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“To know that someone cares, it just makes my day!”

Calais 8th Grader

We are a multi-generational, open, affirming community coalition.
We are listeners & colleagues.
We work on creative projects that support authentic voice in circle.
We meet year round and invite you to get involved.

“This is like my heaven. I need this in my life!”

Washington Academy Student

What’s New

Quarterly Rainbow 101s are back!

Public Rainbow 101 trainings are back at Cobscook Institute in 2026. This training is perfect for family members, educators, and organization staff who want to become better allies for LGBTQ+ youth. Join us for our first training of the year Tuesday, January 6th from 4pm-5:30pm at Cobscook Institute or via Zoom. Register for free by scanning the QR code or go to cobscookinstitute.org.

What’s Next?
More social events and activities for LGBTQIA2S+ youth!
Stronger community partnerships to expand the reach of DRA’s programming.
Winter Staff Retreat for strategic planning, responding to growing barriers to our work in schools, and dreaming up exciting new programs.
Continued advocacy, connection, and affirming support through Downeast Pride and the Traveling Rainbow Project.

Take action today in solidarity with LGBTQ+ youth.

Every contribution goes directly to programs that affirm the powerful presence of LGBTQ+ community in Passamaquoddy Homeland/Washington County.

Donate Now

You can now donate directly to Downeast Rainbow Alliance! When you are thinking who to donate to support, think of your local LGBTQIA2S+ organization. Click the button or scan the QR code to donate.

Year-Round Work
THE TRAVELING RAINBOW PROJECT

The Traveling Rainbow Project works to improve mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+ Teens in Passamaquoddy Homeland/Eastern Maine. We do this by improving Allyship community wide, as well as providing direct support to teens. Close to 30% of Maine High School Students identify as LGBTQ+ or Questioning; these teens are 3-4 times as likely to consider suicide as their heterosexual identifying peers. The Traveling Rainbow Project looks to address this public health crisis by supporting administrations, teens and organizations in stepping up to the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ Support Systems in a Rural Community. Also we are grant funded and do this at no cost to our clients.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRAVELING RAINBOW

June 27th and 28th
DOWNEAST PRIDE 2026

Learn more about Downeast Pride

“We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light a candle that can guide us through the darkness to a safe and sure future. For the world is changing. The old era is ending. The old ways will not do.” -John F. Kennedy, Jr.

Downeast Rainbow Alliance is fiscally sponsored by the Nonprofit Organization for Philanthropic Initiatives, a program of NOPI INC, a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) organization, EIN 81-5089505. Learn more at https://thenopi.org.