A Partnership in Community-Driven Action
The Partnership for Community Action (PfCA) is a grassroots movement building a vibrant, inclusive community for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals in rural Colorado. We create safe, affirming spaces, provide essential support and resources, and advocate for systemic change, fostering identity, cultivating belonging, and empowering a resilient future for all.
The Partnership for Community Action (PfCA) is a grassroots movement building a vibrant community for 2SLGBTQIA+ and Gender-diverse people in rural Colorado. Since 2015, we have been creating safe, affirming spaces, coordinating events and educational opportunities, and providing essential support, resources, and advocacy to strengthen identity, cultivate belonging, and empower a resilient, inclusive future.
As a project of the Trailhead Institute, a 501(c)(3) organization, PfCA operates with a robust administrative framework, allowing us to focus on our core mission. Our work is deeply rooted in the community, informed by direct input from 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and adults, local assessments, and trusted data. We are driven by an unwavering commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI), ensuring all our efforts challenge systemic inequities and foster truly welcoming environments.
At our heart, PfCA serves as a vital resource for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and allies across rural Colorado. We bring our mission to life through distinct areas of focus, which we call our Pillars of Care.
Mark Monroe and Jimmy Sellars, Photo by Michael Hanson @mhansonphoto for Sunset Magazine.
Our Leadership Team
PfCA's dedicated team, supported by passionate volunteers, collectively brings the organization's mission to life every day, contributing diverse abilities to a shared vision.
Jimmy Sellars (they/them)
Vision & Community Partnership Lead
Jimmy (they/them) co-creates PfCA's strategic direction and passionately advocates for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in rural Colorado, directly partnering to amplify youth and queer voices. Their deep expertise in anti-racist leadership and community organizing (honed through rigorous training programs) is foundational to fostering community-shaped initiatives and collaborative change. Jimmy contributes to key statewide and local coalitions, championing comprehensive sexual education and serving as a Fund Advisor for the Arkansas River Valley 2SLGBTQIA+ Fund, enabling strategic resource allocation for a more just and safe community. They also bring a rich background from the arts, having founded Sellars Project Space in Denver and exhibited internationally.
Mark Monroe (all pronouns)
Operations & Programs Lead
Mark (all pronouns) ensures PfCA's communications and programming flow smoothly and effectively, supporting the logistical needs of all initiatives from YAS! Club to Community Care Hubs. Their work directly contributes to PfCA's accessibility and responsiveness to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, translating the shared vision into impactful, on-the-ground support. Mark's background in the arts includes exhibiting and curating at Core New Art Space in Denver, and a vibrant presence as drag performer Margot Anthony, using artistry for community engagement.
Our Shared Journey & Collaborative Impact
PfCA was formed to unite the community through powerful partnerships, solving difficult problems together. The foundation of these collaborations is the enduring dedication of Jimmy and Mark to each other and their shared future.
Together, Jimmy and Mark have significantly contributed to building an inclusive community in rural Colorado. They co-organized the first-ever Ark Valley Pride in Chaffee County in 2016, which sparked vital local Gay-Straight Alliances and 2SLGBTQIA+ parent support groups. Their collaborative spirit introduced an after-school arts program (The Design Collective) that ultimately led to the YAS! Club. They also became "Safe Zone" trainers, educating over 7,500 people in workplaces and municipalities. Their profound impact was recognized when they were jointly named Chaffee County Volunteers of the Year in both 2017 and 2018. PfCA was further honored as the Chaffee County Community Foundation's Organization of the Year in 2023, a testament to their sustained, collective vision for a thriving, equitable community.