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Founded in 2004, DotOut was established to bridge the many communities that make up Dorchester. The founding members recognized the need to "connect the Dots" between the neighborhood’s growing LGBTQIA+ population, which includes both gay and lesbian individuals, and its richly diverse neighborhoods. At that time, local tensions surrounding the landmark Goodridge v. Department of Public Health decision—which legalized same-sex marriage in Massachusetts—made this mission even more urgent.
Over the years, DotOut has evolved into a vibrant community hub that celebrates inclusion, fosters connection, and advocates for equity across all of Dorchester. Through year-round events, civic engagement, and partnerships with local organizations, we strive to ensure LGBTQIA+ voices are not only heard—but embraced—as an essential part of Dorchester’s fabric.
Now, in 2026, we’re taking time to reflect on how best to serve our Dorchester community. We’re restructuring DotOut, launching new programs, and revisiting our mission—all with the goal of making DotOut stronger, more inclusive, and more impactful for our Gay, Lesbian, and LGBT members.
We want to focus our energy on a few specific areas:
- Making our membership better reflect Dorchester’s incredible and diverse population;
- Creating more family-friendly events and programming;
- Increasing partnerships and collaborations with people and organizations that share the same values.
Stay tuned for what’s ahead—or better yet, get involved and help shape what comes next.
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