Since 1986 the mission of Northampton Parents Center (NPC) has been to provide a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental space for young children and their caregivers to meet and play: a place for caregivers to find support, information, affirmation and frieindship.

The support of individuals, businesses, and grants sustains our programming at no cost to families. NPC is a lifeline and a landmark in the Pioneer Valley and beyond and we welcome ALL families!

SPEC [suspended play & educational circus], founded by artistic and life partners Mykelle Walton and Jennifer Thornquest, is a creative collective rooted in connection and driven by curiosity.

Foxtrot Farm is a certified organic, six-acre farm in Ashfield, MA. We are proudly woman-owned, and our small team of queer, female, and nonbinary farmers grows the highest quality botanical herbs and climate resilient foods using no-till and human-scale methods. We sell bulk fresh & dried organic herbs, herbal teas, elderberry products, and specialty produce to apothecaries, restaurants, and makers. Our sliding scale CSAs and PYO program aim to make using these plants approachable, accessible, and fun, and we offer a 15% BIPOC reparations discount on everything we grow.

Indë (they/he) is a multimedia composer based in Northampton, making interdisciplinary work about intersectional experiences. Painter/performer/songwriter/designer/multi-this/poly-that. A renaissance person passionate about music theory & production, communication design, fairies, expressionism, and liberation.

Keith Aron (he/they) is a Martha Beck certified Wayfinder Life Coach and an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach. Keith supports folks in navigating the growing pains that are a natural part of personal transformation and life expansion. Having lived on both sides of the gender binary and several places in between, they especially enjoy working with queer, trans and GNC folks who are in the process of embracing their essential selves.

Crafty Queer Studio is a queer-owned and operated business that focuses on fun, affordable, and inclusive accessories and gifts for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. Everything at Crafty Queer Studio is individually handmade or designed, with a wide, affirming selection for *everyone*.

Fran Astino (she/her) is a Human Resources & Administrative Consultant, Yoga Teacher, Space Holder, and Sound Meditation Facilitator.

Wistariahurst is a community museum dedicated to preserving the history of Holyoke and inspiring an appreciation of history and culture through educational programs, exhibits, and special events for the Connecticut River Valley and beyond. Year-round exhibits and events are open to all.

Transhealth is an independent and comprehensive healthcare center that supports and empowers trans and gender-diverse individuals and families.

Yet Another Queer Pop-Up Market (YAQPUM) is a fledgling pop-up market centering LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and emerging artisans and makers exploring their craft.

The J.S. Bryant School is a therapeutic day high school that will energize LGBTQ+ students’ curiosity and learning passion through creative exploration, farming entrepreneurship, and climate innovation, emphasizing learning excellence.

The Fantasies of Youth by artist Elayna Sturm (she/they/xe/he) translates dreams into something tangible.

Regardless of age, music experience or financial situation, NCMC has something for you!

Translate Gender is a trans-led nonprofit organization founded in 2006 to serve its community here in Western Massachusetts. They provide innovative programming for youth and families, gender affirming therapeutic services, host and collaborate on community events to empower and inspire. They offer resources to advocate for gender justice in K-12 schools, organizations, and communities, and provide training and education services to ensure all spaces can be affirming for our communities. At the heart of the organization, they pride themselves on being a space for trans and gender expansive people to build community, resilience, and joy.

Bloom Local’s Community Guide highlights small businesses, nonprofits, and working artists who are supporing the LGBTQ+-community of the CT River Valley of Western Massachusetts.

RCA’s mission is to sustain collective efforts for social progress and equity through affordable arts programming.

Em Ike (they/them) OTR/L, CLT is a queer non-binary pelvic floor therapist and the owner of Pioneer Valley Pelvic Health.

The Color Collaborative work swith organizations, municipalities, and communities to create vibrant murals that breathe life into spaces.

Sanctuary is a center for personal healing and collective well-being located in downtown Northampton, Mass.

CopyCat Northampton is a local, woman-owned business with over 30 years of dedicated, quality service to the Pioneer Valley. 

High Five Books is an independent kids’ community bookstore in downtown Florence, Massachusetts, right off the bike path. They've quickly become the neighborhood go-to for graphic novels, middle-grade and young adult readers, and picture books, plus art kits + other creative supplies for families. The High Five Books collection is strongly based in social justice and LGBTQIA+ themes, and the team loves seeing readers find themselves on their shelves.