Our Mission

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HoCo Pride, Inc. is a collection of events and programs that are geared toward the support of, advocacy for, and education about the LGBTQ+ community in Howard County. All proceeds earned go to supporting HoCo Pride!

HoCo Pride is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization in partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust. All donations are 100% tax-deductible.

 

 Our Purpose

  • To build a sense of community within Howard County's LGBTQ+ population.

  • To encourage the public to embrace and understand the importance of tolerance and acceptance in our increasingly diverse community.

  • To educate all citizens about the issues and concerns of sexual and gender minorities in the community.

  • To advocate for policy and guidelines that benefit and support the LGBTQ+ community.

  • To support the LGBTQ+ community in their efforts to cope with an adverse society.

  • To promote and provide cultural activities within the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.

  • To increase the visibility of the sexual and gender minority communities of Howard County.

  • To enhance the quality of life for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in Howard County.