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To our kings, queens, and in-betweens,
Thank you to every single person who showed up, spoke out, danced with us, marched beside us, and celebrated who we are at over 21 PRIDE events across Colorado this pride season! From Steamboat Springs to Durango, Salida to Pikes Peak, Cortez to Avon…you showed up, and it mattered!
As we come down from the high of the season, we need to remember that PRIDE isn’t just a month. PRIDE is a movement. PRIDE is every day and we hope you'll continue to celebrate with us throughout the rest of the year! Yes, we celebrate in June. We wear our flags, our colors, our heels, and our heart. But the work, the fight, and the showing up? That happens all year long. That happens EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
This year hasn’t been easy. Our community continues to face cruel attacks, especially our transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive family. But here’s what the opposition doesn’t get:
We are not tired. We are not backing down. We are not going anywhere.
With your support, One Colorado has defeated anti-trans legislation, passed groundbreaking protections like HB25-1309, and expanded our leadership programs because we know that lasting change comes from lifting people up, amplifying voices, and demanding better for ourselves, each other, and our community every day.
We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together so far this year. But we’re even more proud to keep building with you, in every season, in every town, and in every fight.
So thank you for celebrating with us, standing beside us, and committing to more than just one month of PRIDE. Let’s keep showing up. Let’s keep being bold. Let’s keep leading with love, with power, and with purpose. |
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| Peace and Respect,
Nadine Bridges (She/Her)
Executive Director
One Colorado
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Thank You for Making This Our Best Pink Party Yet!
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who sponsored and attended this year’s Pink Party! Thanks to your generosity and energy, we raised over $122,000 to help elect pro-equality candidates across Colorado! With over $50,000 in sponsorships, this was our most successful Pink Party ever, and we couldn’t have done it without you!
Your support powers progress, and together, we’re building a brighter, more inclusive future for all Coloradans. Thank you for standing with us! |
2: Prism Awards: October 4, 2025 |
Each year, One Colorado brings together over 450 community members, elected officials, and community partners to honor those making a real impact for LGBTQIA+ Coloradans and their families.
This years' award winners are Dr. Sean Iwamoto, Telluride AIDS Benefit, Inside Out Youth Services, and Jordan T. Garcia!
We are also thrilled to welcome Imara Jones of TransLash Media as our keynote speaker, and to recognize our 2025 honorees!
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a hosted cocktail reception, delicious hors d’oeuvres, powerful film shorts, keynote and guest speakers, a champagne toast, and the presentation of this year’s Prism Awards! We’d love to have you join us! |
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3: OneCO GSA Leadership Council |
Applications are now open for One Colorado’s GSA Leadership Council, a statewide, youth-led initiative that empowers LGBTQIA2+ students and allies to lead, organize, and shape inclusive programming across Colorado! Council members will:
• Provide feedback on GSA programming
• Co-create events and statewide initiatives
• Receive training in leadership, advocacy, and organizing
• Build a strong network of GSAs Program Details:
Term: August 2025 to May 2026
Virtual bi-weekly meetings
Paid participation
Open to youth ages 13 to 23 across Colorado Priority deadline: July 10, 2025
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through October 1, or until all spots are filled. Early submission is encouraged.
Ready to lead with us? |
4: Trans & Gender Expansive Survey |
One Colorado has partnered with Colorado School of Public Health to learn more about the mental health impact of political and minority stress on trans and gender expansive adults.
Please considering taking this 5-15 minute survey to help us gain a better understanding of our trans community. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered to win a $50 dollar gift card! |
This fall, One Colorado is hitting the road for the Freedom for All Tour, and we want to partner with you. We're seeking local organizations, schools, faith groups, mutual aid networks, and community leaders across the state to co-host workshops and trainings that build grassroots power. Together, we’ll focus on:
• Mobilizing voter power through education and civic action
• Expanding access to justice in healthcare, schools, and housing
• Elevating community voices to shift policy and inspire change If you're ready to organize for justice in your community, we’re ready to stand with you. Use the form below to invite the tour to your area, and let’s build something powerful together. Stay tuned! The Freedom for All Tour is coming soon.
🖤🤎🤍🩷🩵❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 |
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Building Power, Defending Freedom: A Community Town Hall with One Colorado
Join One Colorado for a statewide virtual town hall, on Wednesday July 2, 2025, as we reflect on what we’ve accomplished, break down what the Supreme Court’s recent decisions mean for LGBTQIA+ Coloradans, and prepare for what’s next in the fight for freedom and dignity for all.
We’ll review key wins from the 2025 legislative session, unpack how national attacks on trans healthcare and civil rights could impact our state, and outline the threats we’re facing in 2026, including potential ballot measures that could target our communities.
This is a space for learning, organizing, and collective power. Whether you’re new to this work or deeply involved, you’ll leave with the information and inspiration needed to keep moving forward, together! Register Today! |
🎧 Micah is listening to the podcast Ologies with Alie Ward is my favorite way to chill out and feel a little more grounded. She interviews scientists about all kinds of weird and wonderful stuff and makes it all super fun and easy to understand. It’s a great reminder that there’s still a lot of cool, interesting stuff in the world, even when things feel pretty scary. My favorite episode is Bryology (Moss) with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass and Gathering Moss.
🎧 Ian is listening to Glory by Perfume Genius! Glory is a collection of songs that explores themes of mortality, grief, and the complexities of queer identity.
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Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to Alex L. (He/Him), our Chief Development and Operations Officer, who has been instrumental in building relationships with community members and organizations who believe in and support our work!
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Denver, CO 80203
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