The LGBTQ+ map of STL is a regularly-updated resource to help people find and support the institutions and businesses that represent and support the LGBTQ+ community. It's goal is to provide a guide for LGBTQ+ people to know where our safe spaces are and to show appreciation for the allied businesses and institutions that support our community.

The spaces should in some way be open to the public or be somewhere someone can physically go to participate in, support, or meet with the people running the business/establishment.

LGBTQ+ owned businesses and organizations automatically qualify for placement. Allied businesses and orgs need to meet a minimum level of direct support for the community in order to be placed on the map. That includes but is not limited to:
*Donations to LGBTQ+ nonprofits
*Participating in or sponsoring any Pride festival
*Hosting fundraisers for LGBTQ+ nonprofits
*Hosting drag shows, story hours, or other LGBTQ+ focused events
*Providing services specifically for and in support of the LGBTQ+ community
*While having LGBTQ+ employees is not enough for placement, participating in LGBTQ+ hiring fairs and other direct-outreach to hire and support for LGBTQ+ employees can qualify.

Poor reputation or discrimination/hate documented against other groups will prevent placement or cause removal from the map.

If you are already on the map and would like to have your entry updated or removed at any time please email towergrovepride@gmail.com and we will do so as soon as we get the request.