Haven 740

08/12/2026

You may have seen this story making the rounds last month. A Seattle-based organization called Them Before Us put up billboards across rural Ohio reading "No child has two dads. No child has two moms," printed in rainbow lettering. A photo of one of these billboards in Lima went viral. It was pointed out that this message doesn't just target same-sex families. It erases kids in foster homes, blended families, divorced households, and single-parent homes too. Equality Ohio said the billboards "don't just attack LGBTQ+ families, they erase every Ohio kid whose home doesn't fit a narrow, manufactured mold."

Dayton-based nonprofit Have A Gay Day responded by raising $18,000 to put up their own counter-billboards using the same font and aesthetic as the original, but declaring "Many children have two dads. Many children have two moms" instead. Ohio pushed back, loudly and creatively, and we love to see it. 🏳️‍🌈

07/31/2026

‘We really needed this in Waverly’: Ohio teen starts LGBTQ+ organization in a tiny rural village.

19-year-old Reece Johnson started Haven 740 last June to create a “safe, welcoming space” in Waverly.

In a village with just over 4,000 residents, 19-year-old Reece Johnson started Waverly's first known LGBTQ+ organization, Haven 740, last June to create a “safe, welcoming space" for rural area's q***r community.

07/31/2026

YOUR FEEL GOOD FRIDAY STORY! - First-time Prides in Ohio saw their hometowns in a new kaleidoscope of colors this year.

‘We opened up a safe space for at least one person to attend.’

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07/28/2026

Only Two Weeks Remaining! Registration is $25, which includes a complimentary t-shirt and swag bag for those who sign up by July 31. Secure your spot now at https://tristateracer.com/race/13321

07/13/2026

We are a month away from our 7th Annual "Never Give Up" 5K!
Registration is open on TriStateRacer.com.
Scan the QR code below to register.

•Register before July 30 to receive a t-shirt
•Early registration is $25
•Day-of registration is $30

If you are a community partner and would like to set up a resource table, please email Anya at [email protected] before July 30, so we can properly plan spacing.

Come out early to bring awareness for Su***de Prevention and enjoy the days activities.

Together, we as a COMMUNITY can make a difference!

*****Not sure why the poster is cut down 🤔 ADDING the QR code in the comments*****

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸
From Haven 740, just hoping today is a good day for everybody. Freedom is supposed to mean everyone gets to be themselves and feel safe doing it.🫶🏻

06/30/2026

SO. MANY. NEW. FOLLOWERS! First, WELCOME! We are The Buckeye Flame, Ohio's LGBTQ+ newsroom. We put our original content (written by Q***R HUMANS) daily covering all things LGBTQ+ Ohio, from LGBTQ-legislation to rural LGBTQ+ life to q***r joy.

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And never hesitate to let us know if there is something LGBTQ+ happening in your corner of Ohio about which we should know!

06/28/2026

Most people know PRIDE as a month of celebrations, parades and rainbow flags, But that’s not where it all started.
On this day in 1969, the Stonewall uprising began after LGBTQIA+ people had fought back against the years of police raids, discrimination and being told that they didn’t belong. What happened at Stonewall became a turning point for the LGBTQ+ rights movement and is a very big part on why we celebrate PRIDE today.
57 years later and we’ve made a lot of progress, which of course is something to be proud of, But there are still people out there fighting to be excepted, to be safe, and simply to be themselves.
So today isn’t just about looking back it’s about remembering why PRIDE exists in the first place!
May we never forget those who stood up so future generations could stand a little taller. Happy Stonewall Day!🤩🏳️‍🌈🫶🏻