The Welcome Project PA/El Proyecto de Bienvenida PA

02/05/2026

🔥 WE WON’T BE ERASED.
Let the voices of LGBTQIA+ Pennsylvanians be heard. We need YOU to take the 2026 PA LGBTQIA+ Health Survey so we can continue to advocate for the health of our community!
📝 Take the survey now: bit.ly/2026lgbt or 🔗 Survey link-in-bio
(La encuesta también está disponible en español!) 😎
🧑‍💻 Why should YOU take this survey❓
• It is completely anonymous.
• Other large-scale surveys do not collect data on sexual orientation and gender identity.
• LGBTQ+ organizations across PA need this data to apply for grants and inform programming.
• The survey is supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and can be used by the community to support advocacy and research efforts.
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02/04/2026

🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ+ Support Group Schedule❤️‍🔥At the Welcome Project we extend an extravagant welcome to anyone who is looking for a brave and affirming space. People can feel seen, supported, respected, and empowered by others. It is a space to connect, learn, heal, grow, and uplift each other.

❤️‍🔥Come as you are, get involved and help each other out to build community rooted in care, resilience, strength, and belonging.

➡️Support Group Schedule
⭐️Online groups:
🏳️‍🌈Trans and Non-Binary Support Group (online)
1st Thursdays of each month
7:00-8:30pm (ET) 🗓️ 2/05/2026

🏳️‍🌈Nonbinary Support Group (online)
2nd Tuesdays of each month
7:00-8:30pm (ET) 🗓️ 2/10/2026

🏳️‍🌈QTBIPOC Support Group (online)
2nd Thursdays of each month
7:00-8:30pm (ET) 🗓️2/12/2026

🏳️‍🌈LGBTQIA+ Support Group (online)
3rd Thursdays of each month
7:00-8:30pm (ET) 🗓️2/19/2026

🏳️‍🌈HRT/Transitioning Support Group (online)
4th Wednesdays of each month
7:00-8:30pm (ET) 🗓️2/25/2026

🏳️‍🌈Sexuality Support Group (online)
4th Thursdays of each month
7:00-8:30pm (ET) 🗓️2/26/2026

🧚🏽‍♂️🧚🏾‍♀️🧚🏾⭐️In-person groups:
📍Located at:
The Welcome Project PA
350 S. York Rd. Hatboro, PA 19040
🏳️‍🌈Trans and Nonbinary Support Group (in-person)
3rd Wednesdays of each month
7:00-8:30pm 🗓️2/18/2026

This information is on our website as well:
https://welcomeprojectpa.org or click the link in our bio!

⭐️Sign up to receive email reminders with the Zoom link on the morning of the group! 🏳️‍🌈

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or doubts regarding our events or any other details!
Info@welcomeprojecpa.org

We can’t wait to widen the Welcome with new and old friends! 🫂
💫Widen the welcome. Do it now, do it often, keep doing it. And do it together.
-WPPA #🏳️‍🌈

02/04/2026

WPPA 3rd place: Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards!
We were honored to be a Finalist for the category of Advocacy and Champion: Protecting Rights and Advancing Justice.

CONGRATS to our friend, Rachel Rutter!
1st: Rachel Rutter, Project Libertad

2nd: Leigh Anne McKelvey, CASA Youth Advocates, Inc.
3rd: Josh Blakesley, The Welcome Project PA (WPPA)
We stand with and celebrate all of the other amazing people and organizations nominated!

01/28/2026

'Join us for an inspiration and empowering evening where voices unite in songs, stories, solidarity and a community candle lighting. Together, we’ll honor those affected by ICE policies and work towards building a more just and welcoming world.
All are welcome -candles provided
Get more information at: kevin@buxmontuu.org 🔥'

NAMI Bucks County PA is here for you. No matter what. We know you’re stressed, hurting, and fearful, so we’re joining several trusted organizations in providing an evening of peaceful community care and support for all those who wish to join on Friday evening in Warrington. 💚

01/25/2026

💘Saturday, February 14th, 7pm
🏳️‍🌈Drag Trivia Fundraiser Market and Tap, Elkins Park
🎟️GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
👉🏽HERE: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E357288&id=82 or 👉🏽click the link in our BIO!

🔥SERVING IMMIGRANT AND LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES IN MONTCO AND BEYOND!! 🔥

❤️‍🔥We hope you can join us! Even if you cannot, please consider donating to this cause. All of the proceeds raised will go directly to support our work with LGBT+ and immigrant communities: www.welcomeprojectpa.org

❣️Ticket includes four rounds of trivia, drink specials between 7pm and 8pm and chance to win cash prizes.❣️Play as a team of up to 6 or play solo.
💫This event is expected to sell out so, buy your ticket early.
🙏❤️‍🔥Sponsored by Hair by Erica Loney and Jeff Chirico Team at eXp Realty.
Thank you for Widening the Welcome ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
🌈

01/24/2026

💫Part II of Press Conference at Bucks County Courthouse on Wednesday, January 14th:
“Families feared calling 911...or any collaboration with local law enforcement...”

🧊This was the effect of 287g and the fear, confusion, and division it created.
Now that Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler has withdrawn his office from a collaboration agreement [287g] with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, our communities can work together to be safer and more inclusive.

🧏🏽‍♀️Listen to WPPA’s Director of Immigrant Justice in this continuation of the presser.
At The Welcome Project PA, we are committed to this work of safety and inclusion in Bucks County and beyond. PLEASE, consider supporting our Immigrant Justice program here: https://welcomeprojectpa.org/donate/ or click the link 🔗 in our bio
🙏Thank you for helping us to widen the welcome!

01/20/2026

Thanks to the Bucks County Beacon. Heidi Roux and Josh Blakesley, contributing.

https://buckscountybeacon.com/2026/01/what-trumps-first-year-looks-like-from-an-immigrant-rights-advocates-perspective/?fbclid=IwRlRTSAPc8fxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe0ElcbwJwtp3bIwV28UpmUNuGpqpth273ZD00laiynIqkEisJPo9PVDsIIOM_aem_KArEBKUqTOTvJe65teTapQ

Rev. Josh Blakesley, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and the executive director of The Welcome Project PA, can't remember the country ever being so inhospitable and dangerous for immigrants and refugees.

01/20/2026

💫Part IlI: Combating Misinformation and Scams in the immigration process

👨🏽‍⚖️☝🏽If you are navigating the immigration process for yourself or a loved one, be aware of these things before moving forward with an attorney.

🤨Do you have doubts or questions about the immigration process? Please reach out here: heidi@welcomeprojectpa.org or info@welcomeprojectpa.org

01/17/2026

💫PART I from Wednesday, January 14th, at the Bucks County Courthouse. WPPA Director of Immigrant Justice, Heidi Roux on Sheriff Danny Ceisler’s announcement of the withdrawal of his office from a collaboration agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and how this is a strong and powerful message for the community.

🚨Stay tuned for more media and information.
💝And PLEASE, consider supporting our Immigrant Justice program here: https://welcomeprojectpa.org/donate/
or click the link in our bio!

Thank you for helping us to widen the welcome! 🤗