The Marie Equi Center

The Marie Equi Center We strongly believe in your right to accessible and informed health care.

The Marie Equi Center’s mission is to enrich the health of the trans, queer, intersex, and gender expansive community through trauma informed care, cultually specific services, and social justice advocacy. We build our programs around the philosophy and practical application of the theories of cultural and gender affirming health care, Health at Every Size, Racial Justice, Economic Equality, and Non-Violent Communication, with a focus on community advocacy, education, and positive sociocultural change. Healthcare is not as simple as offering a service; we often strategize with patients around navigating complicated barriers to care, and fiercely advocate for them when they are outright neglected and discriminated against within larger health systems. Our main challenges are addressing social determinants of health such as food and housing insecurity, as well as fighting systems of oppression like racism, ableism, and transphobia that cut people off from the care they need. We focus our work around LGBTQI2s folks, People of color, people with significant mental health concerns, houseless folks, people living with addictions, people living with disabilities, and elders.

[Image Description in comments.]Thank you for joining us for Changing The Narrative!We’re so grateful to everyone who ca...
10/24/2025

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Thank you for joining us for Changing The Narrative!

We’re so grateful to everyone who came to our community art reception for Changing The Narrative: Stories of Student Homelessness & Housing Instability.

It was a beautiful afternoon of art, storytelling, and connection, with thoughtful questions and honest reflections.

Thank you to the artists, storytellers, and everyone who showed up to honor their work. Your presence made the space feel powerful.

Have you ever been curious about makeup but don’t know where to start? Join us for our monthly reoccurring Makeup 101 cl...
10/23/2025

Have you ever been curious about makeup but don’t know where to start? Join us for our monthly reoccurring Makeup 101 class with professional MUA Emily Mercer from GoodInk studios!
This first class will focus on building a basic everyday makeup kit.
Some things to bring if you have them:

1. Tinted moisturizer / skin tint OR light foundation
2. Concealer
3. Setting powder (pressed or loose)
4. Blush
5. Brow pencil or brow gel
6. Mascara
7. Lipstick or tinted balm
We encourage you to bring your own makeup brushes and sponges for application!
We hope you to see you there!

[Image Description in comments]In-Person Q***r Peer Meetup – October 22Calling all Q***r Peer Support Specialists & Comm...
10/16/2025

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In-Person Q***r Peer Meetup – October 22
Calling all Q***r Peer Support Specialists & Community Health Workers: you're invited to our monthly peer meetup and this time, we’re meeting in person!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Marie Equi Center, 4434 SE 25th Ave

This is a space for q***r-identified peer support specialists to connect, build community, and share space together. Food and drinks provided.

Please RSVP to help us plan for numbers and dietary needs: https://forms.gle/hk3JRxm25dKyk5ex7

Masks required when not eating or drinking. ADA accessible venue with all-user restrooms.

Let’s gather, celebrate, and support one another — we’d love to see you there.
Questions? Info@MarieEqui.Center
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[Image Description in comments.]Movement for Well-BeingJoin us for a free, gentle movement class led by Maggie Mackenzie...
10/15/2025

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Movement for Well-Being
Join us for a free, gentle movement class led by Maggie Mackenzie, designed to help you feel more at ease in your body and more grounded in the present moment.

Wed, Oct 22 & Wed, Oct 29
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Bloom Room, The Marie Equi Center
All body types & abilities welcome | Masks required

This class is free and open to all. RSVP at https://forms.gle/fq7TD8NXZ1vTLBCT7

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[Image Description in comments]Partner Spotlight:Gather:Make:ShelterFounded in 2017 by artist and activist Dana Lynn Lou...
10/15/2025

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Partner Spotlight:
Gather:Make:Shelter

Founded in 2017 by artist and activist Dana Lynn Louis, Gather:Make:Shelter connects people experiencing houselessness and poverty to meaningful creative opportunities. Originally envisioned as a year-long project, the initiative quickly gained momentum with strong support from the Portland community and grew into a thriving arts-based organization.

Gather:Make:Shelter offers hands-on programs that nurture creative expression, foster community, and support personal growth. Through collaborative art-making, participants gain tools for healing, self-discovery, and connection.

Learn more or get involved: gathermakeshelter.org
Contact: info@gathermakeshelter.org

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[Image Description in comments]Join us on Wednesday 10/15 at the Marie Equi Center for our grief release pumpkin smash! ...
10/08/2025

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Join us on Wednesday 10/15 at the Marie Equi Center for our grief release pumpkin smash! We want to host a safe space to welcome your anger, grief and all other encompassing emotions as we experience consistent news that may make us feel isolated in our grief, hurt and mourning for the world around us. Pumpkins and all safety gear will be provided by the Marie Equi Center , We have 15 available slots for this activity so please make sure to sign up with the link in our bio.

[Image Description in comments.] The Marie Equi Center, in partnership with Gather:Make:Shelter, is excited to announce ...
10/04/2025

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The Marie Equi Center, in partnership with Gather:Make:Shelter, is excited to announce our upcoming exhibition: Q***r Liberation.

We’re inviting LGBTQIA+ artists to submit 2D and 3D artworks that celebrate creativity, identity, and liberation.

Submission Details:
Theme: Q***r Liberation
Max size: 48 x 48 inches (smaller works welcome!)
Max entries: 3 pieces per artist
Drop-off: In person at The Marie Equi Center
Dates: November 4–7 during open hours (M–Th 10am–4pm, F 10am–2pm)
Please include your name, art title, and materials used

Exhibit Opening:
Save the date! The exhibition opening reception will be on Sunday, November 16th at The Marie Equi Center.

Questions?
time@gathermakeshelter.org
kellyr@marieequi.center

Let’s come together in community to showcase art that embodies q***r joy, struggle, and liberation. We can’t wait to see your work!

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10/02/2025

[Image Description: A bright, rainbow-gradient flyer with curved white line accents in the corners. The heading reads “Notice of closure” in bold rainbow-shadowed text.
Main message: Equi will be closed on from Oct 6th, 2025 until Oct 13th, 2025. All regular services will return Tuesday, Oct 12th. We apologize for any inconvenience!
The Marie Equi Center logo is shown in the bottom right corner.]

Hi folks!

We wanted to let you know that the Equi Center will be closed Monday, October 6th through Monday, October 13th. We’ll reopen with regular service hours on Tuesday, October 12th.

Thursdays free community Aikido will be unaffected by these closure and will continue as usual.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your patience!

Feel free to contact Equi directly by DM-ing us, commenting below or by emailing us at info@marieequi.center

Image Description: Flyer for the “Changing the Narrative” art reception on student homelessness and housing instability...
09/22/2025

Image Description: Flyer for the “Changing the Narrative” art reception on student homelessness and housing instability, hosted at the Marie Equi Center on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The flyer features a bold yellow-orange gradient background. At the top is a collage of illustrated portraits of diverse individuals. A blue box in the bottom-right of the collage reads: "Stories of student homelessness & housing instability."

We're hosting an art reception for Changing the Narrative, a powerful exhibit sharing stories of student homelessness and housing instability through comics and illustration.

Sunday, October 5, 2025
2 PM to 4 PM
Artist & Storyteller Talk at 3 PM
The Marie Equi Center, 4434 SE 25th Ave

Created in collaboration with Street Roots and the PSU Collaborative Comics Project, this exhibit will be on display through mid-October.

Free |All are welcome | ADA accessible | Masks required

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09/20/2025

[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: On a yellow to pink gradient background, there is white, hot pink, and black text about Equi's winter open hours. The second page of this post has a blue, purple, pink, and yellow gradient background and contains our contact information, such as our phone number (503-459-2584), email (info@marieequi.center) and our address (4434 SE 25th Ave., Portland, OR 97202).]

Hi folks! Starting Monday, September 22nd, we are back to being open with our winter hours, which are Mondays thru Thursdays from 10AM to 4PM and Fridays from 10AM to 2PM.

Comments? Concerns? Feel free to contact Equi directly by DM-ing us, commenting below or by emailing us at info@marieequi.center

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08/27/2025

[Image Description: A bright, rainbow-gradient flyer with curved white line accents in the corners. The heading reads “Notice of closure” in bold rainbow-shadowed text.

Main message: Equi will be closed on Monday, Sept 1st, 2025, in observation of Labor Day.
We apologize for any inconvenience!

The Marie Equi Center logo is shown in the bottom right corner.]

Hi folks!

We wanted to let you know that the Equi Center will be closed Monday, September 1st, in observation of Labor Day.
We’ll reopen with regular service hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your patience!

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07/31/2025

[Image Description: A bright, rainbow-gradient flyer with curved white line accents in the corners. The heading reads “Notice of closure” in bold rainbow-shadowed text.
Main message:Equi will be closed this Friday, August 1st, 2025, for a staff event.
We apologize for any inconvenience!
The Marie Equi Center logo is shown in the bottom right corner.]

Hi folks!

We wanted to let you know that the Equi Center will be closed tomorrow, Friday, August, for a staff training day. We’ll reopen with regular service hours on Monday, July 7th.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your patience!

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4434 SE 25th Avenue
Portland, OR
97211

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Website

http://www.marieequi.center/

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