City of Detroit LGBTQ Employee Resource Group

Our first 2026 meet-up is in the books! 😎🌈

We grabbed a coffee at the lovely Dessert Oasis this morning to kick off another workday in the City of Detroit! It was great meeting LGBTQ+ and allied employees from across city departments and experience levels.

Yesterday, members of our ERG volunteered with the Gleaner’s Community Food Bank to help distribute food items to Detroit residents! This was a great opportunity to support a good cause as we head into the holiday season.

We’re looking forward to another great year working for the City of Detroit! Stay tuned for upcoming events and programming brought to you by the city’s LGBTQ+ and Friends Employee Resource Group 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

In recognition of the beginning of Pride Month, the ERG's Chair Jo Darby and Co-Chair Ashyra Haynesworth attended the annual City of Detroit Pride Flag Raising! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The flag raising sends an important message that the City of Detroit is place for EVERYONE. We thank the many leaders who attended today's raising including Mayor Mike Duggan, CRIO's Director Anthony Zander, DPD's LGBTQ+ Liaison Cpl. Dani Woods, Motor City Pride's Dave Wait, and the LGBTQ+ Commission of Michigan's Brandon Shamoun.

Happy Pride Month, Detroit! 🌈

Happy Pride Month, Detroit! We love our city and its many LGBTQ+ employees, citizens, and visitors. Celebrate, be proud, be an ally, and be safe! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The LGBTQ+ and Friends ERG visited Barcade Detroit for happy hour yesterday! It's always a great time meeting up with fellow city employees, especially when arcade games are available to play! 😁👾

Members of the LGBTQ+ and Friends ERG, the Guidance Center, and the US Fish & Wildlife Service took a lovely walk this last weekend at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge! We can’t wait to go back as the weather gets warmer!

Happy Spring! 🌸☀️

The LGBTQ+ & Friends ERG is partnering with the US Fish & Wildlife Service and the Guidance Center to host a nature walk Saturday, April 26 from 2PM-4PM at the Humbug Marsh - a beautiful section of forest along the Detroit River in Trenton.

This walk is open to the public - feel free to invite friends and family!

Members of our LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group showed up for Pride Night with the Detroit Pistons! We hope everyone enjoyed the game! 🏀🌈

🚨 URGENT: Southwest Detroit Flood Relief Donations Needed! 🚨

Southwest Detroit's community has been hit hard by flooding and dangerous winter conditions. See how you can help and what resources are available.

CITY SUPPORT HOTLINE: 313-774-5261
DETROIT ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL: 313-922-DOGS
DETROIT POLICE DEPT. 4TH PRECINCT: 313-596-5400

We encourage all employees and members of the LGBTQ+ community to vote in today’s election! Make your voice heard! 🗳️

Visit www.mi.gov/vote for information about registering to vote, finding your polling station, and previewing your ballot. You have until 8PM tonight to get in line!

Report any misinformation or voter intimidation to a poll worker or by calling 866-OUR-VOTE.

DID YOU KNOW? Corktown Health accepts some insurance plans offered by the City of Detroit for city employees!

Although 40% of their patients identify as heterosexual, Corktown Health is considered a leader in providing LGBTQ+ healthcare. They opened a dental office last year, and because of their overall non-profit business model, they accept all patients regardless of ability to pay. For this reason, a good way to support them is to use their services if you have high-quality insurance where they can receive full payment and support their operations.

Take a look at what insurance plans Corktown Health accepts for its various services. Open Enrollment for city employees ends Wednesday, November 6th.

Please note that we are not providing a recommendation for a particular insurance or a particular health care provider!