Stephenie & Mitch Larsen
Encircle
Provo
Home
Where it all started
91 W 200 S
Encircle Is Born
When Encircle Founder Stephenie Larsen heard about the alarming number of suicides among LGBTQ+ youth in her community in Provo, she decided to take action. Larsen said, “While driving downtown, I found this house with two rainbow-stained glass windows, and I knew that this was the place.”
The Renovation
Historic Home
This historic home built in 1891 underwent a complete renovation.
Building Community
Hundreds of community members donated time, products, and professional labor to make this space a reality.
Preserving the Details
We worked with professionals during the renovation to preserve historic details in the home while still meeting our needs.
Small House, Big Change
Encircle, Provo’s first LGBTQ+ center, opens on Valentine’s Day, 2017. “This house may look small, but it’s going to do big things. This pebble is going to hit the water and make ripples—circles—circles upon circles encircling families and encircling LGBTQ+ kids for years to come,” said Barbara Young, founding Board Member and Encircle Champion.