Our Mission

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Gulf Coast Equality is a nonprofit organization comprised of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies whose purpose is to bring the Mississippi Gulf Coast community together with resources in an effort to foster and encourage equality while celebrating our diversity.

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Our Vision

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The long term goal of Gulf Coast Equality is to open a community center for the LGBTQ+ community that will provide outreach and services to LGBTQ+ people, allies, families, and friends. The center will also be used to educate the general public and the LGBTQ+ community about needs, issues, and various aspects of our culture.  

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Gulf Coast Equality Festival

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Gulf Coast Equality produces a LGBTQ+ equality event yearly in the month of October that inspires, educates, commemorates, and celebrates our community and our allies.  This event is “Gulf Coast Equality Fest.”

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About Our Nonprofit

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Gulf Coast Equality is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.  EIN: 82-4328463.  

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Our Motto

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"Unifying Our Community, Celebrating Our Diversity"

 

 

 

 

Established

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Gulf Coast Equality was established

on August 14, 2016, in Gulfport, Mississippi.

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