Founded in 1979, CUAV works to build the power of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) communities to transform violence and oppression. We support the healing and leadership of those impacted by abuse and mobilize our broader communities to replace cycles of trauma with cycles of safety and liberation. As part of the larger social justice movement, CUAV works to create truly safe communities where everyone can thrive.
A love note for Black Lives
[image from unknown source] To our Beloved Community, CUAV continues to celebrate and honor Black Hxstory Month on this day of love! Our hope is that you join us in uplifting our national and international black community beyond the short twenty eight days recognized in the U.S. As we continue to refine and carry out […]
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2018
Every November 20th, CUAV stands with all our trans and gender non conforming members and participants. We believe this is a heartbreaking time to remember and honor lives who have been taken by violence. As we envision what safety for our community looks like, we also denounce all forms of violence that affect LGBTQI communities […]
A Note About Orlando
In the early hours of Sunday, June 12th, 49 members of our LGBT community lost their lives and 53 more were injured after a mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, the largest mass shooting in recent U.S. history. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the survivors, and all the loved ones of […]
