December 2025 Thrive List Events!
Uplifting Queer and Trans Youth: From Seed to Blossom at Peopleās Light
On December 6, Peopleās Light hosts its second annual āFrom Seed to Blossom: Supporting Queer and Trans Youth!ā This inspiring event offers a full day of connection and learning for LGBTQ+ youth, families, educators, and allies.
The program features expert speakers, engaging workshops, resource-sharing panels, and uplifting performances, all with a focus on building supportive community and celebrating identity.
The Power of Chosen Family
Finding Support Beyond Biology
Not all families are defined by blood or legal ties. For many, including LGBTQ+ folks and anyone feeling disconnected from relatives, a āchosen familyā offers the support, validation, and sense of belonging that may be missing from their family of origin.
How to āAllyā for the Holidays
November 2025 Thrive List Events!
Transgender Day of Remembrance, 2025
Every year on November 20th, communities around the world come together to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a day to honor the lives of transgender and gender-diverse people who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence.
TDOR began in 1999, founded by activist Gwendolyn Ann Smith in memory of Rita Hester, a Black transgender woman whose murder in 1998 sparked grief and outrage.
Since 1998, the day has now grown into a global moment of reflection, becoming a time not only to mourn but also to renew our collective commitment to creating a world where all transgender and gender-diverse people can live safely and with dignity.
Share Your Voice: Join Pennsylvaniaās LGBTQ+ Listening Sessions
Equality in Action: A Senatorās Commitment to Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights
As the LGBTQ+ community continues to face countless challenges across the United States, right now it is more important than ever to amplify the voices of allies and advocates who are fighting for queer and transgender equality. One such advocate is Senator Maria Collette, a passionate legislator who represents the 12th District, which spans parts of Montgomery County.
LGBTQ+ Trauma Healing with Somatic Breathwork
LGBTQ+ Trauma Healing with Somatic Breathwork
Rey Gigante (she/they) is a certified integrative trauma-informed practitioner and is certified in Biodynamic Breathwork Trauma Release System (BBTRSĀ®). She was a tenured professor before leaving her academic career to pursue somatic work full time. Rey brings years of experience as a researcher and educator to her work as a somatic practitioner, and their mission is to make somatics more accessible to the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies.
Chester County Makes History with Landmark Human Relations Ordinance
On September 24, 2025, Chester County changed history when it became the first non-home rule charter county in the state of Pennsylvania to pass a county-wide Human Relations Ordinance. This decision stands as a massive victory for the LGBTQ+ community and for civil rights across the union. The ordinance was passed by a majority vote of the Chester County Board of Commissioners, providing strong, comprehensive protections for individuals from historically marginalized communities and other diverse identities. The ordinance expands protections for individuals based on their sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity, which were not previously protected under Pennsylvania state or federal law.
October 2025 Thrive List Events
LGBTQ+ Events Near Philadelphia: October 2025
From youth groups to rallies to pride walks and more, explore LGBTQ+-friendly activities near you this October 2025.
LGBTQ+ Events Near Philadelphia: September 2025
From support groups to book clubs to legal q&aās and more, explore LGBTQ+-friendly activities near you this September 2025.
What Transgender Therapists Know That Politicians Donāt: The Truth About Trans Youth and Mental Health
The Intersection of Eating Disorders and the LGBTQ+ Community: Identity, Healing, and Self-Acceptance
Eating disorders do not discriminate. They affect people of all ages, races, genders, and backgrounds. Yet, data consistently shows that individuals within the LGBTQ+ community face disproportionately high rates of eating disorders. This is not merely a coincidenceāitās a reflection of the complex relationship between identity, social stigma, trauma, and access to care. To support healing and recovery for LGBTQ+ individuals, we must understand how these identities influence not only the development of eating disorders but also the journey toward self-acceptance and wellness.
LGBTQ+ Events Near Philadelphia: August 2025
Here are some upcoming queer events to check out in August 2025.
āAre Trans Kids Being Mutilated?ā What Parents Deserve to Know About Medical Myths
āWonāt They Regret It?ā What Research (and Transgender Teen Therapy) Really Shows About Transition Regret
LGBTQ+ Events Near Philadelphia: July 2025
Here are some upcoming queer events to check out in July 2025.
Auricular Acupuncture - What is it?
Auricular acupuncture is acupuncture that is utilized on the ear. There are multiple maps that can be used, but the predominant map of points is based on the homunculus theory. The homunculus theory shows a map based off the neurological distribution in the body, and is displayed as an overlay of an upside āinfantā with large hands, feet, and head.
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