Our Mission: Empowering LGBTQ+ artists and small businesses by offering visibility and support, while delivering crucial community aid and advocacy.

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Our Impact

Increased visibility while raising thousands in funds and services

Thousands Raised

Donations to a scholarship Fund in Chef Tyonne John’s name recognizing Black Queer Women Entrepreneurs

And…

Mary’s House, DC’s first LGBTQ+ affirming housing for seniors, received over $10k in donations and in-kind services.

Hundreds Impacted

Donations raised for the Wanda Alston Foundation provided shelter and services for LGBTQ+ youth in the DC metro area

We provided HIV testing for over 500 Charlotte residents, raising awareness and fostering healthier communities.

Hundreds of hours devoted to addressing and identifying gaps and unmet needs within Mecklenburg County

Giving visibility and support

  • Center for 360, an after school program and npo founded by LGBTQ + couple

  • Freedom Center a LGBTQ chapter of the NAACP in Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Legacy Elite-benefiting youth through basketball with a focus on education and community service

  • Grants awarded to artists and business entrepreneurs

Donate

As a nonprofit, we rely solely on donations to provide our services. We need your help to honor those unsung community leaders and service organizations doing amazing work but lacking community support. We thank you for your kind gifts and contributions.

Our Programs

Legacy & Impact Awards

Fundraiser providing grants to artists and small business while honoring leaders within the LGBTQ+ community of color

QUEEN SUGAR BASH

An outdoor concert of performing artists, giving support and visibility to the careers of LGBTQ+ emerging artists

Business Services

HWF is collaborating with Olive AI to assist small businesses facing challenges in keeping up with the swiftly evolving marketing landscape. AI has equalized opportunities for businesses of all sizes, and we are here to offer our support!

Community Service

Supporting our greater community by partnering with organizations to provide free food, clothing, household items, employment, health and social services that include HIV testing

 

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