Sussex Pride 
This week the HIV + Hepatitis Policy Institute, a national organization dedicated to promoting quality and affordable healthcare for people living with or at risk of HIV, hepatitis, and other chronic conditions, shared recommendations for Delaware’s House Bill 200, currently making it’s way through the legislature. HB 100 would require health insurance companies (including Medicaid … Read more
Rehoboth Beach Bears, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide inclusive fellowship and fraternity for the LGBTQIA+ and ally communities, while raising money to benefit charities who provide for community betterment. Rehoboth Beach Bears also raises funds to provide scholarships for LGBTQIA+ youth in our area. Founded in 2017, our Scholarship … Read more
Sussex Pride Aging is starting a new friendly visitor program, and we need your help! The Friendly Visitor Program is a volunteer-led initiative designed to combat social isolation and foster intergenerational or peer-to-peer connections within the LGBTQ+ community. While many seniors face loneliness, LGBTQ+ elders are twice as likely to live alone and less likely … Read more
OUT: The Community Survey is a large-scale, community-led research initiative designed to capture up-to-date data on the lives, health, and safety of LGBTQIA+ people sponsored by The Cancer Network (which previously ran the National Cancer Survey) with support from Tyler Clementi Foundation. The survey was launched as an urgent response to a “historic threat” to … Read more
Each March, the Bisexual Resource Center leads Bi+ Health Awareness Month (#BiHealthMonth), a national campaign addressing the health disparities faced by bisexual+ communities. This year’s theme, Claiming the Right to Care as Bi+ People, centers patient agency and access to affirming healthcare. Bi+ people continue to face disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges, healthcare discrimination, … Read more
Update: This group will start meeting next week on Wednesdays! Email youth@sussexpride.org to learn more. Sussex Pride and a local therapist are working together to form a new support group for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults who are neurodivergent. This group will meet weekly for 10 weeks at a private office in Lewes (day and … Read more
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