Community Groups in New York

A diverse, nonpartisan group committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis. Formed in 1987 in response to government negligence and medical establishment complacency during the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Founded in 2002, the Ali Forney Center is the nation's largest organization dedicated to homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Their mission is to protect LGBTQ+ young people from the harms of homelessness and empower them to live independently.

A Bronx-based performing and visual art workshop space co-founded by Arthur Aviles and Charles Rice-Gonzales. Focuses on works exploring the margins of Latino and LGBTQ cultures through dance, visual art, and performance.

Advances LGBTQ+ liberation in Brooklyn through socially conscious and culturally responsive events, programs, partnerships, and advocacy. Serves the community from young people to elders.

A Black, trans-led Brooklyn organization that provides awareness, support, empowerment, and visibility to trans and non-binary people of color throughout their transitions. G.H.O.S.T. stands for Guiding and Helping Others Survive Transition.

The statewide advocacy and political organization for LGBTQI people, working through grassroots engagement and political leaders to advance laws and support for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.

A membership-based organization building the leadership and power of LGBTQ youth of color in New York City through campaigns, culture, and community building.

Mobilizes LGBTQ+ and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion, and strengthen ties to the broader community through service projects across New York City.

A community health organization facilitating optimal health for gay men of African descent, focusing on physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual well-being.

The world's first HIV/AIDS service organization, working to end the AIDS epidemic and uplift the lives of those affected. Serves approximately 10,000 people annually across all five boroughs with prevention, care, and advocacy services.

An advocacy and service organization committed to the dignity, well-being, and quality of life of LGBTQ people of color as they age. Based in Brooklyn.

Organizes NYC's annual LGBT Pride March and related community events celebrating LGBTQ+ pride, visibility, and rights.

A non-profit serving LGBTQ+ youth and their families with programs in health and wellness, counseling, education, mental health screenings, hot meals, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ young people.

A non-profit, all-volunteer organization providing peer counseling, group support, and therapy referrals to LGBTQ community members struggling with issues of sexuality, gender identity, relationships, and family.

The nation's leading LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive immigrant rights organization. Provides direct legal services, policy advocacy, and impact litigation for immigrants facing discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status.

Works for the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews and their families in Jewish life. Strengthens Jewish communities and equips organizations with skills to build LGBTQ-affirming spaces.

Provides high-quality, free legal services in civil matters impacting the LGBTQ community, including employment, housing, name changes, gender marker changes, family law, and more.

A Black lesbian zine-making, scrapbooking, and social club dedicated to documenting and celebrating the lives of Black lesbians in NYC. Builds visible community beyond nightlife spaces.

Make the Road New York's Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Intersex Justice Project works at the intersection of immigration, LGBTQ+, and workers' rights to build community power.

An organization of journalists, media professionals, educators, and students working within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ+ issues. Founded in 1990.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit providing community centers and programs for LGBT people and their families in Long Island and Queens. Offers 30+ weekly programs and supports youth in 300+ school districts.

A group of gay men of all ages who meet monthly at the Jefferson Market Library to discuss an eclectic range of books, from classics to new releases. Social and welcoming atmosphere.

Holds annual conferences for undergraduate LGBTQ college students interested in marketing, tech, business, and engineering, featuring industry leaders, career fairs, and mentorship opportunities.

A partnership of parents, allies, and LGBTQ+ people working to make a better future for LGBTQ+ youth and adults in New York City through support, education, and advocacy.

An intimate virtual writing community for LGBTQ+ people based in uptown NYC. Offers co-writing sessions with prompts, support, and connection for writers working on any style of project.

An organization for people of Asian Pacific-Islander descent who identify as LGBTQ, focusing on community building, social support, and empowerment.

A 1,000+ member community founded in 2021 that meets weekly for pickup soccer games followed by social outings. Also hosts a book club, weekend trips, and spontaneous meetups for queer women and non-binary people.

Offers programs specific to LGBTQ+ youth and elders in Queens to help marginalized individuals feel accepted and included in the greater community.

A multi-racial, multi-gender queer and trans wellness collective based in Brooklyn hosting monthly events featuring yoga, food, and guided conversations about living in queer and trans bodies.

Provides safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people through parties, meetups, game nights, and social mixers in NYC. Focuses on creating community connections in fun, inclusive environments.

A queer meetup book club that reads books about, for, and written by queer people. Meets monthly in NYC with casual potluck-style gatherings and discussion.

A community for queer and BIPOC people in NYC that gathers for brunches, picnics, game nights, and social hangouts. Born from a desire to create welcoming spaces for Black and Brown queer folks.

A support and advocacy program for LGBTQ people living with mental health issues, providing peer support and a safe place for emotional recovery and wellness.

Dedicated to empowering and supporting LGBTQ+ displaced individuals and refugees in rebuilding their lives, promoting acceptance through media exposure, advocacy, and support services.

The world's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in NYC, SAGE offers supportive services, advocacy, and programming at centers across all five boroughs.

A legal aid organization serving low-income people of color who are transgender, intersex, and/or gender non-conforming. Works to improve access to respectful social, health, and legal services for trans communities.

Dedicated to preserving, researching, and sharing LGBTQ+ history and culture. Hosts programs including the Lavender Literary Society book club and educational exhibitions.

A Brooklyn-based community organizing center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans, and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color. Works for community wellness and progressive social and economic justice through mobilization, education, and capacity-building.

Known as "The Center," this landmark community hub at 208 W 13th Street has served LGBTQ+ New Yorkers since 1983 with advocacy, health and wellness programs, arts and cultural events, recovery support, and family services.

A Transgender-led organization advocating for more inclusive gender-based policies that benefit Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming/Non-Binary individuals through building community leaders, educating practitioners, and influencing policymakers.

A social and support group providing an alternative to the bar and club scene in NYC for LGBT people in and around their twenties, with regular meetings and outings to movies, concerts, restaurants, and more.

Provides LGBTQ+ affirming legal representation for LGBTQ+ immigrants through the Queer Immigrant Justice Project, addressing intersectional needs of immigrants vulnerable to violence and discrimination.