Sussex Pride 
Last year Sussex Pride was one of 35 community based organizations that recruited trial participants for the CARES Study. The CARES Study, which stands for Creating Access to Resources and Economic Support, was s a research initiative designed to test how financial and social support can improve the mental health of transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) … Read more
Delaware, it’s time to show up, give back, and do more. Do More 24 Delaware is the First State’s largest 24-hour day of giving. This is our chance to come together and create a massive wave of local impact. The clock starts on March 5th at 6:00 PM and doesn’t stop until March 6th at … Read more
The camper application for Camp Outright, a summer camp with a queer twist for youth 13-17 is open until Mar 2. The Camp takes pace in Vermont, but you don’t need to be from Vermont to apply. Nestled in the stunning natural beauty of our state, it’s a vibrant camp that’s all about queer joy, … Read more
Black History Month is a dedicated period in February where the United States recognizes and celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history, highlighting their struggles, resilience, and cultural impact on society. Within Delaware, several important Black history events stand out, including the prominent role of the Underground Railroad, particularly in the town … Read more
SOAH (Speak Out Against Hate), a local Sussex 501(c)(3) non-profit, is proud to announce the creation of its first mentor-supported SOAH Youth Ambassador Leadership Internship for high school students interested in social justice, countering hate, especially in schools, youth organizations, and social media, and in creating a more inclusive society. Applicants were asked to communicate … Read more
Sussex Pride is excited to be developing an online speakers bureau with the help of our volunteer Cynthia Poletti. This is an opportunity for individuals with lived experience or expertise on LGBTQ+ issues to give back to our community by putting themselves out as speakers on topics important to our community. The Speakers Bureau will … Read more
Authenticity in Uniform: What My Service Taught Me About Being Trans in America Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for being here. Today, I’d like to share a little of my story. My path in life may be unique to me, but it’s full of experiences that people like me share. My name is Alexander Greyson. … Read more
This message is shared from Clayton Gibston and the organizing committee… This moment in American history calls for courage. Brave spiritual leaders spent the last 100 years presenting our case for LGBTQIA+ affirmation, ministering to LGBTQIA+ people, helping religious institutions overcome ingrained bigotry, and publicly standing up to injustice in our communities. Countless books and … Read more
The federal government has terminated all LGBTQIA+ research – so it’s time to go back to our roots and do it ourselves! Sussex Pride is proud to join more than fifty local and national community based organizations to launch Out: The Community Survey. This is a totally volunteer collaboration between researchers and LGBTQIA+ community organizations … Read more
Community members put on their dancing shoes Friday night, November 14, filling the Listening Booth with energy as they danced, mingled, and bid on raffle items—all in support of Speak Out Against Hate’s Youth Scholarship Program and its Student Ambassador Internship Program. These initiatives help empower local high school students as they work alongside SOAH … Read more