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Welcome Here

 Let people know before they walk through the door:

You are seen. You are respected. You are welcome here.​

Welcome to JAX Leaders & Allies Welcome Here program page.

 

Imagine not knowing whether the next place you walk into will respect your name, use your pronouns, or make you feel like you belong. JLA's Welcome Here program aims to help take away that uncertainty.

 

Through a visible window decal, Northeast Florida businesses and organizations can show LGBTQIA community members that the people working within those walls are committed to creating a welcoming and respectful space, before someone ever has to ask.

Why join Welcome Here?

 

Upon signing the Welcome Here Pledge:

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  • You will receive a Welcome Here decal to display near the entrance of your business or organization or a badge to post on your website.

  • You will become part of a growing network of welcoming spaces throughout NEFL.

  • You will have access to optional education and community resources.

Participating locations may opt in on the form to be included in JAX Leaders & Allies’ community resource listings and directories, helping LGBTQIA people identify welcoming spaces across Northeast Florida.
 

Why use the directory?​​​

 To find your kind of Welcome

Browse local shops, restaurants, care providers, creative spaces, and community organizations that have taken the Welcome Here pledge:

  • Out & About - Shops, salons, restaurants, cafés, bars, bakeries, and other local businesses and services.

  • Allied Care - Therapists, counselors, healthcare providers, and wellness services.

  • Open Expression - Arts, culture, galleries, theaters, and creative spaces.

  • Good Together - Nonprofits, advocacy groups, and community organizations.

  • Open Faith - Faith communities, places of worship, and spiritual organizations.

 To get to know who’s behind the Welcome

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Identity highlights recognize identities participants have chosen to share about their ownership or leadership. These badges help you discover and support people represented across our community. Participation in Welcome Here is open to LGBTQIA people and allies alike.

To know before you go

Individual listings include the visiting information participants may have shared, such as physical or virtual services, accessibility features, restroom types, and changing tables.

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"​We pledge to welcome and respect LGBTQIA people, honor the names and pronouns they share, provide services without discrimination, and continue working toward a space where everyone can feel seen, valued, and safe."

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We want to give a special thank you to The LGBTQ Community Fund and The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. Their generous support made this project possible.

JAX Leaders & Allies - 3967 Brampton Island Ct. S., Jacksonville, FL 32224
JAX Leaders & Allies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 33-3569925. Florida Registration No. CH80020.​

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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES, BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE AT 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) OR VISITING FDACS.GOV/CONSUMERSERVICES. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

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