Show your pride with Allies in Health at UTMB! Use your imagination to write meaningful messages about the things that give you pride, learn about the history of Pride, and grab some cool rainbow stickers!
Date & Time
Sunday, June 30th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
We are a student organization with a mission to educate on matters of healthcare, foster community, and advocate for Galveston’s LGBTQIA+ population. Check us out here>
Stop by GOFM’s Juneteenth coloring station and add some color to an iconic Galveston-originated holiday!
As quoted from Outdoor Afro, a non-profit organization that reconnects Black people to their lands, water, and wildlife: “Media created a false narrative of what Juneteenth is by painting it as a “celebration” to the end of slavery in the United States. In reality, it is the date 250,000 enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free on June 19, 1865 – 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation (signed Jan. 1, 1863) went into effect. To honor this day, we encourage our community, partners, and regional networks to spend time in nature (whether a nearby beach, swimming pool, or public park for example).”
We invite you to join us to reflect on & commemorate freedom, and ask yourself: ‘What does freedom mean to me?’
Date & Time
Sunday, June 16th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Put on your trivia cap & grab some popsicle sticks – it’s time to hang out with NAACP at their Juneteenth market booth! Celebrate this rich holiday with a Juneteenth flag crafting station, a trivia game, and the opportunity to win some very cool prizes. They’ll also have some voter registration, so mark your calendars!
Date & Time
Sunday, June 16th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
We are the home of grassroots activism for civil rights and social justice. We advocate, agitate, and litigate for the civil rights due to Black America. We envision an inclusive community rooted in liberation where all persons can exercise their civil and human rights without discrimination. We are committed to a world without racism where Black people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities.
Want ways to add nutrition to your family’s favorite foods? Stop by GOFM for recipe ideas, games for kids, and more so you get the tools and tips to celebrate Healthy Texan Week every week!
Date & Time
Sunday, June 9th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Scheduled to take place between June 10-16, this week-long event aims to educate Texans about simple ways to incorporate nutrition through frozen fruits and vegetables.
Meet the team behind the Safety Action Plan designed to make the streets of Galveston a safer place to roam! Share your thoughts about what needs fixin’ by:
Ranking types of safety projects on their 10’ banner with some neat stickers (ex- bike lanes, roundabouts, rumble strips)
Jotting down some comments about street safety problems on a map of the island
Date & Time
Sunday, June 9th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The City of Galveston is developing a Safety Action Plan to improve safety on Galveston streets. The purpose of the Safety Action Plan is to identify infrastructure projects, policy changes, and develop strategies to eliminate or significantly reduce fatal and serious injury crashes. This project is made possible with funding from a USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant. The study includes three phases: network screening, safety and equity analyses, and an implementation plan. Throughout the process, community engagement and input is key to develop a Safety Action Plan uniquely suited for Galveston.
Find out more on their website for further opportunity to provide input and learn about the project: engagekh.com/Galveston-Safe-Streets
If you can bay leaf it, Pride Month just got even butter with “Once Upon a Story Thyme,” a morning of stories read by local LGBTQIA+ figures.
Join us as each friend reads children’s stories to provide encouragemint, laughs and sage wisdom for audiences of all ages.
No need to herb your enthusiasm–bring everyone you know! Stories start at 10:00 AM & each of our friends will read 1 book.
Dates:
June 2, 2024
10 AM – 10:30 AM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market)
Dr. Banks is a leader in medical education and admissions at UTMB. Since joining in 2019, he has served as both Assistant Dean of Admissions & Recruitment and a Clinical Assistant Professor n the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. Dr. Banks champions diversity, equity, and inclusion by teaching these principles in core medical school courses. His background is rich with experience in higher education leadership and student support. Dr. Banks holds a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies with a focus on diversity and inclusion, and his prior roles encompassed admissions, student affairs, and multicultural programs.
Phylicia French is an international author, speaker, mental health consultant, and most importantly a proud aunt. She enjoys spending time with her nieces, nephews, and godchildren. Formerly, a preschool teaching assistant, Phylicia honed the pedagogical skills to transform even routine experiences with the children in her life into extraordinary, educative adventures.
Tammy Fountain is a seasoned psychotherapist here on the island, proud mom of an amazing teenager, and lover of bulldogs, poetry, the arts, nature, and quirky humans. She serves the local LGBTQIA community by serving on the boards of the Galveston Island Fundraising Team and Third Coast Pride Fest. Advocating for Galveston’s LGBTQIA kids and families is a fierce passion. Favorite self-care activities include Sunday morning services at Trinity Episcopal Church, wandering around GOFM and indulging in playful adventures with the Misfits Krewe.
Torrina Harris (she/her) is a Las Vegas-born and Galveston-rooted mother, poet, and community organizer. Torrina is the Director of Philanthropy for Houston Area Women’s Center and currently serves as a board member for Vision Galveston. Torrina also serves as an advisor and facilitator for the Houston BIPOC Arts Network and Fund and as a reviewer for the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine’s Journal of Adolescent Health Intersection section reviewing and selecting poetry and art. Torrina has previously served on the boards of City of Galveston Families Children and Youth Board, Nia Cultural Center, and Galveston Children’s Museum. In 2021 she founded BRAVADO Ink, a collective of BIPOC revolutionaries, artists, visionaries, and activists for diaspora opportunity centering anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and decolonized liberation through art, education, activism, and community.
Learn more about this vibrantly queer organization, their various programs, upcoming events, shows, Pride parade, and more!
Date & Time
Sunday, May 19
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
A celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities in a fun, social atmosphere on our very own Galveston Island!
Books books books — Kids of all ages can choose a FREE book from a delightful assortment brought to market by the Junior League of Galveston County!
They’ll have:
Jackie Robinson
Join us in celebrating diversity & inclusion through the joy of reading.
Date & Time
Sunday, May 26
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Junior League of Galveston County Inc. (JLGC) is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Their goal is to promote and perpetuate social change in Galveston County & Southeast Texas communities that will benefit most from it. By empowering women and providing valuable leadership training, they give local women the tools to get involved, put their talents to work, and positively impact their local communities.
While 1 in 7 hospitalized people will need a blood transfusion in a lifetime, only 1 in 20 eligible blood donors actually donate. There is no substitute for blood – your donation saves lives.
Plus if you donate blood, you’ll receive a FREE sling bag!
Date & Time:
May 26
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center needs 1,000 donations every day of the year to serve patients in our community. Giving on an ongoing basis helps ensure blood components are always available for the patients we serve. Your donation could mean the difference between life and death for someone, and that’s why we’re so grateful for you.
Are you a backyard gardener? Do you have excess seasonal produce & want to make a little bonus money? Well, have we got the program for you!
Stop by the booth to learn more about GOFM’s Backyard Growers program & how you can start selling at market. Here’s the quick scoop:
Easy, low-cost entry into our established marketplace!
All ages & experiences are welcome.
Whether you have occasional abundance you want to share or simply aren’t ready to jump into being a full market vendor, BYG makes it easy to sell your agricultural goods!
You can sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, houseplants/landscaping plants, or eggs (with some constraints) grown by you on your property using organic methods
We’ll provide the tent, the table, and even the insurance!
Date:
May 5
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (3304 Market)