June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. In recognition of our staff, students and families in this community, we say loudly: We see you. We stand with you. We support you.

Want to learn more about how to celebrate and ally with the LGBTQIA+ community – and feel supported? Take a look at these resources.

Oasis Youth Center
“Oasis Youth Center transforms the lives of queer youth by creating a safe place to learn, connect, and thrive. Oasis envisions a world in which queer youth are valued in the community as strong, creative leaders. Oasis is a youth-adult partnership in which young people and adults come together for shared teaching, learning and action.”

Rainbow Center
“Through education, advocacy, and celebration, Rainbow Center expands resources and safe space for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, two-spirit, and allied (LGBTQ2SA) community.”

Diversity Alliance of Puget Sound (DAPS)
“Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound (DAPS) is a Non-Profit Organization that works to support 18+ transgender and gender diverse individuals through direct service such as support groups, advocacy, and financial aid. We are based in Tacoma, but serve all of Washington State.”

Tacoma Pride Festival
Tacoma Pride Festival is an annual community event hosted by Rainbow Center and held on the second Saturday of July.

“We take pride in honoring the LGBTQIA2S+ community by celebrating who we are as valuable and creative members of a diverse population in the South Puget Sound region. As the largest Pride celebration in Tacoma, we understand the importance of creating opportunities to support our local community of entertainers, makers, artists, businesses and organizations to offer a more inclusive representation of who we are.”

Tacoma Dome Pride Flag Raising Event
“Tacoma Pride invites you to join Rainbow Center, as we watch the Inclusive Pride Flag being raised above the iconic Tacoma Dome.”

Puyallup Tribe Pride Festival

Northwest 2-Spirit Society
“This group is open to those who identify as Two-Spirit. Two-Spirit people being those who are Aboriginal/First Nation/Native American/American Indian/Alaskan Native AND Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender. NWTSS' Mission is to educate society regarding First Nation and Two-Spirit histories and traditions, to ensure community cohesion through the promotion of health, Two-Spirit visibility, and to provide training and outreach to the Native and non-Native communities of the Northwest.”

GLSEN Washington
“GLSEN wants every student, in every school, to be valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We believe that all students deserve a safe and affirming school environment where they can learn and grow.

GLSEN Washington State provides training and resources to students, educators and community partners to make Washington schools more inclusive for all students.

Our mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.”

NAMI Pierce County
“NAMI supports individuals and families whose lives have been touched by the challenges of mental illness. Why? Because we have been touched by these challenging conditions ourselves. We have walked – and are walking – in your shoes every day as individuals living with a mental illness or their family members.  And things work better if we can take this journey together and support each other along the way.”

The Trevor Project
“The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ 
young people 24/7, all year round.”

Mental Health Technology Transfer Center
"In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, our Network shares our resources supporting LGBTQ+ mental health. These resources are for professionals, the community, and allies."

Happy Pride Month!