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Milt Ford Legacy Collective: The Rainbow Resource Center

D. Hollowell, assistant director of the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center, center, smiles while watching a new mural being installed in the room. Hollowell described the mural by artist Rhiannan Sibbald as “lively.” “It emanates the kind of ene...

The Rainbow Resource Center

Find us at 1161 Kirkhof Center

RRC Events



A rainbow social yard sign fills the front view while Zumberge pond, the clocktower, and the Rainbow Social large white tent are visible in the background. The grass is a vibrant green and the blue sky has beautiful fluffy clouds

Rainbow Social

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Rainbow Social is a free event for GVSU students, faculty, and staff to gather, enjoy food, and explore campus and community resources.

GVSU Pool QueeraPOOLooza

QueeraPOOLooza!

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

A queer and trans pool party at the Fieldhouse!

RRC office

Queer the Air

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Join us for an open mic and spoken word night in honor of National Coming Out Day!

Tables are filled with colorful clothing as guests check out the options at Wear the Rainbow in 2024.

Wear the Rainbow

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A free clothing pop-up shop with gender affirming workshops.

a circle of hands hold together three small candles, glowing brightly in the darkness

Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The RRC, Grand Rapids Pride Center, and Grand Rapids Trans Foundation join for this evening of community connection and support.

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