3 Great Ways to Engage with PIOW in 2026

Dear PIOW Supporter,

As we kick off a new year at Pride in Our Workplace, we’re showcasing opportunities for our community to help shape what comes next. With 2026 marking PIOW’s 20th anniversary, this is a meaningful moment to strengthen our leadership, deepen engagement, and celebrate how far we’ve come together.

We have 3 ways you can get involved and make a difference:

• Join our Board of Directors to help guide us in our future direction

• Be a part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee to help us imagine and execute a special fundraising event later this year.

• Become a general volunteer and sign up for specific areas of interest.

Whether you’re interested in organizational leadership, hands-on collaboration, or more solo, behind the scenes activities, there are meaningful ways to get involved and make an impact.

Don't forget to keep scrolling for the list of Community Partner announcements. Lot's of interesting programming is coming up!

Consider Applying to the PIOW Board of Directors

If you’re looking to make a deeper impact in 2026, we’re currently seeking mission-driven leaders to join us on the Pride in Our Workplace Board of Directors. Board service is a powerful way to guide our programs, expand partnerships, and support our community. Explore the Board role description and link to self-nominate via the button below. Applications are currently being accepted through Feb 28.

Please reach out to andy.rubinson@piow.org with any questions about the board selection process or board membership in general.

Join our 20th Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee

To celebrate PIOW’s 20th anniversary, we’re forming a volunteer planning committee to help design and deliver a fun, community-centered fundraising event later this year. This committee will work alongside PIOW staff and Board members and is open to volunteers and members of our broader community.

Committee members can support the event in a variety of ways, including:

• Event Logistics: Venue coordination, timelines, run of show, and day-of support

• Program & Experience: Shaping the flow of the event, speakers or performers, and guest experience

• Food & Beverage: Menu planning, vendor coordination, and accessibility considerations

• Communications & Promotion: Messaging, outreach, social media, and invitations

• Sponsorship & Fundraising Support: Identifying potential sponsors, in-kind donations, and fundraising ideas

• Creative & Design: Theme development, visuals, décor, and overall atmosphere

Whether you have event experience or simply want to contribute your time and ideas, we’d love to have you involved as we plan a celebration that reflects PIOW’s mission, community, and impact.

We encourage you to sign up by Friday, Feb 6 to join the committee kickoff meeting, but participation is open on an ongoing basis and you’re welcome to join at any point.

Become a PIOW Volunteer

If you’re interested in supporting PIOW, but aren’t able to commit to a long-term role, becoming a general volunteer is a great option. General volunteers help with one-off projects, event support, communications, fundraising, and occasional administrative tasks based on interest and availability. It’s a flexible way to stay connected, contribute meaningfully, and support LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion without a significant time commitment. Click the button below to see all the areas to chose from.

Pride in Our Partnerships

We are grateful for the continued support we receive from our Sponsors. Learn more about these companies and consider becoming a PIOW Partner.

Pride in Our Community Partners

We are grateful for our community partners who push the world  forward with care and commitment. They support LGBTQ professionals across sectors and help build spaces where people feel seen. Learn more about these companies here, and consider supporting them as you think about year end giving. Their work strengthens our community and reaches people who benefit from steady support.

• Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC)
  • We're excited to share our updated Advocacy & Organizing Framework for 2026! 
  • Webinar: Your Voice Counts: Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
  • Webinar: Creating a Gender Inclusive Workplace Environment and Culture, Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
  • Webinar: Pronouns Explained: The What, How, and Why of Inclusive Language, Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 1:00 PM
• Transgender Emergency Fund - Check out our services and resources here.
• Trans Resistance MA
  
  • Rainbow Knights and Trans Resistance

    Thursday, Feb 19 from 6 pm to 8 pm EST - Restorative Color Night, an affinity space for queer people of color during Black History Month. This evening creates space to honor Black LGBTQ+ lives through rest, reflection, and joy. Registration & more information here.
• Boston Lesbigay Urban Foundation 
  
  • Know Better, Live Better Campaign Launch
    Feb 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Thelma D. Burns Building, 575 Warren St, Boston, MA 02121.  Join us for an afternoon filled with Knowledge, Awareness and Action for a hands on experience. RSVP here.
• BAGLY 
  
  • BAGLY's Valentine's Day Celebration, Feb 13, 4pm. RSVP here.
  • Trans Youth Summit 2026, Sat, Mar 28 • 9:00 AM - The Trans Youth Summit is a FREE event for youth and young adults (ages 25 and under) who are transgender, nonbinary, and/or gender expansive. Our Summit features a keynote speaker, workshops, discussion groups, and free gender-affirming wear! RSVP here.
• GLAD Law
  

  • More than a Game: Community Briefing on Transgender Rights at the Supreme Court and Beyond - Thursday, February 5 at 6 pm. Join GLAD Law and the ACLU of Massachusetts for a conversation about the Supreme Court briefing and arguments. RSVP here.

  • GLAD Law’s 45th Annual Summer Party. NEW DATE! Saturday, July 18, 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Provincetown, MA. Details here.

• MA LGBT Chamber of Commerce

  • Networking Meetup: Mosesian Center for the Arts - Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EST. RSVP here.

  • Find information on all our upcoming events here.
• OutstandingLife - The mission of the Outstandinglife.org is to improve the quality of life of LGBTQ older adults. Check out our programs and learn more and join our community here.
• Greater Boston PFLAG
  
  • 2026 Pride and Passion - April 15, 2026, 6:30pm. Tickets on sale Feb 14. Details here.
  • Check out the extensive list of services and resources offered on the Greater Boston PFLAG website, along with opportunities to join in on our activities.
• Queer History Boston
  • Smut Share: Getting Personal, Feb 19, 2026, 8pm

    An 18+ Valentine’s romp with QHB & Gerber/Hart exploring queer desire, personal ads, and the intimate, raunchy corners of LGBTQ+ history. RSVP here

• SpeakOUT Boston
  
  • We are the nation's oldest LGBTQ+ speakers bureau. Since 1972, SpeakOUT Boston has conducted peer-led training programs to prepare LGBTQ+ community members to effectively tell their personal stories to create positive social change. Our clients are seeking ways to create safer and more rewarding spaces for LGBTQ+ people through education and dialogue.  
• Gay & Lesbian Review - Check out the current issue here.
• 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. 
    

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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Sincerely,

The Pride in Our Workplace Team