NATCA - National Air Traffic Controllers Association

03/28/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/28/2024 12:38

NATCA WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN CAPITAL PRIDE PARADE 2024

Mar 28, 2024

NCF will be donating all proceeds from the shirt sales, plus a minimum of $1,000 to the following LGBTQ+ charitable organizations:

Los Angeles LGBT Center (Los Angeles, Calif.): The Los Angeles LGBT Center has cared for, championed and celebrated LGBTQ+ individuals and families in L.A. and beyond since our founders first began providing services in 1969. The Center's nearly 800 employees provide services and programs that span four broad categories: health, social services and housing, culture and education, and leadership and advocacy.

The Montrose Center (Houston, Texas): The Montrose Center empowers LGBTQ+ individuals and their families to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. The Montrose Center envisions a healthier society marked by permanent, positive changes in attitudes and behaviors toward the LGBTQ+ communities and the ability of all LGBTQ individuals to realize their fullest potential.

New Alternatives for LGBT Homeless Youth (New York, N.Y.): New Alternatives increases the self-sufficiency of LGBTQ+ homeless youth by enabling them to transition out of the shelter system to stable adult lives. They do this by providing long-term support, weekly case management, education services, life skills training, community-building recreational activities, opportunities for self-expression, and programs for HIV+ youth.

OUTMemphis (Memphis, Tenn.): For the last 33 years, OUTMemphis has been serving the LGBTQ+ individuals in the Mid-South, working to empower, connect, educate, and advocate for this vibrant community. OUTMemphis provides a range of resources to support physical, mental, and spiritual health and treat addiction.

SMYAL (Washington, D.C.): SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders) supports and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth. Through youth leadership, SMYAL creates opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills, and engage their peers and community through service and advocacy.

Spencer Pride (Spencer, Ind.): Spencer Pride's mission is to make Indiana a more welcoming place for all people. They operate the Spencer Pride commUnity center, coordinate the annual Spencer Pride Festival, offer a variety of health & wellness services, and host the Iris Youth Group. Spencer Pride is a 100% volunteer-powered 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization serving rural South-Central Indiana.

Zebra Youth (Orlando, Fla.): The mission of Zebra Youth is empowering LGBTQ+ youth to thrive. Zebra Youth advances its mission by providing high quality, culturally appropriate programs designed to meet the unique needs of homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth. They strive to meet the community's needs for affordable youth housing, mental health services, proactive youth support, and community education.