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Congratulations to Dr. Gary Espinas. Dr. Espinas has been appointed to serve as an At Large Member of the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs (DCVA). The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs provides assistance to Delaware’s veterans, their spouses and dependent children. The Commission, consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor, each for a 4 … Read more
The US Department of Education has passed critical updates to Title IX guidelines, ensuring the protection and inclusivity of LGBTQ youth. The new regulations, implemented on April 19th, 2024, are an important step towards fostering safe and supportive learning environments for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Strengthening Protection Against Discrimination … Read more
Planet Fitness in Milford Delaware and nearby businesses in Milford plaza closed and evacuated their buildings following a bomb threat. Milford Police arrived on scene and declared the site safe. They stated on Facebook “This threat was part of a string of bomb threats made to Planet Fitness locations throughout the State.” Planet Fitness was … Read more
DSAAPD (The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities) invites community members to participate in this feedback session on the State Aging Plan. The State Plan is developed to meet the requirements of the Older Americans Act, which provides funding for a variety of programs and services for older Delawareans and their … Read more
The Delmarva LGBTQIA+ Climate Survey conducted in 2023 provides valuable insights into the experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Delmarva region. The survey was prepared by Dr. Nicole A. Buzzetto-Hollywood Professor at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and President of the Board for Salisbury PFLAG. This one-page summary highlights key findings … Read more
Share your story! LGBTQ+ youth and their parents or caregivers are invited to join a study on how LGBTQ+ youth grow in their identities and how parents and caregivers are involved in that development. The study is for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 20 & their parent or caregiver who live in DE, NJ, MD, … Read more
The Lewes Public Library is hosting Tax-Aide volunteers who will prepare federal and Delaware income tax returns for the 2023 filing year. Volunteers are certified by the IRS. Tax-Aide, a joint venture between the IRS and AARP, is a free service open to taxpayers of all ages with low to moderate income. AARP membership is not required. Volunteers … Read more
The Bisexual Resource Center has a handbook available online to support Bisexual & Pansexual (Bi+) groups. The purpose of this guide is to provide direction to those wishing to start or expand Bi+ support and social groups, so these communities can come together and thrive in places where Bi+ folks might currently feel isolated and … Read more
Are you an LGBTQIA+ individual who has been diagnosed with cancer and are over 40 years old? Are you the care partner for an LGBTQIA+ adult diagnosed with cancer and are over 21 years old? If so you may be eligible to participate in this online study and be compensated for your time. Help us … Read more
Sussex Pride has had the opportunity to collaborate with many different community organizations including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Sports Teams, Social Groups, Churches and Faith Based Organizations. If you are an organization interested in supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Sussex County, here are some ways we can potentially work together. Invite us to your next … Read more