Our Mission
Through education and outreach, 406 Pride works with the diverse populations of Montana to build unity, acceptance, and fellowship and to ensure that LGBTQ+ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and throughout our community.
Our Story
406 Pride started as The Awareness Project/TAP 365 in 2012. As an educational nonprofit, TAP 365 offered programing and support for LGBTQ+ people and allies in Eastern Montana. In 2018 the board of TAP 365 changed the organization’s name to 406 Pride to be more explicit about the organization’s LGBTQ+ focus. 406 Pride is a 501(c)(3) charity, and all donations to 406 Pride are tax deductible.
406 Pride opened a LGBTQ+ Resource Center on March 23, 2019. The Resource Center is an open affirming environment for peoples of all sexual orientations and gender identity expressions. We work with the diverse populations of Montana to build unity, acceptance, and fellowship and to ensure that LGBTQ+ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work, and throughout our community.
Billings Pride 2024!
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Finding Us
​The 406 Pride resource center is located inside Billings First Congregational Church at 310 North 27th Street on the corner of North 27th Street and 3rd Avenue North. 406 Pride leases the resource center space from the church, but it is a wholly separate organization. The main entrance for the resource center is on the northwest side of the building via the red fire escape. For individuals who cannot easily walk up or down a half flight of stairs, the resource center can also be accessed by using the front door of the church. The front door does have a wheelchair accessible ramp.
406 Pride Events Calendar
Keep your eyes on this this space to stay up to date on 406 Pride events!
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LGBTQ+ Resources
We have collected resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, but these lists are a work in progress. Please reach out to us if you would like us to add something to this list or if you have feedback about any of the resources we have included.
Legal Resources
406 Pride does not provide legal representation or legal advice, but we can help you find legal resources. Below you will find links to resources created by the Montana Legal Services Association and MontanaHelpLaw.org as well as LGBTQ+ friendly legal practitioners. Inclusion on this list does not represent an endorsement by 406 Pride. Use our "contact us" page to suggest additional resources or practitioners for inclusion on this list.
LGBTQ+ Welcoming Churches
At 406 Pride we recognize the damage organized religion has done, and continues to do, to LGBTQ+ people. We also understand that healing from religious trauma is important to many people. We have created this list of LGBTQ+ welcoming churches in and around Billings, MT to aid others in finding a safe and welcoming religious community. We have also included LGBTQ+ inclusive religious resources. Use our "contact us" page to suggest additional resources for inclusion on this list.