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ABOUT
MISSION

GLOW OUT! connects the LGBTQ+ population in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans & Wyoming counties, through advocacy and education, creating a beacon for those in need of a safe and supportive community when we need it most.

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HISTORY

GLOW OUT! began in 2019 to bring the first Pride Parade to this region (Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties of western New York). LGBTQ+ residents and allies worked with GO Art! to launch the festival in less than a month. Community support inspired ongoing efforts. The attendance proved to be an emotional experience for many who had long-awaited this moment, and a rallying cry to continue to educate, celebrate, and uplift the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the area. 

Click on this image from our first Pride Festival to view "First Gay Pride Parade" by Cosmic Video.

GLOW OUT! became a nonprofit for LGBTQ+ education and awareness, adopting the mission, “GLOW OUT! provides education and awareness of and around the LGBTQ+ community; creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.” GLOW OUT! celebrated “Virtual Pride” in 2020, and launched a School Safe Zone campaign. The Batavia Pride Festival returned with an ambitious program in 2021, including Bingo, a 5k, and the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus. 

 

In 2022, GLOW OUT! partnered with GLYS of WNY and Genesee County Mental Health for youth events in Batavia. Now, all four GLOW-counties support regional events to prevent suicide and build protective factors, including anti-stigma education in schools through a theatre troupe! In 2024, GLOW OUT! launched the Golden GLOWs program for 55+ with support from the Health Foundation of Central & Western NY. The Golden GLOWs holds bi-weekly get togethers, special events, and is becoming a popular resources for the older adult community. 

 

Through the growing network of LGBTQ+ people in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming counties, more events including monthly Tea Parties are now regular. Email Director@GLOWOUT.org to learn more about our programs. ​

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Our organization provides:

  • Safe, inclusive spaces and activities for LGBTQ+ people and their allies

  • Recurring and special events to raise awareness and celebrate our LGBTQ+ friends, loved ones and neighbors

  • Linkages to other supports and resources for LGBTQ+ people, families, and allies in the region

  • Educational programs for groups, schools, businesses, and more!

2025 GLOW OUT! BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Interim Executive Director: Lauren Berger​

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President: John Couri

Vice President: Jess Marciano

Secretary: Agnes Bowers

Treasurer: Victoria Hainz

Board Member At-Large: Tyler Fox

Board Member At-Large: Serena Kniffen

Board Member At-Large: Barb Morrissey

P.O. Box 1615

Batavia, NY 14021

BOARD of DIRECTORS

The GLOW OUT! Board meets on the third Friday of every month at 12 pm. Please email info@glowout.org for more information or to request Board Meeting attendance. 

ADDRESS

988

SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
CONTACT

Lauren Berger, Interim Executive Director

director@glowout.org

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John Couri, President

president@glowout.org

Genesee - Livingston - Orleans - Wyoming OUT! is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is incorporated and registered in the State of New York. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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