Advocacy
ACLU The American Civil Liberties Union nationally and locally advocates for the rights and well being of Americans in face of evolving law and justice.
Campaign For Southern Equality The Campaign for Southern Equality is working to build a South where LGBTQ+ people are equal in every part of life. A South where your zip code doesn’t determine your rights.
Equality Federation An advocacy accelerator rooted in social justice, building power in our network of state-based lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) advocacy organizations.
Equality Florida Equality Florida was formed in 1997 as Governor Jeb Bush took office and Florida’s state government made a hard turn to the right. For over 25 years, Equality Florida has worked hard to make the state a welcoming and inclusive place to live, work, and visit.
FÒS Feminista Fòs Feminista is an intersectional feminist organization centered around the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
GLAAD a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change through national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance.
Human Rights Campaign USA’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization fights to make equality, equity and liberation a reality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people.
Human Rights Watch Advocates for laws and policies that will protect everyone’s dignity and works for a world where all people can enjoy their rights fully.
Lambda Legal Lambda Legal’s standard-shifting work in litigation, public policy, and education spans a range of issues that touch nearly every aspect of our lives.
PFLAG The nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
The Trevor Project Responding to the public health crisis of suicide among LGBTQ+ young people by building a safer, more inclusive world. Here you can reach out to a counselor if you’re struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else.
Community Centers
Folsom Street Community Center In San Francisco’s SOMA District, the center is a year round resource for dozens of organizations, groups, and clubs. Home to the Center for Sex and Culture Library and Archive.
Los Angeles LGBT Community Center Organization with nearly 800 employees who provide services for queer and trans people offering resources, programs and services at various locations around Los Angeles.
Culture
Leather Archives & Museum A rich destination located in Chicago, IL serving as a museum of leather, kink, fetish, BDSM history and culture, as well as a community archive and library. Founded by Chuck Renslow and Tony DeBlase in 1991.
Tom Of Finland Foundation Non-profit and museum archive in Los Angeles, CA dedicated to the preservation and development of fetish art.
Stonewall National Museum Archives & Library In Ft Lauderdale FL, one of the leading gay archives in America presenting an annual series of exhibitions, programs, workshops, and discussions.
Events
AIDS Lifecycle Annual 7 day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, co-produced by and benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
Bear Week Provincetown A week of parties, BBQs, charity events, lazy days at the beach or relaxing at one the 3 pools in Provincetown, MA.
Folsom Street Events Organizes annual fetish and kink community fair events in San Francisco during July and September.
Gear Up Weekend an all-inclusive annual kink retreat where guys can socialize with, learn from, and play with other queer, gay, bi, and trans men of all ages (21+).
International Bear Convergence Palm Springs IBC is the premier winter event for Bears & admirers in Palm Springs, California typically held in late February.
REEGÃœR Fist events, 4-day weekend events for the male FFetish community, centrally-located in beautiful Dallas, Texas!
Western Exposure Events Big bear themed weekend events held throughout the year at clothing optional resort venues in either Augusta, GA or Palm Springs, CA.
Regional & Local Pride Events > Curated list of Pride Event Organizations in North America
Health & Well Being
AIDS Healthcare Foundation A global nonprofit organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 1,900,000 people in 45 countries.
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory Comprehensive searchable directory of LGBTQ+ friendly healthcare providers around the U.S.
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program The HIV/AIDS Bureau provides a comprehensive system of HIV primary medical care, medications, and essential support service for low-income people with HIV in the United States.
Recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous Worldwide meetings to get sober recover from alcoholism.
Crystal Meth Anonymous There is robust local support and help to get off of meth all around the US.
Gay & Sober Annual sobriety conference held in conjunction with New York Pride. Full schedule of workshops, speakers, parties and other sober events.
Lambda Alano Clubhouse Las Vegas Offers 12 Step recovery meetings daily. A safe an inclusive clubhouse for Gay, Lesbians, & Transgender people where all are welcome.
Lambda Center Houston 12 Step recovery clubhouse offering meetings daily from various fellowships.
Lambda Dallas Founded in the heart of Dallas’ LGBTQ neighborhood Oak Lawn, Lambda Dallas has helped thousands of people recover — and stay recovered — from alcoholism.
Lambda Phoenix Center An inviting, safe and supportive community space for individuals and families in the metro Phoenix LGBTQ community recovering from alcoholism and other addictions.
Lambda Uptown Alano Club San Diego Fellowship, education and a meeting place for those recovering from alcoholism, drug and other addictions as well as for their friends and families in San Diego, CA
Renewal In The Desert An annual fall spiritual gathering for sober, gay men –in a safe, peaceful, trusting, joyful, and loving environment in Paradise Valley, AZ.
The Phoenix National organization which organizes weekly sober events and activities, offering safe spaces for all individuals to connect, build friendships, find support, and have fun.
Travel
Copper Cactus Ranch Clothing optional men’s bed and breakfast retreat east of Phoenix, AZ with lodge, tent camping, RV access and a full calendar of events to enrich the body and soul.
Gay Camping Friends National directory and networking resource for gay campgrounds, events and meetups.
GayOutdoors A group sourced learning resource and directory for camping, hiking and other outdoor experiences around the world.
Private Men’s Clubs > Curated list of gay men’s saunas, baths and clubs in North America
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