Sussex Pride works to support, celebrate, and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community in Sussex County and the state of Delaware. Your donation will support family & youth programs at Sussex Pride, including:
Support for LGBTQ Youth
Sussex Pride Youth provides monthly social outings to connect and support LGBTQ+ Youth in Delaware. Their next event this month will be skating at the Schellville Winter celebration. They also support local GSA's, advocate for LGBTQ+ Youth, and participate in the Delaware Social Cause Influencers program supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in the state.
Support for LGBTQ+ Families
Sussex Pride supports families with LGBTQ+ parents as well as families with LGBTQ+ kids. They've had playdates for the kids as well as social events for the parents. The next family event is a family holiday pizza and potluck.
Support for Parents
We have a support group specifically for parents of trans & nonbinary kids. This is a difficult time for parents with trans & nonbinary kids and it is important to create spaces where they can learn from and support each other. Sussex Pride also has folks who will attend school meetings with parents to advocate for trans & nonbinary youth.
Just getting started
Sussex Pride is only one year old, but with your support, they will be able to do so much more. Next year they will start a partnership with the University of Delaware to identify and interview LGBTQ+ youth who are experiencing homelessness. Unfortunately, LGBTQ+ youth still get kicked out of their houses sometimes simply for being themselves. An estimated 40% of unhoused youth identify as LGBTQ+ Youth.
Thank you
Thank you to Nemours associates for supporting Sussex Pride! Please support our mission as you are able!