Our Why
In the valley and across the nation, nonprofit organizations have long been challenged with the task of improving their impact on LGBTQIA+ BIPOC participation and utilization of community resources. While great efforts have been deployed to increase representation and contact within those communities, the larger opportunities for impactfulness and community progression are still left at large. The SEEN has decided to take on that charge.
Mission
The SEEN is a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona. Our purpose is to create a sense of community and belonging for the BIPOC LGBTQIA+ individuals in Phoenix, removing barriers that prevent people from being comfortable, being SEEN and reaching their full potential. Our focus is on advocating for and amplifying the voices of BIPOC LGBTQIA+ in Arizona.
To achieve this purpose, we offer a range of support, including dispersing community resources, sharing our opportunities, curating events, and creating new and innovative programs based on assessed needs through data. Our members are direct recipients of our services (BIPOC LGBTQIA+ individuals looking for community and support), allies, contributors, and partners supporting our mission.
The SEEN is diverse in its leadership. With our unique collection of lived experiences, we bring a stern sense of intentionality with an innovative approach to our commitments for diversity and inclusion. We aim for sustainability through the focus and investment of our long-term partnerships, efficiencies, storytelling, and the incomparable leverage of our supporters' time, talent, and treasure.
The SEEN is driven by a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to positively impacting the lives of BIPOC LGBTQIA+ individuals in Arizona.
Vision
A cross community connection that invokes individual evolution and the progression of health without community bias or self judgement.
We call on you to impress yourself, explore without societal or self imposed norms and join us in building a community worthy of anticipation. YOU will be surrounded by love and support. YOU will be SEEN.