What We Have Accomplished
Since 2021 We Have:
Distributed over 1000 progress pride flags to Weymouth residents
Worked with the Weymouth Town Council on the proclamation recognizing Pride Month
Established four $500 Weymouth Pride Scholarships for Weymouth High School student advocates
Successfully collaborated with the Weymouth School Committee and the Weymouth High School Human Rights Coalition to create the rainbow crosswalk at Weymouth High School and Chapman Middle School
Provided copies of The Rainbow Flag: Bright, Bold, and Beautiful to local schools and libraries
Participated in the annual Pride in the Park event sponsored by Quigg Productions
Marched in the annual Weymouth Irish Heritage Parade
Organized an annual Pride kickoff event at Barrel House Z Brewery
Supported the Weymouth Food Pantry in the 2021 Wicked Weymouth Scavenger Hunt (and won for Best Characters! Obviously)
Co-sponsored the Pets for Pride Pet Photo Contest with The Bark Club
Contributed to the Friends of the Library Weymouth 400 commemorative cookbook
Participated in the Weymouth 400 Villages celebrations in support of inclusion + diversity
Designed custom Weymouth Pride Flag, caps and tees
Provided custom Weymouth Pride Flags to be hung on school buildings in June throughout Weymouth
Participated in the annual Pride Flag raising at South Shore Health at the South Shore Hospital
Press Coverage
Weymouth High School Students Paint Rainbow Crosswalk for Pride Month - The Patch
Weymouth Pride Project Kickoff - Boston Spirit Magazine
Weymouth Group Gears Up For Pride Month in June - The Patriot Ledger
Weymouth Woman Launches Pride Flag Project to Encourage Inclusion - The Patriot Ledger
Weymouth Pride Project Works to Support LGBTQ+ Individuals - The Patch
Weymouth Pride Group provides flags, books, scholarships for Pride month - The Patriot Ledger
Supporters
We are extremely pleased to announce that we were chosen as one of the 2022 Boston Pride Community Fund recipients.
The Boston Pride Community Fund gives awards to: "non-profit organizations and grassroots groups that are doing work within our community, with an eye towards smaller organizations, new/innovative programs, and intersectional proposals."
With these funds, we will be able to continue our community-based work at a greater capacity than ever before. A huge THANK YOU to the Boston Pride Community Fund.
Thank you to our corporate sponsors:
