The American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri (ACLU-EM) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit, membership organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of civil liberties in eastern Missouri. Located in St. Louis, ACLU-EM is an affiliate of the national ACLU.American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri, 454 Whittier Street St. Louis, Missouri 63108.  Intake Line: (314) 652-3111; Administrative Line: (314) 652-3114; www.aclu-em.org                                             
  

The Mission of AVAP is to provide education and advocacy that addresses intimate and sociopolitical violence and oppression based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

AVAP began as a volunteer effort in the St. Louis Community that supports and advocates for policies and practices that promote equality, freedom and respect for the full range of sexual orientations and gender identifications and expressions. In 2010, ALIVE absorbed the project and established AVAP as one of many programs addressing intimate partner violence in relationships and communities. ALIVE can provide many direct services to LGBTQ victims of intimate partner violence, including crisis intervention, safety planning, “Nights of Safety” emergency shelter, adult and child counseling, court advocacy and referrals to other LGBTQ friendly organizations. In addition to direct services, AVAP of ALIVE can provide education services for any community and professional groups interested in learning more about intimate partner violence and/or hate crimes in the LGBTQ community.

ALIVE works in partnership with the Crime Victim’s Advocacy Center (CVAC) to provide information and direct LGBTQ friendly services for hate crime victims. CVAC services include crisis intervention, adult and child counseling, providing information regarding victim’s legal rights, criminal justice guidance and assistance with filing for victim’s compensation.

All AVAP services can be accessed through ALIVE’s 24-hour crisis line: (314) 993-2777; Email: anti-violence@sbcglobal.net; Website: http://www.alivestl.org/AVAP.html                           

The organization is an all-volunteer community band and provides an opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, straight and transgendered musicians to perform and have fun in a relaxed, friendly environment.  Phone: 314-313-9294 ; Email: BandTogether@hotmail.com; Website: www.BandTogetherSTL.com                                                                                                                                                                                     
            

The Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Lambda Phi has become a recognized Greek organization on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) campus.

Within the past few years, we have managed to accomplished multiple awards from SIUE as well as our national organization. We welcome all men to rush our fraternity, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Website:  www.dlp.org/betazeta

Bethany Place has grown to serve hundreds of clients, their families and caregivers with the spirit of compassion and justice. Services are available to all persons living with HIV/AIDS regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Meeting Day/Frequency: 2nd and 4th Wednesday;  Meeting Time: 5:00PM {14-17yrs}; 7:00PM {18 and Up}; Phone: 618-234-0291; Website: http://www.bethanyplace.org

Big Crank Cycling Club: St. Louis' premiere GLBT cycling club.  We are a group of cycling enthusiasts of varying backgrounds, skill levels and interests. Email List: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/bigcrankcycling/

BASL is a social/support group that discusses bisexuality as a normal part of everyday life. Our goal is to develop a sense of support and community within the St. Louis Metropolitan region. We are simply people who love regardless of gender. Email: Jimmy:basl@prodigy.net; Website: www.bistlouis.org
  

Blue Max Cycle Club is a levi-leather club in St. Louis, Missouri. The club was founded in 1975 by a group led by Jerry Wickham and later reorganized by Bob Garrett.  Phone: 314-421-3854;  Contact Email: stoffregenbear@aol.com;  Website: www.bluemaxcc.org  


    

Founded by Jane Clark, Juliet Jackson and Cindy Sohn in 1993 to be a chorus with a message, CHARIS – The St. Louis Women’s Chorus is a lesbian chorus, open to all women. Our members differ in age, size, ethnic background, and abilities, but share a goal to seek musical excellence, voice messages of social justice, and create a fun and supportive place for all women. We are led by Kourtney Strade, M.A.,instructor of voice for the Community Music School of Webster University and is the director of music at Lafayette Park United Methodist Church. Ms. Strade joined CHARIS as Artistic Director in January, 2009.

CHARIS prides itself on the diversity of its membership, program and audience. CHARIS comprises 25-40 women varying in age from 16 to 66. We represent a variety of ethnicities, sexual orientations, economic situations, and abilities and disabilities. Our programs have included a wide repertoire including pop, classical, spirituals, and world music. We have collaborated with other choruses, individual guest artists, and with other community arts and social services organizations. We market ourselves to the entire St. Louis metropolitan community and choose venues that are accessible and easy to reach by public transportation. Phone: 314-664-9340; Contact Email: info@charischorus.org; Website: www.charischorus.org

COLAGE's purpose is to create a community for youth to engage, connect and empower them with LGBT parents in St. Louis. We are working with One St. Louis to facilitate and conduct workshops and youth programming.   

Phone: (314) 241-1114
Email: youth@onesaintlouis.org  
Website: www.colage.org           
        
            

DOORWAYS is an interfaith agency which provides, affordable, secure housing and related supportive services to people living with HIV/AIDS.ASSUMPTIONSThe unprecedented spread of HIV infection has brought with it an epidemic of fear, resulting in the social ostracism and financial devastation of many PLWA’s (people living with AIDS) in the St. Louis Metropolitan community. Safe affordable housing, which is appropriate for diverse individuals during various phases of health and illness, has become a pressing need.
DOORWAYS serves all people affected by HIV/AIDS regardless of age, color, creed, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and expression, national origin, race, religion, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation. 4385 Maryland Avenue,  Saint Louis, Missouri 63108-2703. Telephone: 314.535.1919; Facsimile: 314.535.0909; info@doorwayshousing.org; www.doorwayshousing.org

The mission of Equality Illinois is to secure, protect and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT”) people in Illinois. Founded in 1991, we are the state’s LGBT equality advocacy organization. Equality Illinois has been a key leader for ever major LGBT-rights victory in Illinois over the past 20 years, including: numerous local non-discrimination ordinances, Chicago Human Rights Ordinance, Illinois Hate Crimes Act, Illinois Human Rights Act, Prevent School Violence Act (aka Safe Schools Act), and the recently-enacted robust Civil Union Law.

Ethical Society of Saint Louis:The Ethical Society of St. Louis is an ethics-centered religious community committed to creating a world in which all people choose to live ethically. The Ethical Society has a subcommittee on Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues which supports community and faith-based groups that offer services to gay, lesbian, and bisexual people in the St. Louis area. Phone: 314-991-0955; Email: office@ethicalstl.org;  Website: www.ethicalstl.org    


   

Food Outreach is the only St. Louis area organization whose mission is to provide nutritional support and enhance the quality of life of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS or Cancer.  Founded in 1988 by friends caring for friends living with HIV/AIDS and with its expanded mission to also include cancer, we set a record in 2010, with more than 473,781 meals going to clients in need. Over 600 volunteers and an impassioned staff of 10 full-time employees and 3 part-time employees cook, pack and distribute these meals.
E-mail: info@foodoutreach.org; Website:  http://www.foodoutreach.org
  

The Gateway Business Guild of St. Louis is a local non-profit organization committed to promoting development and growth of successful business enterprises within the LGBT community.

Our goals are to promote networking withing the LGBT community and build support for both LGBT-owned and LGBT-friendly businesses and professionals.

The Gateway Business Guild is designed to be a resource for both LGBT and LGBT-friendly owned/operated enterprises and organizations. Our meetings are once per month and vary around the Metro area.  Email: gatewaybusinessguild@gmail.com;  Website:  http://www.gatewaybusinessguild.org/
        
                                                      
                                                 

Gateway Men's Chorus is an all-male chorus whose mission is to produce beautiful male choral music and present a positive image of gay men to the entire St. Louis community.  To join or get concert information, please visit their website.  Phone: (314) 621-7286; Email: office@gatewaymenschorus.org; Website: www.gatewaymenschorus.org/


    

Gateway MC promotes brotherhood among its members and members of the Levi/leather community by engaging in a variety of activities. Each month Gateway has a business meeting in a bar, at a park, or at members' homes.

For over twenty years we have hosted our annual Mr. Missouri Leather contest, the winner of which competes at IML. We have also hosted Fantasy and Drummer contests. The winner of our first Drummer contest, Woody Bebout, went on to become International Mr. Drummer.

We host a large anniversary run each October, welcoming 100 to 200 guests. We are known for the variety of our run activities and our original shows. We also attend runs hosted by other Levi/leather clubs, strengthening the bonds of brotherhood in the Midwest and across the country.  At our run, our leather contests, and some of our other events, we raise money for a variety of AIDS service organizations in the St. Louis area, including The St. Louis Effort for AIDS, Doorways Interfaith Residence, and Food Outreach.

We raise money for our club and promote brotherhood by hosting club nights at our home bar and at bars in other cities. Since coming to JJs we have hosted some three-way club nights with the Show-Me Bears and Blue Max CC. We also welcome out-of-town clubs to host club nights at our home bar. In the last few years we have raised additional funds by cooking and serving spaghetti dinners throughout the year.

We engage in other events, such as our annual Weenie Roast camp-out weekend with the other St. Louis clubs, and bar social nights just for the fun of it.  Occasionally, we publish a newsletter called "The Gear," which is sent to all members and associates, and to other clubs around the country.  Although members may have a variety of interests and engage in a variety of activities, Gateway MC is not a sex club, an S&M club, or a fetish club, nor does it promote specific political philosophies. Email: president@gatewaymc.org; Website: www.gatewaymc.org

We believe in supporting the Country-Western lifestyle because:
• It is part of our American heritage.
• It provides a positive alternate outlet for interests.
• It is a lifestyle that has a history of being inclusive of all peoples. 
We believe in supporting agencies and organizations that benefit the gay community.
We believe in the need to promote and acknowledge individual initiative, growth, and achievement through education. http://www.gwgra.com

Gateway Sisters of Indulgence is the St. Louis chapter of the national organization, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. As Sisters and Guards, GSOI is "Dedicated to the Promulgation of Universal Joy and the Expiation of Stigmatic Guild, Public Manifestation, Habitual Perpetration, Community Service and Outreach, Protecting and Promoting Human and Civil Rights" and Respect for the Individuals and by bringing about a better understanding of Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Non-Gay Individuals Spirituality.  Email: kristikreams@gsoi-stl.org; Website: www.gsoi-stl.org

Gateway Squares:Gateway Squares is a square dancing group that started in St. Louis Missouri in September 2003.  We are a group that provides a safe and fun venue for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgendered and others to socialize and learn square dancing. Email: gatewaysquares@yahoo.com; Website: www.gatewaysquares.50megs.com

Saint Louis Gay Lesbian Association of Summer Softball {GLASS} is a nonprofit alliance dedicated to the promotion of amateur athletics for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, religion, sex , national origin or sexual orientation/preference, with special emphasis on participation of members of the gay and lesbian community. Email: Commissioner@stlglass.org; Website: www.leaguelineup.com/stlglass

                                                                 

Gay Men's Reading Group:The Left Bank Books Gay Men's Reading Group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month (generally--always check the schedule) at the bookstore. The discussion group is free and open to gay men and friends of the GLBT community. Phone: 314-367-6731; Contact Email: info@left-bank.com;  Website: www.left-bank.com
   
     

The Gay-Straight Alliance at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a safe haven for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. All students are welcome to join the group to make SIUE a safer and more inclusive campus for all students, faculty and staff.

Email:  sota_thegsa@yahoo.com

Group for Transgender, gender questioning, and gender variant youth(ages 13-24) to come meet. We meet the 1st Wednesday of every Month at 7pm at the SPOT.MissionSocial/Support/Referral Group for Transgender, gender questioning, and gender variant youth(ages 13-24) to come meet. We meet monthly.Phone: (314) 535-7275 Email: transyouthgroup@gmail.com; Website: http://www.myspace.com/stlgyg 

Growing American Youth is a social support organization for youth who live near St. Louis (Also meetings in Saint Charles [see website]) and who are 21 and under and may identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Growing American Youth has been serving St. Louis area youth for 30 years. Meeting Day/Frequency: Every Thursday; Meeting Time: 8:00-9:30PM; Meeting Venue/Location: Trinity Episcopal Church; Phone: 314-821-3524;  Email: info@growingamericanyouth.org; Website: www.growingamericanyouth.org    


                   

Guardian Project: A social discussion group for gay/bi men ages 18 through 29. Guardian is designed to bring out the best in our community. We provide you with quality social events and the information necessary to keep your mind and body healthy and your sex life SAFE. Meeting Day: Every Monday; Meeting Time: 6:30-9:00PM; Meeting Venue/Location: Project ARK/Health and Education for Youth  4169 Laclede; Email: guardianproject@gmail.com or janski_c@kids.wustl.edu; Phone: (314) 535-7275;  Website: http://www.guardianproject.org

       

The St. Louis Steering Committee of the Human Rights Campaign is a diverse volunteer group of individuals working each and every day to bring the mission of HRC to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender and straight-supportive people in this area. By taking part in community events, prides, town hall meetings and partnerships with other organizations, these volunteers are working hard to support HRC’s efforts in the movement for equal rights for LGBT people. And this struggle for equality needs your help! The group is structured into several committees focusing on vital areas of the work HRC does. Website:  http://stlouis.hrc.org/

I CARE! serves as an informational network to direct those in distress to the appropriate organization. I CARE! wants you to know that you are not alone and that someone cares about you. Issues include Suicide, Homelessness, HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention, Older Adults, and Hate Crimes in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and ally communities.  

Lavender Lotus is a supportive network organization based in the St. Louis area for Asian & Pacific Islander Americans who identify as LGBTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, etc.). We organize activities that range from potlucks, movie nights, bike rides, casual afternoons at a coffeehouse, etc., as well as partake in events at the annual Pridefest in Tower Grove. By being a visible entity, Lavender Lotus aims to promote social and cultural welfare for all marginalized communities. Email: lavlotus@gmail.com

Lesbian Reading Group: The discussion group is free and open to lesbians and friends of the GLBT community. Meeting Day: 3rd Thursday;  Location: Left Bank Bookstore; Phone: 314-367-6731; Email: info@left-bank.com; Website: www.left-bank.com       



          

The mission of the Log Cabin Republicans is to work within the Republican Party for the equal rights of all Americans, including gay men and women.  Phone: (314) 604-8960; Email:  Lindsay.Barth@logcabinstl.org; Website: http://www.logcabinstl.org


    

No city does a street festival quite like Belleville, Ill.—and to that end, Metro East Pride of Southwestern Illinois (MEPSI) has married the great American tradition of the small-town street fest with the modern LGBT Pride celebration. Over the past four years MEPSI has brought Diversity and Equality to Main Street USA featuring community leaders, entertainment, food and vendors from throughout the area. Metro East Pride is proud to serve as the official kickoff to Pride Season in St. Louis each third weekend in June! Website: www.metroeastpride.com

NCCJSTL's primary objective is to transform communities, through institutional change, by empowering leaders through program strategies, research and public policy.

Phone: 314-865-3042; Email: Martin Rafanan and Charisse Jackson;   nccjstl@sbcglobal.net; Website: www.nccjstl.org
   

Old Lesbians Organizing for Change is a group of lesbians 60 and over for networking and fighting age oppression. This is a chapter of a national organization. Meeting Day: 4th Sunday;  Meeting Time: 3:00PM; Phone: 314-962-2188;  Email: Charlotte Ellis     cellis@wustl.edu; Website: www.oloc.org

    

One Saint Louis is a volunteer service organization working to fill the gaps in services for the LGBT and other underserved communities of the Greater Saint Louis Metropolitan area through programs in low-income assistance, education, youth, community support, and its legal project. One Saint Louis envisions a city in which all people are unified by mutual support and understanding, free from want or inequality.


Phone:  (314) 241-1114Location: 1919 S. Broadway  St. Louis, MO 63104
Email:  info@onesaintlouis.org
Website:  http://onesaintlouis.org

For more than 75 years, Planned Parenthood has been the leading provider, educator and protector for reproductive health care in St. Louis.  Our health services give individuals the power and the ability to take control of their lives, their health and their future.  Our education programs give medically-accurate information to help teens make responsible decisions about their reproductive future and strengthens parent-teen communication.  Our public policy work empowers individuals to take action to influence local, state and federal elected officials to protect and advance access to reproductive health services. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/stlouis/

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays {PFLAG}:PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Phone: 314-821-FLAG ;    Contact Email: info@pflagstl.org ;    Website: http://www.pflagstl.org/

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. 

We meet at 7:00 PM on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the St. Charles Justice Center at 1781 Zumbehl Road St. Charles MO. Phone Number: (636) 928-5639; E-mail: StCharlesPFLAG@aol.com

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.  We are the only PFLAG Chapter in Southern Illinois where we serve the MetroEast Area; the region to the east of St. Louis, Missouri.The picture to the right is the Belleville "Square" with its fountain taken on a June day. We're also on Facebook

The Pride Pages directory showcases the best our community has to offer.  It represents a diverse group of businesses, organizations and professionals who work to provide us with products and services that enrich and support our lives.  From improving your appearance to buying insurance - the directory connects you to the extensive marketplace of people, products and services available throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.  The Pride Pages is more than just a directory.  It is a vehicle for outreach within and beyond our community.  It provides published affirmation of our existence.  It illustrates the diversity and unity within our community.  http://www.thepridepages.com/

For over thirty years, Pride St. Louis, Inc. has been working to raise understanding and acceptance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender individuals in our community. 

Pride St. Louis is not a political group, but rather a community-based organization that envisions a world where diversity can be celebrated and prejudice has been eliminated.  We welcome you to join us for a meeting, a workshop, or a special event. As an organization, we are working hard to bring about changes...right here in St. Louis.

Each year, Pride St. Louis hosts the annual PrideFest - the second largest parade in St. Louis, and the largest LGBT Pride event in the Midwest.      Website: http://www.pridestl.org;   Phone:  (314) 772-8888   

                                                                  
                                                                  

The Pride St. Louis Scholarship Committee works within the greater LGBT St. Louis community to promote Pride St. Louis and is the fundraising arm for the John Van Voris Scholarship.

The John Van Voris Scholarship is given each June to a St. Louis area LGBT student(s), student children of an LGBT parent or student allies of the LGBT community to provide financial assistance to attend post-secondary education.

John Van Voris was a long time member of Pride St. Louis, Inc. whose volunteerism and courage inspired all those who worked with him. He died unexpectedly after our 1997 festival. In memory of John – Pride St. Louis, Inc. created this scholarship to honor his dedication. Our goal is to support a student that supports his/her community.

History 
On the 3rd of June 2007, Michael Stone (the Vice President of Chapters from Prime Timers Worldwide) met with nine St. Louis gay men to help create Prime Timers St. Louis. These men quickly established an interim Board of Directors and slate of Officers.

Activities
Since that initial meeting, the organization’s “fun-loving” membership has put in place an effective leadership team and has established a full schedule of exciting social, recreational and educational activities. We hold Monthly Membership Meetings centered on an educational theme and host frequent social activities and events for our members at local restaurants, theatres, community venues and members’ homes.

Recruiting
Part of our missions is to increase our visibility and expand our membership.  For example, during St. Louis PrideFest, members actively recruit new members at our information both and pass out information cards and brochures.  We also regularly partner with other LBGT organizations on issues of common interest.

Impact
Prime Timers St. Louis has rapidly become a major presence in the gay community and a much needed social organization for older gay and bisexual men in the metropolitan St. Louis community. Phone: (314) 894-6718 or  (618)558-5141;  Website: http://www.primetimersstl.org  

       

Prizm of University of Missouri - Saint Louis: PRIZM is the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender alliance at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Contact Email: prizm@umsl.edu; Phone: 314-516-5013;  Website: http://www.umsl.edu/~prizm/                   

    

            

Project ARK is committed to providing services that enhance the lives of children, youth, young adults, women and families infected, affected and at risk for HIV disease through coordination of medical care, social support and prevention services. We are the only organization in the St. Louis metropolitan area that specifically coordinates medical care, social support and prevention services for these population groups. We support our clients through these direct services, as well as advocacy, funding and offering access to research. 4169 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108. Phone: 314.535.7275; Fax: 314.535.1814; Website:  http://projectark.wustl.edu/

PROMO is Missouri's statewide organization advocating for LGBT equality through legislative action, electoral politics, grassroots organizing, and community education. We identify rights supporters, educate them on the issues, give them the tools and the confidence to participate in the political process and get results.    Email: promo@promoonline.org;   Phone: 314-862-4900;   Website: http://promoonline.org 
 

           

 Ragged Blade Theatre Company: We have delivered quality original theater to St. Louis since 1996. Our plays range from issue-oriented edgy dramas to light comedies to musicals—usually something that looks at life just a bit differently than the norm. Our productions encompass a diverse group of volunteers from all walks of life, and provide opportunities for actors to premiere and develop new characters, music, choreography, and other stage craft.     Email: Jerry Rabushka   RagdBlade@aol.com ;   Phone: (314) 276-8693;  Website: www.raggedblade.com  
                                          

Rainbow Alliance of Saint Louis University: Rainbow Alliance at Saint Louis University is an advocacy and support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning students and their allies.  Email: rainbow@slu.edu;  Phone: 314-977-2423; Website: http://www.slu.edu/organizations/rainbow
           
 

Bullying continues unabated in the Missouri public education system. Sadly, bullying based on different social characteristics occurs all too frequently in Missouri schools.
The Safe Schools Coalition of Missouri is a team comprised of organizations across the state working to end bullying in Missouri public schools. 

In order to pass this much needed legislation, Missouri Safe Schools Coalition needs you and your organization. We are a team comprised of organizations across the state working to end bullying in Missouri public schools. Phone    314-862-4900; Fax        314-862-1072; Address: 438 N. Skinker Blvd   St Louis, MO 63130; Website: www.safeschoolsmissouri.org

 

Enhancing the quality of life of LGBT older adults through service, advocacy and community awareness.
SAGE Metro St. Louis incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in June of 2008. This effort is the result of over two years of work and research by a group of LGBT advocates and professionals. SAGE Metro St. Louis joins the SAGENet affiliation as the 9th SAGE organization in the United States. The founding SAGE located in New York City recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary and is the oldest not-for-profit organization dedicated specifically to the service and advocacy of LGBT older adults.

SAGE Metro St. Louis operates independently, with control of programming and budget maintained by a local board of directors and staff. The SAGENet affiliation provides us with a network of LGBT older adults, community advocates and professionals dedicated to serving the needs of LGBT older adults in our local communities. Location:  Tower Grove Manor, Suite 109 ~ 2710 South Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63118; Email:  swayland@sagemetrostl.org; Phone:  (314) 772-5887; Website:  www.sagemetrostl.org

Show Me No Hate is a grassroots coalition of committed Missouri organizations and individuals working to restore full Marriage Equality in Missouri.  Engaging in peaceful protests and counter-protests of messages and actions of hate, SMNH actively speaks out against discrimination and intolerance.  SMNH is responsible for the St. Louis's annual Harvey Milk Day March and the Marriage Busses to Iowa, where SMNH founders Ed Reggi and Scott Emanuel escort same-sex couples to Iowa to be legally wed.  We appreciate your energy and desire to support our Protests and Rally events, especially our next event. The best way for you to reach us, with questions or to volunteer is by using our by clicking here. Email:  ShowMeNoHate@Gmail.com; Facebook Group - SHOW ME NO HATE:   http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=43771802245; Website:  http://showmenohate.blogspot.com

Youth partnering with community for social justice and health represents the vision for The SPOT. True to this vision, The SPOT welcomes ALL youth (13-24) and responds to their particular needs through a comprehensive model of health and social services. 



At the SPOT youth can:

1) access health and prevention services; 
2) strive for positive educational and vocational outcomes;
3) have a voice and influence in their communities through leadership opportunities.

Our philosophy requires that the SPOT be structured around the following guiding principles:

1) remove barriers that currently impede youth from seeking or obtaining health and prevention services; 
2) create a center separate from a child or adult clinic environment that is youth-specific; 
3) combine needed health and social services into a single setting; 
4) engage youth in all aspects of the program development and allow opportunities for their leadership to be fostered;
5) successfully link youth into the existing healthcare system by addressing and eliminating specific barriers.

Open Monday - Friday from 1pm - 5pmPhone: (314) 535-0413
Fax: (314) 535-0038
Web Site: theSPOT.wustl.edu
Address: 4169 Laclede Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108

Saint Louis Black Pride, Inc.:St. Louis Black Pride provides awareness and visibility uplift to the African American LGBTQA community in the St.Louis Metropolitan area through education and outreach. Meeting Day/Frequency: 3rd Thursdays     Meeting Time: 6:30PM     Meeting Venue/Location: Harris Stowe State College                       

Contact Email: info@slbp.org 
Phone: 314-776-4966
 Website: http://www.slbp.org             

St. Louis Community College - Wildwood is a place of higher education, a place where students come expecting tolerance and the chance to expand their understandings and views of the world around them. STLCC is a place where “dynamic learning environments are focused on the needs of our diverse community".  Our diverse student population is an important part of the learning environment…for everyone.  While we will never know exactly how many LGBT people there are, the most educated estimation is 1 in 10. STLCC – Wildwood has over 1,900 students; that’s 190 LGBT people.

For more information or to become a member,
please contact: Keith Robben, Faculty SponsorEmail: KRobben@stlcc.edu

In the very early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, a group of dedicated volunteers realized that the individuals who were dying from complications of AIDS in St. Louis needed support and care.  No one knew about this disease, but everyone feared it.  The compassionate, courageous care of these volunteers provided the foundation for a new service organization.  Working out of a room over a bar, then later in the basement of a church, they funded their efforts by inviting friends into their homes for dinner and asking for donations.  Drag shows and other events further supported their funding efforts.  Then, in 1985, with a $6,000 budget, Daniel Flier and John Allen founded Saint Louis Effort for AIDS (EFA) and secured nonprofit status in December of that year. 

The mission of these early volunteers continues today in the core values of EFA, and in the programs and services provided to individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.  We recognize the essential roles of compassion and education in preventing the spread of the disease and encourage everyone to learn their HIV status.  If they test positive, we will connect them with resources to help them learn to live with the disease. 

EFA continues to honor our history and aggressively renew our mission of providing education on the prevention of HIV/AIDS and comprehensive support for those who are affected by the disease.  We invite your involvement in this important mission.  Check our calendar for upcoming events. 1027 S Vandeventer Ave # 700, Saint Louis, MO 63110-3842. Phone: (314) 645-6451; www.stlefa.org/

Saint Louis Frontrunners: A non-competitive club for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender, and Straight-Allied (GLBTS) runners and walkers of all abilities. Meeting Day/Frequency: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays     Meeting Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays - 6:00pm, Saturdays - 9:00am     Meeting Venue/Location: Visitors Center at Forest Park             
 
Contact Email: info@stlouisfrontrunners.org 
Phone: Rita 314-645-7436 or John 314-771-1571     
 Website: http://www.stlouisfrontrunners.org             

The Saint Louis Gay Men's Social Group is a discussion and support group for gay men 25 and older. We would like to be an alternative to the bar scene by providing a friendly and safe place for gay men to gather. We assemble together to discuss various topics related to gay men and to participate in a variety of social activities.

Meetings are on Thursday nights from 6:45pm to 8:45pm with a varie...ty of topics affecting gay men in today's world. Potluck, refreshments, movies, social activities, and guest speakers.

Ages 25 & up

Where: Middle School at 5028 Morgan Ford Road, StL, MO 63116 (near Bevo Mill)

From the north, approach the school on Morgan Ford Road. Pass the school and make a left onto Walsh Street. Proceed on Walsh Street and turn left into the parking lot in the rear of the building.

From the south, approach the school on Morgan Ford Road. Turn right onto Walsh Street. Proceed on Walsh Street and turn left into the parking lot in the rear of the building.

The doors to the building are numbered. Enter the building through door number 10. After entering door 10, turn right. We meet in the cafeteria* which will then be the first door on your left.

* On the 3rd Thursday of the month, we meet in the library instead of the cafeteria. This is also indicated on our Calendar

For more information call 314-529-1771

St. Louis Gay Men's Social Group is not affiliated with any religious or AA organization.

The LGBT Center of St. Louis has joined with the St. Louis LGBT History Project.  Operated by Steve Brawley (founder), Colin Murphy and Ian Darnell, The Project celebrates, documents and preserves the myriad stories of The Gateway City’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender past.  Pieces from The Project will be on rotating display at the LGBT Center of St. Louis.  Further, The Project will contribute to LGBTeach and our other programming.

Founded in 2007, The St. Louis LGBT History Project  serves as the unofficial collecting arm for the St. Louis LGBT Archives  at UMSL, conducts and facilitates oral histories with area LGBT Elders, works with area LGBT organizations on maintaining their own archive, and seeks out and preserves LGBT history, documents, artifacts and memorabilia. The Project has developed a LGBT Walking Tour in the city's Central West End, is available to speak on St. Louis’ LGBT History and provides displays from The Project collection. The goal of The Project is to not only celebrate and preserve our city’s LGBT History, but make it accessible through digital media. For more information check out their Facebook page or visit  www.stlouisgayhistory.com.

The St. Louis Gender Foundation is a not-for-profit and non-sexual social/support and educational resource for gender non-conforming adults. We also welcome Significant Others, caring professionals, and all who support freedom of gender expression. 
The StLGF is proud of its long tradition as an open organization that does not discriminate. The major goal is to provide a nurturing environment conducive to individual growth and development and for networking among the membership regarding supportive health-care and legal professionals, and businesses in the St. Louis area. Although we have event themes at our regularly scheduled sessions, there is no dress code.

St. Louis Gender Foundation does not discriminate in membership or leadership based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

St. Louis Gender Foundation recognizes that privacy and security is paramount to our members.  This is accomplished through a limited access membership database, strict photography guidelines, requirement that all members accept the privacy guidelines, and confidential meeting locations.  No member information will be released without court order. Email: info@stlgf.org; Phone: 314-607-4163;   Website: http://www.stlouisgenderfoundation.org/
   

Saint Louis Leather and Lace {StL3}: A group dedicated to the free expression of alternative lifestyles and forms of loving. Located in St Louis, Missouri, the group was formed in early 1997 to meet the needs of a growing BDSM community in the St Louis Metro area.  We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, sexual orientation, religious preference or chosen lifestyle.    Contact Email: chair@stl3.com;   Website: http://www.stl3.com                    

    

St. Louis Metro Rainbow of the Deaf (StL MRD): A social group for deaf gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people as well as both interested hearing individuals and gay-friendly people in the Metro St. Louis area.  The goal is to setup a social circle to meet and enjoy good times together for both deaf and hearing individuals.  StL MRD is also interested in growing together and showing an united front to the Metro St. Louis area. 

Contact Email: Missy Owoc: owocats@tmail.com 
Website: http://www.stlmrd.blogspot.com/            
Meeting Venue/Location: MoKaBe's Coffee House    
                                                   

Saint Louis Show Me Bears: We are an organization for bears and bear admirers. We held our first meeting in November of 1993. We have since grown and now have over 100 full and associate members nationwide as well as support from other St. Louis area clubs. 

 Contact Email: Gary Toler: toltbear@charter.net    
 Website: http://www.showmebears.org/             

The Steps Alano Club is a nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to provide meeting space for 12-step recovery fellowships, and to support the recovering community through fellowship, friendship, and service.  Founded by members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT)community, the Steps Alano Club welcomes all who seek sanctuary from addiction.
Because of the committed service and financial contributions of many individuals, The Steps Alano Club is one of the nation’s most stable and attractive recovery clubhouses, and one of the most successful LGBT oriented facilities in the nation.  Led by a volunteer board of directors who are elected from the membership, the Alano Club welcomes you to our website, and invites you to find the recovery here and at meetings in our facility. 3974 Humphrey, St St Louis, MO 63116.  Website: http://www.stlstepsalano.com/

Social Justice Center at Washington University: The Social Justice Center is a student-run organization that promotes awareness and understanding of social justice and diversity issues by providing education, facilitation, and resources. Contact Email: socialjusticecenter@aismail.wustl.edu;   Phone: 314-935-7683; Website: http://sjc.myreslife.wustl.edu/  
       

The Stonewall Democrats of Eastern Missouri is dedicated to advancing equal rights for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. SDEMs supports the Democratic Party and Democratic candidates who support our purpose. SDEMs will work toward realizing the following goals:  

*To educate people about the vast differences between the Democratic, Republican, and other parties on issues of particular concern to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community and their allies (LGBTA).  

*To encourage our community to support and vote for Democratic candidates who are committed to fairness, equality, and social justice for all LGBTA persons.  

*To lead/encourage our party to improve its record on the issues of concern to our community, and to work for nomination of Democratic candidates who will be fully supportive of our advocacy against bigotry and hatred.  

*To work with other local, state, or national organizations and Democratic clubs that are committed to ending heterosexism, homophobia, and transphobia; to foster the development of other similar organizations; and to stand in solidarity with others against oppression of all kinds and for social justice.  

*To promote and encourage participation in the National Stonewall Democrats. Website:  www.stonewalldemocratsofeasternmissouri.org

Team Saint Louis: Team St. Louis is an organization that exists to foster participation in the Gay Games and the Out Games, both International amateur sporting competitions; and other gay and lesbian National and international amateur sporting competitions among members of the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is open to everyone, regardless of skill level, age, gender or sexual orientation. Contact Email: info@teamsaintlouis.org; Website: http://www.teamsaintlouis.org/    

                                                                                                

That Uppity Theatre Company: That Uppity Theatre Company produces work designed to put the principles of cultural diversity and social justice into innovative theatrical practice of the highest quality and promotes civil dialogue. Contact: Phone: 314-995-4600; Email: director@uppityco.com;    Website: http://www.uppityco.com                                                                                                              
                              
             

TransHaven is a Board-only non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Missouri.   TransHaven’s Charter and Mission Statement is one of social justice.  TransHaven serves as an active organization representing the Trans Community in advocacy, as well as supporting the issues of the broader LGBTIQA Community.  


TransHaven is engaged on the national front, such as supporting passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and addressing such issues as Behavioral Health, Anti-Violence, Trans Anti-Defamation and the LGBT Homeless. TransHaven’s Board and Staff, includes individuals representing Southern Illinois, Eastern and Central Missouri and our national effort includes a Staff Adviser residing in Arizona. TransHaven’s goal is to have the regions of the entire state of Missouri represented in the very near future. TransHaven works throughout the state as an educational resource, advocate for Trans Equality and provides opportunities for Trans individuals to become more active as a community. TransHaven is committed to the equality issues of all people, and remains active in the global community reaching out to individuals in more than 20 countries. Location: 3672A Arsenal St. St Louis, Mo 63116. Phone: 314-329-7660Info Line:  314-329-7668; Website: http://transhaven.org

Vital VOICE Omnimedia is St. Louis’ premier lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) informational source for a modern lifestyle. Established in 2000 as a continuation of the venerable Lesbian and Gay News Telegraph (founded 1981), Vital VOICE can boast three decades of experience in delivering distinctive stories, news and entertainment that informs, empowers and entertains the LGBT community. Phone:  (314) 256-1196 (office); Website:  www.thevitalvoice.com

Undergraduate Student Groups

Pride Alliance:  Pride Alliance has a general body meeting every two weeks on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00pm in Siegle Hall Room 304. Emailpridewu@gmail.com for more information.

Safe Zones:  Safe Zones is a peer education student group that discusses issues around sexual orientation and gender identity in order to foster a more open and accepting university community. If you have any other questions, e-mail Safe Zones atwusafezones@gmail.com.

Open:  Open provides a safe, supportive space for those at all stages of coming out and meets every two weeks on Sundays from 5:00-6:00pm. Email wustl.open@gmail.com for more information.

Alternative Lifestyles Association:  The Alternative Lifestyles Association is a Student Union recognized group at Washington University in St. Louis dedicated to bringing resources to the Washington University campus and the St. Louis community in an effort to promote healthy attitudes towards sex and sexuality. We are open to all races, religions, genders, sexual orientations and kinks. ALA Meets every Sunday in the DUC Room 232 from 7:00-9:00pm. Visit their website for more information.

Queer & Spiritual:  Queer & Spiritual is a discussion group for those who are queer and practice a faith or spirituality. The next meeting will be Monday 3/7 8-9pm at the Liggett/Koenig Library. For more information, contact Brian Blosser at blosser@washucsc.org.

Graduate Student Groups

OUTgrads:  OUTgrads is an LGBTQIA group dedicated to developing community among Washington University graduate and professional students, faculty, and staff of all genders and sexual orientations. Visit here for more information and events.

OUTLOOK:  OUTLOOK is the LGBT student organization at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work. Email OUTLOOK here.

OUTLAW:  OUTLAW is an educational, political, and social alliance of law students interested in working with Washington University and the surrounding community towards fostering and maintaining an environment that is supportive, positive, and safe for individuals of sexual and gender diversity. Visit here for more information and events.

Olin BranchOut:  Olin BranchOut is an alliance between the queer and straight MBA students at Olin Business School.  Our mission is to be an inclusive, student-led organization that provides a safe space in which straight and queer students can ask frank questions and discuss issues that affect the queer and other minority communities. Email for more information!

LGBT Health Interest Group:  LGBT Health Interest Group is of Washington University medical students dedicated to addressing the health care needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender patients and physicians. For more information, visit their website.

Webster LGBTQ  Alliance of Webster University: Webster LGBTQ Alliance is a multi-focus GLBTQIA (gay, gender queer, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, ally, asexual) group open to all Webster University students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  Contact Email: lgbtqalliance@gmail.com; Website: www.myspace.com/lgbtqalliance