Humankind Initiative

Humankind Initiative Ottawa's Family Pride Festival celebrates Pride in the heart of the Illinois Valley!

05/31/2026

Last day of May reminder!

Thank you SO much to the group that came out yesterday and planted the Center's first official flowers. Now, when you d...
05/31/2026

Thank you SO much to the group that came out yesterday and planted the Center's first official flowers. Now, when you drive in, you will be greeted by beautiful colors on both sides.

I know she doesn't like recognition, but thank you to Hollie England-Ramos for donating the flowers and supplies (and lunch!), and for spearheading this project. You are amazing, and we all appreciate you very much. ❤️

Thank you, again, to everyone. It looks beautiful! We can't wait to watch more projects unfold this summer.

Here are just a few of the art raffle baskets for tonight's show! Ending Cancer in Our Genration has brought so many bea...
05/30/2026

Here are just a few of the art raffle baskets for tonight's show! Ending Cancer in Our Genration has brought so many beautiful handmade pieces of art to benefit both their nonprofit, as well as Humankind Initiative , in addition to baskets of other curated items to win!

Stop by the Center at 5pm (1660 N 2501st Rd in Ottawa) to check out all of this amazing art, and to see the Founder's book about her nonprofit journey.

05/30/2026

Updates!

We will start our gardening at 9:30 today, but if that's not your thing, check this out instead!! Who doesn't like a goo...
05/30/2026

We will start our gardening at 9:30 today, but if that's not your thing, check this out instead!! Who doesn't like a good garage sale??!! AND baked goods?? Huzzah!

Even better, this one benefits Ottawa Pride! Stop by and see them! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

05/29/2026

Busy day at the Center tomorrow! Come by and see us for gardening and the Art Show! Additional info in the comments.

Returning to Ottawa Pride this year is LGBTQ+ author and professor Joe Chianakas! Joe appeared nationally on PBS’s The W...
05/26/2026

Returning to Ottawa Pride this year is LGBTQ+ author and professor Joe Chianakas! Joe appeared nationally on PBS’s The Whitney Reynolds Show to discuss LGBTQ+ visibility and the importance of representation and storytelling. Check out the inspiring interview below, and be sure to visit Joe and all of us at Ottawa Family Pride Fest on June 13!

PBS Interview: https://www.pbs.org/video/joe-chianakas-ii-with-wr-q9cmsz/

We have numerous groups signed up for our $5 for 5 Fundraising Competition, and THIS team is even selling "classy crap" ...
05/25/2026

We have numerous groups signed up for our $5 for 5 Fundraising Competition, and THIS team is even selling "classy crap" to boost their chances!

Check out their sale! All Pride, No Prejiduce is stopping up their game to raise the most money for HumanKIND Initiative and join us in the Chicago Pride Parade. Have YOU signed up to compete yet? There is still time!

The link to register and get more info is in the comments!

Come and find us out and about this Pride Month!
05/25/2026

Come and find us out and about this Pride Month!

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1660 N 2501st Road
Ottawa, IL
61350

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