The Welcome Here Project was previously known as The Safe Place Project. It started in 1998 in response to high levels of street based violence directed at Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ+) people. Local businesses signed up to become a "Safe Pace" by putting a sticker in their shop front to let LGBTIQ community members know they could seek refuge if they were under the threat of violence. Nominate a Welcoming Place.