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 “Lexie McCutcheon is hired as Executive Director ” — 2024