Find Your Safe Space

Discover local businesses committed to creating truly welcoming and inclusive environments for every member of our community, especially 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.

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A Safe Space business understands the importance of people feeling secure, respected, and seen wherever they go. When you select a Safe Space business, you are selecting an establishment that actively prioritizes your comfort, belonging, and well-being.

By supporting these businesses, customers are also championing local establishments that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion for all identities. These are places where 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC community members, Disabled people, and everyone who has felt marginalized can find understanding, respect, and affirmation.

These businesses are easily identified by the visible Safe Space decal they proudly display.

Safe Space

Elevate your business as a beacon of inclusivity. The Safe Space Program helps you foster a truly welcoming environment for all customers and employees, strengthening our community together.

Create a Safe Space: Partnering for an Inclusive Salida

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued. Our Safe Space Program for Businesses empowers businesses to create visible, welcoming, and inclusive environments for all, with a special focus on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Becoming a Safe Space means your business commits to:

  • Inclusivity: A welcoming and affirming place for all customers and employees.

  • Safety: An environment free from discrimination, harassment, and prejudice.

  • Support: Being a visible ally within our community.

Why Prioritize Inclusivity? It's Good for Business.

Creating a culturally welcoming environment isn't just the right thing to do; it's smart business. The majority of people, including women, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, BIPOC communities, and people with disabilities, actively seek out businesses where they feel genuinely safe and valued.

  • Expand Your Reach: Attract and retain a broader, more loyal customer base when people feel respected and understood. Studies show that when individuals from marginalized groups feel safe, they are significantly more likely to choose and return to your business.

  • Boost Morale & Retention: Foster a psychologically safe workplace where employees feel valued. This leads to higher job satisfaction, improved morale, and reduced turnover, as employees bring their full selves to work.

  • Enhance Your Reputation: Publicly demonstrating your commitment to inclusivity builds a positive brand image and positions your business as a community leader.

What You Receive as a PfCA Safe Space Partner:

When your business joins the Safe Space Program, we provide comprehensive support:

  • Annual Evaluation & Assistance: Ongoing guidance to ensure your business remains a truly inclusive space.

  • Expert Employee Training: 2SLGBTQIA+ Cultural Fluency Training for all your employees, equipping your team with essential knowledge and sensitivity.

  • Visible Recognition & Resources:

    • Official Safe Space Decals: Proudly display your commitment with window stickers and digital badges.

    • Culturally Affirming Kits: Curated resources for employee breakrooms, public spaces, and general use to promote cultural affirmation.

    • Ongoing Guidance: Information on how to continually evolve your business practices for greater cultural sensitivity, offering lasting benefits for your business and our shared community.

Ready to make your business a beacon of inclusivity and strengthen our community together? Email hello@gopfca.com to schedule a meeting!