The Chicago Gender Society is organized and operated for social, charitable and educational purposes. More specifically, CGS is a social, and educational organization for all members of the Transgender community, their supporters and for the benefit of the public. The goal of CGS is to provide social and educational activities Read more [...]

The mission of Chi Chapter is to support people who wish to present as the gender different than that which matches their birth sex.  This support includes help with self acceptance, help with acceptance by family, and help with a positive presentation.  Members self identify in many ways which include Read more [...]

Chi Chapter has provided support to the transgendered community for over 50 years. We welcome you to meet us and learn about us so you can dispel myths and ignorance associated with misperceptions of gender-gifted persons, and perhaps respond to our invitation to come join our group. Our Mission Our Read more [...]

United Latino Pride is organized as a community of Latino LGBTQQIA individuals supporting and connecting initiatives that work to create awareness and celebrate the plurality of our identities. In April of 2010, ULP was founded by a collective of individuals, organizations and business owners that joined together to organize a Read more [...]

Welcoming Schools offers tools, lessons and resources on embracing family diversity, avoiding gender stereotyping and ending bullying and name-calling in elementary schools. It offers an LGBT inclusive approach that is also inclusive of the many types of diversity found in our communities. Administrators, educators and parents/guardians can find materials here necessary to create learning 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 Affiliate has worked with leading Chicago area companies and organizations to promote LGBT workplace equality. The Affiliate achieves this by consulting on workplace best practices, by offering learning opportunities around workplace and community issues and by facilitating networking and connections that enhance business opportunities and the career aspirations of Read more [...]

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 [...]

Mission YouthResource is a Web site created by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) young people. YouthResource takes a holistic approach to sexual health and exploring issues of concern to GLBTQ youth, by providing information and offer support on sexual and reproductive health issues through education and 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.