History & Impact
Our History
Queer Power Alliance (QPA) was founded in 2004 as LGBTQ Allyship, created by a small group of LGBTQIA+ leaders, activists, and organizers committed to building solidarity across movements for social and economic justice. From the beginning, the organization focused on supporting LGBTQIA+ communities through education, advocacy, and community connection.
In 2023, LGBTQ Allyship formally became Queer Power Alliance to better reflect our evolution from an ally-focused organization to a by-and-for, community-rooted organization building collective power for LGBTQIA+ liberation. This shift clarified our commitment to grassroots organizing, leadership development, and policy advocacy centering LGBTQIA+ people most impacted by systemic oppression, including BIPOC, working-class, disabled, immigrant, and unhoused community members.
Today, QPA works to disrupt systems of oppression and advance housing justice, economic stability, healthcare access, civic engagement, and safety through community-led research, organizing, and advocacy. Our work is grounded in the belief that liberation is collective and that those closest to the challenges must lead the solutions.
Our Impact
LGBTQIA+ communities continue to face deep disparities in health, housing, education, and income, disproportionately impacting their well-being. Despite these challenges, LGBTQIA+ voices remain underrepresented in positions of power, limiting their ability to influence policies that affect their lives.
At Queer Power Alliance, we work to bridge this gap by empowering our communities, advocating for change, and ensuring a future where all LGBTQIA+ people can thrive.