Honoring Legacy and Lifting Spirits
October is all about honoring legacy and lifting spirits, and with it being LBGTQ+ History Month, we’re bringing our best tricks to the table! 🎃
First up, we’ll be honoring four community trailblazers at our Come Out Mobile Gala on October 5, recognizing their incredible impact and the ways they’ve paved the road for young people to boldly live their truth out loud. Then, we’ll get into the Halloween spirit with the festive Jack O’ Lantern Jubilee, packed with costumes, pumpkins, and Halloween fun for our youth.
Join us for a spooky season full of excitement, tricks, and community as we reflect on our history and look ahead to a bright future!
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Core Programs
Join Prism Teens this October to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with creative and engaging activities for LGBTQ+ youth and allies (ages 14-18). On October 12, we’ll kick things off by designing Masquerade Masks that explore self-image and confidence, followed by a spooky craft session on October 19 to prepare for the Jack O’Lantern Jubilee on October 26. Throughout the month, you’ll have the chance to express yourself, connect with others, and celebrate the spirit of Halloween and LGBTQ+ pride.
Prism Families, a confidential peer support group for parents and family members of LGBTQ+ individuals, will host a roundtable discussion at our next gathering on Thursday, October 3. We’ll be asking for your input on the program—what you like and any adjustments you’d like to see—followed by our regular discussion time. Join us for an opportunity to share your thoughts and connect with other families!
Prism Preteens, a support group for LGBTQ+ youth ages 10-13, follows a virtue-based program that allows participants to earn virtue badges over the course of the year. Join us on October 3 and 17 as we explore the themes of community and love in our upcoming sessions.
Come Out Mobile Gala
The Come Out Mobile gala returns for its third annual celebration this Saturday, October 5, 2024, and we’re just 4 DAYS AWAY! This year’s event supports Prism United’s efforts to execute a successful capital campaign to establish Mobile’s first LGBTQ+ youth center, a critical safe haven for our youth during these challenging times.
We will honor four remarkable 2024 Trailblazers—Elvin Nelson, Natalie Fox, Suzanne Cleveland, and Venus Shante DaVis—who have paved the way for young people to live their truth boldly. Hosted by the one and only Darwin Singleton, the evening will also include silent and live auctions, dazzling drag performances, and delicious eats from Stevie’s Kitchen.
Each ticket comes with two drink tickets, and additional drink tickets can be purchased for $5. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of celebration and support!
A massive thank you to the incredible sponsors making Come Out Mobile 2024 shine brighter than ever! Your generous support is truly the heart of this celebration, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your partnership in uplifting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in Mobile.
✨ Alabama Power
✨ AIDS Alabama South
✨ Open Table United Church of Christ
✨ This Is Stefan
✨ Laurie Owen & Laurie Hill
✨ Margaret & Harvie Jordan
Jack O’ Lantern Jubilee | October 26
Save the Date: Saturday, October 26
Come all you daring souls,
to a mansion filled with fright.
Ghosts and ghouls await your call
for a chilling, thrilling night!
Attention LGBTQ+ high-schoolers! The Teen Advocates for Risk Prevention (T.A.R.P.) program of AIDS Alabama South and Prism United are thrilled to invite you to our third annual Jack O’ Lantern Jubilee. Step into a haunted mansion and embark on a choose-your-own-adventure night full of eerie activities, spooky snacks, live entertainment, and more. Registration is free, but beware—you won’t want to miss it!
More details coming very soon!
Wig Walk 2024
Wig Walk 2024 really snatched our wigs this year! We are proud to share that together we raised a phenomenal $30,000 for LGBTQ+ youth in our community! We are beyond grateful and excited about what this means for the programs and services we can continue to strengthen and grow.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors:
✨ AIDS Alabama South
✨ Pride at Airbus ERG
✨ Evonik Mobile Alabama
✨ The Haunted Book Shop
We also have to give a huge shout-out to all 19 fundraising teams! 15 of those teams raised over $200, with the top 10 bringing in more than $500, and the top 6 surpassing an incredible $1,000 each! Altogether, we received an astounding 366 individual donations!
Your generosity is making a real difference in Mobile. Every dollar raised helps Prism United continue the vital work of empowering LGBTQ+ youth, providing safe spaces, and fostering a stronger, more inclusive community.
A huge thank you to all our amazing participating venues for making this year’s event shine:
✨ Alchemy Tavern
✨ B-Bob’s
✨ Iron Hand Brewing, LLC
✨ Oyster City Mobile
✨ The Merry Widow
✨ Nxt Lvl Skybar
✨ Penton’s Bistro & the King Bleu Corner Bar
✨ POST
✨ Slurp Society
A special shoutout to Braided River Brewing Co. for being an incredible venue and hosting our after-party!
We also want to recognize The Frenchmen for allowing us to use their space for set up and Love and Adventure Studios LLC for hosting an engaging art market at the after-party. And we can’t forget à la cork for donating bubbles that kept the celebration sparkling.
To everyone who bought a ticket, joined a team, or participated in any way—thank you for making Wig Walk a huge success! Until next year!