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Illinois
CHICAGO
Affinity Community Services
Description: Affinity has become the largest organization in the Midwest serving African American lesbian and bisexual women, and a nationally recognized model for this kind of community outreach.
Affinity's mission is to provide comprehensive services and a safe space on the South Side of Chicago for Lesbians, bisexual, and transgender women, and LGBTQ youth of color.
Address: 5650 S. Woodlawn, Garden Level, Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773-324-0377
E-mail: executivedirector@affinity95.org (Kim Hunt, Executive Director)
Website: http://www.affinity95.org
AGLO: Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach
Description: We, the members of the Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach, as people of God, create a sense of community for those who wish to reconcile their sexual orientation with their faith; provide an accepting and affirming atmosphere in which to worship in the Catholic tradition; provide opportunities for integration of personal experience through spiritual growth; share our distinctive gifts with each other and the Church at large, and witness our Catholic faith to the gay and lesbian community.
Address: 711 W. Belmont Ave. Unit 106, Chicago, Illinois 60657
Phone: 773-525-3872
Website: http://www.aglochicago.org
AIDS Foundation of Chicago
Description: A local and national leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. We collaborate with community organizations to develop and improve HIV/AIDS services; fund and coordinate prevention, care, and advocacy projects; and champion effective, compassionate HIV/AIDS policy.
Address: 200 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD, SUITE 2200. CHICAGO, IL 60606
Phone: 312-922-2322
Website: http://www.aidschicago.org
American Veterans for Equal Rights
Description: AVER is a non-profit, chapter-based association of active, reserve and veteran servicemembers dedicated to full and equal rights and equitable treatment for all present and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Address: P.O. Box 29317, Chicago, IL 60629
Phone: 773-752-0058
E-mail: info@averchicago.org / jamesdarby@aol.com
Website: http://www.averchicago.org/
Amigas Latinas
Description: The mission of Amigas Latinas is to empower Latina lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning women by prividing a safe environment, personal growth, support, education, and advocacy to impact family, friends, and the larger communities in which we live.
Address: 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: 773-661-0940
E-mail: amigaslatinas.chicago@gmail.com
Website: http://www.amigaslatinas.org/
PFLAG Chicago Metro
Address: Center on Halsted, Senior Room location, 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (773) 472-6469
E-mail: pflagmetrochicago@pflagillinois.org
Website: http://www.pflagillinois.org
Horizons Community Services, Inc.
Description: Social service agency. Through education, outreach, counseling, and advocacy, confronts homophobia and its effects. Information on available services and volunteer needs.
Address: 961 W. Montana Street, Chicago, IL 60614-2408
Phone: 773-472-6469 Ext:250
Helpline: 773-929-4357
Website: http://www.horizonsonline.org (under construction)
E-mail: horizons@horizonsonline.org
Center on Halsted
Description: Center on Halsted serves diverse social, recreational, cultural, and social service needs of youth and adults in a safe, inviting and nurturing environment. It has office and meeting space for community organizations and drop-in space for youth and for older adults.
Address: 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: 773.472.6469 / (tty): 773.472.1277
Website: http://www.centeronhalsted.org
E-mai: mail@centeronhalsted.org
Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Description: To promote economic opportunities for the LGBT community by being an advocate and resource for all member businesses that promote equality. Website features extensive directories of LGBTQ friendly business and related links.
Address: 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60613 (offices in the Center On Halsted building)
Phone: 773-303-0167
E-mail: info@glchamber.org
Website: http://www.glchamber.org
Chicago Prime Timers
Description: A social organization for older gay men and those who enjoy their company. Provides activities in an atmosphere of mutual respect and support.
Address: PO Box 146681, Chicago, IL 60614-6681
Phone: 312-409-1590 (Voice mail)
E-mail: chicagoprimetimers@comcast.net
Website: http://www.primetimersww.org/chicago
Gerber/Hart Library & Archives
Description: LGBT Information Resource and Archives. Founded in 1981, G/H hosts various programs and events to dispel homophombia by providing affirming information about LGBT persons.
Address: 1127 W. Granville Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Phone: 773-381-8030
Website: http://www.gerberhart.org/
Howard Brown Health Center
Description: Howard Brown Health Center is one of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) healthcare organizations. Its diverse health and social service delivery system focuses around the following programmatic divisions: primary medical care,behavioral health, research, HIV/STD prevention, case management, social services, youth services, older adult services, and community initiatives.
Address: 4025 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: 773-388-1600
Website: http://www.howardbrown.org/
Broadway Youth Center
Description: We offer a safe space for young people, especially those experiencing homelessness, ages 24 and under. Stop by to hang out with your friends, listen to music, use our computers, make phone calls, pick up some safer sex supplies, shower, participate in a workshop, or get something to eat AND MUCH MORE. Website includes full list of programs and opportunities.
Address: 3179 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
Phone: (773) 935-3151
Website: http://www.howardbrown.org/hb_services.asp?id=50
Invisible to Invincible (i2i)
Description: Invisible to Invincible (i2i): Asian & Pacific Islander Pride of Chicago is a community-based organization that celebrates and affirms Asian/Pacific Islanders who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning or Queer in the Chicago area.
E-mail: chicagoi2i@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.chicagoi2i.org/
PFLAG—Chicago Chapter
Description: Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
Address: PO Box 11023, Chicago, IL 60611-0023
Phone: 773-472-3079
E-mail: contact@pflagchicago.com
Website: http://www.pflagchicago.com/
Team Chicago Athletics, Inc.
Description: Great source for gay athletes. Our Mission: 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.
Address: P.O. Box 13470, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: 312-409-5155
E-mail: info@teamchicago.org
Website: http://www.teamchicago.org
University of Illinois at Chicago's Office of GLBT Concerns (OGLBTC)
Description: Dedicated to teaching, researching, serving, and caring for LGBTQA communities, the University of Illinois at Chicago's OGLBTC provides knowledge and educational resources to combat prejudice, misunderstanding, and misinformation about issues of gender identity and sexual/affectional orientation. The OGLBTC works toward sending a humanist message to Chicago and the UIC community that all individuals are entitled to receive an equal and safe educational opportunity.
Address: 1007 W. Harrison, Room 1180 (MC 369), Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312.413.8619
Website: http://www.glbc.uic.edu
Windy City Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
Description: Windy City Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf (WCRAD), a Chicagoland area non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, provides an voice to its members and provides for opportunities to network, defend Deaf and LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) rights, and advance the interests of Deaf LGBT citizens. The WCRAD promotes educational, economical and social welfare to and for its members.
Address: 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: 888-772-5073
E-mail: info@wcrad.org
Website: http://www.wcrad.org |
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