The Gay Alliance based in Rochester, NY is a non - profit agency that has been the cornerstone of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally (LGBTA) community since 1973. It plays a central role in advocating for the fair and equal treatment of all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Consider using your own special occasion to support The Gay Alliance. Having a wedding? Ask your guests to support our work instead of giving you another microwave. "Give up your Birthday" and help to build a stronger, more robust LGBT and Ally community! Create your personal page using the START FUNDRAISING button above, then send the link out to people.
For more about the RIDE FOR PRIDE:
http://www.firstgiving.com/GayAlliance/ride-for-pride-4
Rochester has the 13th largest per capita population of LGBT in the nation. According to the last Census, Rochester has ~60% greater LGBT population than other US cities.
The Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley is the only non-profit agency specifically providing non-HIV programs and services to the LGBT community in the Greater Rochester area, and its four adjacent counties.
The Gay Alliance Website www.gayalliance.org is visited over 135,000 a year.
· Over 10,000 people attend the annual Pride Parade and Festival.
· 3,000-5,000 attend the Annual Pride Picnic.
Number of LGBT Individuals impacted by the Gay Alliance:
Using the 10% of total population estimate (though for Rochester, NY this percentage is a conservative estimate) the number of individuals impacted can be estimated based on population data from the US Census American Community Survey is as follows.
The Gay Alliance serves the needs of at least 108K individuals in the Monroe and Surrounding Counties area. Also many of the Gay Alliance programs, regularly respond to requests from by Erie & Onondaga Counties, so the potential for individuals served would increase to approximately 245K individuals.
