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Programs
LGBTQIA Advocacy and Education
1 Advocacy Awareness and Education In furtherance of our mission to support and uplift the LGBTQIA community we produced 28 curated blog posts centered on workforce inclusion employer best practices housing rights and other key pillars Additionally we created 5 podcast episodes that collectively reached thousands of listeners on topics that relate to our mission and we hosted over 5 panel events with top DEI thought leaders from major employers and community members drawing hundreds of live viewers and furthering our mission of creating solutions to remove barriers Our pride month pop up program which consisted of a live virtual event per week of pride month on key mental health topics focused on well-being for the LGBTQIA community had 4711 viewers during PRIDE month Our social media presence grew to 12000 followers on Facebook and 25000 on Instagram generating over 2 million video views and 4 million in reach excluding non-humanbot traffic Further our website received 218000 unique visitors all directed toward content that promotes LGBTQIA advocacy and educational insights These programs enlisted assistance over 20 volunteers and over 150 hours of volunteerism over the course of 2024GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$8.2KCareer Empowerment for LGBTQIA
2 Career and Job Search Education Empowering Careers This online coaching program offered two sessions in 2024 each started by serving 30 participants Led by a professional career coach participants received six 15-hour coaching sessions focused on overcoming barriers in job searching and workforce integration for LGBTQIA individuals resulting in a cumulative total of 540 hours of professional coaching Through these sessions participants built skills and confidence to enhance employability and break down structural barriers to their career advancement Participants surveyed provided an overall value ranking of the program of 910 Several participants reported that they found jobs within 30 days after completing the course and almost all reported gaining confidence in understanding how to handle discrimination in the workplace as well as gain confidence in their career progression and feeling more confident in expressing their LGBTQIA status to their co-workers This program also used the services of 6 volunteers and over 75 volunteer hours to coordinate and manage participant activity Voice Training for MTF Transgender Women Designed to assist transgender individuals transitioningwho have transitioned from Male to Female MTF this program provided seven 15-hour voice-training sessions led by a professional voice coach with the goal of giving participants confidence and greater success in their job search andor professional careers Sixteen participants benefited from tailored vocal techniques and confidence-building strategies which positively influenced their mental health self-esteem and job prospects Feedback from the participants shared that the training helped their overall self-esteem and confidence Several reported that they now had the confidence to begin their job search after gaining confidence in their ability to interviewGeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$11.9KShine the Light Survey
3 Shine the Light Survey In 2024 we conducted a national survey of LGBTQIA job seekers and employees collecting 911 responses We are in the final process of releasing that reports findings in February of 2025 In 2024 and in collaboration with a survey expert and a team of volunteers we compiled the results of the 2023 survery data from over 450 resondants into a 42-page report highlighting employment barriers best practices and areas for improvement that employers could make in their environments The findings were shared with community leaders and employers nationwide to drive more inclusive hiring practices and workplace environments This program required the work of over 15 volunteers and over 500 volunteer hours over the course of the yearGeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.1K
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