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About Face Youth Theatre
1222 W. Wilson Ave.
2nd Floor West
Chicago, IL 60640
773-784-8565
chrisaft@aboutfacetheatre.com
Contact: Chris Sink, Managing Director
http://www.aboutfacetheatre.com
About Face Youth Theatre provides an innovative and rigorous arts-based series of programs that increase the safety, empowerment and leadership capacity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning youth and their allies (LGBTQA) in order to catalyze youth-led civic dialogue and action within schools and communities.
Affinity Community Services
5650 S. Woodlawn, Garden Level
Chicago, IL 60637
773-324-0377
Affinity95@aol.com
http://www.affinity95.org
Affinity is a not-for-profit organization currently serving Chicago's black lesbian and bisexual women's community through a combination of educational, social, and community collaborations.
After School Matters: The Raw Works
Meets at the Center on Halsted
961 West Montana
Chicago, IL 60614
773.472.6469, ext. 422
therawworks@comcast.net
Contact: Ms. K Bradford
http://www.afterschoolmattersdata.org/live/teenprograms.php
A writing and performance program for LGBTQ youth of all backgrounds. Youth draw "raw material" from their real lives and stories, find their voice, strengthen their imaginative capabilities, and develop characters who speak their truths.
AIDS Foundation of Chicago
411 S. Wells, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 922-2322
Since 1985, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) has led the fight against HIV/AIDS in metropolitan Chicago. AFC grants funding for local HIV/AIDS care and prevention programs, advocates for sound AIDS policy and increased public support for AIDS services, and through our Service Providers Council, develops and implements strategies for coordinating AIDS care and prevention services.
Amigas Latinas
PO Box 10124
Chicago, IL 60610-0124
312-409-5697
emcardona@excite.com
Contact: Evette Cardona
http://www.amigaslatinas.org/
Amigas Latinas is a support, education and advocacy organization for lesbian, bisexual and questioning women of Latina heritage that provide a safe environment and offers opportunities to gather, celebrate and explore their identities and potential as women who love women.
Association for Latino Men in Action
P.O. Box 13159
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 929-7688
http://www.almachicago.org
The Association of Latino Men for Action (ALMA) is an educational, social, advocacy, and support group for gay, bisexual, or questioning men.
Black Gay and Lesbian Organizations
www.blk.com/resources/o-political.htm
Provides a national listing of Black gay and lesbian political and social groups.
Broadway United Methodist Church
3344 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
773-348-2679
padipilot@aol.com
Contact: Pastor Gregory Dell
http://www.brdwyumc.org/
Broadway United Methodist Church is a faith community embracing the diversity of the Chicago neighborhood and larger community. They welcome all persons - celebrating the human family's God-given diversity of race, age, gender, sexual-orientation, and physical or mental capabilities.
Broadway Youth Center
3179 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657v
773-388-1600
youth@howardbrown.org
http://www.howardbrown.org/commservices-youth.asp
The Broadway Youth Center is a collaborative program of Howard Brown Health Center, Teen Living Programs, The Night Ministry, and Children's Memorial Hospital. The Broadway Youth Center offers comprehensive services and support groups to all LGBTQ youth, ages 24 and under.
Center on Halsted
961 W. Montana 2nd Floorv
Chicago, IL 60614v
773.472.6469
mail@centeronhalsted.org
http://www.centeronhalsted.org
The Center on Halsted will be an exciting, highly visible symbol of LGBT pride and provide a safe, understanding and nurturing environment. The Center will offer support networks and programs that meet the cultural, emotional, spiritual, social, educational, and recreational needs of LGBT persons: youth, adults, seniors, or families. Current services include support groups for youth and seniors; psychotherapy services; an info line for LGBT individuals and a hotline for HIV and STD concerns; prevention, treatment, and advocacy related to domestic violence; and a range of life-enrichment programs.
Chicago Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
info@glchamber.org
(773)303-0167
http://www.glchamber.org/
The Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is a city and suburban organization founded to help the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender business community through networking, promotions, marketing, and attracting tourism.
Chicago Black Lesbians and Gays
5828 N. Winthrop Ave
Chicago 60660-3512
773-275-8669
CBLG facilitates networking among black lesbian and gay activists, and supports black lesbian and gays involvement and leadership in Chicago's major lesbian and gay institutions. CBLG has bi-monthly meetings for activists from all fields and sponsors conferences.
Chicago Department of Public Health
Division of STD/HIV/AIDS Public Policy and Programs
333 South State, Room 2150
Chicago, IL 60604
312-747-9812
http://egov.cityofchicago.org/
The mission of the Chicago Department of Public Health, Division of STD/HIV/AIDS Public Policy and Programs is to work in partnership with the community to use the best public health practices for the prevention and treatment of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases.
Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
740 North Sedgwick Street, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60610-3478
(312) 744-7911
info@glhalloffame.org
http://www.glhalloffame.org
The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame is both a historic event and an exhibit. Through the Hall of Fame, residents of Chicago and the world are made aware of the contributions of Chicago's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities and the communities' efforts to eradicate homophobic bias and discrimination.
Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival
Chicago Filmmakers
5423 N. Clark Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60640
773.293.1447
reeling@chicagofilmmakers.org
Contact: Brenda Webb
http://www.reelingfilmfestival.org
The mission of Reeling is to recognize the important artistic contributions that lesbian and gay filmmakers have made to our culture; to educate the general population and sensitize them to lesbian and gay issues; to investigate the history of gays and lesbians in film, including the stereotyping that has been a major part of this history; and to counteract this stereotyping with valid, meaningful and diverse portrayals of gays and lesbians.
Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA)
3023 N. Clark St.
Box 806
Chicago, IL 60657
http://www.chicagomsa.com
Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA) is the largest not for profit, all volunteer gay and lesbian sports organization in the Midwest. We offer recreational and competitive level play to the lesbigay community in a variety of athletic activities throughout the year.
Chicago Prime Timers
PO Box 146681
Chicago, IL 60614-6681
312-409-1590 (Voice mail)
chicagopt@primetimersww.org
Contact: Donald Gier, president
http://www.primetimersww.org/chicago
Provides a network for gay men interested in such events as: Neighborhood Dining, Sunday Brunches, Potluck Dinners, Gourmet Dining, Wine and Cheese Parties, Bicycling, Bowling, Stage Plays, Movies, Bar Nights, Pinochle with a learners' table, Hearts with a learners' table, Computer Shoptalk, AIDS Walk Chicago, Chicago Historical Tours, and Vacation Tours.
Community Technology Center
Center on Halsted / Horizons
961 West Montana
Chicago, IL 60614
773.472.6469, ext. 267
ctc@centeronhalsted.org
http://www.centeronhalsted.org/prog_ctc.html
The Center on Halsted / Horizons Community Technology Center's (CTC) mission is to provide technology and internet resources to help eliminate the digital divide, specifically for the LGBT populations in Chicago and surrounding communities.
Congregation Or Chadash
5959 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago , IL 60660
office@orchadash.org
http://www.orchadash.org
Congregation Or Chadash is the Chicagoland synagogue serving lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender/transsexual Jews, their families, friends and loved ones. Membership is open to everyone. The Mission of Congregation or Chadash is to provide a warm and affirming community where all Jews can feel welcome.
Creating Change Conference: Nov. 10-14
Held at Millennium Hotel, St. Louis
200 S. 4th St. (Adjacent to Gateway Arch)
St. Louis, MO 63102
creatingchange@thetaskforce.org
http://www.creatingchange.org
Now in its 31st year, The Task Force remains firmly committed to addressing the impact of racism in this country, in our movement and in our organization. The primary educational goal of Creating Change is to build an anti-racist LGBT movement that includes and reflects the perspectives, needs and priorities of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender activists of all ages, races, ethnic and language origins, spiritualities and incomes.
Dignity/Chicago
3023 N. Clark St.
Suite 237
Chicago , IL 60657
312-458-9438
dignitychicago@aol.com
http://www.dignitychicago.org/
Dignity/Chicago is a Roman Catholic community that affirms the intrinsic goodness of the lives and relationships of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and trasgendered people, and the union of our spirituality and sexuality.
Equality Illinois
3712 N. Broadway #125
Chicago, IL 60613
773-477-7173
Equalityillinois@cs.com
http://www.equalityillinois.org
Equality Illinois works to protect and defend the basic civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons in the state of Illinois.
Femme to Femme Chicago
Meeting held at:
Center on Halsted
961 W. Montana, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60614
773.472.6469
f2fchicago-owner@yahoogroups.com
http://www.f2fchicago.com/
A group of feminine lesbian women of diverse backgrounds, interests, and professions.
Meetings provide a supportive, gay, femme only, safe space to nurture friendships, provide outreach to the femme lesbian community, and network businesses. They also coordinate social and educational events and volunteer services to the greater community.
Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Chicago
PO Box 148313
Chicago, IL 60614-8313
312-409-2790
info@frfwchicago.org
http://www.FRFWChicago.org/
Frontrunners/Frontwalkers Chicago is a club for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transsexuals and friends who are interested in running and walking together along Chicago's great open lakefront.
Gay Liberation Network
(Formerly the Chicago Anti-Bashing Network)
4404 N. Magnolia #420
Chicago, IL 60640
888.471.0874
http://gayliberation.org/
The Gay Liberation Network is a grassroots organization comprised of LGBTQA activists that fight for social change in the form of immediate action, protests, vigils, etc. The Gay Liberation Network does not believe in single-issued politics and as such, is actively involved in the anti-war movement, movement for immigrant rights and against racism, movement to end the death penalty, etc.
Gerber/Hart Library & Archives
1127 W. Granville Ave.
Chicago, IL 60660
773-381-8030
info@gerberhart.org
http://www.gerberhart.org/
Provides access to LGBT Information Resource and Archives. Founded in 1981, G/H hosts various programs and events to dispel homophobia by providing affirming information about LGBT persons.
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network)- Chicago Chapter
961 West Montana
Chicago, IL 60614
773-472-6469 x235
mail@glsenchicago.org
http://www.glsenchicago.org
GLSEN Chicago strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
Howard Brown Health Center
4025 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60613
773-388-1600
http://www.howardbrown.org
Howard Brown Health Center is the premier healthcare organization in the Midwest specializing in the unique medical and psychosocial needs for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.
Human Rights Campaign
http://www.hrc.org/
As America's largest gay and lesbian organization, the Human Rights Campaign provides a national voice on gay and lesbian issues. HRC is a bipartisan organization that works to advance equality based on sexual orientation and gender expression and identity, to ensure that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
Khuli Zaban
312-409-2753
khulizaban@hotmail.com
http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/9993/index
Khuli Zaban is a Chicago-based non-profit organization of South Asian and West Asian women who love women.
Lakeside Pride Bands
PO Box 618451
Chicago, IL 60661-8451
773-381-6693
info@lakesidepride.org
http://www.lakesidepride.org/
Lakeside Pride is a musical organization committed to educating the public about the positive aspects of the LGBT community through performances, workshops and other events, making great music along the way.
Lakeview Citizens' Council
GLBT Issues Committee
867 W. Buckingham Place (Lower Level)
Chicago, IL 60657
773-983-3958
glbt@lakeviewcitizens.org
http://www.lakeviewcitizens.org
The gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered persons issue committee of the Lake View Citizens' Council (LVCC) was formed in 2003 by the authority of the President and Board of Directors. This committee was formed to educate LVCC's membership and the Lake View community on GLBT-related issues, serve as a forum for neighborhood concerns, and provide outreach to and from the GLBT community of Lake View on quality of life issues that affect the Lake View community.
Lakeview Clinic
2861 N. Clark St. 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60657
312.744.5507
Provides free HIV and STD testing.
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
Midwest Regional Office
11 East Adams, Suite 1008
Chicago , IL 60603
312-663-4413
http://www.lambdalegal.org/
Lambda is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, and people with HIV/AIDS through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.
Leather Archives & Museum
6418 N. Greenview Avenue
Chicago , IL 60626
773-761-9200
archives@leatherarchives.org
http://www.leatherarchives.org/
The Leather Archives and Museum is a vital institution for the future of the Leather Communities of the world. Their mission involves compilation, preservation and maintenance of leather lifestyle and related lifestyles [including but not limited to the Gay and Lesbian communities], history, archives and memorabilia for historical, educational and research purposes.
Legal Assistance Foundation: HIV/AIDS Project
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
111 W. Jackson, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60604
312-347-8309
Contact: Michelle Gilbert
http://www.lafchicago.org
The HIV/AIDS Project at the Legal Assistance Foundation provides legal advocacy and representation to low income people with HIV/AIDS in a variety of areas. We can answer legal questions, advocate, prepare legal documents or appear in court. We can provide assistance, counseling and training in the following areas: income assistance, family law, housing, consumer, discrimination, legal documents, and confidentiality.
Lesbian Community Cancer Project (LCCP)
4025 N. Sheridan Rd
Chicago , IL 60613
773-561-4662
info@lccp.org
http://www.lccp.org/
LCCP's Vision is that lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women have appropriate and accessible health care in a supportive and bias-free environment. The Mission of LCCP is to advance the health and quality of life for lesbian, bisexual and transgender women through advocacy and public education.
MGroup Chicago
info@mgroupchicago.org
http://www.mgroupchicago.org/
MGroup is a Chicago area support group for married [to women] gay and bisexual men, including those who are working to preserve their marriage and those who are in the process of separation or divorce.
NAMES Project Foundation Chicago Chapter
3732 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60613
773-472-1600
chgoquilt@aol.com
http://www.namesprojectchicago.org
The AIDS Memorial Quilt began in 1987 as AIDS and gay rights activists made placards bearing the names of those who died and taped them to a public building resembling a quilt. In October 1987, 2000 panels of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt were displayed for the first time on the Capital Mall in Washington D.C.
The National Directory of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Centers
http://www.lgbtcenters.org
Since 1994, the National Association has been working to create networking opportunities for community center leaders, offer peer-based technical assistance and training to centers, help communities to launch and grow new centers, and offer program solutions and materials that meet the needs of member centers throughout the country. The National Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Centers exists to support and enhance lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community centers.
National Lesbian Health Conference (Third)
May 20-22, 2004
University of Illinois at Chicago Illini Union
312.355.4431
mjlewis7@uic.edu
Contact: Michelle Lewis, Events Coordinator
http://www.uic.edu/nursing/nlhc/
This conference will convene to focus on building interdisciplinary coalitions and collaborative relationships among lesbian community leaders, researchers, and healthcare practitioners. It will include a wide range of workshops, panels, and presentations.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF)
thetaskforce@thetaskforce.org
http://www.thetaskforce.org/
Founded in 1973, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force was the first national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and advocacy organization and remains the movement's leading voice for freedom, justice, and equality. The NGLTF works to build the grassroots political strength of our community by training state and local activists and leaders and organizing broad-based campaigns to defeat anti-LGBT referenda and advance pro-LGBT legislation.
New Town Alano Club
909 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago , IL 60657
773-529-0321
https://www.quickbase.com/db/9xqbztb8
A list of gay oriented AA meetings in Chicago.
The Nkyimu Organization
3473 S. Martin Luther King Drive #405
Chicago, IL 60616
webmistress@nkyimu.org
http://www.nkyimu.org/
The Nkyimu Organization was created by and for lesbians of African decent. The purpose of this organization is to heighten Self and Social Awareness, Empowerment, Education, Acceptance and mostly, Support in the LGBT community.
Oak Park Lesbian & Gay Association (OPALGA)
947 Garfield
Oak Park , IL 60304
708-848-0273
info@opalga.org
http://www.opalga.org/
OPALGA's mission is to improve the quality of life and empower gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered residents of the area through communications, education, participation, celebration and understanding, thereby incorporating our unique strengths and values into every day life. OPALGA provides direct services for youth that includes a weekly-drop-in center, HIV education and prevention, and information that improves the well-being of area youth.
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
National Office
1726 M Street, NW Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20036
202.467.8180
info@pflag.org
http://www.pflag.org/
(for a listing of local chapters)
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and almost 500 affiliates in the United States. We, the parents, families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons, celebrate diversity and envision a society that embraces everyone, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
PRIDE Institute
support@pride-institute.com
800-54-PRIDE
http://www.pride-institute.com
The Pride Institute aims to provide gay/lesbian/bisexual and transgendered affirmative treatment for patients with dual diagnosis (psychiatric and substance abuse) problems. PRIDE offers both inpatient and intensive outpatient treatment.
Rainbow Families Illinois
c/o Horizons Community Services
961 W Montana
Chicago, IL 60614
773-472-6469 x 464
connect@rainbowfamilies-il.org
http://www.rainbowfamilies-il.org/
Rainbow Families of Illinois is a non-profit, community-based organization that includes lesbian and gay parents and their children and those considering parenthood.
They are committed to protecting the right of LGBT people to raise children with love and integrity in a culture of justice, respect and belonging.
Resources Unlimited Foundation
Leadership Affirmation Services
629 Garfield Street
Oak Park, IL 60304
708-524-8387
Info@ResourcesUnlimited.org
http://www.resourcesunlimited.org
Resources Unlimited Foundation is a nonprofit, think tank in community service and civic volunteerism. Its education and research services build caring social justice partnerships that actively affirm the values of person to person engagement and leadership in grassroots democracy.
Sober Dykes
http://www.soberdykes.org/
For women in recovery. Sober Dykes are a group of women who have come together to offer support and help to women who are recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction.
Syphilis Elimination Task Force
anderson_laurie@cdph.org
Contact: Laurie Anderson
http://www.GetTestedChicago.com
The website has facts and FAQs related to syphilis, including a list of places you can get tested for syphilis, how to tell your sexual partners in case you may have exposed them to syphilis, and information concerning the links between HIV and syphilis.
Team Chicago Athletics, Inc.
P.O. Box 13470
Chicago, IL 60613
312-409-5155
info@teamchicago.org
http://www.teamchicago.org
The mission of Team Chicago Athletics is to maximize the number of participants from greater Chicago at the Gay Games and to promote the ideals of inclusion, participation and the pursuit of personal best.
Test Positive Aware Network
5537 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
773-989-9400
tpan@tpan.com
http://www.tpan.org
TPAN remains one of Chicago's most important resources for HIV related services. TPAN empowers people living with HIV through peer-led programming, support services, information dissemination, and advocacy. We also provide services to the broader community to increase HIV knowledge and sensitivity, and to reduce the risk of infection.
Windy City Performing Arts
3023 N. Clark Street, #329
Chicago, IL 60657
773-404-9242
info@windycitysings.org
http://www.windycitysings.org
Provides scheduling and ticket information for the Windy City Gay Chorus and Unison: Lesbian and Gay Singers.
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