Local Charities

Atlanta Bucks Dress and Run for Charity

April 18, 2012 | by Elijah Sarkesian

When someone mentions rugby players, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? More than likely, it’s a mental image of rough, tough, manly men.   That image is what makes the Atlanta Bucks’ annual Purple Dress Run so intriguing… Read more…

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Fighting the LGBT Homeless Youth Epidemic

January 4, 2012 | by Lucas Witherspoon

When we as LGBT people have our “coming out,” it’s generally considered our own personal manumit. It’s meant to be a liberating moment that finally frees us from the slavery of pretending to be someone we’re not. While most of… Read more…

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Tis’ the season to GIVE BACK!

November 9, 2011 | by Brent Star

There are still some decent people in this town who still get sentimental during the holiday season and want to give back.  Aside from good karma, it’s the great feeling of purpose you get when you volunteer your time.  Here… Read more…

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Spotlight: Davis Kirby, Founder of Atlanta Field Day

September 21, 2011 | by Maximillian Corwell

Interviewer:  Maximillian Corwell 1.  Tell us a little bit about how you got started with doing non-profit work.  Was this something you always had a passion for? I have always been somewhat involved in the nonprofit world, but I found… Read more…

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Spotlight: Michael Baker

August 31, 2011 | by Maximillian Corwell

1.  Tell us a little bit about how you got started in the Atlanta non-profit community? My work in the non-profit world began in 2001, when I served as the LGBT Liaison for Mayor Franklin’s first campaign. I was working for… Read more…

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