About Responders for PRIDE
Responders for PRIDE is working to fulfill our mission of equality, education, and support of our first responder LGBTQ+ community through visibility, fundraising, scholarships, and awareness.
The first responder community deserves to be a place for everyone to be their authentic selves while serving the community at large.
Mission Statement
Responders for PRIDE envision a world where the first responder community views and accepts LGBTQ+ persons as equals. They are valued as their authentic selves. We seek to show the community at large we are a welcoming service, where they do not need to hide who they are. Responders for PRIDE works to assist the LGBTQ+ and first responder community to bring about cultural change for the acceptance of all.
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Goals
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Partner with community organizations to impact change within the LGBTQIA+ community
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Provide life saving classes, such as first aid and CPR, to our at risk LGBTQIA+ youth
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Continue to support The Trevor Project
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Provide training for first responder agencies on LGBTQIA+ issues; such as pronouns, retention, and recruitment.
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Support our LGBTQIA+ youth in their training and education within the fields of EMS, Fire, Criminal Justice.