HISTORY
Since 1998, a conglomeration of community
organizations in Lafayette have come together to host the
Pride Lafayette booth at pride events in Indianapolis. After
the 2000 event, those assisting with the booth expressed a
desire for the participating organizations to stay in contact
and continue to associate with one another more closely.
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.
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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:
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promote a sense of community among
GLBTI citizens of the Greater Lafayette area,
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develop and publicize resources
targeted to the needs of our community,
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facilitate communication among
GLBTI organizations in the area and
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provide a supportive, welcoming venue for newcomers.
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