About The LGBTQ+ Foundation of Kansas
The LGBTQ+ Foundation of Kansas started simply enough with a Facebook page that was created to give LGBTQ+ people in Kansas a place to communicate, make friends,
and share their stories in a safe and affirming environment. The idea for a queer-safe online platform came after a tragic event shook our founder's community.
He questioned how, in small-town, rural Kansas, he did not know that there was another transgender person just a few minutes away.
When news of the person's suicide came to light, our founder felt overwhelmed with responsibility to help make a change. He understood that LGBTQ+ Kansans
lacked access to resources and community support. The online support group started in 2019 and has since grown to over 1000 members. The LGBTQ+ Foundation of Kansas
was founded in 2021 to expand upon the original idea of Kansans helping Kansans. The spread-out, low-population, rural communities in Kansas make it difficult
to navigate meeting and connecting with other queer people nearby. By creating a network of allies, businesses and queer folks, we hope to improve the lives of
people in the state.
Our mission is to educate employers, law enforcement, and the general public about LGBTQIA+ issues, work with organizations and individuals to help bring
resources to Kansas communities, and assist community members in using their skills to help others and spread awareness.
Our organization seeks to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ people in Kansas. Therefore, programs will grow and change over time. We are a membership-based organzation that
uses our member's input for program ideas and development. As state and federal laws change, young queer people age up, and awareness grows, we hope to continue
fighting for your -- our -- needs.
Board and Staff
The LGBTQ+ Foundation of Kansas is run by a Board of Directors, with one staff member, the Executive Director. Board meetings take place once every quarter and are announced 1 month ahead of time. For inquiries about becoming a board member or attending a board meeting, please contact us. There are also more options to get involved through membership, volunteering, and our Gifts Garden.
Matthew Neuman
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Founder and Executive Director
