Models of Pride is a free one-day conference that focuses on the concerns and interests of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer youth, and allies, ages 14 to 23. The conference is filled with workshops, entertainment, a resource faire, food, networking opportunities, live music, and a dance party finale!

Major Sponsor
Friends of Project 10 Inc.

Occidental College Co-Sponsors
Occidental College Department:
Intercultural Community Center

Fraternity:
Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Sororities:
Alpha Lambda Phi Alpha
Delta Omicron Tau

Cultural Clubs:
Armenian Student Association
Asian Pacific Islanders Association (APIA)
Asian Pacific Islanders Graduation
Black Graduation
Black Student Alliance (BSA)
First Nations
Harambee
International Students Organization (ISO)
Japan at Oxy (J@xy)
Pilipino United Students Organization (PUSO)
Queer Straight Alliance

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The History of Models of Pride
Safety, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging are words that don't necessarily come to mind when one thinks of a conference. These powerful words apply to the Models of Pride conference attended each year by hundreds of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer (LGBTQ) youth, and allies, ages 14 to 23.

The only one of its kind, Models of Pride was created by Friends of Project 10 Inc. in 1993 as a means of providing a safe and positive environment where LGBTQ youths could be themselves, network with each other, and expose themselves to new ideas. Conference programs include a wide variety of workshops covering such topics as dating, coming out, stereotyping, student activism, cultural and religious issues, healthcare issues, and much more.

The Models of Pride conference is free to all participants. It has become one of the major events sponsored by Friends of Project 10 Inc., and is funded entirely by private donations.

Visit our Web site at Project10.org for information about Friends of Project 10 Inc's. other programs including the LGBTQ Youth Prom held in the Spring of each year, and the annual Models of Excellence Scholarship program for graduating California senior high school students.