September 2024 Programs

As we step into September, we’re embracing the spirit of togetherness, celebration, and support. This month is all about strengthening our bonds, sharing moments of joy, and uplifting each other in meaningful ways. Whether you’re connecting with friends, finding community, or simply celebrating who you are, there’s a place for everyone in the Prism United family. Let’s make this month one to remember!

Interested in getting involved? Drop us a line at [email protected].

Prism Teens is available to LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 14-18. September’s theme is Movie Month! Activities include Blackout Poetry and Queer Media Fix-it. And on Saturday, September 28, we’re going to the movies to see Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!

Prism Families is a confidential peer support group available to parents and family members of LGBTQ+ individuals. “Navigating Back-to-School Stress” is the topic of our next Families gathering on Thursday, September 5.

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. On September 5 and 19, we’ll dive into our Community unit.

We invite all program participants to join us for a special screening of Disney & Pixar’s Luca on Sunday, September 8 at 3pm.

Come immerse yourself in a charming tale of friendship, adventure, and discovery. We’ll provide popcorn and drinks, so all you need to bring is yourself—and maybe your favorite movie snacks!

For more info, email us at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you there!

Announcing the release of our 2024 Annual Report!

This year’s edition showcases the incredible growth, impact, and resilience of Prism United as we continue to empower LGBTQ+ youth in southwest Alabama. From expanding our programs and events to forging transformative partnerships, it captures the heart of our mission and the power of community support.

Check out the full report to see how we’ve made a difference together and what lies ahead for Prism United:

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. Thanks to everyone who attended our rollout party!

To access a virtual copy of the report, visit our website: 

Meet Will Ballard, our new Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator! Curious about the person behind the role? Here’s a little more about Will:

Will is a Mobile native and former theater kid, looking to channel his passions into advocacy. A strong believer in the power of stories, he’s helped bring Prism Teens in-person Dungeons and Dragons to life as a way to help them express their creativity, ingenuity, and as an excuse for him to do silly voices. In his spare time, Will enjoys making people laugh, drinking too much coffee, and making a new Spotify playlist for literally every occasion. Will believes with all his heart in the philosophy of “Never too late to start over.”

A huge thank you to our incredible panelists—David Chatel, LoRen Modisa, Nadine Andrews, and Suzanne Cleveland—who joined us for a powerful discussion on allyship. The evening was filled with inspiring quotes, like this one from Prism Board member, LoRen: “You are the authority on you.” Her words offered to inspire young LGBTQ+ youth to step into their truth with confidence.

This event was part of our celebration of International Allyship Day, and we are grateful to all who came out to support and learn about the importance of allyship in our community.

Prism United invites you to lace up and strut your stuff for our second annual Wig Walk, happening in just three weeks on Saturday, September 21. Wig Walkers will take to the streets of downtown Mobile for an afternoon of bubbles, brews, and bites, culminating in a vibrant After Party with live music and local vendors at Braided River Brewing Company.

Join us at these incredible venues for an afternoon of fun and community—every venue from last year is back, along with two exciting new additions:

✨ Alchemy Tavern
✨ B-Bob’s
✨ Braided River Brewing
✨ Iron Hand Brewing
✨ Merry Widow
✨ Nxt Level Skybar
✨ Oyster City Brewing
✨ Penton’s
✨ POST
✨ Slurp Society

For sponsorship opportunities, check out our sponsorship package or email Rachel at [email protected].

We’re excited to announce this year’s trailblazers—Elvin Nelson, Natalie Fox, Suzanne Cleveland, and Venus Shante DaVis—who will be honored at the third annual Come Out Mobile gala on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Join us in celebrating their incredible contributions as we work together to support Mobile’s LGBTQ+ youth.

For sponsorships, ads, and donations of auction items, take a look at our sponsorship package or email Rachel at [email protected].