Pride Under Pressure

Pride parades are booming across New York, but behind the scenes, LGBTQIA+ nonprofits are scrambling to keep up. Demand for services is skyrocketing—especially for youth mental health and affirming healthcare—while funding dries up. Established groups like the Pride Center of the Capital Region survive thanks to private donors and corporate sponsors, but newer orgs like Collar City Pride, run entirely by volunteers, are drowning in demand with no staff or space. Meanwhile, HIV/AIDS support centers like the Albany Damien Center fear federal policy shifts could cut housing aid, leaving vulnerable people homeless again. These groups are fighting to keep their vital services alive—even if it means reinventing how they fund their mission. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f28254fa87da05e