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Programs and organizations in Georgia that support the LGBTQ community

June is Pride month because it commemorates the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York, a moment that electrified the LGBTQ rights movement. Since then, it has been one of the most popular times for protests, vigils, and parties celebrating the LGBTQ community and remembering what they have been through over the years.

Georgia has already had a few of these colorful festivities, and more are planned in the coming weeks. But the Peach State is home to several nonprofits that serve this community every month of the year. Here are a few of them that are always looking for extra help:

Georgia Safe Schools Coalition

Founded in 2009, the Georgia Safe Schools Coalition is dedicated to eliminating oppression of LGBTQ people in Georgia schools by educating and advocating on issues that affect students and their families. One of their programs is Gender Justice Leadership, which provides opportunities for young artists. They also offer two different $1,000 scholarships. To donate and learn more, visit gasafeschools.org.

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Camp Queer

Want to help others get outside more? Camp Queer is dedicated to providing the LGBTQ community with access to the great outdoors through day hikes, overnight camping trips, week-long camping trips, and other adventures. To donate and learn more, visit campqueer.org

Georgia LGBTQ History Project

In 2011, archivists and members of the LGBTQ community founded the LGBTQ Archives Project, which was renamed the Georgia LGBTQ History Project in 2020. The goal of the project is to make LGBTQ Georgians aware of the importance of preserving their protest signs, diaries, photographs and other artifacts. The project is overseen by several organizations, including Georgia Tech and Emory University's library programs. To donate and learn more, visit galgbtqhistoryproject.org.

First City Network, First City Pride Center

First City Network, the most experienced organization on this list, has been working to build a safer community in Savannah since 1985. It began as a newsletter published in members' living rooms and grew steadily until it eventually opened the First City Pride Center, which houses a collection of service providers. Both organizations also organize various events and workshops. To donate and learn more, visit firstcitynetwork.org or firstcitypridecenter.org.

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STAY

SOJOURN, also known as the Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender and Sexual Diversity, is committed to developing and expanding educational programs, outreach, and advocacy in Jewish and other communities in the South. To donate and learn more, visit sojourngsd.org.

Augusta Equality Clinic

Founded in 2014, the Equality Clinic is comprised of an interdisciplinary team of volunteers who provide free services to underinsured and uninsured LGBTQ individuals in the Augusta area. Some of these services include primary care, gender transition assistance and rapid HIV testing. To donate and learn more, visit equalityclinicaugusta.com. Kroger customers can also support the clinic by enrolling in Kroger Community Rewards and selecting the clinic.

Lost and Found Youth

When a group of Atlanta activists tried to place some young LGBTQ people in local shelters and assistance programs, they were turned away. But they didn't let that stop them from ending homelessness in the community and founded Lost-n-Found Youth. The organization offers a range of resources such as emergency and transitional housing, emergency clothing and food, and crisis assistance. To donate and learn more, visit lnfy.org.

Navigating through exuberant minds over time

Navigating Omitted Minds Overtime, also known as NOMO, is a Black and transgender-led nonprofit organization focused on education, community development, healthcare access, and human rights. In addition to scholarships, NOMO offers transitional housing assistance, training, and support groups. The organization is based in Middle Georgia, but also has offices in Atlanta and neighboring cities. To donate and learn more, visit nomoorganization.org.

Bridging gaps in faith

Trauma from organized religion is a constant and long-standing problem in the LGBTQ community. Bridging Faith Gaps was founded with this goal of helping the people of North Georgia. They host monthly meetings that are educational and community-oriented, whether you believe in a higher power or not. They also have a mobile food pantry that offers clothing and hygiene, health, and personal care items. To donate and learn more, go to bridgingfaithgaps.com.

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Carrollton Rainbow

Carrollton Rainbow was founded as a Facebook group in 2021 and now aims to serve much of western Georgia with ally-focused workshops, community-building opportunities, and similar safe-space events. They also serve as an educational platform on LGBTQ terms and issues, mental health, and access to relevant resources. To donate and learn more, go to carrolltonrainbow.com.

These are just a few of the LGBTQ support organizations in Georgia. If we missed an organization doing great work in your community, contact Miguel Legoas via email at [email protected].

Anna Harden

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