Community Resources

GENERAL

HRC… Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization (more than one million members and supporters) working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.

National Stonewall Democrats… Stonewall is America’s only grassroots Democratic LGBT organization with over 90 chapters across the country.

Equality Texas… Equality Texas advocates and lobbies for the elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

TGRA… Texas Gay Rodeo Association is a Texas non-profit corporation dedicated to elevating the image of women and men in the field of rodeo.

SAN ANTONIO

HRC San Antonio … San Antonio Steering Committee of Human Rights Campaign. On facebook, too.

San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce…  Business organization. On facebook, too.

Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio… San Antonio Chapter

Esperanza Peace & Justice Center… Advocates civil rights and economic justice for all.

Alamo Business Council… A forum for GLBT San Antonio business and professional people to meet and share business and social contacts and friendships.  They meet every first Tuesday.

San Antonio Gender Association… SAGA offers a welcoming place for conversation and discussion to transgender persons and to those who
love and support them.

PFLAG San Antonio… Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays local chapter and support organization. HELPLINE: 210-655-2383.

PFLAG Corpus Christi… Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays group in Corpus Christi.

pFamily LGBT San Antonio… LGBT group dedicated to networking with other LGBT couples, families and supporters. Their mission is to help provide peer support & resources for our San Antonio LGBT families. On facebook http://www.pfamilynetwork.com/t

San Antonio AIDS Foundation… SAAF  provides compassionate medical care and social services to people with HIV and AIDS and helps prevent the spread of HIV through education,  counseling and testing. Checkout facebook.

Beat AIDS…  non-profit community-based organization providing HIV/AIDS prevention, education and services to those at greatest need and highest risk. On facebook, too.

We Are Alive, Inc… Assists those with a terminal illness or severe chronic illnesses.

Gay Yellow Pages – San Antonio… Find resources and businesses in San Antonio.

QSan Antonio… San Antonio weekly e-publication covering national, state & local news and events.

ignite Magazine… Local magazine covering LGBT cultural, life and style topics.

The Alamo Empire… A volunteer organization focusing on the betterment of the San Antonio community with its primary focus to assist those diagnosed with HIV and AIDS.

Bears of San Antonio… A social and community service group that promotes opportunities of social and fraternal interaction between its members through charitable events, meetings and activities.

Wild Older Women on the Go … Social Group for Women Over 50. Group home page: Wild Older Women On The Go Group and the email address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wild-older-women-on-the-go/

LOL… Ladies On the Loose is a monthly social held every third Thursday of the month at different venues.

Fringe Dance Group… Dancing for everyone. Go to website for more info on dates and times.

Alamo City Wranglers… GLBT Square Dance Club

San Antonio L.O.W. Riders… Women’s Motorcycle Riding  Club. Also check out their meetup page Ladies On Wheels.

Alamo City Men’s Chorale… San Antonio Men’s musical organization who perform fabulous, diverse music and entertainment. Checkout facebook.

San Antonio Diablos Flag Football… GLBT friendly Flag Football Team. Open to anyone. Also on facebook.

San Antonio Front Runners… GLBTI runners/walkers. On facebook

Alamo City Rollergirls… San Antonio’s first and only women’s flat track roller derby league

Jan’s Rainbow Bowling League… GLBT Bowling League that is USBC sanction and a member of IGBO

PrideFest San Antonio… Organizers of the June Pride Event at Hemisfair Park. Proceeds go to designated charities. Check out facebook.

Gay Pride San Antonio… Organizers of the July Block Party & Parade. Proceeds go to designated charities. Check out facebook.

AUSTIN

HRC Austin… Austin Steering Committee  of Human Rights Campaign. On facebook, too.

Stonewall Democrats of Austin… Austin Chapter

Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce… Business organization

L Style G Stylelifestyle magazine for social and cultural influencers in the gay/lesbian community and beyond. On facebook, too.

Gay Yellow Pages – Austin… Find resources and businesses in Austin.

Atticus Circle… Educates and mobilizes straight people to advance equal rights for LGBT partners, parents, and their children.  On facebook, too.

Central Texas Transgender Society… Informal association to support and be a resource for the transgender community.

Transgender Education Network of Texas… Organization dedicated to furthering the education of gender diversity by providing information, resources and news as it relates to the transgender community.

PFLAG Austin… Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays. HELPLINE 512-302-FLAG (3524). Check out  facebook.

allgo… A statewide queer people of color organization

Out Youth … Organization that works with youth ranging in ages 12 – 19. Programs and services include a drop-in center, counseling, support groups, activities, library, and resources. Also on facebook.

Austin Gay and Lesbian Pride  Foundation… Organizers of Austin’s Gay Pride

Austin Front Runners… Weekly GLBT runners

Austin Gay Softball Leagues (Men & Women)… GLBT Recreational Softball Leagues

Austin Gay Basketball League …  Austin’s first and only gay-affiliated basketball league. Check out facebook

Austin Tennis Club… GLBT Tennis and Social Club

Austin Valkyries Rugby… All women’s rugby team

Austin’s Sure ShotsAustin’s Only Women’s Pistol League. On facebook

Lone Star Lambdas… GLBT Modern Western Square Dance Club

aGLIFF… Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival

Capital City Men’s Chorus… Austin’s talentented and entertaining Gay Chorus. On facebook, too

Capital City Q Socials … GLBT professionals and friends social networking

Foodies… Social Network for Women Who Love Women Who Love Food. Also, Check out facebook  or email beatsagogo@aol.com.

United Court of Austin… A volunteer organization focusing on the betterment of the Austin community with its primary focus to assist those diagnosed with HIV and AIDS. Check out facebook.

Heart of Texas Bears… A social and community service group who promote fun and enjoyment of the Bear Brotherhood whicle doing charitable events and supporting local programs and services.

The Octopus Club… The Octopus Club is a volunteer fundraising arm of AIDS Services of Austin dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Paul Kirby Emergency Fund through annual events and parties. Check out facebook.

AIDS Services of Austin…  Provider of prevention and social services for those affected by HIV and AIDS in Central Texas. On facebook, too.

Leave a Reply