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Inside the Pride Center
Mission
Vision
The Des Moines Pride Center’s mission is to serve, support, and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies by providing a safe and inclusive space for accessible knowledge, engaging experiences that inspire curiosity, foster critical thinking, and deepen understanding of LGBTQIA+ history for all.
Our three priorities are to:
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Connect through Queer literature
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Protect LGBTQIA+ history
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Respect the value and benefit of Queer spaces
A thriving community where LGBTQIA+ individuals are empowered, celebrated, and supported through access to resources, education, and history.
History
Established in 1985
Previously known as the Gay Lesbian Resource Center, the Pride Center, has evolved in meeting community needs. Originally, being the first LGBTQIA+ non-profit in the Des Moines metro focusing on supporting Queer youth, the Pride Center, strove to be a safe haven and resource center for the younger generation.
Somethings have remained the same, the Pride Center's pursuit of learning and building community through Queer literature and history.
Gay Lesbian Resource Center
Queer Library
Local History Corner
Gay Lesbian Resource Center
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Mickle Center
The Mickle Center, located in the historic Sherman Hill neighborhood of Des Moines, houses several local businesses, non-profits, and serves as a community center for the city of Des Moines.
1620 Pleasant St. Des Moines
Location
Safety
Your safety is our top priority, the value of the Pride Center being housed within the Mickle Center Building is that is a secured and locked entry. Allowing for those visiting the Pride Center library the peace of mind to enjoy connecting with others in the community, read Queer only literature, and learn about LGBTQIA+ history.
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