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Office of LGBT Affairs

Serving the LGBTQ residents of Philadelphia through advocacy and inclusion.

Office of LGBT Affairs

What we do

The Office of LGBT Affairs works to foster equitable working and living conditions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people and to advocate for LGBTQ issues in all areas of City government. Created in 2008 by mayoral executive order, the Office of LGBT Affairs became a permanent part of the City’s charter in 2015. The office aims to:

  • Develop City policy regarding civil rights issues affecting LGBTQ people.
  • Help enact policies and programs to meet the City’s diversity, equity, inclusion goals.
  • Coordinate among City departments, agencies, and offices to improve LGBTQ access to services, and to promote equity and safety for LGBTQ people.
  • Support the growth and development of the City’s LGBTQ communities and serve as a liaison between the area’s LGBTQ communities and the City.
  • Provide education about the needs of the LGBTQ community.

You can learn more about our key partnerships with City and community organizations.

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City Hall
Room 110
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Events

  • Jun
    30
    People’s Pride PGH Presents: Wilkinsburg Pride
    10:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Wilkinsburg Borough

    People’s Pride PGH Presents: Wilkinsburg Pride

    June 30, 2024
    10:00 am to 1:00 pm, 3 hours
    Wilkinsburg Borough
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    Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/peoples-pride-pgh-presents-wil/1985226675173283/ Pittsburgh, Wilkinsburg) – We are pleased to announce that People’s Pride 2024 will take place on Sunday, June 30, and will relocate to Turner Elementary School in Wilkinsburg. Our Pride Month celebration must continue to be centered around the BIPOC community and be located in the neighborhoods where we live. Swissvale has been a great home to us, and we’re looking forward to growing our people-based event while continuing to honor our roots. Vendor and artist registration is now OPEN. Please make sure to register early, as we always reach capacity. Of course, we cannot do this without generous sponsors, and we would love to have you by our side as we host Wilkinsburg’s first Pride March & Music Festival. Sponsorship opportunities are available. From its inception as a bedrock community for the Westinghouse Air Brake executives to its present position as an economic hub and a portal for commuters, Wilkinsburg has maintained a rich cultural heritage that continues today. The diversity of individuals and groups within the Borough makes it a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Stay tuned for more information, and make sure to mark your calendars! SisTers PGH is a Black- and Trans-led 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves Trans and nonbinary people within Southwestern Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.sisterspgh.org.
  • Oct
    4
    LGBT History Month Kickoff/National Coming Out Day Event
    12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

    LGBT History Month Kickoff/National Coming Out Day Event

    October 4, 2024
    12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, 2 hours
  • Nov
    20
    Trans Day of Remembrance
    All Day

    Trans Day of Remembrance

    November 20, 2024
    All Day

Leadership

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Celena Morrison
Executive Director, Office of LGBT Affairs
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