INCLUSION
At the core of advocacy, is inclusivity. It is what gives people a safe place to exist, a seat at the table, and consideration in our greater community. By promoting inclusive networks of LGBTQ+ allied businesses, groups, and organizations, we can provide safe places to shop, get help, and worship with acceptance.
Allies Recruitment & Awareness
We work through the networks of our allies, volunteers, and the wider community to reach businesses, places of worship, non-profits, and health providers - sharing with each the benefits to them and to us in creating the most advanced and wide-ranging network of inclusive places in Northern Virginia. It's good for business, and it's good for humanity.
Equality Allies Program
Equality Allies is a community partnership program that has worked to build more than just passive allies. Equality Allies want our community to have a voice of support in the places they do business, worship, receive care, and more. The program is open to any business, organization, place of worship, medical or mental health provider, and support provider. They go through our rigorous process to affirm their allyship in a real and meaningful way. Just look for the Equality Allies sticker on the front door!
Partnership Events
It's not enough to bring folks in, we need to help share their success and opportunities with our community. Every business and organization that chooses to participate in our network can share their events with us for advertising, apply for grants for inclusive events or offerings, and partner with us to create event series. We want to synergize with the people who support us so we can support them. If you'd like to learn more, just email contact@eqloco.com about 'Partnership Events.'
