About UsOut In CT is a publication of Hartford Pride, showcasing theaccomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community and the bestthat our community has to offer in Connecticut. HartfordPride relies on the commitment of volunteers and yourfinancial support to make this publication and LGBTQ+events possible for our community, families, and allies.September 9, 2023Church StreetHartford, ConnecticutChief EditorDesign & WebArticlesCharlie OrtizInfluential DesignsRE-CenterNatalie McCabe ZwergerDr. Sophia BoltCLARO StaffPride Committee Charlie OrtizMarketingPedro E. SegarraLuis QuirosKeith Rhoden, Jr.Dr. Richard StilsonCeana WilliamsAnita RojasInfluential Designswww.influentiald.comBy donating or volunteering with us, you are making adifference in your community as a whole. We need yoursupport to ensure that “Pride, Love, Life, and Equality”continue to thrive in Connecticut. Make your voice heardand play your part by volunteering, fundraising, or donatingto Hartford Pride.How can you help?If you own a business or work for a company that supportsour community, please consider supporting HartfordPride by having a booth, placing a paid listing in ourOUTINCIT.COM directory, or making a monetary donation.Your support makes it possible for us to bring eventslike PrideFest and resources like OUTINCT.COM to theLGBTQ+ community.Donations from our sponsors and donors are critical to ourorganization. Funds go directly to supporting events likePrideFest that help bring our community and allies togetherin a safe, family-friendly atmosphere. Our CLARO socialjustice branch is supported by Hartford Pride and providesscholarships for students pursuing careers in the health andsocial justice fields that serve the LGBTQ+ community.VolunteerInterested in getting involved with Hartford Pride? Runningan organization like Hartford Pride requires various skills,and we are always looking for volunteers to help us withadministration, events, and talented individuals who want topromote diversity and tolerance by sharing their skills.In summary, Out In CT and Hartford Pride exist to celebrateand promote the accomplishments and diversity of theLGBTQ+ community in Connecticut. We rely on yoursupport to make this possible, so please consider donating,volunteering, or getting involved in any way you can. Thankyou for your support!For more information visitHARTFORDPRIDE.ORG,or call (860) 841-2345.| 4
2022Julio Morales, Jr.ScholarshipRecipientswww.claroct.orgCLARO Inc and in partnership with the NASW/CT Latino/aSocial Workers Network has awarded eight students theJulio Morales, Jr., Scholarship.Claudia Marisol BlancoWashington, DCJessica G. ChavezEl Paso, TXChely CifuentesFalls Church, VAAndy Gabriel ChecoBrooklyn, NYAndrea Garcia-GarciaSavannah, GA 31406Jose Angel GueveraSunderland, MACristian Antonio GutierrezOgden, UTKelly SanchezMeriden, CT5 | LGBTQ+ GUIDE OF CT