Haus of Codec This organization provides safe and accessible spaces for queer and BIPOC communities , including an emergency shelter and transitional housing . Though housing is currently full , they are raising funds to expand Haus of Codec ’ s reach . It provides accommodations for youth ages eighteen to twenty-four , while coaching them through finding more permanent housing and workforce development opportunities . The shelter space hosts a food and clothing pantry , self-service kitchen , a shared bathroom and access to essential services through partner providers . hausofcodec . org

Haus of Glitter Haus of Glitter is a dance company , performance lab and preservation society that cele-

brates queer BIPOC dance , music , culture , history and community wellness . Based in Providence and touring globally , the Haus of Glitter creates and produces original performances and multidisciplinary activations like parties , workshops , retreats , festivals and creative community wellness programming . Its 2024 summer season in Providence will feature a touring Dance for the Diaspora festival , a Pride block party , a Vogue ball and more . hausof glitter . org

Youth Pride Youth Pride supports LGBTQ + youth and young adults through direct service , support , advocacy and education . Founded in 1992 under the name “ The Way Out ,” Youth Pride became a nonprofit in 1994 when it changed its name , but one of

its discussion groups is still named “ The Way Out ” to honor its beginnings . The organization advocates for the policy needs of LGBTQ + youth , which includes testifying at the State House , attending rallies and addressing the needs of youth in schools or in out-of-home care . Youth Pride is also involved in serving on panels and commissions to make sure the needs of LGBTQ + youth are considered in decision-making at the state and government levels . youthprideri . org

Open Door Health This clinic provides care for the LGBTQ + community that may be lacking access to primary care and other preventive and sexual health services . The organization brings together medical and public health lead-

PVD House There are many displaced LGBTQ + youth who have unfortunately been denied a place to live due to their gender identity or sexual orientation . The LGBTQ + community also experiences a higher rate of homelessness as well as a lack of accessible mental health resources . PVD House hopes to provide both housing and therapy programs for the local queer community by leveraging grant funding to secure a building in Providence that will provide emergency housing solutions , including micro houses and an RV shelter . PVD House is also working with the Trans- Farm-ative Project in Foster to offer both cooperative farming solutions to address food insecurity in the queer community and a dance therapy program . pvdhouse . org