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Richmond is home to many non-profit organizations that support the LGBTQ Community. Follow Diversity Richmond from the interstate with it’s bright and colorful murals and you’ll be sure to find Diversity Thrift inside. Side By Side been a beacon for LGBTQ kids since its inception and offers weekly groups for teens in need.

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Watch: 10 Years of OutRVA

Since 2014, the OutRVA initiative has been at the heart of the Richmond Region's LGBTQ+ community, celebrating diversity and creating a welcoming space for all. Watch this video to learn more about the impact OutRVA has had on the region.

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Richmond Men's Chorus

Over 40 men strong, the chorus shares its talented singers with RVA and surrounding communities with two large concert performances each year.

Richmond Triangle Players

As the only LGBTQ-focused theater in the mid-atlantic, Richmond Triangle Players delivers adventurous entertainment as the leading voice.

Equality Virginia

Equality Virginia is a statewide, non- partisan education, outreach, and advocacy organization seeking equality

Side By Side

Side By Side ensures Virginia’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth an equal opportunity for success through access to support, education and advocacy.

Diversity Richmond

Shop more than 15,000 square feet of cool stuff and great bargains at Diversity Thrift. Sales from the thrift store benefit Diversity Richmond's LGBTQ grant programs.

Richmond LGBTQ Chamber

Richmond's LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce connects the community to supportive businesses.

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Lavenia Daniels

I work full time for a non profit, volunteer at a local elementary school, and enjoy outdoor activities when time allows.

Natasha Crosby

Richmond has a wonderfully diverse and accepting community with many resources and outlets to be able to live your best life OUT loud.

Virginia Hayden and Nicole Gibson

"We were really happy when my Mom surprised me and came to our wedding in Vermont, September 10, 2011."

Carol, Emily, and Mary

This Richmond family helped make marriage equality the law of the land.

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3 LGBTQ-Owned Shops to Support This Holiday Season

From clever cards and cozy fragrances to wine and entertaining essentials, these Richmond favorites offer something special for everyone on your list. Add them to your holiday shopping plans and help keep our local LGBTQ-owned businesses thriving.

Running, Walking, and Building Queer Community at Babe’s

On Thursday evenings in Richmond, a group of runners and walkers gather outside of Babe’s of Carytown. What started in early August 2025 as a simple meet-up has quickly grown into Rainbow Miles Run Club, a queer-centered run club that’s less about competition and more about connection.

Lucky In Love Chapel: Richmond’s Retro-Inspired Home for Sweet, Stress-Free “I Dos”

Lucky In Love Wedding Chapel is Richmond’s newest retro-inspired destination for sweet, simple, and stress-free “I dos.” Created by three local wedding professionals who saw a need for meaningful, affordable ceremonies, the chapel offers intimate elopements, customizable scripts, and a welcoming space for all couples—especially LGBTQ+ partners seeking a safe, joyful place to celebrate their love.

Richmond's Cozy, Caffeinated, and Queer Cafés

Fall is here, the flannels are out (were they ever really put away?), and Richmond’s coffee scene is serving all kinds of cozy. From queer-owned cafés to proudly inclusive hangouts, these spots are bringing caffeine and community all season long.

Richmond Doubles Down on LGBTQ+ Support

In a powerful show of solidarity, the City of Richmond has publicly reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly as legislative challenges arise at state and national levels.