Community Co-Sponsors
| Alliance Français is dedicated to
promoting and preserving French culture
in South Florida. Along with hosting a
variety of events throughout the year, the
Alliance provides French language
lessons as well as offering a fully
comprehensive library. For more information call 305-859-8760 or www.afmiami.org |
Aqua Foundation for Women promotes the equality, strength, health and visibility of South Florida lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LBT) women. They produce Aqua Girl, a sensational weekend of women's events in the sun and surf of South Beach taking place May 14-18th. For more information please call 305-532-1997 or visit the website at www.aqualgirl.org. |
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| Care Resource is a non-profit, multicultural,
community based AIDS service
organization, which "Through education,
prevention, research, care & treatment,
and support service, Care Resource
improves upon the health and overall
quality of life of our diverse South Florida
communities in need." www.careresource.org or 305-576-1234 |
Communion Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering leadership in the GLBT community. They can be found at www.communionfoundation.com or for more information call 954-873-2680. | |
| Congregation ETZ Chaim has served
the GLBT community of Broward, Miami-Dade and the Palm Beach counties for
nearly 31 years. Visit www.etzchaimfl.org or 954-564-9232. |
Equality Florida is a statewide
education and advocacy organization
dedicated to building a state of equal
rights in Florida, exclusive of all sexual
orientations and gender identities. For
more information, contact 813-870- EQFL(3735) or www.eqfl.org. |
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| GITA is a gay Italian American social group. The purpose of the group is to promote Italian Culture in all of its forms. Our group is open to anyone who wants to participate in our activities. To become a member of GITA you need not be gay, Italian, American, or anything else. There are no rules and there are no fees or dues. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for like-minded people to interact with each other to have fun. GITA is activity oriented. Lots of activities. Visit www.gaygita.com | The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. www.glaad.org | |
| The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) represents a grassroots force of more than 700,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where GLBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. For more information visit www.hrc.org or locally at http://southflorida.hrc.org | Lambda Legal South Florida Chapter is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians and gay men, bisexual, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. Visit us on the web at www.lambdalegal.org. | |
| Lavender Footlights Festival, currently
in its 6th year, presents staged readings
of new Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transgender and queer themed plays by
emerging playwrights. Being held May 31st and June 1st at the Miami Science
Museum. For more info visit www.lavenderfootlights.org |
Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber
of Commerce (MDGLCC) is a network of
GLBT owned and GLBT interest
businesses that provide an opportunity
to promote projects that benefit member
organizations in the community. The
Chamber also provides advocacy to
government and the greater Miami
community regarding issues relevant to
gay and lesbian businesses. Call 305- 534-4000 or visit www.gogaymiami.com. |
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| The Miami Gay Men's Chorus is an
inclusive, community-based organization
of gay men and gay-supporting people
that inspires and changes lives through
the power of music. With humor and
heart, we proudly entertain our
audiences while striving for artistic
excellence. For tickets visit our website, www.miamigaychorus.org or call 305- 604-8787 |
The Miami Jewish Film Festival is an
annual event showcasing the best in films
about Judaism, with Jewish characters or
celebrating Jewish themes. Their 12th annual festival will take place January 24 to February 1st, 2009 For more information visit www.miamijewishfilmfestival.com or call 305-573-7304 |
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| Miami Light Project is a not-for-profit
cultural organization founded in 1989
that presents live performances by
innovative dance, music and theatre
artists from around the world and
supports the development of new work
by South Florida-based artists. Miami
Light Project is a cultural forum to explore
some of the issues that define
contemporary society. For more information, call 305-576-4350 or visit www.miamilightproject.com. |
The National Gay & Lesbian Task Force produces Miami's Winter Party Festival in March, the annual Recognition Diner in November and other events to raise funds for the GLBT Miami community. The Task Force has been a national advocacy group for GLBT issues since 1973. To find out how you can get involved, contact 202-393-5177 or visit www.thetaskforce.org | |
| PFLAG (Parents, Friends, Families of Lesbian and Gays) promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender 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. Local contact: Sandra Pino - Co-Chairperson for Miami- Dade Chapter. Tel: 305-323-4510 | Pridelines Youth Services is dedicated to providing an educational, supportive and safe environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth (13-19 years of age). Their 3rd annual adult prom is Saturday, September 27th at Jungle Island. If you would like to become involved as a youth member or adult volunteer, please call 305-571-9601 or visit www.pridelines.org | |
| Ru'ach is a havurah (fellowship) of
lesbians and gay men, in Miami-Dade,
who gather together throughout the year.
Some Ru'ach members are members of
Temple Israel, others are members of other
temples, and yet others are not members
of any temple. But all are welcome. One
of our gatherings is our annual Pride Seder
held during Gay Pride month. On Pesach,
the story of the Jewish People's liberation
from bondage is told. At Pride Seder, the
stories and hardships of our Gay and
Lesbian Jewish Life are told. We also have
social events throughout the year. www.templeisrael.net. |
Safe Schools South Florida (formerly
GLSEN) is the only organization in South
Florida comprised of professional
educators committed to training
education professionals to recognize and
intervene in harassment and bullying of
LGBTQ students and the children of LGBT
parents. For more information contact 561-582-0971 or visit: www.safeschoolssouthflorida.org |
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| SAVE (Safeguarding American Values for
Everyone)- mission is to guarantee equal
rights and protection from discrimination
for all people in Miami-Dade County
through support of the county's Human
Rights Ordinance and defeat of any effort
to repeal the Ordinance; SAVE can be reached at 305-751-7283 or via the internet at www.savedade.org. |
The South Beach AIDS Project (SoBAP) mission is to identify and
address the local needs for HIV/AIDS
prevention, education and testing.
SoBAP's programs reach over 5,000
people per month, distributing free
condoms and providing free HIV testing
at their Wellness Center located at 306
Lincoln Road, phone (305) 532-1033 or visit www.sobeAIDS.org |
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| Sunshine Cathedral Metropolitan
Community Church, has played an
important role in the life of the lesbian
and gay community of South Florida,
since its inception. The Cathedral has
always welcomed people from all
religious and ethnic backgrounds, and
offered them a home where they could
work out their own spiritual destinies in
an atmosphere of fellowship and
support. For more information visit www.sunshinecathedral.org |
Switchboard of Miami (Kevin Kline
Suicide Awareness Initiative) is a 24-hour,
7 day a week suicide prevention and
awareness hotline. To volunteer contact edstraubjr@aol.com or call 305-358-HELP. For more info visit www.switchboardmiami.org |
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| Tuesday’s Angels mission is to provide
emergency financial assistance to people
with HIV/AIDS in Broward County, and
when funds are available, to give grants
to local HIV/AIDS nonprofit agencies in
Broward County that will directly benefit
people living with the condition. www.tuesdaysangels.org |
Victory Fund has, since 1991, successfully helped elect hundreds of openly LGBT candidates to Congress, state legislatures, school boards, city councils and more. Through world-class programs and nonpartisan training, we also provide these new leaders with the skills and contacts they need to make the most of their influence and access. www.victoryfund.org. | |
| YES Institute mission is to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and ALL youth by initiating dialogue, providing education and creating support systems. More information can be found on the website, www.yesinstitute.org. |
