At Wegmans, we have a long-standing commitment to creating a welcoming space for all people, including our employees, our customers, and our neighbors throughout the communities we serve. This Pride month, we are highlighting several organizations we support that uplift the LGBTQ+ community through their various programs, services, and events.
Centre LGBT+ (State College, Pa.)
Founded in 2014 by a group of community members, Center LGBT+ aims to support and uplift the LGBT+ community in Central Pennsylvania. The organization provides support services and social groups, education and resources including a clothing closet, advocacy, and hosts events throughout the year.
Since 2022, our State College, Pa. store has supported the organization through various donations. Each year, a group of Wegmans employees and their families march in the annual State College Pride parade, which will be held this year on June 13.
Human Rights Campaign (Washington, D.C., and Rochester, N.Y.)
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the nation's largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ+ equality. Through a set of comprehensive programs, resources, and campaigns, they support LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and institutions.
While their headquarters are located in Washington, D.C., they have chapters and host events all over the country. Our Virginia division has provided support for HRC’s National Dinner since 2022, and our Rochester division has sponsored the Western and Central New York Dinner since 2018. Several of our employees attend HRC’s events and dinners each year to show their support and learn more about the services offered by the organization.
CNY Pride (Syracuse, N.Y.)
CNY Pride is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that creates events in the Syracuse area to celebrate and empower the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Since 1996, CNY Pride has fostered inclusive spaces that welcome all people.
One of their signature events is the annual Pride parade and festival at Syracuse’s Inner Harbor. Our Syracuse division has supported CNY Pride since 2014 through monetary donations, employee participation in the parade, and by hosting a booth at their annual festival.
We’re proud to support these organizations and events as a reflection of our dedication to inclusion, belonging, and community engagement. To learn more about diversity and inclusion at Wegmans, visit our website.