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If you know of an anizatn or iative that’s missg om our list, email at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=""></a>.</p><p><strong>Here’s your gui to 49 Chigo-based LGBTQ+ rourc for the whole fay:</strong></p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img siz="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcSet=" 2048w, 300w, 768w, 1024w, 1536w, 1080w, 72w, 564w, 615w, 114w, 254w, 507w, 1013w, 2025w, 600w, 1200w, 1366w" class="wp-image-648101" alt="" src=" height="683" width="1024" loadg="lazy" dg="async"/><span class="image-cred"><strong>Cred: </strong> <a href=">Provid</a></span><figptn class="wp-element-ptn">Ltle Cy Foundatn was regnized by the Human Rights Campaign 2012 as an LGBTQ-petent foster re and adoptn agency.</figptn></figure><h2>Fosterg, Adoptn & Surrogacy Rourc</h2><p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>• Ltle Cy Foundatn</strong></a> is an LGBTQ+-iendly anizatn that works to support dividuals, fai and muni wh <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">fosterg and adoptn procs</a>. In 2012, was regnized by the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Human Rights Campaign</a> as an LGBT-petent anizatn. Ltle Cy also provis a variety of other rourc, cludg adult employment servic, a day school for children and home-based support. It has Chigo and suburban offic. You n fd <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Ltle Cy’s ntact rmatn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">volunteerg opportuni</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">make a donatn</a> onle.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>SOS Children’s Villag Illois</strong></a> is a nonprof that <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">wel LGBTQ+ upl</a> who are terted fosterg a child. Anyone terted learng more about beg a foster parent n email Director of Recment Kelsey Balk at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=""></a> or ll 312-372-8200. You n also <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">donate</a> onle.</p><iame class="" style="width:100%" width="640px" height="200px" src=" allowfullscreen=""></iame><p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>• Men Havg Babi</strong></a> is an ternatnal nonprof that provis gay men wh tn and fancial support to achieve parenthood through surrogacy. It hosts nferenc, workshops, webars and a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Gay Parentg Assistance Program</a> to provi gay men wh the rourc they need to bee parents. To kick off Pri Month, the anizatn is holdg s nth annual Midwt Surrogacy Conference and Expo June 2-3 Chigo. You n <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">register for the nference</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">donate to Men Havg Babi</a> onle.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img siz="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcSet=" 3440w, 300w, 768w, 1024w, 1536w, 2048w, 1080w, 63w, 564w, 615w, 100w, 222w, 444w, 887w, 1773w, 296w, 591w, 1182w, 263w, 525w, 1051w, 600w, 1200w, 1366w" class="wp-image-269751" alt="" src=" height="780" width="1024" loadg="lazy" dg="async"/><span class="image-cred"><strong>Cred: </strong> Jake Wtich/Block Club Chigo</span><figptn class="wp-element-ptn">The Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. </figptn></figure><h2>Parent & Fay Support Groups</h2><p><strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">• Gay Fathers of Greater Chigo</a></strong> is a peer-led muny group hosted through the Center on Halsted. Gay men — some wh children, some ntemplatg havg children and others who are partners of men wh children — meet a safe and nfintial fom to talk about gay fatherhood. The group meets monthly and discs a variety of topics, cludg g out, divorce, sexualy and their bonds wh their children. You n reach out to the group via email at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=""></a>.</p><p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>• Parents of Transgenr Individuals</strong></a> is another peer-led muny group through Center on Halsted. It is aimed at parents, fai and iends of people who are transgenr and genr expansive so they n learn how to better support and unrstand their loved one’s genr exprsn. You n <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">ntact Center on Halsted</a> for more rmatn.</p><p><strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">• Parents, Fai, and Friends of Lbians and Gays</a></strong> — or PFLAG — is the first and largt anizatn that works to support, te and advote for LGBTQ+ people and their fai. Found 1973, is a natnal group and has a lol Chigo chapter. It offers rourc to LGBTQ+ dividuals and their fai, such as fah-based support, advice for parents to support a child durg the g out procs, tips on how to be a better ally and more. You n <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">subscribe to PFLAG’s newsletter</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">bee a member</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">donate</a>, fd <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">ntact rmatn</a> and more onle.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img siz="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcSet=" 1600w, 300w, 768w, 1024w, 1536w, 1080w, 72w, 564w, 615w, 114w, 254w, 508w, 1014w, 600w, 1200w, 1366w" class="wp-image-514968" alt="" src=" height="682" width="1024" loadg="lazy" dg="async"/><span class="image-cred"><strong>Cred: </strong> Col Boyle/Block Club Chigo</span><figptn class="wp-element-ptn">A mural on the Howard Brown Health Halsted Northalsted on March 28, 2022.</figptn></figure><h2>Health & Wellns Rourc</h2><p>• The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Genr Development Program at Lurie Children’s Hospal</strong></a> is a work of specialists om var discipl who support young patients as they progrs through genr inty and velopment. Patients are generally genr expansive or nonnformg, genr qutng, transgenr or genr fluid. The program offers physil, mental and social health rourc and support. New patients may beg re wh the program up to the age of 22 and may ntue the program until age 25. You n learn more about the program, fd ntact rmatn for Lurie’s Children’s Hospal and donate <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle</a>. Lurie’s also has a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">rource list</a> for transgenr youth and people progrsg through genr and sex velopment.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Howard Brown Health</strong></a> provis affirmg health re to LGBTQ+ people, servg more than 40,000 people per year. Rooted LGBTQ+ liberatn, s programs ver primary medil and ntal re, pediatrics, mental health support and more. You n fd the center’s hours and ntact rmatn <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle</a>. If you need to speak wh someone right away, schle an appotment or quire about servic, you n ll 773-388-1600. Those terted supportg Howard Brown Health n check out <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">volunteer opportuni</a> or <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="!/donatn/checkout">donate</a>.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Center on Halsted</strong></a> is a prehensive muny center that provis health and wellns re to LGBTQ+ people. Wh more than 1,000 muny members visg the center daily, offers a variety of programs, cludg rapid HIV ttg, job trag, therapy, hog support, and even okg class and sports. To ntact a staff member, ll 773-472-6469 or stop by the center at 3656 N. Halsted St. durg normal <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">bs hours</a>. You n also <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">get volved</a> by volunteerg, donatg and more.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img siz="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcSet=" 2400w, 300w, 768w, 1024w, 1536w, 2048w, 1080w, 72w, 564w, 615w, 114w, 253w, 506w, 1011w, 2022w, 600w, 1200w, 1366w" class="wp-image-545253" alt="" src=" height="684" width="1024" loadg="lazy" dg="async"/><span class="image-cred"><strong>Cred: </strong> Kathleen Hkel/Block Club Chigo</span><figptn class="wp-element-ptn">Pri Ft on June 19, 2022, outsi of the Center on Halsted. The two-day ftival happens the weekend before the Chigo Pri Para. The center is the Midwt’s most prehensive muny center dited to advancg muny and securg the health and well-beg of LGBTQ+ Chigoans.</figptn></figure><p>• The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>AIDS Foundatn of Chigo</strong></a> advot for and provis rourc to people who are livg wh or vulnerable to HIV and AIDS. It helps people get tted for HIV, nnects those wh HIV to healthre and works to prevent the spread of the disease. It also advot for hog and other servic for people wh HIV. For non-emergency assistance, you n ll 312-922-2322 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. You n also get nnected wh the foundatn’s specific programs and rourc <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">here</a>. You n check out volunteer opportuni or make a donatn <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle</a>.</p><p>• Edgewater-based anizatn <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>TPAN</strong></a><strong> </strong>serv dividuals of all inti livg wh and vulnerable to HIV. It provis HIV ttg, preventn programs and other medil servic to promote health and well-beg. TPAN also publish a natnally distributed HIV treatment and health magaze, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Posively Aware</a>, and participat the annual <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Ri for Life Chigo</a> bicyclg event. To get ntact wh a TPAN team member, you n fill out <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">a nfintial onle form</a>. You n learn more about ways to get volved, volunteerg and makg a donatn <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle</a>.</p><p>• The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Chigo Black Gay Men’s Cc</strong></a> is a grassroots anizatn led by and for Black gay, bisexual and same-genr-lovg men. It aims to advance health equy among Black gay, bisexual and same-genr-lovg men through muny-centered programs foced on physil, mental and social wellbeg, cludg HIV preventn efforts. You n learn more about the anizatn’s programs <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle</a>, or email the group at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=""></a>. You n also check out volunteer opportuni <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">here</a>.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Planned Parenthood of Illois</strong></a> offers -person and virtual health servic, cludg pregnancy ttg and servic, misrriage management, HIV ttg, PrEP for HIV preventn and genr-affirmg hormone therapy. You n book an appotment at a Chigo health center <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">here</a>. You n also learn about volunteerg, donatg and other opportuni to get volved <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle</a>. Planned Parenthood has Chigo health centers At, Englewood, Downtown, Rogers Park, Roseland and Wicker Park.</p><p>• The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Chigo Women’s Health Center</strong></a> works to empower women, trans people and young people by providg accsible and affordable health re and health tn, servg more than 6,000 annually. The center offers all servic on a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">slidg sle</a>, which means clients n pay as much as they are able to. It provis gynelogil exams, primary re rourc, genr-affirmg hormone therapy, an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Alternative Insematn Program</a> and more. You n <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">donate</a> and fd the center’s ntact rmatn <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle</a>.</p><p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">• <strong>IntraSpectm Counselg</strong></a> works to provi an affirmg and safe theraptic environment for LGBTQ+ people so they feel more eedom to embrace and exprs who they are. IntraSpectm also offers a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">slidg sle, e-based payment program</a> to help make therapy more accsible. You n email <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=""></a> wh qutns, or ll 312-379-9476. To get started wh therapy, you n also subm an onle <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">quiry form</a>.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-rized"><img siz="(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px" srcSet=" 4928w, 300w, 768w, 1024w, 1536w, 2048w, 1080w, 72w, 564w, 615w, 115w, 255w, 510w, 1019w, 2038w, 600w, 1200w, 1366w" height="470" width="710" class="wp-image-113152" alt="" src=" loadg="lazy" dg="async"/><span class="image-cred"><strong>Cred: </strong> Hannah Alani/Block Club Chigo</span><figptn class="wp-element-ptn">The Night Mistry will open the Crib — an LGBTQ-iendly overnight youth homels shelter — on the first floor of 1735 N. Ashland Ave. The Night Mistry’s admistrative and health outreach offic will occupy the send and third floors of the buildg. </figptn></figure><h2>Hog Rourc</h2><p>• The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Chigo Commissn on Human Relatns</strong></a> enforc the Chigo Human Rights Ordance and Chigo Fair Hog Ordance. It vtigat discrimatn plats and hate crim the areas of employment, hog, public acmodatns, cred and bondg.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>The Crib</strong></a> provis emergency hog and other servic to young Chigoans. It’s regnized for s LGTBQ+-petent servic, and many of s rints intify as LGBTQ+. The Crib was started 2011 by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">The Night Mistry</a>, a Chigo anizatn that provis human nnectn, hog support and health re to those who are unhoed or experiencg poverty. If you are someone who is unhoed or experiencg poverty, you n <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">reach out to The Night Mistry for assistance</a>. You n also <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">support the anizatn</a> by volunteerg and donatg.</p><p>• Sce 1985, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Chigo Hoe</strong></a> has been workg to support and empower dividuals and fai impacted by HIV and AIDS. It foc on providg reliable hog to those need, as well as health and employment servic. To get ntact wh Chigo Hoe, you n ll 773-248-5200 or <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">requt a service onle</a>. You n also <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">donate</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">get volved</a> to support the anizatn.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Chigo LGBT Asylum Support Partners</strong></a> is the lol branch of the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">LGBT Freedom and Asylum Network</a>, a natnwi volunteer work providg support to queer people seekg asylum the Uned Stat. If you are an LGBTQ+ asylum seeker or asylee, you n reach out to the Chigo branch <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">here</a> or the natnwi work <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">here</a>. You n also donate <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle</a>.</p><p>• Howard Brown Health’s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Broadway Youth Center</strong></a> provis rourc and support to LGBTQ+ youth experiencg homelsns or hog stabily. Anyone 12-24 n reach out for muny, medil, social and mental wellns support, regardls of their abily to pay. You n fd the center’s hours and ntact rmatn <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle</a>.</p><p>• <strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Uny Parentg & Counselg, Inc.</a></strong> is a child welfare agency that implements a foster re program ntracted by the Illois Department of Children and Fay Servic. The anizatn’s ma goal is to ensure the safety and stabily of children and youth the Foster Care program. It also works to help young Chigoans who are experiencg homelsns, particularly LGBTQ+ youth. You n <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">donate</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">fd ntact rmatn</a> and more onle.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img siz="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcSet=" 5184w, 300w, 768w, 1024w, 1536w, 2048w, 1080w, 72w, 564w, 615w, 114w, 254w, 507w, 1013w, 2025w, 600w, 1200w, 1366w" class="wp-image-622758" alt="" src=" height="683" width="1024" loadg="lazy" dg="async"/><span class="image-cred"><strong>Cred: </strong> Jake Wtich/Block Club Chigo</span><figptn class="wp-element-ptn">Brian Johnson is CEO of Equaly Illois, the state’s largt LGBTQ advocy anizatn, which endorsed mayoral ndidate Brandon Johnson on Tuday.</figptn></figure><h2>Legal Rourc</h2><p>• The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Legal Council for Health Jtice</strong></a> works to empower and support children and adults livg wh life-changg health ndns, such as children wh social, medil and tnal needs, people affected by HIV facg legal problems, and people experiencg homelsns. You n <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">reach out to the uncil for help</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">make a donatn</a> onle.</p><p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">• <strong>Lambda Legal Illois</strong></a> is the lol branch of a natnal legal anizatn that advot for LGBTQ+ people’s rights. It provis ee legal reprentatn to clients, and s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Legal Help Dk</a> provis legal rmatn about LGBTQ+ protectns at no st. It also works to change public policy to better protect LGBTQ+ people. Anyone seekg help wh a legal matter volvg sexual orientatn, genr inty or HIV n ll the Lambda Midwt Regnal Office at 312-663-4413. You n also <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">ntact the anizatn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">fd volunteer opportuni</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">make a donatn</a> onle.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>LAGBAC</strong></a> is Chigo’s LGBTQ+ bar associatn, and ’s one of the largt LGBTQ+ bar associatns the untry. It’s prised of lawyers, judg and other elected officials, law stunts and other legal profsnals. It provis members wh social and workg opportuni, legal tn, scholarships, work opportuni, mentorship and more. You n reach out to the group g an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle ntact form</a> and donate <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">here</a>.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Equaly Illois</strong></a> is an advocy anizatn that fends the civil rights of LGBTQ+ Illoisans and tras and empowers queer and allied anizatns. It also has a polil actn mtee that promot ndidat who support legislatn protectg and empowerg LGBTQ+ people, pl a uncil of Illois bs who champn LGBTQ+ equaly the workplace. You n fd ways to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">support the group</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">donate</a> onle.</p><p>• The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Transformative Jtice Law Project</strong></a> is a llectn of activists, legal workers and anizers who advote for and provi support to low-e and unhoed transgenr people Illois. Members provi tnal rourc and ee legal servic, such as reprentg and helpg trans people as they legally change their nam. You n fd the anizatn’s ntact rmatn <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle</a>, pl rmatn on how to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">volunteer</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">donate</a>.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img siz="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcSet=" 1295w, 300w, 768w, 1024w, 1080w, 66w, 564w, 615w, 105w, 234w, 468w, 934w, 600w, 1200w, 277w, 553w, 1107w" class="wp-image-297947" alt="" src=" height="740" width="1024" loadg="lazy" dg="async"/><span class="image-cred"><strong>Cred: </strong> Provid/Amy Shelton</span><figptn class="wp-element-ptn">Left to Right: Lal Batti, Masala Sapphire and LaWhore Vagistan are members of Trikone Chigo. The group has tried to build muny among queer and trans South Asians and provi them wh rourc for more than a .</figptn></figure><h2><strong>Fah-Based & Cultural Rourc</strong></h2><p>• The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Chigo Coaln of Welg Church</strong></a> is a llectn of more than 80 Chigoland church and mistri that wele and affirm people of all sexual orientatns and genr inti. The group works to enurage the cln of LGBTQ+ people fah muni and nnect s members to rourc. You n fd the aln’s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">rourc</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">ntact rmatn</a> onle, pl stay updated on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">social media</a>.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Trikone Chigo</strong></a> works to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment for LGBTQ+ South Asians to meet Chigo. It promot awarens, visibily and acceptance of queer people while also embracg South Asian herage. The group hosts film ftivals, cultural nights, awarens mpaigns and other events. You n fd ways to get volved and volunteer <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle</a>.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Masjid al-Rabia</strong></a> is an LGBTQ+-affirmg Islamic muny center led by people of lor. It provis support to margalized Mlims, cludg those who are queer. It also helps people accs food, ns a ee muny library and hosts events like a weekly Friday prayer service, which is a “pluralist, trans- and disabily-centered space.” You n <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">ntact Masjid al-Rabia</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">browse tnal rourc</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">fd volunteer opportuni</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">make a donatn</a> and more onle.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Jewish Child and Fay Servic Chigo</strong></a> offers LGBTQ+ support and rourc to LGBTQ+ and qutng youth and young adults, their fai and alli. The group has an annual summer program for LGBTQ+ teens and alli, a support and tn group for Jewish parents and queer youth and more. You n fd the anizatn’s ntact rmatn <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">here</a>.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Invisible to Invcible</strong></a>, or I2I, is a muny anizatn that celebrat and affirms LGBTQ+ Asians and Pacific Islanrs. Sce 2005, the group has worked to make Asian spac more affirmg of LGBTQ+ people. It also advot for immigrant and refugee jtice, reproductive jtice, racial jtice and solidary, fay acceptance of LGBTQ+ Asians and wellns. The group offers tnal programmg and support spac and hosts social events like potlucks. You n fd ways to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">get volved</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">ntact I2I</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">donate</a> onle.</p><p>• <strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Uned Latx Pri</a></strong> is a grassroots llective of LGBTQ+ Chigoans anizg for queer Latos, Latas and Latx muny members. In 2010, began hostg annual Pri Week celebratns. You n keep up wh the anizatn and fd s ntact rmatn <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">here</a>.</p><p>• <strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Samcha Chigo</a></strong> is a group that supports Korean-intified LGBTQ+ people the Chigo area. It has hosted var muny events, cludg a potluck, Harvt Moon celebratn, documentary screeng, virtual drag show and more. You n keep up wh the anizatn and fd s ntact rmatn <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">here</a>. </p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img siz="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcSet=" 4032w, 300w, 768w, 1024w, 1536w, 2048w, 1080w, 64w, 564w, 615w, 101w, 225w, 451w, 900w, 1800w, 600w, 1200w, 267w, 533w, 1067w, 1366w" class="wp-image-298988" alt="" src=" height="768" width="1024" loadg="lazy" dg="async"/><span class="image-cred"><strong>Cred: </strong> Provid/Jan Heyn-Cubacub</span><figptn class="wp-element-ptn">Sky Cubacub pos ont of a mural honorg them at the home of Brave Space Alliance, the first Black- and trans-led LGBTQ+ anizatn on the South Si</figptn></figure><h2>Activism, Advocy & Social Jtice Groups</h2><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Brave Space Alliance</strong></a> is a Black- and trans-led anizatn that works to empower and provi rourc to queer, trans and genr-nonnformg people, particularly those of lor. The group offers health and wellns rourc, opened a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">muny food pantry</a>, created a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">hog program</a>, has a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">job board</a> to fd LGBTQ+-iendly employment opportuni and more. You n <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">donate</a>, learn about <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">volunteerg opportuni</a> and fd <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">ntact rmatn</a> onle. You n email <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=""></a> wh general quiri and qutns about programs and servic.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Affy 95</strong></a> is a Black- and queer-led group based on the South Si. It works to advance social jtice wh and for Black LGBTQ+ muni. It ns a book club, hosts support groups and aniz events to provi rmatn about wellns and rourc. You n fd <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">the group’s ntact rmatn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">volunteer opportuni</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">make a donatn</a> onle.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Bisexual Queer Alliance Chigo</strong></a> is a nonprof workg to empower, te and provi rourc to bisexual and queer people and their alli the Chigo area. The group hosts discsn groups, book clubs, movie nights and more, which you n keep up wh on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">social media</a>. You n also learn more about <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">volunteer opportuni</a> onle.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Life Is Work Rourc Center</strong></a> provis terventn servic, rourc and support for trans and non-bary people of lor, wh a foc on nnectg people wh employment opportuni, legal servic and safe hog. The center also has a muny closet and helps nnect Chigoans wh health rourc like HIV ttg and vacc, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">among other programs</a>. You n learn more about <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">gettg volved</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">make a donatn</a> onle.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Lighthoe Foundatn of Chigoland</strong></a> is a Black- and queer-led social jtice anizatn workg to empower and te LGBTQ+ people of lor the Chigo area. It offers a variety of rourc, om wellns help and fancial support to a book club and entertag events. The group also started a Black Queer Equy Inx program, which is a muny-led participatory rearch project that evaluat nonprof cultur for Black LGBTQ+ staff and board members. You n <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">ntact Lighthoe Foundatn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">donate</a> and learn <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">how to get volved</a> onle. </p><p>• The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illois</strong></a> works to promote enomic opportuni for LGBTQ+ Illoisans. It supports and provis rourc to bs the state that enurage equaly. You n fd <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">rourc</a> and the group’s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">ntact rmatn</a> onle.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img siz="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcSet=" 1200w, 300w, 768w, 1024w, 1080w, 72w, 564w, 615w, 114w, 253w, 506w, 1011w, 600w" class="wp-image-469019" alt="" src=" height="684" width="1024" loadg="lazy" dg="async"/><span class="image-cred"><strong>Cred: </strong> Col Boyle/Block Club Chigo</span><figptn class="wp-element-ptn">Dozens pose for a photo as skaters gather for the last oSkate meetup of 2021 at Wilson Skate Park Uptown on Oct. 19, 2021.</figptn></figure><h2>Arts, Social & Volunteer Groups</h2><p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>• oSkate</strong></a> is a Black-woman- and queer-led skate llective based Chigo. It aims to create space for people who are tradnally unrreprented skateboardg, particularly women, people of lor and queer people. You n shop oSkate merchandise and donate <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle</a>. You n also keep up wh the group and fd rmatn about monthly skate meet-ups on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">social media</a>.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>PriArts</strong></a> is a nonprof that exhibs and promot LGBTQ+ artists through all media and art forms. It aims to provi a safe and supportive environment which to explore issu faced by LGBTQ+ dividuals and alli. You n check out live events at the PR!DEARTS Center, cludg <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">theater shows</a>. You n <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">ntact PriArts</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">apply to work wh the group</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">donate</a> onle.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Gay For Good</strong></a> is an LGBTQ+ volunteer work that mobiliz queer Chigoans and alli for service projects. The group aims to promote diversy, foster cln and strengthen relatnships wh the Chigo area. It supports a variety of , om <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">celebratg Pri</a> to volunteerg at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">animal shelters</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">food banks</a>. You n <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">make a donatn</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">jo the work</a> and fd <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">ntact rmatn</a> onle.</p><p>• <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="><strong>Femm + Themm</strong></a> is a newly created bike group that serv as a “safe space” for women, femme, non-bary and trans Chigoans. The group meets for social group ris on the first Saturday of every month. You n fd more rmatn about upg ris on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Twter</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Instagram</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Facebook</a>. You n also reach the group via email at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=""></a>.</p><p>You n browse more LGBTQ+ social groups the Chigo area <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">onle</a>. Here are a few of them: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">a Chigo LGBTQ Book Club</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">The Awkward Queer Women of Color Meetup Group</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">a Chigo North Shore LGBT Meetup</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">an LGBT Food N’ Fun Social Group</a>.</p><p class="pi__hi-for-payg"><em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">Subscribe to Block Club Chigo</a>, an pennt, 501(c)(3), journalist-n newsroom. Every dime we make funds reportg om Chigo’s neighborhoods.</em></p><p class="pi__hi-for-payg"><em>Click <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">here</a> to support Block Club wh a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href=">tax-ductible donatn.</a></em> </p><p class="pi__show-for-payg"><em>Thanks for subscribg to Block Club Chigo, an pennt, 501(c)(3), journalist-n newsroom. 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