Sacred Spaces
A Sacred Space is a business, organization, or site whose accomplishments, contributions, or work for our community align with the Order's philosophy and statement of purpose. These are places where members of the LGBTQ+ and GRSM communities are welcomed and celebrated.
The members of The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in joyful recognition of your service to the youth in our community, and as a place of safety, comfort and joy. Within the walls of this cozy house, youth of every stripe, have been met with a safe space to drop-in, relax, heal, and - most importantly - be themselves.
By linking together countless services from across our fair city, Zebra Coalition has created a safety net for young people navigating a world that can sometimes be adverse and cruel, letting them know they are not alone.
Like the ripples on a pond, the transformation of countless lives here, within these walls, reverberates outward into our community, gives hope for a better future, and helps to make Orlando - truly - The City Beautiful!
The members of The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in recognition of being Central Florida’s largest and oldest HIV/AIDS testing, education, and care organization.
For providing free rapid testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis to the Central Florida community. For being a fount of knowledge educating the community about safer sex and HIV/AIDS.
For giving Hope to those living with or are affected by HIV/AIDS. And for giving to those who need Help to feed themselves or their family...
BarCodes Orlando was designated as a Sacred Space by the members of The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in recognition of its serving our community as a place of joy and frivolity. Within the walls of this small bar, our community (especially its handsome, blue collar men), have been provided with a place to unwind, relax, have a beer, and - most importantly - be themselves. The profound and continuous generosity of its owners and staff have helped many causes and charitable organizations in and around Central Florida.
The members of The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in grateful recognition of your service to our community as a place of joy and respite. Within the poster-covered walls of this bar, our community has been met with hospitality, stiff drinks, the smell of popcorn, the joy of a friendly game of darts or pool, and a comfortable atmosphere where one is safe to be one's self.
Even more notably, the profound generosity of its owners and staff continue to help civic causes and charitable organizations in the Central Florida community!
The members of The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in recognition of their 40 years of operation making it one of the oldest centers of its kind in the nation.
The Center promotes the well- being of the Central Florida Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Communities.
For serving as a sanctuary for all LGBTQ people, providing programs and services that empower, educate, and entertain the LGBTQ community, and for strengthening the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of LGBTQ people through these programs and services.
For building strategic alliances for the purpose of increasing influence, improving communication and strengthening relationships between the LGBTQ community and the broader public.
For celebrating our differences by fighting discrimination, inequality, oppression, and injustice.
The Orlando Parliament House was designated as a Sacred Space by the members of The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in recognition of its serving our community for over three decades as a place of joy and frivolity. Within the walls of this resort, generations have been met with dancing, friendship, laughter, pleasure, and stories to giggle about for years. Even more notably, the profound generosity of its owners and staff have helped countless civic causes and charitable organizations in the Central Florida community.
The members of The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in recognition of their continuing dedication to the Central Florida LGBTQ+ Community.
For caring for the hearts and minds of Central Florida’s LGBTQ+ community. For caring for its physical health and making sure it’s always PrEPared for sex.
For providing a safe place for the transgender members of our community to live their authentic lives, and for being a beacon of health, support, and love to all of the Central Florida LGBTQ+ community...