The Benzie Area Pride Network was founded in early 2023. We are friends, families, partners, and allies opening our hearts to all LGBTQIA+ people in and around Benzie County, ensuring their safety and wellbeing, and giving them the love, support, compassion, and acceptance they deserve in order to be their authentic selves. More than 50 people attended our founding meeting and collaboratively identified our three focus areas: Visibility, Education, and Community.

While the Pride Network is a mission of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Beulah, we recognize that many in the LGBTQIA+ community have been hurt and rejected by churches. The Network itself is not a religious organization and our events are not typically faith-oriented. Our activities are in support of all of Benzie County’s LGBTQIA+ community, friends, and allies, regardless of faith.

Show your #BenziePride with a Benzie Area Pride Network t-shirt! Sizes small to 3XL available in black, lilac, or royal blue. Please pay what you can afford. We pay about $18.50 for sizes small through XL, $19.50 for XXL, and $20.50 for XXXL. Tees are 100% cotton with our logo on the front and #BenziePride on the back. You can pay through our donation button and leave a note in the comments with your color and size. If you need your shirt mailed, please include an amount to cover postage, or you can contact BenziePride@gmail.com to arrange for local pickup.