Prism United
Organizational Awardee
Founded in 2018, Prism United is a youth‑centered nonprofit in southwest Alabama dedicated to providing affirming support, community connection, and mental health resources for LGBTQ+ young people in a region where such services are often scarce. Through programs like Prism Teens and Preteens, Prism Families, and youth leadership initiatives, Prism creates safe spaces for peer support, creative expression, personal growth, and caregiver engagement. The organization also strengthens the broader community through cultural competency training, public events, and the Prism Local & Affirming Network (PLAN), which expands safe and inclusive environments across the region.
Mobile, Alabama
December 9, 2025
Organizational
Award
Awarded to:
Prism United
Organizational awards recognize local nonprofit organizations taking specific actions to build bridges and strengthen communities, such as supporting disaster recovery, championing equality, or building consensus and collaboration around common areas of need within their communities.





