges storytelling and movement to expand visibility and equity for disabled artists in Boston and beyond. RSVP Here
Boston Lesbigay Urban Foundation
BLU’s Mentorship Program is ongoing and actively connecting BIPOC LGBTQ+ youth with affirming mentors for support, growth and empowerment. Click here to read our Mentorship Newsletter and apply
Upcoming Events
Day JaVu Saturdays With BLU: Experience Day JaVu Saturdays, a vibrant LGBTQ+ party held every 1st Saturday of the month.
Xtreme Hip Hop Class: Weekly class on Wednesday, 7-8pm @ Lena Park Community Center. No experience necessary. $20/class.
Digital Equity Initiative: Ongoing virtual and in-person programming for seniors, 55 years and above, to come learn how to navigate the internet and how to use computers in a safe manner. Next sessions begin in September. Register here.
BLU Foundation’s LGBTQ+ POC Family Day Beach Day is on September 7 at Carson Beach, Boston! Come enjoy beach games, live music, vendors, resource tables, food, and positive vibes from 12–6 PM.
Sunset Cruise on the Harbor - Thursday, September 25 6-8pm, 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston. Get info and ticketshere.
Mass Transgender Political Coalition
Name Change Clinics: Ongoing name change clinics at various locations. Find dates and location times here.
All programming information can be found linkedhere. Programs include:
The Trans Leadership Academy supports trans and nonbinary people with workforce development, mentoring and training, and material and financial support in an affirming environment.
G.E.A.R. (Gender Euphoria and Affirmation Resources) provides trans and nonbinary people in Massachusetts with access to products, garments, and resources that affirm who they are at no cost.
REACH (Relief and Emergency Assistance for Community Hope) provides transgender and nonbinary people in Massachusetts with emergency funds for a variety of expenses.
The Identity Document Assistance Network (IDA Network) provides guidance, support and financial assistance for trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive people living in New England who are seeking to update their legal name and/or gender on federal and state documents.
We’re excited to announce that our business conference is back on October 31, 2025 at Babson College in Wellesley, MA!
This year’s theme, celebrates the strength of collaboration across our network of LGBTQ-owned businesses, corporate partners, and community allies. From inspiring speakers to powerful networking opportunities, this half-day event will bring together hundreds of professionals who are driving economic equity across Massachusetts.
We welcome members who sell physical products to consider a VIP vendor table for the day, where you'll be front and center tabling in the main conference hall! And of course, we’ll wrap it all up with a festive Halloween Happy Hour from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Dressing up highly encouraged
Whether you attended our inaugural conference in 2023 or are joining us for the first time, this is a can’t-miss opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. For sponsorship opportunities, contact alex.eberhardt@malgbtcc.org.
Immediate Action Required by LGBTQIA2S+ organization leaders - Recent changes have created new challenges for many LGBTQIA2S+ organizations — from funding cuts to staffing shifts to increased community needs. To better understand these impacts and figure out how the Equality Fund at the Boston Foundation and MOLA can best support you, we’re launching theLGBTQIA2S+ Organizational Impact Survey.
Takes just 5–8 minutes
Responses are confidential
Results will be reported in aggregate only
Your feedback will directly shape how resources and advocacy are prioritized in the coming year. Please complete the survey by 5 PM on Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Partnership - Leadership Development for Rising Executives: Enrollment Open for the Next Generation Executive (NGE) Program
The Partnership’s NGE Program is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2026. Designed for high-performing Directors, VPs, and other senior leaders recognized for their C-suite potential, this intensive program provides strategic insights, skills, and a diverse national peer network for executives to advance and lead effectively at the highest levels. In a survey of the 2025 cohort of 60 leaders from 15 states, 100% of participants said the program helped them become more strategic leaders, and 94% reported a positive impact on their career progression.
Learn More: Participants benefit from world-class faculty, personalized executive coaching, and a national cross-sector peer cohort. HR, Talent, and Executive Sponsors can explore the program and submit nominations at thepartnershipinc.org/NGE2026. For questions, contact Claire Cooper, VP of Business Development, at ccooper@thepartnershipinc.org. Applications close September 22.
OutstandingLife - The mission of the Outstandinglife.org is to improve the quality of life of LGBTQ older adults. Check out our programsand learn more and join our communityhere.
Greater Boston PFLAG
Check out the extensive list of servicesand resourcesoffered on the Greater Boston PFLAG website, along with opportunities to join in on our activities.
SpeakOUT Boston
Join us for our annual fundraiser at Flatbread Company in Davis Square! Tuesday, Sep 23, 5pm til close 45 Day St., Somerville
Bring your friends or join the SpeakOUT table and enjoy the delicious pizza, drinks, and fun atmosphere. You can also book a lane (best to do beforehand) and get in some candlepin bowling while you're there. Plus, take a chance on some great raffle prizes from local businesses, artisans, and cultural activities. SAVE THE DATEand RSVPto let us know you'll be coming!
YW Boston
LeadBoston is a premier year-long inclusive leadership development program designed for mid- to senior-level professionals who are ready to deepen their understanding of equity and drive meaningful change within their organizations and communities. The program runs January–November 2026, withFinal Application Deadline: October 6, 2025. Apply Today
We’re thrilled to invite you to The Future We Inherit, a one-day summit bringing together women leaders across generations for learning, reflection, and connection. Taking place on Tuesday, September 30, this event is designed for women who are leading in their workplaces, communities, and movements, and who believe that leadership is strongest when we bridge difference, not ignore it. Whether you're just starting your leadership journey or have been leading for decades, this event is for you! Register now!
ICYMI
YW Boston held a fascinating discussion on Leading with Inclusion: A New Lens on Merit. Check out the replay here.
Support LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion – Make a Difference Today!
At Pride in Our Workplace (PIOW), we’re building a future where LGBTQ+ professionals can thrive. Through community events, ERG leadership support, and advocacy, we’re driving real change in workplaces across Massachusetts and beyond.
🌈 But we can’t do it without you. Your support helps us expand programming, provide resources, and amplify the voices of those who need it most.
💙 Every donation, big or small, makes an impact. Join us in creating more inclusive and equitable workplaces.
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