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About Engayge
Connection should feel safe, affirming, and real.
Engayge Social Network Inc. is a nonprofit helping the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies find safe spaces, trusted resources, and connection—online and in real life.
Discover why we exist01Who we are
One place for the people, places, and support that help our community thrive.
At the center of our work is Engayge, a free social networking and resource app designed specifically with the LGBTQIA+ community in mind.
Engayge brings community connection, trusted resources, affirming businesses and services, and opportunities to build friendships together in one place.
Our work extends beyond the digital experience through real-world events that celebrate inclusivity, diversity, connection, and queer joy.
02Why Engayge exists
“For many LGBTQIA+ individuals, safety and belonging are not guaranteed—they are searched for.”
Everyday decisions, like where to go, who to trust, or how to show up, can carry real risk.
Despite progress, many spaces still fall short. Existing platforms were not built with our community in mind, leaving people to navigate safety, connection, and identity largely on their own.
Engayge exists to change that.
Everyone deserves spaces where they feel respected, supported, and free to be themselves. By centering lived experiences, community insight, and real-world impact, we are creating more than connections—we are helping build a safer, stronger, and more visible community.
03Who we serve
Our whole community.
At every stage.
LGBTQIA+ people of all identities and backgrounds—and allies committed to safer, more inclusive communities.
Engayge supports people who have been part of the community for decades, those who are newly out or exploring their identity, and anyone looking for friendship, connection, or a place where they feel safe and welcome.
Access can be especially challenging in rural or underserved areas, where local LGBTQIA+ resources may be limited, and for people seeking connection beyond traditional social or dating platforms.
We work with LGBTQIA+-affirming businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and partners that create welcoming spaces, provide resources, host inclusive events, and strengthen the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Massachusetts, our digital platform serves LGBTQIA+ people and allies across the United States while maintaining a strong commitment to local communities.
04What we do
Digital connection.
Real-world impact.
Friend Finder
A way to build meaningful friendships through shared interests, experiences, and values.
Resource Library
A centralized collection of LGBTQIA+ information, services, organizations, and support.
Real-world experiences
Inclusive events that carry online connection beyond the screen and celebrate diversity, belonging, and queer joy.
By bringing resources, affirming businesses and services, community connection, and real-world experiences together, Engayge is creating a more connected community where people can find the support they need.
05Our mission
Support the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies in finding safe spaces, resources, and connection—online and in real life.
06Our vision
A future where safe, affirming spaces are the standard—and that standard is set and maintained by the queer community itself.
In this future, queer communities are empowering, connection-driven spaces accessible to all.
07Our values
The beliefs behind how we build.
Accessibility
What this means to usEveryone should be able to interact with the world without limitations based on physical or mental ability.
How this shows upWe strive to make Engayge's digital and in-person spaces accessible, fun, and safe for individuals of all abilities.
Authenticity
What this means to usEveryone should have the ability to be who they are without fear or judgment.
How this shows upWe create and maintain safe, affirming environments where people feel comfortable showing up as their authentic selves.
Diversity
What this means to usThe world is full of variety, and every individual's perspective is unique and valuable.
How this shows upWe welcome ideas, identities, and perspectives different from our own, and uplift voices impacted by marginalization.
Inclusivity
What this means to usEveryone's voice and unique identity should be welcome at the table, with no tolerance for hate, prejudice, or discrimination.
How this shows upWe celebrate the voices in our community and use moderation to maintain our spaces and prioritize safety.
Empowerment
What this means to usWe encourage individuals to see the best in themselves and use their abilities to make a positive difference.
How this shows upThe content and resources we share focus on uplifting, supporting, and empowering individuals.
Collaboration
What this means to usWorking together across varying skills, abilities, and disciplines can lead to better outcomes for more people.
How this shows upWe work as a team across departments to deliver the highest-quality service to our community.
08Our story
It started with one question.
“What if LGBTQIA+ people had a social platform that was actually built for us?”
Existing platforms allow LGBTQIA+ communities to exist, but they were never designed around our unique needs.
Affirming businesses can be difficult to verify. Events are scattered across countless pages. Trusted resources can be hard to find when needed most. And genuine friendship beyond dating apps can be surprisingly difficult—especially for people new to an area, coming out later in life, or looking for sober, platonic, or identity-specific connection.
Engayge was created to change that.
Engayge launches as a for-profit platform with the goal of creating a more inclusive and connected community.
With early development led by Kansas City-based Programmatis, multiple versions of the Engayge app reach the app stores.
Sky joins as Chief Branding Officer and helps shape Engayge’s voice, vision, brand, and direction.
Engayge begins its intentional transition to a nonprofit organization, better reflecting its community-first purpose.
Anne and Rose join the development team, bringing renewed clarity and momentum to a stronger, more user-friendly Engayge.
What started as a question has grown into a mission shared by a small but mighty team with one vision—a safer, more connected, and more affirming world for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.
We are not just building an app. We are building something designed to truly serve our community.And this is only the beginning.09Meet the team
Small team. Big purpose.
Rudy
CEO & President
Sky
Vice President and Chief Branding Officer
Skyler
Social Media and Marketing Intern
Anne
Senior Software Engineer
Rose
UX and Front End Developer