To identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) often means fearing discrimination that some believe will continue as they age. A new AARP survey finds LGBTQ Americans age 45 and over share concerns about how they are treated, with many supporting workplace training about inclusion and legislation to provide legal protection. The report … Read more
877-360-LGBT(5428) Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline. The hotline connects LGBTQ+ older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen. If you are an LGBTQ+ elder or care for one, call the free SAGE Hotline, toll-free, at 877-360-LGBT(5428). Hotline responders: Are certified in crisis response Offer … Read more
Nuestras Raíces is seeking LGBTQIA parade float participants for the upcoming Hispanic Festival on Sunday, September 11th. The parade takes place in Wilmington Delaware and participants must arrive by 11:00 AM. Join organizer Angel Nieves and come out and show your pride! Register here: click here to register
The Washington Blade, the oldest LGBTQ+ newspaper in the United States, published an article highlighting Sussex Pride’s weekend fundraiser party hosted by David Herchik and Richard Looman and featuring The Boy Band Project. The party was a great success, raising over $7,000 for ongoing and future Sussex Pride programs. To read the article, click here
Gay Women of Rehoboth Meetup is a A great way to meet, share knowledge and build friendships in the Rehoboth Beach, DE area. You don’t have to be a full-time resident. Gay Women of Rehoboth Meetup.com Page Gay Women of Rehoboth Facebook Page
A new group is forming for parents of trans children and teens in Sussex County, Delaware. We’re excited to connect parents and learn what kind of support they would like. We’re kicking things of with a group dinner that will take place in October. We’ve also launched a google group for parents of trans kids. … Read more
Volunteers are needed to help plan the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since … Read more
The office of Attorney General Kathleen Jennings has established the Abortion Legal Helpline, which provides guidance and referrals to Delaware women seeking abortions, patients seeking to travel to Delaware for an abortion, and referrals to healthcare providers and support organizations. Individuals can call the hotline at 302-992-8096 or 1-877-312-2366. To ensure anonymity, callers will be … Read more
Delaware Stonewall PAC held its 18th annual “Summer Funder” at Shrimpy’s Bar and Grill in Rehoboth on August 13, 2022. A political action committee whose mission is to help elect candidates who support equality, fairness, and opportunity for all, Delaware Stonewall PAC honored local pioneers and announced the endorsement of candidates for the 2022 election cycle. … Read more
Effective immediately, The Delaware Department of Public Health (DPH) will expand vaccine access to individuals living with HIV as well as individuals taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV. Such individuals should contact their medical provider or PrEP treatment center to see if they are offering the vaccine. If not, the individual can call the DPH hotline at 1-866-408-1899 to schedule … Read more