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Stephenie & Mitch Larsen

Encircle
Provo

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.”

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Renovation

Once Stephenie found the perfect place, Holly Alden purchased the home, renting it to Encircle for free. Without Holly Encircle wouldn't have been possible!

Encircle Provo Historic Home
Historic Home
This historic home built in 1891 underwent a complete renovation.
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Building Community
Hundreds of community members donated time, products, and professional labor to make this space a reality.
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Preserving the Details
We worked with professionals during the renovation to preserve historic details in the home while still meeting our needs.

Grand Opening in 2017

Stephenie and Mitch Larsen Encircle Provo Home

Encircle Provo opens on Valentine’s Day, 2017. Originally dedicated to Encircle champions Bruce Bastian and Clint Ford, the home is now dedicated to our Encircle founder Stephenie Larsen and her late husband, Mitch.

“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.

The Space

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Encircle Provo's Impact

Just like former board member, Barbara Young said ten years ago, Encircle Provo has changed the lives of thousands of LGBTQ+ young people and families. The ripples, circles upon circles, have reached far and wide and will continue to make a difference for many years to come.

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