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Berks
Gay Men's Social Group
Gene
Kohl
BGMSG
P O Box 6583
Wyomissing, Pa 19610
Berks County
berksgmsg@aol.com
www.berksgmsg.com
Gay
Men Only
We
are a group of gay men in Berks and surrounding counties
that plan a variety of social activities for members to
enjoy each other's company. To be on our mailing list, send
us your email address. We update our website every 2 weeks!
We welcome new members and ideas for events!
GLBT Owned/Operated
PA
Diversity VERIFIED GLBT Friendly
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Bucks
Montgomery Alliance for Gay and Lesbian Concerns
Bucks County
215-529-0360
PA
Diversity VERIFIED GLBT Friendly
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Central
Pennsylvania Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Russell
A. Boggs
P.O. Box 135
Harrisburg, PA
Central PA
717-213-5034
info@cpglcc.org
www.cpglcc.org
Our
Mission: Commitment to Diversity in the Business Community
The Central
Pennsylvania Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce believes
that diversity is a goal that can never be considered fully
achieved in the business community. CPGLCC works to support
diversity and assist Central Pennsylvania’s business
community in pursuit of an ideal workplace, marketplace,
industry and region.
CPGLCC offers a comprehensive approach to diversity and
inclusion in the business community by focusing on:
- People: Through encouraging workforce diversity
- Consumers: Through supporting appropriate joint marketing initiatives and other opportunities
- Businesses: Through developing partnerships with and among general business organizations
- Industry: Through development and support of workforce and supplier diversity programs
GLBT-Friendly
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GLEF (Gay and Lesbian Episcopalians and Friends)
Dewayne Messenger
1814 James Street,
Sinking Spring, PA
Berks County
610-374-8269
info@berksglef.org
berksglef.org
It is my great pleasure to introduce GLEF a new organization for the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered community in the Berk's area. GLEF is the organization for Gay & Lesbian Episcopalians and Friends.
Our inaugural meeting was held on February 24th at Christ Episcopal Church, in Reading.
Everyone is invited to join our monthly meetings for fun, food, activities, education and worship. A website that lists upcoming meetings and activies will soon be online.
If you would like to be added to GLEF’s communications list, please contact D. Messenger at info@berksglef.org
PA Diversity VERIFIED GLBT Friendly
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Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender and Allied
People of the Central Susquehanna Valley (GLBTACSV)
Robert Roush, Facilitator
265 Point Township Drive Suite A,
Northumberland, PA 17857
(Northumberland County)
570-854-4410
info@glbtacsv.org
www.glbtacsv.org
Our mission: To provide a positive voice and image for GLBTA (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allied) people in Central Susquehanna Valley through outreach, support, education and advocacy. Currently we have a 3rd Friday coffeehouse, and a PFLAG support group. News and info at our website. We meet every first Monday at 7 p.m.
GLBT-Friendly
GLBT Operated
GLBT Owned
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Gay & Lesbian Organization of Reading & Allentown (GLORA)
Nels Swanson
PO Box 414
Frederick
PA
Berks County and Lehigh Valley
Glora@dejazzd.com
http://glora.1colony.com
Gay and lesbian Members go on outings and gather at each other's homes for potluck meals. Some members have children. Events are often smoke and pet free. Write or email for a newsletter: Dues $10 per person annually. Members get mailed "The Tassel Newsletter."
GLBT Owned/Operated
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Gay & Lesbian Organized Sports Society (GLOSS)
Fabio Urbina
PO Box 21862
Lehigh Valley
PA
Berks County and Greater Lehigh Valley
info@gloss.org
www.gloss.org
Lehigh Valley organization that sponsors several GLBT sports and social events per week. Volleyball, tennis, game-night and more- check the website!
GLBT Owned/Operated
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Gentlemen of Berks and Beyond
Jayson Messner
P.O. Box # 13592
Reading PA 19612
Berks County
www.GOBAB.org
gobabevents@yahoo.com
http://www.myspace.com/_gobab
GOBAB :Gentlemen of Berks and Beyond
Gay Men only
It’s here, like the seed sprouting a new life. A new group is forming for men in the Berks area and beyond. A group of men that believe in true friendship and working in a positive attitude towards life with each other and the gay community. From social activities to dinners, fun times and get together with friends who feel the same way that you do about sharing the brotherhood of life. Our group is young and so is our ideas and hearts. But with true brotherhood and friendship we will all grow in a positive attitude way. Check us out … we will not bite unless you want us to.
MEN UNITED IN BROTHERHOOD & STRENGTH
GLBT Operated/GLBT Owned
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GLBT Infoline of Pennsylvania Diversity Network
Liz Bradbury
PO Box 22902
Lehigh Valley
PA
Berks County and Greater Lehigh Valley - all of Pennsylvania
610-HELP-123; (610-435-7123)
info@padiversity.org
www.padiversity.org
Call-in phone line to support and bring information to the GLBT community. See more information about this Infoline at this web site.
GLBT Owned/Operated
PA Diversity VERIFIED GLBT Friendly
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Interweave
Allyson Diane Hamm
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Vallley
424 Center St.
Bethlehem
PA
(Northampton County)
610-866-7652
Interweave_UUCLV@yahoogroups.com
www.uuclvpa.org
Interweave is a GLBTAIQQ group with a focus on social, support, political & spiritual topics. All genders, orientations, identities & religions are welcome. It is part of the Unitarian Universalist Association, with a local chapter holding monthly meetings on third Sundays at the UUCLV.
*Copies of the Valley Gay Press are available at this site.
PA Diversity VERIFIED GLBT Friendly
Interweave Continental had a visible presence at the recent Unitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly (GA) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida -- with over 3000 attendees. During GA, Interweave hosted an annual banquet with a presention of the Mark DeWolfe award celebrating longtime outstanding achievement in queer activism. Interweave's winning sermon was delivered to much applause. Congratulations to the winner, Rev. Amy Zucker Morgenstern for her sermon, How to Be a Great Ally (available online).
Interweave co-sponsored & provided local speaker, Allyson Diane Hamm for a well-received & attended panel workshop called Cutting Across Oppressions, which encouraged activism crossing racial, gender & sexual orientation lines. It focused on anti-discrimination laws & the case of Susan Stanton, a transwoman who lost her job in a very public way & the positive UU response coming from diverse racial, religious & other backgrounds.
Volunteers staffed a colorful booth featuring "Hate is Easy, Love Takes Courage" t-shirts , spray-on tattoos, & helpful literature. (Look for these at LV Pride, too!) Interweave decided to offer booth space to the UU Legislative Ministry so that support could be given to the fight to retain California same-gender marriage rights.
Lastly, Interweave co-sponsored a powerfully moving public witness demonstration, "Standing on the Side of Love" in support of laws inclusive of ALL families, with a particular focus on immigration, marriage & adoption rights.
Locally, Interweave recently had an inter-generational dance & plans to have a booth at Pride in the Park. Stop by & say hi to find out more about Interweave. You can also check them out on facebook or email: allysondiane@hotmail.com.
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Lehigh Valley Bears
Ira Fine
Meets at the Mooselounge (upstairs)
of the Stonewall Bar
28 N 10th Street
Allentown, PA
Lehigh County
610-767-7363
iramfine@aol.com
yahoo group: http:groups.yahoo.com/group/lvbears
Meets the first Saturday of every month in the Mooselounge upstairs at the Stonewall, at the end of the bar, under the moose head.
This is a social group for, bears, bear admirers, and anyone else who wants to be part of the gathering. All are welcome.
NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT A BEAR IS? - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
GLBT Owned/Operated
PA Diversity VERIFIED GLBT Friendly
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Lehigh Valley Transsexual Coalition
PA
610-997-5474, 610-814-0530
humanrights4all@aol.com
or
james30338874@aol.com
Greater Lehigh Valley - Lehigh and Northampton Counties
GLBT Owned/Operated
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Lehigh Valley Transmen
James Halleman
Northampton County
610-814-0530
jameshalleman@aol.com
Primary Clientele: More Trangendered People than others, everyone welcome
This is a social group offering conversational peer support. Meetings are free, no membership required. Meetings are accessible. Contact James for meeting times, dates, and place, any questions about Lehigh Valley Transmen.
GLBT Operated/GLBT Owned
PA Diversity VERIFIED GLBT Friendly
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LGBTQ Support Group -- Sanctuary Counseling LLC
Heather Kramer Almquist
515 Old Swede Road, Ste B4
Douglassville, PA
Berks County
610-385-3155
heather@sanctuarycounseling.com
info@sanctuarycounseling.com
www.sanctuarycounseling.com
Meets the first and third Monday of each month at 6:30PM.
LGBTQ Support Group at Sanctuary Counseling in Douglassville, Berks County. Join this group for an affirming, confidential experience of community and support! Meets the first and third Monday of each month at 6:30PM. Services are free for these groups. Nominal donations for materials/refreshments are appreciated. Sanctuary Counseling provides affirming counseling for the LGBTQ community, and is conveniently located for clients in northern Chester, southeastern Berks, and western Montgomery counties and the Route 422 corridor. Please visit the web site at sanctuarycounseling.com, or call: 610-385-3155.
Valley Gay Press Drop-Off spot.
PA Diversity VERIFIED GLBT Friendly
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MCCLV Men's Breakfast Group
Dale Parkhurst
Meets every Sunday morning at 9am for breakfast at Bob Evans Restaurant, located on Lehigh St. in Allentown, near Route 78. This is a very informal gathering.
Call: 610-709-8800 (MCCLV) for information
Lehigh County
www.mcclv.org
For GBTS men.
GLBT- Friendly
GLBT- Operated
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Norttheast PA Rainbow Alliance
c/o DCS
512 Northampton Street #218
Kingston
PA
1-888-829-1341; 570-829-1341 HELP LINE
alliance@nepaweb.net
http://www.gaynepa.com/
GLBT Organization in North East PA. Contact for news and information in that area! See the "Services" and "Directory" Tabs at www.paynepa.com or call the Help Line.
GLBT Owned/Operated
PA Diversity VERIFIED GLBT Friendly
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Pennsylvania Diversity Network (PDN)
Liz Bradbury
PO Box 22902
Lehigh Valley
PA
610-432-5449; 610-HELP-123 Infoline
Berks County and Greater Lehigh Valley
info@padiversity.org
www.padiversity.org
Trainings and Presentations on GLBT issues, publisher of the Valley Gay Press and home of the GLBT Infoline, bringing you the website "padiversity.org," presents the PDN Photo Project - 200 Same-sex Couples: Facing Inequality and many other events and programs.
Runs this web site. Return to the home page to see information on all of PDN'S programs.
CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTO ALBUMS AND REPORTS OF PDN'S 2007 EVENTS
CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTO ALBUMS AND REPORTS OF PDN'S 2008 EVENTS
GLBT Owned/Operated
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PFLAG - Eastern PA PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex people)
Don Kohn
PO Box 403
Macungie
PA
Lehigh Valley, Berks County, Monroe County
PFLAG Hotline and Information: 610-967-5219
info@eastern-pa-pflag.org
www.eastern-pa-pflag.org
Our Mission: To promote 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 inform and enlighten the public, and
- advocacy -- to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.
For full up-to-date information on all area PFLAG meetings times, dates, places, and events see the PFLAG web site by clicking here:
www.eastern-pa-pflag.org
CLICK HERE TO SEE A PHOTO ALBUM OF THE LAST PFLAG PICNIC!
Eastern PA PFLAG has a monthly newsletter that is sent out in hard copy and email to its members.
*Copies of the Valley Gay Press are available at this site.
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PFLAG Pottsville
Marc Freligh
PO Box 871
Pottsville, PA
Schuylkill County
570-624-3151
pflagpottsville@hotmail.com
www.pflagpottsville.org
PFLAG Pottsville meets the third Thursday of each month at the Terrence Reiley Community Building, 216 N. 12th Street, Pottsville. Meetings begin at 6:30pm. We provide one-on-one peer support for parents, families and friends. We also have a lending library, speakers bureau, youth group support and other programming and events. PFLAG Pottsville awards an annual scholarship to a self identified lgbt or allied high school/college student. Call or email for additional information.
*Copies of the Valley Gay Press are available at this site.
PA Diversity VERIFIED GLBT Friendly
PFLAG Pottsville - Schuylkill County -- 2008 Calendar of Events
Ongoing - Third Thursday of each month - Support group for lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender individuals and their families and friends. Also
Third Thursday of each month - Pride Youth a support group/safe space for
LGBTQA youth ages 14-18.
January 17 - Chapter Meeting, Strategic Planning/Reorganization Meeting
February 21 - Chapter Meeting, Black History Month Program, Penn State Schuylkill Chapter of the NAACP
March 20 - Chapter Meeting, Game Night
April 29 - Chapter Meeting, Letter Writing Party
Schuylkill Wellness Service’s Dine Out to Fight HIV/AIDS at Amigo’s (time to be determined)
May 18 - Chapter Meeting, ‘Our Journey to Acceptance – PFLAG Moms Speak,’ Presentation of ‘Mom of the Year Award’
American Way Fair, Downtown Pottsville
June 19 - Chapter Meeting, Frank Pizzoli, Publisher of Central Voice to screen ‘Second Lazarus’
July 26 - Chapter Meeting, Ice Cream Social
August 17 Lehigh Valley Pride, Allentown
August 21 - Chapter Meeting, Picnic
September 18 - Chapter Meeting, Health/Wellness, Deb Bixler
October 16 - Chapter Meeting, LGBT History Month Presentation by Liz Bradbury, PDN
November 20 - Chapter Meeting, Observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance
December 11 (Please note change to second Thursday.)
Holiday Party and Gift Auction
All events held at the Terrence Reiley Community Building, 216 N. 12th St., Pottsville, 6:30pm, unless indicated otherwise.
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PFLAG Wilkes Barre/Northeastern PA
107 Butler Street
Forty Fort
PA
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Pride of NEPA
613 Baltimore Drive
Wilkes Barre
PA
570-270-4155 x. 353
prideofnepa@prideofnepa.org
www.prideofnepa.org
GLBT Owned/Operated
GLBT Friendly
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PRIDE of the Greater Lehigh Valley
P.O. Box 20804
Lehigh Valley
PA
610-770-6200
Lehigh County
info@pridelv.org
www.prideglv.org
Produces annual Lehigh Valley Pride in the Park Festival and Parade
CLICK HERE TO SEE A PHOTO ALBUM OF PRIDE IN THE PARK 2007
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Rainbow Families
Donnie and Earl Snyder
PO Box 22902
Lehigh Valley, PA
Lehigh Valley and Berks County
donniearlucas@msn.com
www.padiversity.org
Rainbow Families is a local organziation that hosts events for GLBTA families with children. Rainbow Families is part of PA Diversity Network.
Click Here to go to the Rainbow Family page on this web site for full information.
GLBT Owned and Operated
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Reading Pride Celebration
Mailing Address:
Reading Pride Celebration
PO Box 15242
Reading, PA 19612
Berks County
CLICK HERE TO SEE A PHOTO ALBUM OF THE READING PRIDE CELEBRATION 2007
CLICK HERE TO SEE A PHOTO ALBUM OF THE READING PRIDE 2007 FUNDRAISER AT THE HOTEL STIRLING
Click here to see a Photo Album of the Reading Pride Celebration 2008 Festival
www.readingpridecelebration.com
Our Mission is to Celebrate Unity and Diversity In the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Communites Of Reading and Berks County.
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Renaissance -- Transgender Association (Lehigh Valley Chapter)
Wanda Conner
Lehigh Valley Renaissance
PO Box 157
Trexlertown, PA
Lehigh County
Meets at the Metropolitan Community Church
second Saturday of the Month at 8pm
1901 S 12th St, Room 208
Allentown
PA
610-709-8800 (Church)
www.renlv.org
(national web site - follow to Lehigh Valley Chapter)
Support group for trangender, cross dressing and transexual people. Meets monthly in a social setting. Also sponsors other events, including parties and dances, for trangender people and with other local GLBT groups for the GLBTA community.
Mostly Trangender
GLBT-Friendly
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Silent Witnesses of Central PA
Blaise Liffick
680 Coverleaf Rd.
Elizabethtown, PA
Lancaster County
717-669-7539
717-361-2992
blaiseliffick@comcast.net
director@silentwitnesspa.org
www.silentwitnesspa.org
Silent Witnesses of Central PA (SWPA) is an organization of gay and straight allies dedicated to helping the GLBT community have safe and peaceful events by providing a non-confrontational buffer between participants in GLBT events and those who would condemn them. We provide visual protection from \"street preachers\" and protesters at events such as Pridefests, the showing of films such as Jim in Bold, or staging of plays such as The Laramie Project, using our bodies and rainbow umbrellas as shields. In times of need, we intervene to prevent confrontations between protesters and event participants, often acting as escorts for those who would like to attend such events.
We are not counter-protesters. Instead, we provide a visual representation of support for those in our society who may feel marginalized. Our purpose is to act as a \"human spiritual firewall\" between GLBT folks and those individuals who believe GLBT\'s should be condemned. Silent Witnesses stand ready to prevent confrontations while welcoming and supporting GLBT participants to the event they are attending.
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Sisterhood
sisterhoodevents@yahoo.com
Drag entertainers who work of the not-for-profit community.
GLBT- Operated
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Tejas Women's Group
DJ Landis
Meets at:
Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley
1901 S 12th St, Room 208
Allentown
PA
Lehigh County
610-709-8800
dj.landis@mcclv.org
www.mcclv.org
For lesbian, bisexual and transgender women of all ages.
The "Tejas" Women's Group meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the church for game nights, movies, supportive conversation and other activities.
GLBT- Friendly
GLBT- Operated
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Trans Events USA, Inc.
S. Kristine James
PO Box 61
Easton
PA
Northampton County
610-759-1761
skristinej@aol.com
Event management and planning organization. Produces Transgender conferences. Call for Trans Events for more information and recent examples.
GLBT Owned and Operated
Emphasizes Transgender
PA Diversity VERIFIED GLBT Friendly
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