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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.

			=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.

			In response to the HIV/AIDS crisis, Pridelines Youth Services, Inc. recognized its role in supporting and elevating community and begin to test community members for the virus. In 2024, Pridelines announced that it would not only test for HIV/AIDS/STIs but it would expand its services to include treatment, prevention, and providing community members with free health insurance. <ref>https://www.pridelines.org/post/pridelines-expands-health-services-to-offer-affordable-health-insurance</ref>
	== Operations ==
	The Queerferno Gala is Pridelines' annual fundraising event, featuring live entertainment, drag performances, and community engagement. The gala serves to honor individuals and organizations contributing to the LGBTQIA+ community. For instance, in December 2024, the event recognized David Archuleta for advocacy and Adrianna Tender as the Community Champion. Proceeds from the gala support Pridelines' ongoing programs and services.

			Over the years, the organization has received public support from Miami - Dade County, the city of Miami, and the city of Miami Beach. 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. ], a higher education and nonprofit leader. 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.

			== References ==
	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.
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	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.

	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.

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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 .

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.

In response to the HIV/AIDS crisis, Pridelines Youth Services, Inc. recognized its role in supporting and elevating community and begin to test community members for the virus. In 2024, Pridelines announced that it would not only test for HIV/AIDS/STIs but it would expand its services to include treatment, prevention, and providing community members with free health insurance.

Over the years, the organization has received public support from Miami - Dade County, the city of Miami, and the city of Miami Beach. 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 higher education and nonprofit leader. The organization has opened three new locations this year and has opened a new housing facility .

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