What a West Virginia Shelter's Awareness Month Teaches Our Community
Family Refuge Center's October programming shows how a small nonprofit turns one awareness month into a year-round safety net.
Community News
Community news from across LGBTQ+ Miami, from neighborhood groups to the organizations keeping people connected.
Where to Get Free HIV Testing and PrEP in Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade led Florida in new HIV diagnoses in 2023, but free testing, PrEP, and PEP referrals are available countywide — from a mobile unit to mailed home kits.
Florida Classroom Law Settlement: What It Means for Miami Families
The 2024 settlement clarifying Florida's Parental Rights in Education law keeps the statute on the books while explicitly allowing classroom discussion and LGBTQ+ student support — a partial win documented in the court record.
August's Other Season: How South Florida's Community Plans Its Fall
While the festivals rest, August is when the fall gets built — October pride schedules, nonprofit program years, and holiday-season fundraisers all lock in this month.
July's Quiet Work: How South Florida Serves LGBTQ+ Youth in Summer
School's out, and the community's youth-serving organizations shift into their busiest season — summer programming built on group work, counseling, and practical support.