OUTMemphis

Something remarkable is coming and we’re building it together.⁠ ⁠ OUTMemphis is stepping into a new era with a new regional Headquarters and Community Center in midtown Memphis, opening 2027. More space. More services. More of everything our community deserves.⁠ ⁠ Be part of it at outmemphis.org/resiliencecampaign⁠ ⁠ Building designs by @archimania

Solidify your Pride month plans ahead of the game and grab your Queer Prom tickets TODAY! ⁠ ⁠ 🪩 Queer Prom 2026⁠ 🏳️‍🌈 June 27, 2026⁠ ✨️ Crosstown Arts ⁠ ⁠ Whether your prom was everything, nothing, or something you never got to have, this is your moment to rewrite the night your way.⁠ ⁠ Learn more at queerprom.org

We asked attendees at our “I AM” Trans Resource Fair earlier this year what they thought of the experience. Here’s what Kaylee Thompson, she/her, had to say! ➡️“I AM” Trans Resource Fair 🎥 March 27, 2026

We would love for you to join us in supporting our community with essential resources and care! ⁠ ⁠ May 15 @ Morris Park from 11AM-4PM⁠ — Joining us will be @partnershiptoendaidsstatus & @scorehealthtn ⁠ ⁠ There will be STI testing, hygiene kits, apparel, contraceptives/Plan B, and harm reduction supplies to participants ages 18+. Plus FREE hot meals & beverages! ⁠

We wish well of 2 of our fabulous interns who are graduating this year. It has been a treat to watch you both grow and learn along side our community. We are looking forward to seeing what awesome adventures you will both undoubtedly have! Want to intern with OUTMemphis? Reach out and let us know at [email protected]

Dear OUTMemphis Community, On Tuesday, our Cooper Street Community Center, a place built to be a refuge, was the site of a shooting that arose from a conflict between individuals. I am writing today to share where things stand, what comes next, and to speak directly to all of you who call OUTMemphis home. First, our hearts remain with everyone who was injured, everyone who witnessed what happened, and everyone carrying fear or grief today. You are not alone in this. Here is what you should know: Our buildings will be closed to visitors for the next week. We will communicate again when we are reopening the Center to the public. Please be patient with us as we move carefully and put people first. OUTMemphis is connecting both participants and staff to mental health services in response to yesterday’s shooting. We have always taken the wellbeing of our community seriously, and this was a traumatic event for our community. OUTMemphis exists because LGBTQ+ people in the Mid-South need a place to be fully themselves to find chosen family, to access care, to simply exist without fear. A safe space, for so many in our community, isn’t a luxury. It’s survival. We hold that responsibility with the seriousness it deserves. We also know that in order to show up for our community going forward, we need to close our physical space temporarily. Tuesday does not change who we are. If anything, it sharpens our commitment. Our doors when they open again will remain open to the youth searching for belonging, the elders who built this movement, and every person in between who needs somewhere to land. We are not going anywhere, and neither is the community we’ve built together. Take care of yourselves. Take care of one another. We will get through this the way we always have together. Many community members reached out to us after the news broke yesterday asking for ways to support. For those who want to support the community in the immediate aftermath of yesterday’s events, any donations made this week will specifically be utilized to address the mental health and trauma response services and security tools and costs.   With love and resolve, Molly Quinn CEO

The MailOUT Initiative is a Trans Services program created to support trans and non-binary individuals living in rural and surrounding areas of Memphis, TN who may face barriers accessing affirming supplies.⁠ ⁠ Participants can discreetly receive gender-affirming items such as:⁠ ✅️ Affirming undergarments⁠ ✅️ Binder⁠ ✅️ Menstrual care products⁠ ✅️ Harm reduction kit⁠ ✅️ Gender-affirming literature / resources⁠ ✅️ Ministry or spiritual support items⁠ ✅️ And more!⁠ ⁠ Because affirming care should never be out of reach.⁠ Link in bio.

Earlier today, an incident involving a conflict between individuals resulted in a shooting at OUTMemphis. Memphis Police responded immediately and are currently on scene investigating. Our first concern is the wellbeing of those injured and everyone who was present. We wiill share verified information as it becomes available. OUTMemphis exists because LGBTQ+ people in the Mid-South need a place to be fully themselves, to find chosen family, to access care, to simply exist without fear. Today does not change that. If anything, it sharpens our commitment. Our doors will remain open to the youth searching for belonging, the elders who built this movement, and every person in between who needs somewhere to land. That is who we are. That is who we will continue to be. We will provide further updates as we are able.

Don't let the rain keep you down! YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE! ⁠ ⁠ Polls are open 7A—7PM CST⁠ Find your polling location (and more) at vote.org⁠ ⁠ Get out and make your voice HEARD!

Meet your hosts of our May C.R.O.S.S. gatherings for trans masc and male identifying folks at the OUTMemphis Community Center from 6-7:30PM⁠ ⁠ May 13⁠ Led by Community Member: Demarcus Jones, he/him⁠ ⁠ May 27 ⁠ Led by Community Member: Malachi Allen, he/him⁠ ⁠ Learn more about CROSS and other OUTMemphis programming on our website at outmemphis.org/events

As rights and access have been rolled back for LGBTQ+ Tennesseans, four major OUTMemphis programs have been prohibited or defunded — even as demand and capacity have tripled, yet demand for services continues to exceed available space.⁠ ⁠ This campaign is about more than a building. It is about ensuring OUTMemphis can always say “yes” to those who need us. ⁠ ⁠ Get involved with the Action & Resilience Campaign at outmemphis.org/resiliencecampaign

Sunshine, Pride, activities, and education—are just a few of the things we had going at our annual PRYSM Family Day! ☀️ Special thanks to Jordan, PRSYM Case Navigator for planning this fab event & our Caregiver Support Group facilitator Jerrika for sharing a little bit about the services we offer for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and families of LGBTQ+ kids (of all ages)! PRYSM is our programming and services umbrella for 12-17 year old LGBTQ+ and allied children. It includes both weekly Saturday programing, bi-weekly homework help, & Care Navigation for guardians with our PRSYM Case Manager. PRYSM stands for Proud Resilient Youth Standing Memphis. Learn more at OUTMemphis.org/prysm