In July 2000, the Pride Lafayette email discussion list was introduced to facilitate communication among local gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) organizations and other community members seeking information about events and resources in the area.

In August 2002, after another successful Pride Lafayette booth at the Indy Pride Fayre, some individuals decided it was time to develop Pride Lafayette as an organization. Since then, the organization has developed into a full-fledge non-profit organization with a group of dedicated volunteers ready to serve the community.

VISION
Pride Lafayette seeks to become the premier link to the Greater Lafayette GLBTI community. We hope to build bridges within the community and forge new bonds among young and old, life-long residents and newcomers, and citizens living on both sides of the Wabash. We want to celebrate the strength and diversity of our community, and we wish to foster an increased sense of well-being in the lives we touch.

MISSION
The mission of Pride Lafayette is to:

• promote a sense of community among GLBTI citizens of the Greater Lafayette area,
• develop and publicize resources targeted to the needs of our community,
• facilitate communication among GLBTI organizations in the area and
• provide a supportive, welcoming venue for newcomers.