named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Learner Scholarship
Annual $1,000 scholarship for a WNY LGBTQIA2S+ resident pursuing undergraduate, graduate, vocational, or credentialing education
Erie County GSA Grants Program
Provides $750 grants to GSAs in Erie County for LGBTQ+ affirming educational initiatives
GSA Mini Grant Program
Offers $250–$500 mini grants to middle and high school GSAs across WNY to prevent bullying and promote inclusion
Lockport Pride
Official Pride festival of Lockport, NY, held in partnership with The Kenan Center
Monthly LGBTQ+ Senior Meet Up
Community gathering for LGBTQ+ seniors; includes referrals to financial management services through partnership with Center for Elder Law and Justice
Niagara County GSA Grants Program
Provides $1,000 grants to middle and high school GSAs in Niagara County for educational programming that affirms LGBTQ+ students
Pride In Our Community
Monthly TV show highlighting local LGBTQ+ programs, services, and organizations in the Western New York region
Rainbow Pride
Official Pride festival of Niagara Falls, NY, held in partnership with Old Falls Street
Rural WNY GSA Grants Program
Provides $750 grants to GSAs in rural Western New York counties for inclusive school projects
Senior Living Guide for LGBTQIA+ Adults
Educational resource to help LGBTQIA+ seniors find safe, discrimination-free housing and care options
WNY LGBTQ Pride & Wellness 5K
Annual community event promoting Pride and wellness for the LGBTQIA2S+ community in Western New York
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 5 activities
- Hosts the WNY LGBTQ+ Pride & Wellness 5KCreates and hosts an annual 5K event focused on LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing in Western New York. The event is held in partnership with community organizations and promotes physical and mental wellness within the LGBTQ+ community.
- Organizes Lockport Pride festivalCo-hosts and creates Lockport Pride, the official Pride festival of Lockport, NY, in partnership with The Kenan Center, to celebrate and support the local LGBTQ+ community.
- Organizes Pride N.O.W. festivalPlans and hosts Pride N.O.W., the official Pride festival serving the communities of Newfane, Olcott, and Wilson, NY, to promote inclusion and visibility for LGBTQ+ individuals in rural Western New York.
- Organizes Rainbow Pride festival in Niagara FallsCo-hosts and creates Rainbow City Pride, the official Pride festival of Niagara Falls, NY, in partnership with Old Falls St., featuring community events, educational programming, and an after-party with live music.
- Organizes Trailblazers Walk honoring LGBTQ+ pioneersHosts the Trailblazers Walk through Niagara Falls State Park, featuring presentations that highlight the contributions of local LGBTQ+ legends and pioneers.
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LGBTQ+ and Community-Based Educational Scholarships 3 activities
- Awards LGBTQ+ affirming educational grants to schoolsProvides $1,000 grants to schools in Niagara County and rural Western New York counties to support educational programming that affirms LGBTQ+ students and fosters inclusive school environments.
- Awards annual scholarship to LGBTQ+ adult learnersProvides one $1,000 scholarship annually to an LGBTQIA2S+ adult learner in Western New York to support continuing education and lifelong learning.
- Funds mini-grants for school GSAsAwards grants ranging from $250 to $500 to middle and high school Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) in Western New York to support projects that affirm LGBTQ+ students and prevent bullying.
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LGBTQ+ Aging Support Programs 1 activity
- Operates LGBTQ+ Senior Drop-In ProgramRuns a monthly in-person drop-in program for LGBTQ+ seniors on the first Friday of each month at Niagara Family Center, providing social engagement, peer support, and resource referrals.
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Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
- Produces "Pride In Our Community" TV showProduces and hosts a monthly television program that shares information about local LGBTQ+ programs, services, and organizations in Western New York, increasing visibility and access to community resources.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Provides LGBTQ+ health and wellness servicesOffers primary and preventive care, sexual health services (including STI/HIV screening, PrEP, and telehealth), behavioral health counseling, gender-affirming care navigation, and social determinants of health screenings through a mobile health unit and care coordination.
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LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
- Provides educational, charitable, and social programming for LGBTQ+ communityOffers ongoing educational, charitable, and social programs for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and families in Niagara County and Western New York, including events, support initiatives, and community engagement activities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Unveils LGBTQ+ historical markersOrganized and unveiled an interpretive marker on Luna Island in Niagara Falls State Park to commemorate the first same-sex marriage in New York State, promoting LGBTQ+ history and visibility.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$69K
Contributions & grants$69K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$13K
balance sheet
Total assets$93K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$93K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +18.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Chris Phillips Esq — Board Member
- Christine DeVoe — Board Member
- Edyta Chorostkowska — Board Member
- Joy Ann Wrona — Board Member
- Justin Garrow — Board Member
- Tracey Drury — Board Member
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Center for Elder Law and Justice Partner — Collaborates to refer LGBTQ+ seniors to financial management services.
- Dr. Ronald Piaseczny Government — President of Niagara Pride Inc., contact for mini grant inquiries.
- GLYS Partner — Collaborated with GLYS to award GSA grants in 2023/24.
- Hard Rock Cafe Partner — Hosts the Rainbow City Pride after party in collaboration with Niagara Pride Inc.
- M&T Bank Funder — Provided grant funding through M&T Bank to support GSA grants in 2023/24.
- Niagara Falls State Park Partner — Collaborated with Niagara Pride to unveil an interpretive marker commemorating the first same-sex marriage in New York State.
- Niagara Pride Partner — Partner in providing LGBTQ+ health and wellness services through a mobile health unit.
- Old Falls St Partner — Partner in hosting Rainbow Pride, the official Pride festival of Niagara Falls, NY.
- Old Falls St Partner — Partners with Niagara Pride to co-host Rainbow Pride, the official Pride festival of Niagara Falls, NY.
- Old Falls St Partner — Partnership to co-host Rainbow Pride, the official Pride festival of Niagara Falls, NY.
- Sherry Fossett Partner — Programming Committee Chair at Niagara Pride Inc., contact for mini grant inquiries.
- The Kenan Center Partner — Partner in hosting Lockport Pride, the official Pride festival of Lockport, NY.
- The Kenan Center Partner — Partners with Niagara Pride to co-host Lockport Pride, the official Pride festival of Lockport, NY.
- The Kenan Center Partner — Partnership to co-host Lockport Pride, the official Pride festival of Lockport, NY.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Led Change Through Youth Empowermentmethodology: community-led project fundingBy funding and supporting GSA-led projects and school-based initiatives, we reduce bullying and promote inclusion because empowering youth to lead solutions in their own environments creates sustainable cultural change.
- Integrated Support Modelmethodology: social_determinants_of_health_integrationBy integrating Social Determinants of Health screenings and care navigation into service delivery, we improve access to gender-affirming care and social resources because addressing interconnected needs holistically removes systemic barriers to well-being.
- Rural Community Accessibility Modelmethodology: rural community accessibilityBy bringing Pride programs and services directly to rural communities, we increase access and participation among geographically isolated LGBTQ+ individuals because proximity reduces structural barriers to engagement.
- Volunteer-Powered Organizational Modelmethodology: working_board_modelBy operating with a 100% volunteer board and structured skills-based committees, we sustain programming and organizational capacity because leveraging volunteer expertise reduces reliance on funding while deepening community ownership.