About Project rainbow
Project Rainbow of Iowa is a non-profit organization based in Des Moines, IA with a mission to spread pride, inclusivity, and visibility throughout the state. Founded in 2023 and modeled after the original Project Rainbow (founded in Utah in 2018), we want to make it clear to our LGBTQ+ friends and family that they belong here and we will fight with and for them.
What we do
During the weeks surrounding Pride month, we’ll stake Progress flags at homes and businesses throughout Polk County and surrounding areas to create visible demonstrations of support and love for the LGBTQ+ community.
Funds raised during our flag campaign will be donated to direct service organizations supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Nearly 100% of dollars raised so far have been donated.
Simply put? We love Iowa!
Some of us grew up here, some of us have made it their home only recently, and ALL of us want it to be a safe place where queer people can thrive and belong.
Seeing a flag flying in a neighbor’s yard may be small, but a lot of small things can add up to a lot, right?
That’s Project Rainbow in a nutshell.Queer Iowans deserve to belong here. And we’ll show them they can: one flag at a time.