About Project MORE


Project MORE strives to improve the quality of life of the LGBTQIA+ community by empowering inclusion within a compassionate and safe environment through cultural activities, outreach, education, and advocacy.

FOCUS ON MORE

Founded in 2013 by community members in California’s Silicon Valley, Project MORE has become a trusted all-volunteer organization providing premier services and support to LGBTQIA+ communities in the San Francisco Bay Area, throughout California, and beyond. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered with the IRS and State of California.

Project MORE thrives by developing creative community outreach, education, and advocacy projects. Driven with passion and cause, we nurture growing organizations, aid like-minded charities, and provide consulting services to corporations. We focus in four key project areas:

  • Advocacy
  • Education
  • Outreach
  • Engagement

We are proud members of the following organizations:

  • California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits)
  • California/Nevada Festivals & Events Association (CalFest)
  • Consolidated Association of Pride, Inc. (CAPI)
  • InterPride
  • International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA)
  • National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
  • Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley
  • Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN)
  • United States Association of Prides (ASAP),

Project MORE was established on December 15, 2013 with in Santa Clara, California.

WHAT WE DO

Founded by passionate Silicon Valley community members, Project MORE Foundation has become a leading nonprofit service and support provider to the Northern California Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ+) and Ally community.

Our team faithfully supports our mission by developing community initiatives, creating education and advocacy projects, and establishing innovative outreach activities.

Project MORE thrives by helping others. We produce unique cultural events within an affirming, compassionate, and safe environment. Enabled by experience, our team transforms visionary concepts into majestic experiences utilizing innovation, technology, and budget conservation strategies.

Driven with passion and cause, we nurture growing organizations, aid like-minded charities, and partner with corporations. Committed to doing MORE, we offer consultation with program development, event management, marketing strategy, fundraising, sponsor relations, personnel training, and business acumen.

Project MORE gives back with volunteer service to diverse organizations and initiatives that benefit the LGBTQ and Ally community. We offer financial support to nonprofit causes that embrace inclusion, equality, and cultural diversity.

TEAM MEMBERS

Nathan Svoboda

President, COO

Neal Gallegos

Vice President, CFO

Vanny Pareno

Administrator, Creative Designer

Emilio Barajas

Board Member & Volunteer Services

Luis P. Castillo

Director of Outreach, Creative Services Manager, Board Member

Jared Martin

Board Member & Design and Event Director

Alina Chavez

Board Member

Jordan Houseworth

Board Member & Marketing and Communications Director

Ash Frandsen

Board Member & Outreach Manager

Jade Lazaris

Board Members & Development/Fundraising Director

Lauren Bowman

Creative Services Manager

Jesus Armando Ortiz

Board Member & Cultural Arts Coordinator

CONTRIBUTORS

Eydie Mendoza

Angel Patterson

Manny Orellana

Ray Ramirez

Jeremy Kirchner

In loving memory of Nic Caleb, one who lived to serve and do MORE for his community

Want to Join the Team?

Project MORE strives to improve the quality of life of the LGBTQIA+ community by empowering inclusion within a compassionate and safe environment through cultural activities, outreach, education, and advocacy.