OUR MISSION: Fostering a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community in Lake County, through advocacy, compassion, education, and services.

Bringing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer communities together in Lake County, Ohio

LAKE COUNTY PRIDE 2024

COUNTDOWN TO LAKE COUNTY PRIDE - JUNE 09 2024

Who We Are

THE URGENCY IS REAL

LGBTQ+ Allies Lake County is a grassroots response, to an overwhelming need for resources in every facet of the LGBTQ+ community. Our passion and drive to close this gap is immeasurable. We see the people in our community falling behind because of drugs, violence, and suicide. LGBTQ+ Allies Lake County answers the need for access to support, services, ally education, and resources. Clear visibility and access to those services will make all the difference for people who have been living their lives in secrecy.

LGBTQ+ Allies Lake County is comprised of members of the LGTQ community and allies who live and work in Lake County. Many of our staff and volunteers risk a lot when they speak up and live “out” loud. They have children who may be ridiculed, family members who take umbrage with their choice to speak up. Nethereless, they continue to make changes in Lake County.

What We Do

01.

— We Educate

We hope to improve and enrich the diverse community in Lake County, Ohio, through providing insightful professional meetings, and sensitivity training addressing the LGBTQ+ community challenges.

02.

— We Advocate

Advocating for the LGBTQ community by speaking with Ohio Senators about the importance of the Ohio Fairness Act. Helping to create an environment for the new generation of leaders, by working with Lake County leaders, to promote equality and justice for LGBTQ+ people.

03.

— We Support

We realize many are in the need of support and understanding. We offer several support groups for families, youth and adults.

04.

— We Celebrate

Encouraging and creating safe meeting opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and older adults, as a way to eliminate isolation and to promote opportunities in Lake County through networking and social gatherings.

05.

— We Connect

To provide an LGBTQ+ friendly database of businesses, social venues, and resources in Lake County. Our goal is to promote LGBTQ+ owned business, and businesses that support the LGBTQ+ community.

06.

— We Are Here

Impact Stories

Kai is a trans youth struggling to fit in at school

Kai is 13 years old and has always felt different than the other kids in his class. His class only knew him as Trisha. Kai struggled with not only his classmates but his teachers. He felt alone, his mother did not know what to do. LGBTQ+ Allies Lake County was there to help.

Mary is a 75 year old lesbian who felt like her life was over

Mary lives in an independent living elderly community. Alone and yearning for those days where she felt strong, sexy and part of the LGBTQ community. Where she could feel and be herself. She isolated an alone, she kept quiet because she felt that she would be treated differently.