OUR COMMUNITIES & VALUES

An extension of our primary initiative Freedom For Every Body, you'll see our Pride Is For Every Body materials at events across North Carolina as we draw attention to the fight for bodily autonomy: where activists for reproductive justice, trans rights, and LGBTQ equality have common ground. As states across the country (including North Carolina) continue to challenge, reduce, or refuse rights for all citizens, join us by sharing why freedom for every body matters to you and learn ways you can take action today. Want a bumper sticker or other collateral for your event, let us know!

Created and managed by the team at the Durham LGBTQ+ Center, the goal of this semi-annual event is to bridge gaps in access to service while also finding quality care from affirming resources. We are proud to sponsor the program for the year.

A Great Idea was a proud Mentor Sponsor of this conference produced by The Task Force which brings together LGBTQ+ activists across the country to collectively discuss and organize actions to advance queer liberation and its many intersections with anti-racism, transgender rights, reproductive rights, etc.

As part of our commitment to advancing equity and bodily autonomy for all people across the gender and identity spectrum, A Great Idea supports that provide insightful and engaging content to advance the decriminalization of queer people as well as those who engage in s*xwork. This unique podcast series combines the modern and historical experience of s*xworkers is a valuable contribution to these conversations, and we are proud to be a sponsor.

As a longtime sponsor of the event, A Great Idea stepped up to support this year entirely to ensure that during an election year, there was community support for our drag performer community, services that address many of the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in Guilford County, and assure that queer representation must be present in the face of legislators attempting to pass increasingly homophobic and transphobic laws. Bingos across the country are unifying nights of celebration and joy that also present opportunities to demonstrate community power and impact. We are proud supporters of this year's events.

We believe our cities and states are stronger when they are created from a diverse network of experiences and ideas—the cornerstone of our nation, including those that make their homes with the aspiration for a better life, those relocating in response to threats in their birth countries, and those who are responding to the devastations of their previous homes. We are proud to support FaithAction's work in North Carolina and around the country especially amidst widespread xenophobia and misinformation that has amplified harms to those of immigrant and refugee experience. We are proud to be their brand communications partner, but even prior to this relationship, our owner has been a community supporter of this important program and this meaningful work.

An annual LGBTBQ+ square dance convention has been held annually since the first convention was held in Seattle, Washington, 1984. This year, we are working hard to connect to diverse queer community members in a variety of ways, particularly in North Carolina, with the aim of elevating the importance of civic engagement. This annual conference is making its first appearance in Durham, and we couldn't think of a better time to take a twirl as a sponsor with these passionate dancers and celebrate Freedom For Every Body in North Carolina and beyond!

Celebrate Latinx Pride! Come out for local food trucks, drag shows, music, and crafts for the kids. This is a space to celebrate and share the diverse cultures, identities, and experiences of the local Latinx LGBTQ community. Organizers from El Centro Hispano aim to create an event that fosters unity, inclusivity, and empowerment by showcasing our community’s talents while providing social, healthcare, and advocacy resources, and family fun.

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Created and managed b the Durham LGBTQ+ Center, the goal of this semi-annual event is to bridge gaps in access to service while also finding quality care from affirming resources. We are proud to sponsor the program for the year.

We are proud to be a sponsor of this event. This is a space to celebrate and share the diverse cultures, identities, and experiences of the local Latinx LGBTQ community. Organizers from El Centro Hispano aim to create an event that fosters unity, inclusivity, and empowerment by show casing our community’s talents while providing social, healthcare, and advocacy resources, and family fun.

As part of our commitment to advancing equity and bodily autonomy for all people across the gender and identity spectrum, A Great Idea supports that provide insightful and engaging content to advance the decriminalization of queer people as well as those who engage in s*xwork. This series that combines the modern and historical experience of s*xworkers is a valuable contribution to these conversations, and we are proud to be a sponsor. Learn more.

We are annual supporters of Triad Health Project's awareness days to increase community engagement with the impact of HIV/AIDS and our ongoing fight to end the epidemic. We are committed to this work and proud supporters of this event.

The Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network of North Carolina and A Great Idea partnered to encourage community members to lift their voice and joining with others to advance equity + justice to combat homophobia, transphobia, and other injustices that impact those in the queer spectrum. Through an original postcard campaign as well as presence at several LGBTQ+ events (including Pride in Durham and Greensboro), nearly a thousand participants had their images taken and took steps to contact their representatives. Check out the site here.

We believe small-to-midsize businesses like ours can make a meaningful impact in our communities through supporting grassroots, peer-led initiatives. We are proud to be a 2020 Durham Pride sponsor and especially to support the launch of the LGBTQ Center of Durham’s first Pride Zine which features poetry, art, sculpture and writing from some of Durham’s most talented Trans, Gay and Queer Artists. We are passionate about supporting BIPOC leadership, as well as trans and queer community voices and creativity with love and resources.

In the fall of 2019, we are excited to be bringing the grassroots project Power Beyond Pride to life with the support of local volunteers and organizations. Starting with a great idea, the steering committee is building a monthly forum series that brings people together to discuss what the future of the LGBTQ+ community can look like in central North Carolina.