YMCA celebrates Pride Month with flag raising event

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA will be hosting its second annual Pride Flag Raising on Thursday, June 1 at 2:30pm. The event is open to the community and will take place on the Y’s front lawn by the flagpole at 1340 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains.

The Y’s Pride Flag Raising celebrates the start of LGBTQ Pride Month and recognizes and celebrates the diversity in our community and the Y. This event demonstrates the Y’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, and creating a center that is truly for all.

“We want everyone to know that they are welcome at the Y, a safe space where each individual is encouraged to be their authentic selves,” said Tracy Crane, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA’s Associate Executive Director. “Our goal is to support every member of our Y community so they can reach their full potential with dignity.”

Later on June 1, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA will participate in the Township of Scotch Plains’ Pride in the Park. The event will be held from 5:00-8:00pm at the Alan M. Augustine Village Green, 430 Park Avenue, and will include a flag raising ceremony, live music, crafts, activities, and more.

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The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility: The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is an inclusive organization committed to advancing equity for all. Together, we work side-by-side to strengthen our community and to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility guide everything we do, and we believe that individuals thrive in environments that are affirming.

To learn more about the Y, visit fspymca.org.