History

Lexington Gay Services Organization is formed to provide educational and social support for LGBTQIA+ Kentuckians.
— 1977
The Gayzette, a newsletter for the LGBTQIA+ community in Central Kentucky is launched.
— 1979
Involved in filling social service gaps and gay stigmas regarding the HIV epidemic
— 1980's
Sponsored first annual Pride Picnic
— 1982
Received 501(c)(3) status from the IRS
— 1983
Name changes to Gay & Lesbian Services Organization (GLSO). The word “lesbian” was added to the name to recognize important roles of female leaders.
— 1986
Stonewall Network began working on raising funds to create a Pride Center
— 1993
GLSO Pride Center opens
— 1996
GLSO presents the first Lexington Pride Festival

— 2008
LINQ Magazine covering the LGBTQIA+ community in Central Kentucky is launched
— 2013
Name changes to Pride Community Services Organizaton (PCSO) to reflect diversity of community
— 2015
First Executive Director, Carmen Wampler-Collins, is hired.
— 2019
PCSO launches Peoples’ Market food pantry to help eliminate food insecurity for LGBTQIA+ people
— 2019
PCSO Pride Center goes from offering part-time to full-time open hours
— 2020
Name changes to Lexington Pride Center
— 2021