Community Resources
We believe Pride is more than a single day, weekend, or month. It’s year-round work that supports, uplifts, and strengthens our community.
This page highlights organizations and resources doing meaningful work in New Orleans and beyond. While we are not formally affiliated with these groups, we believe in amplifying their efforts and increasing access to the support, advocacy, and services they provide.
We encourage you to explore their work, connect with their missions, and support the organizations that align with you.
Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans
An affirming faith community offering inclusive worship, spiritual support, and outreach. One of the earliest known welcoming congregations for queer individuals in the region.
New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus
A performance-based organization using music and cultural programming to promote visibility, pride, and community connection.
PFLAG New Orleans
A support and advocacy organization for families, friends, and individuals, focused on education, understanding, and acceptance.
New Orleans Lambda Center
A recovery and support community offering 12-step meetings, peer support, and a safe space for individuals in recovery.
VIA Health Services
(formerly NO/AIDS Task Force)
A leading healthcare organization founded during the early HIV/AIDS crisis, now providing comprehensive medical care, prevention services, and community health programs.
NOAGE New Orleans
Focused on improving the quality of life for older adults through social connection, advocacy, and inclusive aging resources.
Forum for Equality
A statewide civil rights organization focused on advocacy, legal protections, and policy work supporting equality in Louisiana.
Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
Supports inclusive and allied businesses through networking, education, and economic development across the Gulf South.
Covenant House New Orleans
Youth shelter and support services for unhoused and at-risk young people, including youth programs.
New Orleans Pridefest
A registered nonprofit that produces the annual Pridefest celebration in New Orleans, supporting LGBTQ+ culture, visibility, and community through large-scale festival programming each June.
Crescent Care
Provides integrated healthcare including primary care, HIV services, mental health support, and pharmacy services with a focus on equitable access.
NOLA BLACK PRIDE
A community-driven organization dedicated to celebrating, uplifting, and empowering Black queer and trans communities through cultural programming, advocacy, health equity initiatives, and year-round events.
New Orleans Pride Center
Community organization providing programming, events, and resource connections for local engagement and visibility.
LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana
An archival and education organization preserving the history of queer life in Louisiana through documents, oral histories, and public programming.
Stonewall Sports New Orleans
Inclusive recreational sports league promoting community building and fundraising through seasonal sports and social events