Pride of the Greater Lehigh Valley's Mission, Philosophy and Purpose

Pride of the Greater Lehigh Valley is a volunteer non-profit community service organization dedicated to building safe inclusive communities in eastern Pennsylvania.  Because we understand that diversity is the foundation of community and individual health, we provide opportunities for positive visibility and safe environments that permit the expression of diverse perspectives with an emphasis on acceptance and valuing individuals of all sexual orientations or gender identities.

Pride of the Greater Lehigh Valley seeks to:

•  Create opportunities for integrating and promoting visibility for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community;
•  Provide safe opportunities and venues for people to celebrate their sexual orientation and gender identities;
•  Foster the support and development of community groups;
•  Promote human and civil rights;
•  Work against prejudice and discrimination;
•  Promote harmony among the community-at-large; and
•  Foster the economic growth of the area.

Pride of the Greater Lehigh Valley works toward these ends through activities such as the following:

•  Funding, planning and implementation of the Pride of the Greater Lehigh Valley Festival, Parade and other activities;
•  Partnering with corporations and community groups for education, outreach and other purposes;
•  Networking resources and information by publishing an annual resource guide, website and newsletter;
•  Donating funds and staff to other community groups , when feasible.