Money raised from the Rehoboth Beach Pride Raffle is used to support unhoused LGBTQ+ Youth in Delaware. We are excited to share that one of the recipients of those funds will be Lifelines South. For many years, Lifelines (operated by West End Neighborhood House) has provided housing support for LGBTQ+ youth, unaccompanied youth, and youth … Read more
“Empowering Communities Through Affordable Housing Solutions” Housing Alliance Delaware (HAD) utilizes HUD funding to bring an end to homelessness in Delaware by constructing five thousand units for low-income residents, establishing a statewide tenant Bill of Rights to protect against eviction, and ending the criminalization of homelessness. In 2020, Judson Malone founded the Springboard Collaborative pallet … Read more
The Wilmington PFLAG’s Housing Safeguard Committee and the Sussex Housing Group of Housing Alliance Delaware work closely with the West End Neighborhood House which provides Life Lines social support programs to former and current foster youth, unaccompanied youth, and young adults experiencing homelessness. Life Lines combines case management with wrap-around services such as education, job … Read more
LGBTQ+ youth are at an increased risk of homelessness due to unaccepting families of origin and wider social marginalization. 44% of LGBTQ+ youth in state care have been displaced as a direct result of their identity. Sussex Pride seeks to bridge the gap between community needs and state services. Help us to provide safe and affirming homes for the LGBTQ+ youth in Delaware by registering with ChildInc. to become a foster parent today!
http://childinc.com/foster-care/
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
Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs): Help LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care Thrive Navigating the foster care system can be an arduous and daunting experience, particularly for vulnerable youth who identify as LGBTQ+. However, Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are playing a vital role in providing support, guidance, and advocacy to ensure the best possible outcomes for these … Read more
Delaware’s LGBTQ+ Community has made significant strides in recent years, but housing instability among LGBTQ+ Youth remains a concern. Host Home programs offer one possible solution our state is exploring. In one national survey of LGBTQ+ Youth aged 13-24 conducted by the Trevor Project, 28% of LGBTQ youth reported experiencing homelessness or housing instability at … Read more
Sussex Pride is excited to welcome our new intern Angel or Lamar Kellam whose internship will be with us from January through the end of April. They are gender fluid and go by either the name Angel or the name Lamar. They sometimes dress in a more masculine mode (as pictured here) and go by … Read more
The Point in Time (PIT) survey is a federally mandated annual event that aims to identify the number of people experiencing homelessness. The survey collects data on how many people are experiencing unsheltered or sheltered homelessness and what factors contributed to their current situation. The survey is particularly important for marginalized groups such as LGBTQ … Read more
The Runaway and Homeless Youth Project of CHILD, Inc. operates a 24-Hour Runaway Hotline that serves as a vital link between runaways, their families, and CHILD, Inc. counseling services. The Project provides free individual and family counseling, a temporary emergency home, and related services to runaway and homeless youth and families experiencing stress. Call (302) … Read more