Our Mission

To support the LGBTQ+ community in the Greater Reading area by celebrating the rich tapestry of our culture and history and being a unified voice in times of need.

Our Vision

A culture in which equity, respect, love & joy exists for all members of our community.

Our board

Sean Flannery
Board President

Keeb Cruz

Ben Renkus
President Emeritus

Richard Todd Wagner
Vice-President

Janice Fetrow-Stewart
Volunteer Coordinator

Kara J. Seawell

Guy Ryno
Secretary/Treasurer

Henry Pruski

Our board members help guide us in our mission, but none of what we do would be possible without the dedication of our amazing Volunteers. Each year our programs & events require the help of 100+ volunteers. They come together as volunteers and stay together as part of the Reading Pride Family. Together our family works to support the entirety of our LGBTQ+ community. Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers. Together we are creating a community in Berks that is safe & inclusive for all.

Congratulations to the 2024 Most Valuable Volunteer (MVV)

Each year the board looks at volunteer service throughout the year & names the MVV. For dedicated service, the board selected Diane Reidnauer. Diane loves her community, and dedicates her time to not only Reading Pride, but many other organizations. Congrats & thank you Diane for helping to make our community better each day.

In Memoriam

President Emeritus - Richard Spangler (1946-2020)

A member of Pride since December 2006.

Elected second President of Pride in August 2007, and named President Emeritus in 2016.

A dear loyal friend, sage mentor and a courageous community activist of the highest order. We'll miss his undaunted spirit, devilish smile and profound counsel.

Gracie Freebush

Miss RPC 2013

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