How To Help
Over Fifty Years of Community Support Makes persad Possible
Persad has been a vital part of Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community since 1972. The services built and sustained for more than five decades–our food pantry, our senior programming, Phoenix Fitness, and our training programs, are all possible in part by community members and organizations who chose to invest in our mission and work.
There are many ways to make a difference at Persad. Whether you give financially, donate essential items, or volunteer your time, your support helps expand access to affirming care and vital community programs. Every gift—large or small—directly strengthens the services, connections, and opportunities that help LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV thrive.
Give to Persad
Financial contributions fund therapy services and programming for clients who can’t afford it, support the food pantry, and allow Persad to develop new programming as community needs evolve. Every dollar given to Persad stays in the community it serves.
Give What Is Needed Right Now
Persad’s current needs list reflects the specific in-kind donations that make the most difference at this moment. From food pantry staples to fitness equipment to pet food, art supplies, and personal care products, the list is updated regularly so that your contribution goes directly to a gap.
Give Your Time
Volunteers support events and outreach. Persad has been built by people who showed up, and there’s always meaningful work for someone who wants to be part of that.
How Will You make a difference?
Every form of support is meaningful. Pick what fits your life right now.
Give to Persad
Financial contributions fund therapy services and programming for clients who can’t afford it, support our client food pantry, and allow Persad to develop new programming as community needs evolve. Every dollar given to Persad stays in the community we serve.
Give Your Time
Volunteers support events and outreach. Persad has been built by people who showed up, and there’s always meaningful work for someone who want to make a difference.
Give What Is Needed Right Now
Persad’s current needs list reflects the specific in-kind donations that make the most difference at this moment. From food pantry staples to fitness equipment to pet food, art supplies, and personal care products, the list is updated regularly to reflect our most urgent needs.