2026 Annual Report
Prism United’s 2025-26 Annual Report tells a story of belonging and becoming. Belonging is where the journey begins; becoming is what grows from it. This year, program attendance grew 27% as young people found community, built confidence, developed leadership skills, and contributed 444 hours of service. We launched Prism Pathways, extending our core programs through age 24, and expanded access to affirming mental health care through a growing network of providers. At the same time, Prism strengthened the systems and strategies that will carry this work forward. Because when young people have a place to belong, they have room to become.
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2026 Annual Report
The Alabama Inclusion Project published Appendix Q, an LGBTQ+ Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), in September 2026 to better understand the healthcare needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ people in Southwest Alabama. Based on responses from 488 LGBTQ+ individuals, the assessment identifies gaps in HIV/STI prevention awareness and screening, as well as elevated psychological distress among adolescents and younger adults. The report provides critical local data on LGBTQ+ health disparities while addressing a broader gap in traditional community health assessments, where sexual orientation and gender identity data are often absent.
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2025 Annual Report
Prism United’s 2024-25 Annual Report highlights a year of resilience and impact, with more than 770 program attendances, record-breaking flagship events like Wig Walk and Bent Broadway, and Prism Prom giving 81 young people a safe and celebratory night. New initiatives—the Prism Leadership Initiative, the Affirming Spiritual Communities Coalition, and the Prism Local Affirming Network—expanded our reach and deepened community partnerships. Even in a challenging climate of economic strain and reduced federal support, our community fueled a 57% increase in revenue over the previous year, ensuring more programs, more support, and greater investment in the future of LGBTQ+ youth across southwest Alabama.
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2024 Annual Report
We are proud to present our Annual Report for 2023-24. This fiscal year has been transformative for Prism United as we’ve grown and formalized our programs, reaching new heights with events that exceeded all expectations in attendance and fundraising. These successes have strengthened our community and shown increasing support for our mission. Our new giving program has expanded funding opportunities, laying the groundwork for long-term sustainability. We’re also proud to have partnered with the United Way of Southwest Alabama, significantly enhancing our reach and impact.
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Alabama Inclusion Project Report
After two years of hard work, the Alabama Inclusion Project is proud to produce the first-ever community needs assessment of LGBTQ+ populations in southwest Alabama. Prism spearheaded this effort, involving 30 community organizations and businesses, successfully engaged over 500 participants, and garnered recognition at the 2023 Mobile Community Health Leadership Awards. The final report was released in August 2024.
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2023 Annual Report
Here is our very first Annual Report, a milestone that marks a new chapter in Prism United’s journey. This inaugural report highlights the significant strides we’ve made in expanding our programs and services, including the launch of a capital campaign for a dedicated youth center and the extension of our reach to new areas like Gulf Shores. This report not only celebrates our accomplishments but also sets the stage for our continued commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ youth across Southwest Alabama.
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