Ready to make a difference?
Part of the impact of Pride is giving back, so we’re excited to launch a new initiative to help support the LA community. We’ve partnered with a wonderful local nonprofit, Big Sunday, to create a special 30-day campaign to provide support, kindness, compassion, and help to those that need it most.
We invite the Southern California community to join us in giving back by volunteering, donating resources and money to the opportunities highlighted by LA Pride, with a focus on organizations that actively work with LGBTQ+ community.
Each week highlights a new theme – Health & Wellness, Food Insecurity, Housing Insecurity, Protecting Our Environment. And our robust calendar of events includes opportunities to address many other issues and needs throughout June.
LA Pride also has designated locations throughout Los Angeles where we’re collecting donation items for those who need them most.
Celebrate our Pride AND our history 📓 Did you know that the first LGBTQ+ uprising happened ten years before Stonewall right here in LA?![]()
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In 1959, a group of drag queens and hustlers fought cops in Cooper Do-nuts — a popular meeting place for gay people in the heart of downtown LA. The rioters were furious that LAPD officers were arresting their friends purely for congregating at Cooper Do-nuts. ![]()
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They pelted the officers with donuts, coffee, and paper plates until the officers were forced to retreat. When they returned with reinforcements, a riot ensued that shut down Main Street for an entire day. That night is widely considered to be the first LGBTQ+ uprising in modern history. ![]()
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So as you celebrate Pride this year, don’t forget that we can #ThriveWithPride today thanks to those who fought for us in the past. ❤️🏳️🌈 #LAPride
Come watch “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” Saturday, June 26th for LGBTQ+ Movie Night brought to you by Cinespia 🎬 Doors open at 7:15 PM PDT and the movie starts at 9:00 PM PDT. We’ll see you at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery! #LAPride #ThriveWithPride www.eventbrite.com/e/la-pride-priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-tickets-159014670159
Take a minute to read up on some LGBTQ+ history. 📖 Do you know the roots of Pride? ![]()
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The notion of calling the gay rights movement “Pride” originated here in LA in 1966 from the first gay rights organization, “PRIDE” (Personal Rights in Defense & Education). PRIDE members organized the protest against the raid of The Black Cat Tavern in 1967, carrying signs that said “PRIDE” and became known as the Pride protest. ![]()
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So as you celebrate Pride this year, don’t forget that we can #ThriveWithPride today thanks to those who fought for us in the past. ❤️🏳️🌈 #LAPride
Are you ready for LGBTQ+ Night at Universal Studios Hollywood on Friday, June 25th that includes DANCING? Early bird pricing ends Thursday night! Tickets are still only $96 but not for long. Buy tickets now at seetickets.us/prideisuniversal before prices go up on Friday. #thrivewithpride #lapride
Today we’re kicking off week three of Pride Makes a Difference: Combating Housing Insecurity, presented by T-Mobile ⭐️ Check out pridemakesadifference.lapride.org to sign up to volunteer, donate, or find more ways to get involved in the community. #ThriveWithPride #LAPride
Non Profit Organizations Beneficiaries
- Aviva Family and Children’s Services
- Bienestar Human Services
- Black AIDS Institute
- Black Woman Lead
- Black Women for Wellness
- ColorsLGBTQ
- Covenant House
- Friends of the Los Angeles River
- Hang Out Do Good
- Hollywood Food Coalition
- Hope House
- Inward Bound Mindfulness Education
- It Gets Better
- Los Angeles LGBT Center
- Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust
- Michelson Found Animals
- My Friend’s House Foundation
- My Friend’s Place
- No Limits for deaf children
- North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry
- PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)
- Program for Torture Victims
- Project Angel Food
- ProjectQ
- Safe Place for Food
- Safe Place for Youth
- Self Help Graphics
- The AMAAD Institute
- The Center in Hollywood
- Trans Lifeline
- Tree People
- Triangle House
- Upward Bound HSM
- US Vets
- YES (Youth Emerging Stronger)
