In order to increase their impact in the Richmond Region and the Commonwealth, Diversity Richmond and VA Pride have joined forces and will officially merge on April 1. On Tuesday, they made it official. February 23 saw the announcement by Diversity Richmond and VA...
It’s That Time Again: Diversity Richmond Begins Annual Grants Program
Since 1999, Diversity Richmond has given out more than $1 million in grants to local LGBTQ nonprofits. This year, the organization is giving $25,000 -- and they're currently taking applications. Up to $25,000 in grant funds are available for LGBTQ and LGBTQ-friendly...
Stonewall Rising: Showing Support With Pride
Last weekend's Stonewall Rising march was an act of solidarity by Richmond's LGBTQ community, which took this opportunity during Pride Month to march in support of Black lives. On Saturday, June 27, Richmond's LGBTQ community commemorated the last weekend of Pride...
Supporting the Black Community During Pride Month
It's Pride month, and in a time of frustration and action over police violence, local LGBTQ organizations are focusing their advocacy and support efforts on helping and uplifting the black LGBTQ community. Tear gas and pepper spray sting the eyes of protesters. Masked...
How Richmond’s LGBTQ Nonprofits Prep For Pandemic Life
Nonprofits dedicated to helping Richmond’s LGBTQ community contemplate reopening, having taken serious financial losses, all while developing new ways to reach those in need. On May 5, Diversity Thrift posted a photo to Facebook of employees Ivan and Darren,...
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