What We Do
We advance care by protecting people from harm and creating the conditions to flourish. Through advocacy—research, training, systems change, and storytelling—we help institutions strengthen how that care is delivered.
Our work makes it safer for everyone to be cared for.
Toward Pride defines care as the responsibility to protect people from harm and create the conditions for them to flourish. We partner with institutions serving Black LGBTQ+ communities to advocate for better care through four core approaches:
We generate insights that help institutions understand where care is breaking down and how to repair it.
We equip teams with the tools and practices needed to deliver equitable, affirming care.
We work alongside institutions to embed safety, dignity, and accountability into how they operate.
We shift narratives to center belonging and ensure Black LGBTQ+ experiences shape care.
Explore Our Work
We believe in sharing knowledge and building capacity even before the partnership begins. Here are a few resources to get you started:
Latest Blog Post
Lived Experience as Data: Why It Matters for Institutions. Metrics, outcomes, utilization rates, and performance indicators are treated as primary sources, but they’re not the only form of data available.
Chi Wellness Circle
Toward Pride addresses gaps in HIV-related care by delivering programming tailored to communities most impacted by inequities in service access.
My Story, My Song
We’ve partnered with Northwestern University on research that reframes how institutions understand and serve LGBTQ+ communities.
Impact
“[Toward Pride was] really beneficial for having a better understanding of the ways that faith can impact LGBTQ+ folks and the reasons why we shouldn't ignore it.”
Workshop Participant
“This was the first actual grant that [our organization] had received to do this kind of work… That in and of itself was huge.”
Toward Pride Fellow
“This is something that I didn't think could be possible… now I'm living it out. It's so beautiful.”
Toward Pride Fellow
“[Toward Pride] has shaped my understanding of the LGBTQ+ community… I used to look at them negatively, and now I look at them as my brothers and sisters.”
Toward Pride Fellow
Start the Conversation
Real change starts with a single step. Whether you’re just beginning to explore this work or ready to move, we’re here to partner with you.
