Our Mission
Vision
We envision a liberated St. Louis where queer and trans people of all identities are safe, secure, and empowered through compassion, healing, and community.
Mission
SQSH is a grassroots nonprofit that nurtures connection, healing, and empowerment within our St. Louis Metro Area’s LGBTQIA+ community.
We build bridges across identities, cultures, and experiences through peer support, resource connection, education, and advocacy — strengthening our community’s capacity to care for ourselves and each other.
Values
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We act with sincerity, compassion, and courage.
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We listen, learn, and evolve together, repairing harm and deepening trust with openness and humility.
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We honor healing, resilience, and sustainability as essential to personal and collective liberation.
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We build bridges between identities, cultures, and experiences through empathy, respect, and authentic relationships.
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We uplift community voices and practice transparency. We build collective power by growing individuals’ skills and sharing knowledge with peers.
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We adapt to change with curiosity and courage, embracing experimentation as a path to growth.
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We act with intention and patience, investing in the people, relationships, and structures that sustain lasting transformation.
Our History
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We love building relationships with queer/LGBTQIA+ St. Louisans who want to strengthen our community’s capacity to care for ourselves and each other. Explore our myriad of ways to get involved!