Help Nutley Pride Build a Lasting Legacy: The Yanticaw Park Pride Bench - Shedding a light on our incredible LGBTQ+ community and allies in Nutley has been an absolute honor. Watching Nutley Pride grow—fueled by the endless support of our neighbors—has been nothing short of heartwarming.

Nutley Pride is rooted in community and in creating safe, welcoming spaces where everyone can freely be who they are and celebrate who they love. For years, we have dreamed of establishing a permanent space in town for our community—a place of peace, whether you need a quiet moment to reflect, a warm conversation with a favorite person, or a quiet spot to remember a loved one.

Now, we are asking for your help to turn that dream into a reality. We are fundraising to donate a permanent park bench in Yanticaw Park—a lasting gift to our town from the past, present, and future LGBTQ+ community.

This bench will stand as a beacon of safety, belonging, and visibility. It carries a simple, clear message: we are here, and we aren't going anywhere.

Our community has shown up time and time again to build a brighter, more inclusive town—brick by brick. We know that the very bricks of our movement were laid by those who fought for our rights at Stonewall, and we carry that history forward with pride.

Donated in partnership with Nutley Pride, the bench will feature a simple phrase rich in history:

“A friend of Dorothy...”

It’s a subtle nod to our history, a quiet nod of solidarity, and an invitation to belong.

Help us leave a legacy in Nutley that is rooted in love, safety, and community. Every dollar helps bring this permanent safe haven to life in Yanticaw Park. Thank you for standing with us!