General Resources

Glen's Friends is a local nonprofit whose mission is to "nurture a world where all can love and be loved." This organization builds alliances and community initiatives throughout the Chicagoland area, while offering sponsorship and support of LGBTQ+ community events and Glen's Friends activities.

Anti-Violence Project empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education and supports survivors through counseling and advocacy.  

GLADD ensures fair, accurate and inclusive representation that rewrites the script for LGBTQ+ acceptance. GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.

Human Rights Campaign fights to make equality, equity and liberation a reality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people.

LGBTQ+ Pride Flags: Learn more about the different pride flags and their meanings.