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In this edition, we’re getting out the word about two upcoming Pride celebrations that will be held on the same day: Mount Holly Pride and Statesville Pride will take place September 27. If you want to attend both, it’s about a 45-minute drive from one town to the other.
In other areas community news, Spartanburg’s Uplift Outreach Center is busy expanding their programming to offer more support for LGBTQ youth.
Back in Charlotte, The Butterfly House is now open, and ready to offer help for community women in recovery.
As always in closing — if you have news that needs to be covered or a story to tell, please contact us at editor@qnotescarolinas.com.
Best,
David Aaron Moore
Senior Editor, Qnotes
Community Pride celebrations set for Sept. 27
Two local Pride organizations are preparing to bring LGBTQ+ joy to their towns on the same day, creating a weekend of visibility and celebration in North Carolina. On Saturday, September 27, Mount Holly NC Pride and the Statesville Pride Alliance will each host their own festivals, offering distinct […]
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Uplift Outreach Center works to expand support for LGBTQ youth
Uplift Outreach Center, Spartanburg’s LGBTQ+ youth center, is working to expand its services at a time when federal funding cuts have left many similar programs across the country in jeopardy. […]
The Butterfly House opens its doors: A place for women to heal and soar
Charlotte witnessed something rare and remarkable on Aug. 20: the birth and open house of a safe haven for women rebuilding their lives. The Butterfly House opened its doors not just as a residence, but as a sanctuary. A place where women in recovery can finally breathe, heal and take the first steps toward independence. […]
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