06/12/2026
Today, we remember the 49 lives lost at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando and honor the survivors, families, and communities forever changed by that tragedy. Pulse was more than a nightclub it was a sanctuary, a place of joy, belonging, and celebration for LGBTQ+ people, especially LGBTQ+ people of color.
A decade later, the work is not finished. LGBTQ+ communities across the country, including here in Texas, continue to face violence, discrimination, barriers to healthcare, housing instability, and attacks on our rights and dignity. Remembering Pulse means more than mourning the past; it means recommitting ourselves to building a future where every LGBTQ+ person can live safely, authentically, and with pride.
At Texas Pride Community Foundation, that commitment is at the heart of everything we do. Through strategic grantmaking, leadership development, and statewide partnerships, we support LGBTQ+-serving organizations across Texas that are providing life-saving services, community connection, advocacy, healthcare access, HIV prevention and care, youth support, housing assistance, and spaces where people can simply be themselves.
Pulse reminded us of the power and resilience of our community. It also reminded us that progress requires action, investment, and solidarity. We are proud to stand alongside the organizations and leaders doing this critical work every day often in the face of growing challenges.
We remember. We honor. We continue the work.
