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			Pridelines is a 501c(3) <ref>https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/650670159 </ref> nonprofit organization based in Miami, Florida, that serves as Miami - Dade County only LGBTQAI+ community center offering comprehensive services throughout the County. Pridelines headquarters is located in Liberty City <ref>https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2024/02/15/pridelines-triumphant-return-with-miami-dades-lgbtq-community-center/</ref> and has satellite locations in Miami Beach and Cutler Bay<ref>https://outsfl.com/miami-dade/pridelines-foo-society-open-safe-space-for-lgbtq-community-in-miami</ref>. The organization has announced the opening of a housing facility in Overtown section of Miami<ref>https://outsfl.com/feature/pridelines-fills-community-void</ref>. Pridelines provides a variety of human services including a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, housing, case management, mental health counseling, a clothing closet, showers, food pantry and daily hot meals, a clinic that includes providing the community with PrEP/PEP/ARV medications and more <ref> https://npshistory.com/publications/nhl/theme-studies/lgbtq-america.pdf </ref>.
	Pridelines, a nonprofit organization based in Miami, Florida, is dedicated to supporting and empowering the LGBTQIA+ community through various programs and services.

			==Mission==
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			Pridelines mission is to support South Florida's LGBTQ community in safe and affirming space <ref>https://www.pridelines.org/about</ref>.
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			=History=
	== About ==
			Pridelines started in 1982 by Dr. Marilyn Volker and Peter Meyer and a group of Miami Dade College LGBTQ students in the wake of Anita Bryant and her threats to the LGBTQ community. Pridelines originally started as the Gay and Lesbian Group of Miami <ref>https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2012/08/15/pridelines-turns-30/</ref>. The group provided a peer-led/adult facilitate discussion group. The organization served as a support group where youth could understand challenges facing sexual identity and were given tools to grow. In 1996, the group was renamed Pridelines Youth services, Inc. to better represent the growth of the organization and its focus on being a supportive environment for those seeking to understand queer identities. <ref>https://www.standardhotels.com/culture/Pridelines_TheStandardSpa</ref>
	Pridelines was founded in 1982 as a grassroots initiative to support LGBTQ youth in Miami, Florida. In response to Anita Bryant's "Save Our Children" campaign, the organization began as a peer-led, adult-facilitated group meeting at Miami-Dade College. Dr. Marilyn Volker, a sexologist and educator, played a pivotal role in its establishment, providing guidance and support alongside Peter Meyer and other concerned adults.
	Their collective efforts created a safe space for gay and bisexual youth, fostering community and dialogue during a time of widespread discrimination.

			Since 1996, Pridelines Youth Services, Inc. evolve to meet the needs of the community it serves. In response to the HIV/AIDS crisis, Pridelines Youth Services, Inc. recognized its important role in supporting and elevating community and begin to test community members for the virus.In 2012, Pridelines celebrated 30 years of service to the community by honoring its founders. This event brought national attention to the role the organization plays in supporting the LGBTQ Community <ref>https://www.ebar.com/story.php?136476</ref>. In 2015, Pridelines Youth Services, Inc. changed its name from Pridelines Youth Services, Inc, to Pridelines, which marked a significant acknowledgement of the maturity of the organization <ref>https://www.pridelines.org/about</ref>.
	== History ==
	The Queerferno Gala is Pridelines' annual masquerade event, celebrated for its vibrant themes and community engagement. In August 2024, the gala, themed "Queerferno: A Disco Masquerade," marked Pridelines' 42nd anniversary. The event honored several distinguished individuals and organizations, including Lady Bunny as the National Icon Honoree, The Miami Foundation and The Our Fund Foundation as Community Champions, Miami Girls Rock Camp with the Youth Vanguard Award, and Michael Roman with the Hidden Figure Award. The gala featured live entertainment, including drag performances, and served as a significant fundraising event to support Pridelines' programs and services.

			In 2015, Pridelines with its name change, opened the doors to significant community funding to support a comprehensive community center that not only focused on supporting youth groups but also adult programming. The organization also moved to several different locations throughout Miami - Dade county, which responded to the growth and needs of the community.
	The UnMasking event is another annual gathering hosted by Pridelines. In December 2024, the event recognized David Archuleta with the Courage Award for his openness and advocacy within the LGBTQIA+ community, and Adrianna Tender with the Community Spirit Award for her dedication to supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and health services in South Florida. The evening included live entertainment and a drag performance by Roxie Stones, celebrating Miami's vibrant LGBTQIA+ culture.

			Over the years, the organization has received significant public support from Miami - Dade County, the city of Miami, and the city of Miami Beach. Pridelines serves as a safe-haven and hub for the LGBTQ community during very challenging political times in the state of Floirda. In recognization of Pridelines communal role, the city of Miami awarded the organization $50,000 to support its efforts <ref>https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Resolution-2023-32631.pdf</ref>. Pridelines was recently noted as an important organization to support during Pride Month <ref>https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/miami-lgbtq-organizations-to-support-during-pride-month-17048726</ref>.
	In November 2024, Pridelines was awarded a three-year grant totaling $300,000 from ViiV Healthcare's Positive Action for Latinx Men initiative. This funding aims to enhance Pridelines' HIV/AIDS programming, including the launch of Warrior II in Spanish and the expansion of the HALO Awards, focusing on HIV/AIDS prevention and care within the Latinx community.

			In Fall 2023, Pridelines announced the hiring of Dr. Edward Summers <ref>https://www.huffpost.com/author/edward-summers</ref> , a prominent higher education <ref>https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15105919/stepping-away-from-the-brink-part-v-the-call-to-action-for-hbcus</ref> and nonprofit leader<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6uL861OMGk</ref>. Dr. Summers has hit the ground running, tripling the organization's budget and staff, expanding its programs, and increasing its impact in the community. The organization has opened three new locations this year and has opened a new housing facility <ref>https://outsfl.com/out-proud-2024/edward-summers-supporting-homeless-youth</ref>.
	Pridelines received a microgrant from the National Black Justice Coalition to support LGBTQ+/Same Gender Loving (SGL) youth. This grant aids in developing programs and resources tailored to the needs of Black LGBTQ+/SGL youth, promoting inclusivity and support within the community.
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	Pridelines offers assistance in accessing free health insurance for uninsured individuals. Through partnerships, the organization helps community members obtain healthcare coverage, ensuring access to necessary medical services and promoting health equity within the LGBTQIA+ community.

			=Pridelines Housing=
	In July 2024, Pridelines was recommended to receive $2.4 million in funding from The Homeless Trust to establish Miami-Dade County's first LGBTQIA+ youth housing initiative. This funding, part of a larger HUD grant, supports the development of Project SAFE House at Rainbow Road, providing safe and supportive housing alongside essential services such as mental health counseling and job training for LGBTQIA+ youth facing housing insecurity.
			The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Miami-Dade as a recipient for a $8.4 million award to address Youth Homelessness <ref> https://www.miamidade.gov/global/release.page?Mduid_release=rel1695672737027715</ref>. In June 2024, Miami-Dade County announced that Pridelines would receive $2.4 million over a two year period to develop LGBTQ youth housing in Miami-Dade county. This announcement was historic as Miami-Dade County currently has not specialized housing focused on the LGBTQ community <ref> https://www.pridelines.org/post/pridelines-recommended-to-receive-2-4-million-2-year-funding-for-lgbtqia-youth-housing-initiative</ref> <ref>https://outsfl.com/feature/pridelines-fills-community-void</ref>.

	Through these initiatives, Pridelines continues to address the diverse needs of South Florida's LGBTQIA+ community, focusing on health services, advocacy, housing, and creating inclusive environments.

Revision as of 14:22, 30 December 2024

Pridelines is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization based in Miami, Florida, that serves as Miami - Dade County only LGBTQAI+ community center offering comprehensive services throughout the County. Pridelines headquarters is located in Liberty City and has satellite locations in Miami Beach and Cutler Bay. The organization has announced the opening of a housing facility in Overtown section of Miami. Pridelines provides a variety of human services including a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, housing, case management, mental health counseling, a clothing closet, showers, food pantry and daily hot meals, a clinic that includes providing the community with PrEP/PEP/ARV medications and more .

Mission

Pridelines mission is to support South Florida's LGBTQ community in safe and affirming space .

History

Pridelines started in 1982 by Dr. Marilyn Volker and Peter Meyer and a group of Miami Dade College LGBTQ students in the wake of Anita Bryant and her threats to the LGBTQ community. Pridelines originally started as the Gay and Lesbian Group of Miami . The group provided a peer-led/adult facilitate discussion group. The organization served as a support group where youth could understand challenges facing sexual identity and were given tools to grow. In 1996, the group was renamed Pridelines Youth services, Inc. to better represent the growth of the organization and its focus on being a supportive environment for those seeking to understand queer identities.

Since 1996, Pridelines Youth Services, Inc. evolve to meet the needs of the community it serves. In response to the HIV/AIDS crisis, Pridelines Youth Services, Inc. recognized its important role in supporting and elevating community and begin to test community members for the virus.In 2012, Pridelines celebrated 30 years of service to the community by honoring its founders. This event brought national attention to the role the organization plays in supporting the LGBTQ Community . In 2015, Pridelines Youth Services, Inc. changed its name from Pridelines Youth Services, Inc, to Pridelines, which marked a significant acknowledgement of the maturity of the organization .

In 2015, Pridelines with its name change, opened the doors to significant community funding to support a comprehensive community center that not only focused on supporting youth groups but also adult programming. The organization also moved to several different locations throughout Miami - Dade county, which responded to the growth and needs of the community.

Over the years, the organization has received significant public support from Miami - Dade County, the city of Miami, and the city of Miami Beach. Pridelines serves as a safe-haven and hub for the LGBTQ community during very challenging political times in the state of Floirda. In recognization of Pridelines communal role, the city of Miami awarded the organization $50,000 to support its efforts . Pridelines was recently noted as an important organization to support during Pride Month .

In Fall 2023, Pridelines announced the hiring of Dr. Edward Summers , a prominent higher education and nonprofit leader. Dr. Summers has hit the ground running, tripling the organization's budget and staff, expanding its programs, and increasing its impact in the community. The organization has opened three new locations this year and has opened a new housing facility .

Pridelines Housing

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Miami-Dade as a recipient for a $8.4 million award to address Youth Homelessness . In June 2024, Miami-Dade County announced that Pridelines would receive $2.4 million over a two year period to develop LGBTQ youth housing in Miami-Dade county. This announcement was historic as Miami-Dade County currently has not specialized housing focused on the LGBTQ community .

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