Sussex Pride 
Sussex Pride received a generous donation from PFLAG Rehoboth Beach during Pride Month. A check for $500 was presented at the PFLAG June Meeting. We are grateful to PFLAG Rehoboth Beach for their support of our work. PFLAG – Rehoboth Beach is the extended family of the LGBTQ+ community, made up of lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Read more
Federal HIV Prevention Efforts are stalled or cut in Delaware and around the country. Below is a press release from NASTAD which provides an overview of the situation. WASHINGTON, DC – Domestic HIV prevention efforts across the United States are in crisis as reductions in force (RIFs) at the CDC have caused funding delays and … Read more
Dykes on Bikes®, the internationally recognized women’s motorcycle contingent that has led Pride parades and advanced LGBTQ+ visibility since 1976, approved its newest chapter in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. As the latest addition to this nearly 50-year legacy that spans continents—from Melbourne to Munich, London to Los Angeles, the Delaware Chapter brings the organization’s mission of … Read more
On May 13th the Delaware State Legislature passed a concurrent resolution recognizing HIV infection rates, federal funding cuts, and growing health disparities in Delaware. House Concurrent Resolution 47 was spearheaded by Rep. Eric Morrison in partnership with the Delaware HIV Prevention Coalition. Rep. Morrison introduced the resolution in the House, and Senatotor Senator Laura Sturgeon … Read more
Update: We are no longer accepting applications for this volunteer position. Are you passionate about the supporting LGBTQ+ Youth ? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth in our community? Sussex Pride invites you to join our team as a youth program volunteer. LGBTQ+ youth face unique challenges. This … Read more
Volunteers are needed to help at the Rehoboth Beach Pride Festival on Saturday July 19th at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. There are several different volunteer roles and shifts you can sign up for throughout the day. Click here to sign up for a volunteer shift Want to get more involved? The planning committee for … Read more
Emily Geckle (she/her) lives in Ocean View, DE with her family and two bunnies, Brioche and Babka. She has a BA in Anthropology with a Concentration in Archaeology and minors in Museum Studies; Africa and African Diaspora Studies; and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Emily hopes to continue her … Read more
Desiree Aurillo M.Ed, lives in Milford, DE and works at People’s Place and Delaware Futures. She currently attends Walden University and is working towards earning my doctorate in Human Services with a specialization in intervention, prevention, and advocacy. Desire’e uses she/ her pronouns and identifies as as pansexual. She has two adorable little doggies named … Read more
Jasmine (she/her/hers) currently lives in Seaford where she was raised. She is engaged to the love of her life Mak and fortunate to have a wonderful mother, in addition to numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Jasmine works as a Mental Health Therapist and enjoys coloring, watching horror movies, and doing her makeup. She is passionate … 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. The Rehoboth Beach Bears Scholarship Program makes awards available to graduating LGBTQIA+ seniors. These awards may be used to help … Read more