Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland

Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland We are Black LGBTQ+-led, multiracial social justice org that advances justice for Black LGBTQ+ people

Beach Day isn't just a party. It's a whole wellness model.On June 27, we're bringing together everything our community d...
06/12/2026

Beach Day isn't just a party. It's a whole wellness model.

On June 27, we're bringing together everything our community deserves — economic opportunity, affirming physical care, and spiritual restoration. All at the beach, all in one day.

📅 June 27 · 2–7PM 📍 63rd Street Beach 🔗 Register now — https://bit.ly/BeachDay2026

The strength of our communities depends on the strength of the organizations that serve them.Join us on June 23 from 8:0...
06/10/2026

The strength of our communities depends on the strength of the organizations that serve them.

Join us on June 23 from 8:00–8:15 PM for a discussion on HB4340 and its potential impact on nonprofit organizations. We'll break down what the legislation does, why it matters, and how it could affect the ability of nonprofits to deliver critical services.

This is an opportunity to learn more about the policy, ask questions, and take action in support of stronger nonprofit funding systems.

📅 June 23
⏰ 8:00–8:15 PM
Register Here: https://bit.ly/PROMPTLYFUNDED

06/10/2026

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The Launch Collective is meeting up at Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day for an afternoon of networking, games, conversation, and community connection.

Join us for activities designed to help people connect in fun and meaningful ways including ice breakers, games, and fostering conversation

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, meet new people, or simply enjoy positive community energy, this meetup is the perfect space to connect.

We can’t wait to build community with you at Beach Day.
Sign up today: bit.ly/BeachDay2026

Navigating a job loss or considering a career change?Join us on June 23 from 8:15–9:15 PM for a practical workshop focus...
06/10/2026

Navigating a job loss or considering a career change?

Join us on June 23 from 8:15–9:15 PM for a practical workshop focused on helping you increase your marketability in today's job market. Participants will learn how to identify transferable skills, effectively communicate their experience to employers, and determine whether multiple versions of a resume can help target different career opportunities.

Whether you're re-entering the workforce, exploring a new industry, or preparing for your next professional move, this session will provide actionable strategies to help you confidently navigate your transition.

📅 June 23
⏰ 8:15–9:15 PM
Register today: https://bit.ly/StandOutProcess

The work of supporting Black LGBTQ+ communities doesn't stop when Pride Month begins—or ends. 🌈We're proud to be among o...
06/09/2026

The work of supporting Black LGBTQ+ communities doesn't stop when Pride Month begins—or ends. 🌈

We're proud to be among organizations supported by CenterLink and are honored to celebrate their recognition as part of the inaugural Elton John Impact Awards alongside other changemakers working to build a more inclusive future.

Support from the Elton John Impact Awards, , and The Looking Out Foundation helps CenterLink strengthen and support more than 375 LGBTQ community centers and organizations nationwide—expanding access to mental health support, youth programs, health services, advocacy, and safe spaces for connection and belonging.

As a community-based organization serving Black LGBTQ+ Chicagoans, we're grateful for investments that help strengthen the ecosystem of organizations creating impact every day.

Thank you for celebrating these stories of impact with us. 💙

🎧 The Elton John Impact Awards podcast is streaming now on and wherever you listen to podcasts.

06/08/2026

Show up and be seen. Reclaim your joy. Find your people.

Join us for the third annual Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day from 2-7pm at 63rd Street Beach.
Come celebrate. Come connect. Come be in community.

Sign up here: bit.ly/BeachDay2026

Join Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland for the third annual Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day, a vibrant summer celebration cent...
06/04/2026

Join Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland for the third annual Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day, a vibrant summer celebration centered on joy, visibility, and community for Black LGBTQ+ individuals across Chicagoland.

Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day is more than a Pride event. It’s a welcoming space to celebrate joy, build community connections, and access affirming resources in an uplifting environment.

Enjoy a full day of:
Music and entertainment
Beach games and activities
Community vendors
Wellness activations
Resources and community connection

Whether you’re coming to celebrate, connect, or support, this event is a powerful reminder of the resilience, brilliance, and joy of Black LGBTQ+ communities.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Register today: bit.ly/BeachDay2026

Black LGBTQ+ people deserve more than survival.At Lighthouse Foundation, holistic wellness means showing up for our comm...
06/04/2026

Black LGBTQ+ people deserve more than survival.

At Lighthouse Foundation, holistic wellness means showing up for our community across every area of life.

And on June 27, it all comes together at the beach.

Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day is where wellness meets joy — free resources, affirming care, and your community, all in one place.

📅 June 27 · 2–7PM 📍 63rd Street Beach 🔗 Register now https://bit.ly/BeachDay2026

Welcome to Pride Month. 🖤🌈To every Black LGBTQ+ person reading this —We see you. And we’re spending this entire month ce...
06/01/2026

Welcome to Pride Month. 🖤🌈

To every Black LGBTQ+ person reading this —
We see you. And we’re spending this entire month celebrating, honoring, and showing up for our community — the way it deserves.

Join us June 27 for Chicago’s biggest Black LGBTQ+ celebration, Beach Day 2026.
📅 June 27 · 2–7PM 📍63rd Street Beach 🔗 Register now — https://bit.ly/BeachDay2026

05/29/2026

Sign up now. https://bit.ly/BeachDay2026

Join Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland for the THIRD annual Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day, a vibrant celebration created for Black LGBTQ+ people across Chicagoland to connect, celebrate, and thrive together. After welcoming nearly 400 people in 2025, we’re back and bigger with a full day of music, games, wellness activations, resources, and community care.

This is more than a Pride event. It’s a space for joy, visibility, healing, and connection.

Bring your people, your energy, and your beach fit. We’ll see you by the water 🌊
Sign up now. https://bit.ly/BeachDay2026

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