Out Athlete Fund

Made it to the Assembly floor and we brought the whole community with us!

Out Athlete Fund has been named 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for California's 51st Assembly District by Assemblymember and .

CEO .ferrera and Olympic figure skater Randy Gardner accepted in Sacramento, but this one belongs to every out athlete we've ever had the honor of backing. 🏳️‍🌈

Paralympic medalist on why being out isn't a choice. It's a necessity:

"For me as an athlete, being out is less of a choice and more of a necessity. I’m pushed so far emotionally and physically by sport and competition alone, and I can’t imagine expend more energy trying to hide or suppress parts of my being. I feel so comfortable around my guides, teammates, coaches, family and friends, and I rely so heavily on that feeling of comfort and safeness to recharge and energize me on a daily basis, and that ease and comfort wouldn't be possible without being out."

We're honored to share that Out Athlete Fund has been named a 2026 Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember and .

This one's for every LGBTQ+ athlete who was told they didn't belong. You're why we do this work.

Thank you to our team, our volunteers, our partners, and this community for showing up every single day.

California is watching, and we're just getting started.

Cinco de Mayo, but yasssssified 💁

Join the OutAF team tomorrow, May 5th at for their legendary Drag Queen Bingo in WeHo. Expect your favorite queens, a few questionable bingo calls, and cheap margaritas strong enough to make you think you’re fluent in Spanish by round two 🍹

We have reserved tables, so slide into our email ([email protected]) like your Jourgeous herself to reserve a spot with us. $20 a head, and the festivities start at 7pm, so come thru to win great prizes. Bring your friends… or meet new ones after a few rounds 😉

XOXO,
The OutAF Team