Local LGBTQ+ charities and nonprofits

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The LGBTQ Youth Space | Nonprofit

Outlet | Nonprofit

BAYMEC Community Foundation | 501(c)(3) nonprofit

We love parties + parades, but Pride can be about so much more.

Celebrate love in all its forms by supporting San Jose’s LGBTQ+ community and giving back to these five local charities and nonprofits.

Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center | 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Started in 1981, this center serves as a resource space for Silicon Valley’s LGBTQ+ community and allies by providing recovery + peer discussion groups, HIV testing, and more.
The center hosts weekly game nights, story times, meditation sessions, and book discussions.
Donate or volunteer.

As part of the Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley, this program serves LGBTQ+ and youth allies ages 13-25 who live in Santa Clara County.
Its free drop-in services + counseling include support groups, art workshops, and mental health services.
Donate.

Founded in 1973, this organization supports, educates, and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community and their families, friends, and allies.
This group offers online support groups, booklets + brochures, and even a scholarship program.
Become a member, volunteer, or donate.

As a program of the Adolescent Counseling Services of Santa Clara + San Mateo counties, Outlet aims to empower LGBTQ+ youth through social and therapy groups, mental health and counseling services, and other educational resources.
Check out its Amazon wishlist or donate.

This organization works to foster inclusive discussions around LGBTQ+ inclusion, provide educational resources, and preserve Silicon Valley’s LGTBQ+ history and culture.
BAYMEC hosts speaker series featuring local LGBTQ+ influencers and leaders and maintains Queer Silicon Valley, a digital resource for our region’s queer history.
Volunteer your time or donate.

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