Uplift Outreach Center

07/01/2026

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The fabulous cast of Book of Merman just had their first read through! We’re so excited to dive into this diva-quake of a show! 💃🏼👔👔🚪

Ethel Merman- Gwen Stembridge
Elder Shumway- Mark Eisenbrey
Elder Braithwaite- Dexter Simmons

06/12/2026

🕯️ Today, we remember the 49 lives stolen at Pulse Nightclub ten years ago. We carry their names in our hearts and their light in our work every day.

Pride is a time of celebration, but it is also a time of remembrance. We honor those we lost by standing against hate, violence, and discrimination, and by continuing to build a world where LGBTQIA+ people can live openly, safely, and authentically.

Check out the local vigil planned for later tonight.

06/03/2026

Give Out Day 2026 starts June 4th! ✨
Uplift Outreach Center is launching a week-long campaign to raise support for LGBTQ+ youth across Upstate South Carolina. Every donation helps us continue creating safe, affirming spaces, providing mental health support, offering educational workshops, and building community for the incredible young people we serve.
Whether you make a one-time gift or join our monthly giving program, your support helps LGBTQ+ youth feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Our goal this year is $3,000. Can you help us reach it?

Donate here: https://linktr.ee/upliftyouthoutreachcenter
Or visit the link in our bio!
Together, we can uplift and empower LGBTQ+ youth. 🌈

06/01/2026

Support Uplift Outreach Center while becoming a AAA member! 🚗🌈

We have partnered with AAA this month. When you join AAA as a new Primary member through Join2Give, AAA will donate $25 to Uplift Outreach Center to help support LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults in our community.

Have questions? Ready to sign up? Contact Cedric Turner at 864.546.5773 or [email protected] .

And don’t forget to say Uplift sent you! 💙

06/01/2026

Today’s the day! The Elton John Impact Awards are officially live. Tune in now to hear powerful, personal stories from this year’s incredible honorees and learn more about the impact behind this program.

As a beneficiary organization,Uplift Outreach Center is honored to be part of this platform – one that not only celebrates trailblazers shaping culture, but also supports organizations like ours working every day to advance equality and uplift LGBTQ+ communities.

From candid conversations with honorees like Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King, Orville Peck and Chappell Roan to the stories behind their impact, this is a program you don’t want to miss!

Listen now on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.

05/29/2026

We’re honored to be a beneficiary of Elton John Impact Awards – celebrating the changemakers who are redefining culture and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community. 🌈 Because of this support and visibility from The Elton John Impact Awards, and The Looking Out Foundation, Uplift Outreach Center] is able to be a receive a small grant through this amazing effort.

This year’s honorees – including Jonathan Bailey, Laverne Cox, Melissa Etheridge, Billie Jean King, Orville Peck and Chappell Roan – have driven change, shaped culture and made a positive impact on society.

05/26/2026

We are excited to share the complete 2026 Upstate Pride Guide, presented by the Upstate Q***r Coalition! The UQC is a collective effort of organizations and allies across the Upstate working together to support and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.

Visit the link below, or the link in our bio, to view the live Pride Guide, explore upcoming events, and learn more about the incredible organizations serving our community throughout the Upstate.

The guide will continue to be updated with event details, registration links, and more throughout Pride Month! See you really soon :)

Click here:
https://linktr.ee/UQ***rC