Press

OUTMemphis has been long and widely recognized by local press and news outlets for our life-changing and affirming work for the Mid-South LGBTQ+ community. Check out OUTMemphis in the press.

Stephanie Reyes, Deputy Director: A reflection of my time at OUTMemphis

Stephanie Reyes, Deputy Director: A reflection of my time at OUTMemphis

I never fully understood the depth of impact that LGBTQ+ centers had on the community until I started working at OUTMemphis.  Many of you are familiar with the general services- peer-led support groups, HIV testing, housing, advocacy, trainings, etc. But you may not...

Join the ADVANCE Study

Join the ADVANCE Study

OUTMemphis is partnering with local research investigators to help reach out to gay and bisexual men who may want to participate in a new research study regarding blood donation eligibility. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) makes blood donor policies that all...

Get Vaccinated: It’s Our Mission and Legacy

Get Vaccinated: It’s Our Mission and Legacy

OUTMemphis, like much of the Mid-South, is at a crossroads. As many of you know, we have not fully opened our flagship building or in-person group gatherings since the very first shut down in March 2020. Walk-ins and group support at the Youth Emergency Center...

The Youth Emergency Center is open!

The Youth Emergency Center is open!

The Youth Emergency Center (YEC) will provide wrap-around support for LGBTQ+ young adults ages 16-24 in crisis. LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their non-LGBTQ+ peers, according to national studies. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began,...

Tennessee boasts one of the broadest scopes of new anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Tennessee boasts one of the broadest scopes of new anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Over the past month, our community has watched Tennessee put into law unprecedented, comprehensive practices to restrict and humiliate trans individuals. Tennessee now bears a blanket ban of trans youth in school sports; regulatory measures for gender-affirming...

A Statement from OUTMemphis

A Statement from OUTMemphis

From Molly Rose Quinn, Executive Director: Like you, I have been watching the unabashed violence against black life by police and those meant to hold them accountable. I have been learning about the killing of Tony McDade, about whom we have seen misgendering reports,...

2020Solidarity Project

2020Solidarity Project

OUTMemphis is honored to announce our participation in 2020Solidarity, a fundraiser initiated by renowned artist Wolfgang Tillmans. Across the world organizations are participating in the 2020Solidarity project. This fundraiser supports non-profits, cultural spaces,...

Exciting Announcement for OUTMemphis

Exciting Announcement for OUTMemphis

OUTMemphis is proud to announce we are the recipient of a grant from the Kresge Foundation as part of Kresge Innovative Projects: Memphis (KIP:M), a program that awarded grants totaling $2 million to 20 community organizations throughout Memphis to support...