The Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches is a collaboration of churches and other ministries in the Chicago metropolitan area which welcome and affirm people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We have two goals: – To spread the message of our members’ LGBTQ-inclusion across the Chicago metropolitan area, mindful Read more [...]

The West Suburban Gay Association (WSGA) is an all volunteer-based, non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of its membership. The West Suburban Gay Association is able to provide a safe and friendly environment through its social, recreational and educational events. Newsletters are also provided to paid members via hard Read more [...]

Young Women’s Empowerment Project is run by youth of color in the sex trade and street economies. We are a member based social justice organization that is led by and for our constituency. Our organization is staffed and run by us, people between the ages of 17-25. Our mission is Read more [...]

The Chicago Women’s Baseball League is an amateur women’s baseball league whose players hail from all over the Chicagoland area. We welcome all players 14–40+! We are ex-softball players, athletes, moms, students, and teenagers. But we all have one thing in common: we love baseball! The Chicago Women’s Baseball League Read more [...]

Join LCCP for a free literary-meets-lesbian monthly Book Club that welcomes all lesbian, bisexual, queer, transgender and questioning women interested in thought-provoking discussion. Appetizers will be served.

Reeling, the second-oldest LGBT film festival in the world, returns with another slate of movies that showcase not only diversity within the queer community but also diversity in the range of possibilities within film itself. From the sweet and sassy opening night comedy G.B.F. to the historical sweep of the Read more [...]

Eban means love, safety, and security. This group was originally started for young men of color to connect and commune in a loving, safe, and fun space to talk about whatever is on their hearts and minds. Today, Eban is open and affirming to the multiple and complex race, gender, Read more [...]

Amazing space for sharing and developing poetry and writing skills.  

Hip-Hop Lyricism “Wordplay with a purpose…” This workshop connects social justice themes like racism, classism, poverty, gender and discrimination to the distinctly American form of creative expressionism known as Hip-Hop. About-Face Theatre Presents: Theatre-Activism Workshops “Undocumented in the Queer Community.” In these workshops we develop and share stories, build community, Read more [...]

The LGBTQ community has, many times, found conflict with their identity as LGBTQ and their spiritual/religious identity. This organization’s purpose is to help LGBTQ youth find a place where they feel free to express themselves religiously and spirituality while feeling safe and supported.

Stand Out Through leadership and community-building activities, this program empowers students (ages 15–20) involved in high school and college-level Gay Straight Alliances to create positive change in the larger community. Youth Service Corps Affectionately known as VolunQUEERS, this program provides an opportunity for young people to volunteer in their communities. Read more [...]

Youth Outlook (formerly Questioning Youth Center (QYC) has been committed to providing a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for adolescents, whether they identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ). Youth who identify as allies are welcome in all of our programs and settings. Youth Outlook is the only Read more [...]

Youth Programming at Center on Halsted is Monday–Thursday from 4:30–7:30 p.m. On Fridays we have Your Gym: Basketball, Volleyball, and Dodgeball from 4:00–6:00 p.m. Youth intakes are available by appointment, generally between 1:00–6:00 p.m. Monday–Friday.

Your Gym For young individuals who are interested in flexing their athleticism and fitness join us every Friday for Basketball, Volleyball, Dodgeball & other fun activities to get their heart-rate pumping! HULA Hoop Club Ana Hoops and America’s Hula Hoop Revival put together a fun workout program for LGBTQ youth Read more [...]

LGBT Youth Support Services identifies safe community resources, provides crisis intervention and therapeutic guidance, offers supportive services and serves as an advocate for LGBT youth and their families.

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 chararacters who speak their truths.