OUR PROGRAMS
Direct Services
Clothing Voucher Program
The Clothing Voucher Program provides Diversity Thrift clothing vouchers to LGBTQ+ individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, housing instability, employment needs, or barriers to obtaining affirming clothing. Access to appropriate clothing can support employment readiness, personal dignity, gender affirmation, safety, and authentic self-expression.
If you need a Clothing Voucher, email programs@diversityrichmond.org
Emergency Assistance
The Emergency Assistance Program provides limited financial assistance to LGBTQ+ community members experiencing unexpected hardship. Diversity Richmond supports this service through our partnership with Nations Foundation and may provide supplemental assistance when resources are available.
Call Nationz Foundation for details: (804) 716-7597 ext.3
Atlantic Outreach Mobile Food Pantry
If you or someone you know needs food assistance, Atlantic Outreach offers monthly food distributions at Diversity Richmond. Visit us on the first Wednesday of each month to receive fresh produce, pantry staples, and other food items. Our team can also help connect you with additional community resources when available.
First Wednesday of Every Month from 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Peer-Led Community Support
Religious Trauma Peer Support Group
A peer-led support community for people healing from religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and high-control religious environments. Monthly virtual meetings and periodic in-person gatherings allow participants to connect with people who share similar experiences, exchange resources, and support one another’s healing. This group also hosts in-person meetings and gatherings.
For sign up, email programs@diversityrichmond.org
Monday Meditation
A weekly Monday meditation workshop offering an affirming space for grounding, reflection, stress reduction, and community connection. The workshops complement Diversity Richmond’s religious-trauma and community-wellness programming while remaining accessible to the broader community.
Leadership, Education, and Community Outreach
Community Training and Facilitation Services
Diversity Richmond provides LGBTQ+ education, leadership-development workshops, strategic facilitation, customized organizational training, community-dialogue support, panel moderation, and public presentations. Services are adapted for nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, healthcare providers, faith communities, and other partners.
Recent Partners include: VCU, Family Lifeline, MERC, Richmond City Public Schools, and Petersburg Public Schools
email programs@diversityrichmond.org for details
Virginia LGBTQ+ Leadership Summit
An annual statewide gathering for LGBTQ+ leaders, advocates, nonprofit professionals, public servants, educators, students, and emerging leaders. The summit supports leadership development, shared learning, networking, and collaboration across regions and sectors.
2027 Leadership Summit January 17- 18
Equitable Futures Collective
The Equitable Futures Collective is a nine-month leadership and learning program that brings together a small cohort for facilitated study, reflection, relationship-building, and community engagement. Grounded in frameworks including Black trans feminism, transformative justice, queer theory, and organizing, the program supports participants in examining equity and applying what they learn within their organizations and communities. A public book club creates an additional opportunity for broader community learning and participation.
Programs @ Diversity
Diversity Richmond plays a pivotal role in supporting the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized populations in the Richmond area. Their services address immediate challenges such as economic inequality, health disparities, and the effects of discrimination. Programs include a clothing voucher program, financial stabilizer, and community resource guide.
Life Skills Enhancement
Workshops designed to equip individuals with practical tools and knowledge to boost confidence, enhance communication, increase financial literacy, and improve overall personal well-being.
Available Now!
Money management workshops
Memoir writing workshops
Movement and Flexibility workshops
Coming Soon!
Photography workshops
Poetry Writing workshops
Self Defense workshops
Basic home and car care skills
Opportunities for civic engagement
Career readiness workshops
Wellness Enhancement
Designed to provide comprehensive support through social engagement, self-development, and creating inclusive environments. Programs aim to foster a sense of community, promote personal growth, and ensure the well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Available Now!
Support groups: AA and NA support groups
Virtual Religious Trauma Peer Support group
Community panel discussions
Quarterly Community Memorial
Collaboration with Virginia Pride and other organizations for social and community-building event planning.
Coming Soon!
Planters Network
Media Club
Diversity Visibility
Programs that affirm the existence and legitimacy of LGBTQ+ identities, promoting equality and representation in public spaces and society.
Holiday Glow: A Holiday Dinner for the Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Community.
MLK Reflections: Reflections of LGBTQ+ Justice in theChurch
“The Future Is Queer!: An Afro-Futurist Exploration of LGBTQ+ Liberation and Innovation”
Richmond Queer Wedding Expo!
Coming Soon!
Proud Families
Cheers for the Queers Podcast
Campaign for more queer historical landmarks
For more information, please contact our Programs Director Qing Imzadi (they/he) at programs@diversityrichmond.org.
Health Enhancement
Programs designed to address the mental and physical health needs of the LGBTQ+ community, making services more accessible and inclusive.
Coming Soon!
Nicotine cessation program
Partnership.
In addition to supporting our community financially, Diversity Richmond is a collaborator, convening groups with similar aspirations to effect social change and encourage acceptance. Some of our programs have served as catalysts for the creation of other organizations, such as the Richmond Business Alliance and we partner with national entities to create locally-focused resources.
BLACK RECOGNITION
Black and Bold
A grassroots effort to offer the RVA community an opportunity to celebrate and commemorate bold Black LGBTQ individuals. This recognition is critical to creating more awareness about the contributions of Black LGBTQ persons in the Richmond community.
