Funding Area: Education
On March 29th, 2019, four students met in a classroom at Boca Raton Community High School. Feeling dejected by staff and student leadership at the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, they were deadset on getting a fresh start, creating a space where LGBTQ+ students could feel safe and affirmed. Pushed into a corner by school administration, we set our sights on expanding beyond the school to impact LGBTQ+ youth in South Florida. What started as a small group of high school activists expanded into a vibrant and diverse coalition of queer advocates in just three short years. PRISM works to expand access to LGBTQ-inclusive education and sexual health resources for youth in South Florida. It’s our goal to make sure everyone feels included in their community, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. PRISM prides itself in being a collaborative member of the LGBT community in South Florida. We know that youth are the future, and that’s why we’ll never stop fighting for this community. As we continue to lead the charge against anti-LGBTQ+ policies both in and outside of schools, we’re cooking up new ways to bring you critical, and oftentimes life-saving, resources on sexual health and queer issues. Pushing forward, we want PRISM to be a beacon of hope, safety, and community for all queer youth in South Florida.
Projects We Support
PRISM Student Ambassador Program
What is the PRISM Student Ambassador Program?
With attacks against LGBTQ+ youth across the state, extracurricular programs and clubs will be even more of a safe haven for queer students. As the school year approaches, consider becoming part of PRISM’s Student Ambassador Program!
PRISM started as a high school club, so we know the difficulties of student organizing. The PRISM Student Ambassador Program (P-SAP, for short) allows LGBTQ+ clubs and student organizations at high schools and universities in South Florida to select one student to represent them as a PRISM Student Ambassador.
As part of P-SAP, students gain the opportunity to actively connect with other LGBTQ+ student leaders. You’ll get access to monthly meetings, group activities, and even an exclusive P-SAP listserv and Discord channel! PRISM will help assist in coordinating LGBTQ-related observances on campus, navigating discussions on hard-hitting topics in your club or group meetings, and more!
2026 Grant
PRISM’s hope, through P-SAP, is to build the leadership skills of students who don’t already serve as club officers and develop a pipeline of qualified students to take the mantle. To support this goal, P-SAP opened up eligibility to all members of LGBTQ+ student organizations in South Florida at the start of the school year. In August 2026, P-SAP plans to use this funding to expand even further, opening membership to all LGBTQ+ students in South Florida, regardless of GSA affiliation. This expansion has become vital for South Florida’s queer young people, especially those surviving in homophobic households.
P-SAP officially launched the PRISM Student Leaders Council (P-SLC) during the 2025-2026 school year, which was specifically structured to meet the needs of students in leadership roles within LGBTQ+ student organizations. P-SLC members spearhead advocacy efforts, organize events, and cultivate peer support networks using PRISM’s support throughout the school year. P-SLC’s goal is to shape student leaders who are well-equipped to foster safe spaces for queer youth through leadership development, policy education, community engagement, monthly meetings, workshops, and overall participation in PRISM. As P-SAP continues expanding into the 2026-2027 school year, we expect P-SLC to expand, as well. This means more student leaders, more training opportunities, more educational resources, and more needs from students, overall. With these funds, PRISM will have the support needed to rise to the occasion, helping each new leader access the tools they need to reach their goals and uplift their communities.
Support Dates: March, 2024 – Ongoing
Note: This information came from the PRISM FL, Inc. website.
