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In a significant move towards supporting the LGBTQ+ community, the Fresno City Council allocated $80,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to seven local LGBTQ+ community-based organizations at their meeting on August 29, 2024. This funding was secured through the efforts of Council President Annalisa Perea, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing the resources

Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s Rainbow Family Day on June 8 showcased local LGBTQ+ organizations and activities but faced criticism for its limited representation and organizational issues. Key groups were absent, citing scheduling conflicts and lack of inclusivity. This echoed last year’s concerns, raising questions about the zoo’s commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

At the Fresno County Board of Supervisors meeting today, four of five supervisors voted to approve the bylaws for the “Community Parent and Guardian Review Committee” and approved the application period to occur from March 19, 2024, through April 26, 2024, and directed staff to post vacancies and authorize staff to accept applications; authorize staff

Don’t miss your chance! We have over 25 organizations that are going to discuss their programs, services and pathways to get involved. We’ll start with quick introductions of the organizations that are LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ+ serving, followed by an announcement of the request for proposals for City of Fresno funding, finalized with Q&A and social

California has a rich history of advocating for the LGBTQ community, championing safe spaces. While this protection has extended to various parts of the state, its consistent implementation was not guaranteed in rural areas. In a significant move to address the lack of resources for LGBTQ individuals in underserved rural areas, the California Legislative LGBTQ

Fresno, California appointed its first LGBTQ+ Liaison at the end of September 2023. Mayor Jerry Dyer selected Robin McGehee, an influential local advocate for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) community, for this landmark position. McGehee has years of experience speaking out against discriminatory laws and policies and has found herself in

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