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
Samantha started volunteering with Sussex Pride Youth in October 2023. She has been a regular in our Sea Witch Festival Team, and this year she is serving as a co-chair of Rehoboth Beach Pride. You can reach Samantha at samantha@sussexpride.org. Where are you originally from? I am originally from Wilmington and I’ve been in Rehoboth … Read more
Are you passionate about the LGBTQ+ Health Equity? Do you want to contribute to a vibrant community conversation on health & wellnes within the LGBTQ+ community? Sussex Pride invites you to become our Health & Wellness Editor! This is a unique opportunity to engage with your community, showcase artistic talent, and help promote the health … Read more
Meet our volunteer Indigo (they/them). Indigo lives with their parents, their Grandma, their dog Bridget and their cat Phantom! Indigo says “Each of them is important to me in their own ways and have taught me many values and lessons. My mom has always been my advocate, and she inspires me every day to do … 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
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
Sussex Pride Program committees are made up of community members like you, along with representatives from other non-profit organizations and state agencies, working together to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ folks living in Sussex County and the state of Delaware. Sussex Pride currently has two committees meeting monthly. They are our health committee … Read more
If you’re interested in getting more involved in Sussex Pride, serving on a board committee may be a good fit for you. Our Board of Directors has three standing committees, and you do not need to be a board member to volunteer for one of these committees. It is an excellent way to meet some … Read more