Building a Legacy of Love
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a chance to shape a brighter future for LGBTQ+ youth in southwest Alabama. When you support Prism United, you’re not just giving—you’re creating a legacy of hope, love, and empowerment.
Your generosity powers life-changing programs, safe spaces, and opportunities for connection, like Prism Illuminates—a December tradition of gathering, reflecting, and celebrating the strength of our community.
Together, we can ensure these vital programs continue to light the way for the next generation. This Giving Tuesday, let’s build a future full of possibility—one gift at a time.
Hear Directly From LGBTQ+ Youth
At Prism, the voices of LGBTQ+ youth inspire everything we do. Their stories remind us why our mission matters and how your support changes lives. Here’s what they have to say:
December Lineup
Prism Illuminates
Join us on December 5th from 6-8pm for our annual State of the Organization event, Prism Illuminates (formerly Prism Celebrates). Open to all Prism program participants, staff, volunteers, and friends, this is your chance to hear our latest updates, including:
✨ Highlights from 2024
✨ An early announcement of the 2024 Prism Prom theme
✨ A glimpse at our vision for the future
✨ The reveal of our latest Changemaker and Guardian Award recipients
Food and refreshments will be provided.
If you’d like to attend, please register for the event below! If you have any questions about the event, shoot us an email at [email protected].
Prism Lock-In
Join us on December 6th for an all-nighter packed with fun! LGBTQ+ youth (ages 14-18) are invited to enjoy movies, crafts, karaoke, gaming, and so much more! Trained chaperones will be on-site throughout the event. Dinner and breakfast will be provided.
This event has a capacity limit of 25 participants, so be sure to register early! Reach out for more info and registration at [email protected].
Become a Prism Volunteer
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us on December 18th from 5:30-7:30pm for a 2-hour virtual orientation to learn how you can support Prism’s mission of uplifting LGBTQ+ youth in southwest Alabama.
What to Expect:
✨ Discover Prism’s history, team, and mission
✨ Explore our programs, events, and impact
✨ Learn about volunteer opportunities and expectations
Once you’ve completed the orientation, you’ll have the chance to select the volunteer role(s) that align with your interests and skills. Your time and energy help Prism grow and continue to provide vital support for our community.
Words to Inspire
In November, youth engaged in a creative and empowering activity where they explored impactful media—films, books, and speeches—to uncover inspiring quotes that resonated with their lives and today’s cultural climate. They reflected on how these words could guide them through challenges, fuel their aspirations, and spark meaningful change in their communities. This activity celebrated the power of storytelling and self-expression in building resilience and fostering hope.
We’d like to share one here to celebrate the strength, creativity, and resilience that LGBTQ+ youth embody in navigating and shaping today’s world.
“People used to think that I was a monster, and for a long time I believed them. But after a while, you learn to ignore the names that people call you and you just trust who you are.”
—Shrek the Third (2007)