Community Events
Want to meet Howard Brown at community events across the city this month? Here’s where we’ll be!
Pride Fest
6/21 – 6/22
Pride Parade
6/29
Urban Pride
6/29
Meet Our Teams
6/1 – United in Pride – Pride Month Kickoff (1 PM – 3 PM)
6/1 – Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus: Spring Fling (11 AM – 4 PM)
6/2 – Schurz High School Pride Fest (11 AM – 3 PM)
6/3 – LGBTQ+ Know Your Rights Training with IDHR (12 PM – 1:30 PM)
6/7 – Des Plaines Pride (1 PM – 5 PM)
6/7 & 6/8 – Bloom N Motion (12 PM – 4 PM)
6/14 – Black Men’s Wellness Day (11 AM – 5 PM)
6/14 & 6/15 – Midsommarfest (12 PM – 4 PM)
6/21 & 6/22 – Northalsted Pride Fest (11 AM – 7 PM)
6/29 – Urban Pride (12 PM – 8 PM)
Get Tested
6/4 – The Brown Elephant – Andersonville (1 PM – 5 PM)
6/5 – Steamworks (4 PM – 7 PM)
6/11 – The Brown Elephant – Andersonville (1 PM – 5 PM)
6/12 – Stickney Township Clinic (2:30 PM – 6:30 PM)
6/18 – The Brown Elephant – Andersonville (1 PM – 5 PM)
6/24 – Evanston Public Library (3 PM – 7 PM)
6/25 – The Brown Elephant – Andersonville (1 PM – 5 PM)
6/26 – South Shore Public Library (3 PM – 7 PM)
6/27 – National HIV Testing Day: Walgreens on 1627 N Pulaski
Advocate for the Community
This year, we have the opportunity to advance LGBTQ+ equity at the ballot box in crucial local, state, and federal elections. Read about Howard Brown Health’s advocacy and policy priorities for 2025, informed by our staff, patients, and community:
Read our 2025 Illinois legislative agenda to find out more about the legislation we advocate for:
Ways to Support Us
Local Business Fundraisers
20% of sales of the PRIDE Sugar Cookie Box are donated to us during June!
$1 per every jello shot sold during June supports us!
A portion of proceeds from every Panic at the Pisco cocktail are donated to us during June!
A portion of proceeds from all product sales are donated to us during June!
June 8 from 11-3 PM: Sunday Brunch proceeds will be donated to us!
June 16 from 4-7PM: 25% of sales at Jeni’s Wrigleyville will be donated to us!
June 21: Proceeds from the Mat Pilates or Reformer classes at the Lakeview studio support us!
June 22: Proceeds from their community bake sale at Gracie O’Malley’s in Edgewater support us!
June 28: 5% of sales of House of Brands products will be donated to us!
June 21-22: Performances at PrideFest will go to support us!
Details coming soon
Details coming soon
Donate to Howard Brown
You give life-saving care. Supporting Howard Brown Health provides comprehensive health and wellness programs to the LGBTQ+ community, their families, and allies. Your support inspires our delivery of cutting-edge services to more than 40,000 patients and clients each year.
Get Involved
The ways to get involved with Howard Brown Health this month and more are endless. Here are a few highlights:
- Apply to become a volunteer
- Apply to join the Community Advisory Board to provide feedback and insights of the workings of Howard Brown
- Apply to join the Vernita Gray Council for Philanthropy to support fundraising, engagement, and outreach
Media Inquiries
For all media inquiries regarding Pride Month or Pride-related events and initiatives, please contact us via email at mediainquiries@howardbrown.org