We hope everyone had a joyful and meaningful Pride Month! While June may be behind us, our commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion continues year-round—and we’re excited to share some great programming and opportunities coming your way in the second half of the year.
We’re starting to share video highlights from our recent ERG Leadership Summit, where incredible insights and ideas were exchanged. Keep an eye on our LinkedIn and website as we continue to roll out more clips over the coming months!
We've also got a number of programs in the works. Read more about them and keep an eye out for further details as plans come into focus.
As always, thank you for being part of the PIOW community—we’re grateful for your support, partnership, and passion.
PIOW Announcements
Highlights from our ERG Leadership Summit
We’re excited to share three highlight clips from our recent ERG Leadership Summit, featuring real-world insights from leaders across industries.
Please take a look and stay tuned for more highlights coming soon!
In clip 1, panelists explore some of the biggest challenges ERGs are facing today - and how community partnerships can be a powerful tool in addressing them.
Look for more clips from this and our 2nd summit panel coming soon on our LinkedIn page, website, and future newsletters.
PIOW Events
Upcoming Events
Network with PIOW and YW Boston
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.
PIOW - Queer Pickleball Boston Tournament Fundraiser
We’ll be serving up some fun (and friendly competition) at our Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, September 6 from 1-4 pm at the English High School in Jamaica Plain.
This is a joint fundraiser with Queer Pickleball Boston, with$40 entry fee (+$4.52 ticketing fee), which includes court and equipment rental. Use the button below to register.
We've got a packed lineup of additional events and opportunities in the works as we head into the fall!
Job Search Insights - We’re planning a job search webinar in September 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.
ERG Networking with PIOW and MA LGBT Chamber of Commerce - Looking ahead to October, we’ll be celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month with a joint networking event with ERG leaders and members from PIOW and the MA LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
Boston Mayoral Candidate Town Hall - PIOW is in dialog with The Queer Neighborhood Council to support a town hall with Boston Mayoral candidates, focusing on LGBTQ+ issues, in partnership with other local community organizations later in October.
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's mission 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
Join How to Do Queer History, a three-part skill-building course designed to empower participants with the tools to uncover, document, and share LGBTQIA2S+ history. This collaboration between Kimm Topping at Lavender Education and The History Project will provide an overview of queer and trans history, giving you the skills to engage with oral histories, community archives, and public storytelling
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
Ongoing 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.
Kickball Tournament: Sign up to join your favorite team for BLU’s Kickball Tournament happening every Sunday 2-6pm from May to August! Register here.
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.
Paradise Garage Meets Studio 54 - Saturday, August 16, Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building - 2300 Washington Street Boston, MA 02119: For One Night Only: A 3-Floor Journey Through 70s Nightlife!🎭 A Theatrical FUNdraiser Like No Other. More info and tickets here.
LGBT+ POC Family Beach Day - Sunday, August 17 12-7pm: Join us at Carson Beach to enjoy beach games, live music, vendors, resource tables and limited back-to-school supplies. Tickets are FREE, but donations are encouraged. More info and registration here.
Sunset Cruise on the Harbor - Thursday, September 25 6-8pm, 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston. Get info and tickets here.
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 linked here. 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.
MA LGBT Chamber of Commerce
2025 LGBTQ+ Business Conference: Powering Progress Through Partnership - October 31, 2025, 8:00AM - 2:00PM
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.
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. Further details and registration link coming soon! For sponsorship opportunities, contact alex.eberhardt@malgbtcc.org.
Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement
We need your help to plan for the future of our office and how we serve Boston residents. We want to hear directly from you about what you think we should prioritize via this short survey on:
How should we spend our funding?
What programs should we create, continue, or grow?
Help us identify gaps in our services and ensure our programs truly reflect the needs of Boston’s LGBTQIA2S+ communities.
This survey will take just 4–8 minutes, is 100% anonymous, and all questions are optional. While demographic questions are also optional, they help us see if we’re reaching a broad cross-section of our community.
OutstandingLife - The mission of the Outstandinglife.org is to improve the quality of life of LGBTQ older adults. Learn more and join our community here.
Greater Boston PFLAG
Check out the extensive list of services and resources offered on the Greater Boston PFLAG website.
SpeakOUT
Submissions Open for Wicked Queer: Docs. Started in 2022, WQ: Docs fills the need for a platform to share histories and amplify the visibility of queer nonfiction film. WQ: Docs is committed to celebrating the documentary form in both short and feature-length. Deadlines below, for more info and to submit your project visit their website. - Early Bird Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025 - Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025 - Wicked Queer: Docs 2025: November 14-15, 2025
What it is: YW Boston partners with the Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA) to offer a supportive and confidential space for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Human Resources (HR) professionals. Members can openly discuss DEI challenges, troubleshoot issues, establish best practices, and find new ways to collaborate and innovate in the field.
When: New cohorts start in September 2025.
How to get involved: Space is currently open in the upcoming cohorts. Learn more here.
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, withEarly Decision Deadline of August 25, 2025 and Final Application Deadline: October 6, 2025. Apply Today
Summer Webinars on Mental Health & Well-being in the Workplace
What it is: YW Boston is planning a series of webinars this summer that will focus on mental health and well-being in the workplace, with a specific emphasis on the experiences of women of color.
How to get involved: Keep an eye on our events listing for more details and specific dates as they are published!
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.
Follow Pride in Our Workplace on social and our website to be the first to see our resources, event updates, and more: LinkedIn. Until next time, stay safe and support each other.
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