We received the following press release from Lowell Pride.
Lowell Pride Boosts Funds to Accelerate LGBTQIA+ Inclusion and Support Via a Sold-Out Inaugural Gala
Lowell, MI (February 12, 2022) – The following is a statement from Nicole Lintemuth, president of Lowell Pride, a 501c3 organization working to advance LGBTQI rights and an inclusive, welcoming local community.
The Lowel Pride Gala, an inaugural event chaired by Nathan Dannison and Shannon Hanley on February 12th, welcomed a sold-out crowd of 120 guests to the First Congregational UCC of Lowell.
“It was a remarkable night,” said Lowell Pride president Nicole Lintemuth, who is also the owner of Bettie’s Pages. “Over 100 people showed up to support Lowell Pride and our mission of uplifting and celebrating the LGBTIA+ community right here in Lowell.”
The evening featured a silent auction with area businesses, organizations and residents donating items for the auction. In total, it garnered over $2,500 that will be used for the organization’s Lowell Pride 2022, an event slated for June 4th on the riverwalk.
The celebration wrapped with dancing following two award celebrations. The church was the recipient of the Lowell Pride Community Award and Lintemuth was honored by the organization’s board of directors with its Lowell Pride Founder’s Award. With over a dozen volunteers, the night also included food and donation stations.
Lowell Pride is a 501c3 organization with a board of local and regional leaders including its founding board members, Nicole Lintemuth, Shannon Hanley, Shayna Woodwyk, Paula Patterson, Michael Lowery and newcomers to the board Nathan Dannison, Erin Foltz and Betsy López-Wagner, who joined in 2021.
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