Our Mission
Our Purpose
Build a sense of community within Howard County's LGBTQIA2S+ population.
Encourage the public to embrace and understand the importance of tolerance and acceptance in our increasingly diverse community.
Educate all citizens about the issues and concerns of sexual and gender minorities in the community.
Advocate for policy and guidelines that benefit and support the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Support the LGBTQIA2S+ community in their efforts to cope with an adverse society.
Promote and provide cultural activities within the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.
Increase the visibility of the sexual and gender minority communities of Howard County.
Enhance the quality of life for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender, and queer people in Howard County.
HoCo Pride, Inc. is a collection of events and programs geared toward the support of, advocacy for, and education about the LGBTQ+ community in Howard County. All proceeds earned go to supporting HoCo Pride!
HoCo Pride Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization in partnership with the Inner Arbor Trust. All donations are 100% tax-deductible.