We can't
do this without you.
As a nonprofit, community involvement powers everything we do — from providing basic needs to raising awareness and funding through our events. Whether you want to give time, share skills, or train your team, there’s a place for you here.
Volunteer your time
Pantry shifts, event crews, and committees.
Train your organization
LGBTQ+ education for workplaces & schools.
Powered by neighbors like you.
Ways to show up.
Pick what fits your time and your strengths. Most roles come with training, and there’s no experience required to start.
Community Pantry
Help serve individuals and families facing food insecurity through our inclusive, accessible pantry, open to anyone in need, no questions asked.
Event Support
Plan, set up, and run our fundraisers and celebrations, including Flaunt each November and Love Fest each July. Vital to our work, and a joy to be part of.
Committee Involvement
Bring your ideas and skills to a planning or advisory committee. These volunteer-led groups shape our programming, events, and outreach all year long.
Help Lead Equality Toledo
Equality Toledo is looking for passionate community members who want to help move our mission forward. Board members bring their skills, experience, ideas, and connections to help guide our work and strengthen our impact across Northwest Ohio. If you’re ready to get involved and help shape what comes next, we’d love to hear from you.
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The celebrations you'll help build.
Our biggest fundraisers double as the year’s most joyful gatherings — and they only happen because volunteers make them happen.
NOVEMBER
Flaunt
july
A joyful outdoor summer celebration at the iconic Love Wall in downtown Toledo every July with music, vendors, and the whole community out in the sun.
LGBTQ+ training, built for your team.
One of the best-rated LGBTQ+ training programs in Northwest Ohio. We help businesses and organizations promote inclusion, educate staff, and learn real ways to support the LGBTQ+ community.
Allyship in Action
Move from good intentions to everyday practice — concrete ways to show up for LGBTQ+ colleagues and community.
Safe Spaces
Create environments where LGBTQ+ people feel seen and supported — from the language we use to the spaces we share.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
Practical tools for educators, mentors, and parents to affirm, protect, and advocate for young people
Transgender Inclusion 101
The fundamentals of gender identity and expression, pronouns, and building trans-inclusive policy.
Know Your Rights
LGBTQ+ issues in law — an overview of the legal landscape and protections for LGBTQ+ people in Ohio.
Want the full curriculum?
Reach out for our overview materials — curriculum summaries, pricing scale, and participant handouts.
Every training includes
- LGBTQ+ history overviews
- Inclusive group exercises
- Informative handouts
- Plenty of time for questions
Trainings are designed to run several hours, and we’ll happily curate a unique experience for your staff. Reach out for pricing and scheduling.
Schedule a training.
Tell us about your organization and what you’re hoping for. We’ll send overview materials like curriculum, pricing scale, and handouts, and build a session that fits your staff.
This project was funded by a grant from the Equity & Access Initiative Fund of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation.