Participants in Pride in the CLE stretch a long rainbow flag from the foreground of the photo through Cleveland’s Public Square toward Terminal Tower. It looks like a nod to the Yellow Brick Road on an absolutely gorgeous and sunny day.

Thriving Together

Join us in supporting the senior LGBTQ+ community to live
fuller, happier lives.

What We Do

16 people stand in front of A Place For Us, waiting to cut the grand opening ribbon. — Ribbon cutting ceremony, A Place for Us

Inclusive Housing

Feeling welcome and supported at home is paramount to wellbeing. In 2017, we officially opened A Place for Us, the first affordable housing development in Northeast Ohio to be intentionally and warmly welcoming for LGBTQ+ residents.

The Spirit of Life dancers in colorful attire — Photo from Spirit of Life Performing Arts

Holistic Wellbeing

It’s About Us is invested in supporting existing programs — and providing new ones — that foster the physical, emotional, social, financial, spiritual, and relational wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community. We deserve to thrive!

Social and Cultural Growth

Our world is large, diverse, and full of joy. When we connect with each other through conversation, connection

Our Mission

To be an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies within Northeast Ohio, enriching their lives through ongoing programs and services in the areas of inclusive housing, social and cultural growth, wellness education, health, and mental fitness.

HAPPINESS
MATTERS

Linda, our Founder and Executive Director, wears a big smile, a purple top, and a lightweight scarf that resembles stained glass.

Linda M. Krasienko

Founder & Executive Director

A lifelong community advocate, developer, and relationship-builder, Linda is a person who sees a need and works tirelessly to meet it.