Our
Mission
The Newark Ohio Pride Coalition’s mission is to support, unite, and empower Licking County’s LGBTQ+ community and allies for an inclusive and equitable society through education, resources, and community.
“Hope will never be silent.” — Harvey Milk
Our
Vision
As advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility in Licking County, we're dedicated to fostering inclusivity, celebrating diversity, and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. We envision a community where all members feel connected, supported, and safe.
“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” — Angela Davis
Our
CORE INITIATIVES
As advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility in Licking County, we're dedicated to fostering inclusivity, celebrating diversity, and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. We envision a community where all members feel connected, supported, and safe.
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Building and maintaining the Harmony Hub, a comprehensive web resource highlighting inclusive businesses and resources in Licking County.
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Providing resources and mentorship to local schools and GSA high school groups to support LGBTQ+ students and parents.
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Continuous year-round community programming for adults and youth focusing on reading, writing, art, and creativity.
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Representation visually around the community to fight against erasure through projects such as the courthouse lighting and creation of a downtown mural.
"I want people to walk around delusional about how great they can be — and then to fight so hard for it every day that the lie becomes the truth." — Lady Gaga
OUR
BOARD
Dash Grove, President and Entertainment Chair
Avalee Carver, Vice President
Brandy Morehouse, Treasurer
Tiffany Humphrey, Secretary
Maeggan Grove, Community Engagement and Pride-Planning Chair
Ina Livingston, Board Member
Earl Hippen, Board Member
Todd McFarland, Board Member
Vizz Walters, Board Member
Amy Gartner, Board Member
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
Maxim Boukhtin, Northridge GSA
In Loving Memory of Larry Lee Lynn
Larry Lee Lynn, age 54, of Heath, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio). A longtime volunteer, Larry served as President of the Newark Ohio Pride Coalition and was a volunteer for the Desert AIDS Project. "Larry was such an incredible person. He did so much for so many and put his heart and soul into this organization,” wrote one NOPC member. He will be greatly missed."
Obituary featured in the Buckeye Flame