Join us for the first session of The Inclusion Exchange – a powerful new community education series focused on building inclusive and affirming spaces for all!
🗓 Wednesday, June 25
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 United Way of the Lakeshore | 31 East Clay Avenue, Muskegon MI, 49442
🎟 FREE | Space is limited — registration required!
🌈 Session 1: The Triple A’s – Ally, Advocate, Accomplice
What does it really mean to support the LGBTQ+ community? In this engaging and practical workshop, participants will explore the distinct roles of ally, advocate, and accomplice — and how we can move between them in meaningful ways. Whether you're new to these ideas or deepening your commitment, this session offers tools for real-life impact.
✨ About The Inclusion Exchange
The Inclusion Exchange is a four-part speaker series presented by United Way of the Lakeshore in partnership with the Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium. Through interactive, real-world training, this series offers community members, businesses, and service providers the tools to create spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals feel seen, respected, and safe.
All sessions are free and open to the public, and will take place on Wednesdays from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM:
✅ June 25: The Triple A’s: Ally, Advocate, Accomplice
✅ October 15: Respect is the Default
✅ January 28: Power of Pronouns: A Business Case
✅ April 1: The Affirming Care Environment
👥 Who should attend?
Everyone is welcome — especially community members, business professionals, nonprofit staff, educators, healthcare workers, and anyone passionate about fostering inclusive spaces.
📜 Bonus! Attend all four sessions and you may qualify for a Safe Spaces Designation from the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium — a meaningful recognition for individuals and organizations committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion.
✅ This event is FREE, but space is limited to 50 participants. Register early to save your spot!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-inclusion-exchange
💬 This series is made possible through the generous support of the Love is Love Fund at the Community Foundation for Muskegon County.
Also check out other Workshops in Muskegon.
