About Responders for PRIDE
Responders for PRIDE is dedicated to achieving our mission of promoting mental health, wellness, equality, education, and support for our LGBTQIA+ first responder community through visibility, fundraising, scholarships, and raising awareness. It is essential that the first responder community becomes a welcoming environment where everyone can embrace their authentic selves while serving the broader community.
Mission Statement
Responders for Pride is committed to empowering LGBTQIA+ and ally first responders by fostering a culture of inclusivity and understanding within the public safety sector. Our mission is to promote mental health and well-being, advocate for equality, and create supportive environments through comprehensive assistance, training, and community engagement. We strive to be a beacon of hope and change, ensuring that every first responder feels valued, respected, and supported in their professional and personal lives.
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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 mental health resources and workshops to the LGBTQIA+ and wider first responder community
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Continue to support grass roots organizaitons
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Provide training for first responder agencies on LGBTQIA+ issues; such as pronouns, retention, and recruitment, LGBTQIA+ peer support, and liasionship
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Support our LGBTQIA+ youth in their training and education within the fields of EMS, Fire, Criminal Justice.
Financial Statement
Please email us for a copy of our financial statements, such as IRS 990, W-9 or a copy of our IRS 501c3 exempt documentation. These will be provided electronically for free.
We are a brand new non profit but hope to have easily accessible electronic documentation available in the next year.
Thank you so much for your support and interest!
Responders for Pride
EIN: 93-2788064
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