Pride Month 2023 was a fun event for our LGBTQ communities, but which companies are supporting and even donating huge funds to gay pride?
What is a Pride Month 2023?
Pride Month 2023 was celebrated last month to commemorate our queer friends. Pride Month 2023 was attended by most individuals who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer. Aside from that, straight people also attended and supported Pride Month 2023.
According to Ipsos, approximately 9% of the adults in the US identify themselves as LGBTQ+ and joined Pride Month 2023 party.
Also, some famous people and even companies showed their support for Pride Month 2023, but which companies supported and donated huge funds for Pride Month 2023?
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Companies That Supported and Donated Funds to Pride Month 2023
In supporting our queer friends, huge companies are always there to show their support. They even donated huge amounts for Pride Month 2023.
1. Adidas
Adidas is one the largest companies that support gay pride. To show support for Pride Month 2023, according to The Guardian, the company created a swimsuit as part of its Pride collection with Rich Mnisi, a queer South African designer.
2. Apple
Apple has been supporting gay pride for years. In supporting Pride Month 2023, Apple created a new Pride watch band with rainbow colors and geometric designs.
3. Quip
Quip has created a “Smile with Pride” Toothbrush this year to support Pride Month 2023. According to CNET, the proceeds amounting to $50,000 will go to LGBTQ+ organizations.
4. Vans
Vans has been advocating and showing its support for LGBTQ+. With that, the company has created low-cut shoes embroidered with rainbow colors to support Pride Month 2023. As per the source, Vans has been giving $200,000 to LGBTQ+ organizations.
5. Dr. Martens
Dr. Martens has been reported of donating $134,000 to organizations that support LBGTQ+ communities and gay pride. To show support for Pride Month 2023, Dr. Martens collaborated with three queer artists to produce a boot that interprets gay pride.
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