We don’t have an LGBTQ+ community center or a ‘gayborhood’ like other major cities in Texas. 4th street is changing dramatically and many of our local gay bars are getting displaced as a result of downtown development. TEA and our 'parties with a purpose' have become an unofficial hub/safe space for many in our community. We want to continue to expand on that and have a quarterly spot through our parties with a purpose where people KNOW they can gather safely, be free to be themselves, and give back at the same time.  Communities that lack formal support have to find ways to support themselves to evolve and flourish. It’s the Equality Alliance’s goal to connect parties with giving back, so that as we celebrate, we strengthen our community.