“Beyond the essential financial support, there’s also a direct benefit for the community when brands are loud about their support of Pride,” she added. “We are thrilled to see so many companies and brands stepping up to support Pride this year,” said Shira Kogan, director of corporate development at the Trevor Project, an LGBTQ youth suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization. Some organizations are contributing a portion of proceeds from Pride products to groups like GLAAD and HRC, while others are making direct donations so LGBTQ organizations can continue their vital missions. 'These businesses provide an invaluable platform to further the fight for LGBTQ equity and inclusivity,” he said. NBC OUT Queer and trans poets worth readingĬompanies that truly walk the walk donate to and uplift LGBTQ organizations, added Alphonso David, president of the Human Rights Campaign, the country’s largest LGBTQ advocacy group.