Gulf Coast Archive and Museum of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender History, Inc. (GCAM) is a large collection of artifacts and stories, from the 1950’s to the present, focusing on the Texas Gulf Coast area. GCAM facilitates education and research for all interested in learning about the GLBTQ community. GCAM will continue to tell the stories of the triumphs and struggles of this community for future generations.
Below are just some of the very worthy charities we’ve had the honor and pleasure to support in the past.
The LGBTQ+ Council on Aging’s mission is to promote an inclusive environment through advocacy, awareness, and educational partnerships to improve the quality of life of the LGBT seniors.
Out for Education began as the PFLAG/HATCH Youth Scholarship Foundation in 1999.
Out for Education has awarded over 400 scholarships totaling move than $2 million. They are one of the most successful LGBTQ+ scholarship-granting foundations in Texas and the United States.
Serving the Houston community of adults and adolescents faced with chronic illness/condition, Lazarus House provides an opportunity to pursue wellness in a unique, safe, and comfortable setting.
Lazarus House was founded in 2002 to provide critical support to Houston residents living with conditions that have a collateral impact on muscle health. We offer adults and adolescents the chance to pursue holistic wellness in a supportive, safe, and comfortable setting.
The mission of the Pet Patrol is to assist low-income individuals with chronic or life threatening illness, such as HIV/AIDS, to care for and keep their companion pets in order to ease loneliness, improve communication, improve physical and cognitive functioning, decrease stress and anxiety, improve body image (animals provide unconditional acceptance) and motivate clients to participate in their recovery, both physical and psychological.
South Houston High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance, Trojan Pride, holds the distinction of being the longest-serving GSA in Pasadena ISD. They provide a safe space and community for all students through weekly meetings and participation in cultural events.
HIV and Aging Coalition, Houston was established in 2013 to address the major issues that affect those living with HIV over fifty years old. Ending social isolation, education, and connecting members to services are the organization’s goals.