Community Groups in Portland

Nonprofit serving LGBTQ API (Asian and Pacific Islander) communities in greater Portland, providing safe and supportive environments to celebrate, educate, and bring communities together.

Statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization working to ensure equality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Oregonians through political movement-building, shifting public opinion, and achieving policy victories.

501(c)(3) organization working to achieve justice and liberation for LGBTQIA2S+ people impacted by incarceration in Oregon through advocacy, service, and organizing. Trans-led with exclusively LGBTQ staff.

Builds the leadership, healing, and safety of Black-African transgender, queer, nonbinary, and intersex (TQNI+) Oregonians. Provides housing support through the B3C Housing Safety Fund and other resources.

Portland's first LGBTQ+ and Allied Youth Chorus for ages 13-21, and one of the largest of its kind in the nation. Provides a safe, accessible place for youth to experience empowerment and unity through music.

Oregon's oldest and largest community-based provider of HIV services, offering full-spectrum testing, housing assistance, and medical care. Also operates the Prism Health Center providing LGBTQ+ primary care, mental health, and substance use support.

Oregon and SW Washington interfaith ministry and advocacy organization working toward full inclusion and equality for transgender, lesbian, bisexual, gay, and questioning persons in faith communities.

Enhances the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults through programming, community building, education, advocacy, outreach, and resource development. Over 20 years of work addressing decades of homophobia and transphobia affecting elders.

Diverse, non-hierarchical collective organizing events to build community and solidarity among trans, nonbinary, intersex, and two-spirit people in Portland. Organizes the annual Portland Trans Pride March, Trans Day of Remembrance, and monthly social meetups.

Oregon's oldest LGBTQ organization. Promotes education and celebrates diversity through community entertainment, the Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund, and networking events including Peacock in the Park.

Gender justice collaborative in Oregon that connects and strengthens gender-focused organizations and gender-justice leadership across the state.

Trans and queer community health and advocacy center in Portland's Brooklyn neighborhood. Provides peer support, harm reduction, housing navigation, and services navigation specifically for unhoused and low-income LGBTQAI2S+ people.

One of the oldest continuously operated transgender and gender-variant organizations in the country. Provides social support, safe gatherings, regular meetings, and education services for the transgender community in the greater Portland-Vancouver area.

Portland-based queer chorus committed to high-quality concerts that encourage curiosity and communication between people of varied backgrounds. Founded by trans activist Landon Shimek.

The hub for LGBTQ+ professionals in Oregon, bringing together people and resources that strategically support Oregon businesses. Provides networking events and professional development for the LGBTQ+ business community.

LGBTQIA2S+ archives of the Pacific Northwest, working since 1994 to discover and publicize the history of sexual minorities in the region. Maintains extensive historical records and resources.

Provides integrated health and housing services to people with HIV since the AIDS crisis began. Offers 24-hour specialized care, supportive services, housing, groceries, and care evaluation under one roof.

PDX Latinx Pride organizes Pride events in Portland for the Latinx LGBTQ community, families, and allies. Provides a year-round space to connect through their community platforms.

Portland chapter of PFLAG providing education, advocacy, and peer-to-peer support for families and friends of LGBTQ+ people. Offers ongoing support groups for parents and community members.

One of the oldest gay men's choruses in the country, founded in 1980. Over 200 active members performing eclectic choral concerts that honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. Has toured across North America and collaborated with the Oregon Symphony.

Queer choir founded in 1986 with approximately 140 members. Non-audition policy welcomes all ages 18+, races, genders, and sexual orientations. Builds harmony and community through compelling musical performances that elevate LGBTQIA2S+ voices.

The Order of Benevolent Bliss — an order of 21st century radical nuns dedicated to community service, fundraising, and activism. Uses humor and drag to raise awareness and funds for LGBTQ+ causes in Portland.

Social, cultural, educational, and resource group for LGBTIQ Native American/Alaskan Native people and their families, providing space to share, connect, reclaim, and restore culture and community.

Nonprofit organization representing LGBTQ union members and their allies in Oregon. An officially recognized constituency group of the AFL-CIO working at the intersection of labor rights and LGBTQ+ equality.

LGBTQ+ education and advocacy organization that operates Portland Pride events throughout the year, including the annual Portland Pride Festival and Parade.

Portland's 2SLGBTQIA+ community center offering multi-generational programs in arts & culture, education & training, health & wellness, and advocacy. Hosts dozens of peer-led support groups, social gatherings, and community events.

Independent, member-supported community events hub for Portland's queer community since 2022. Publishes a weekly newsletter highlighting 5-10+ LGBTQ+ events each night covering speed dating, dance nights, zine meetups, drag shows, and more.

LGBTQ+ music organization since 1982 comprising a wind symphony, swing jazz ensemble, and marching band with colorguard. Non-audition ensembles welcoming members and allies to forge connections through music. Member of the Pride Band Alliance.

Provides support, education, and advocacy for Black families, friends, and LGBTQ people through monthly support groups, faith outreach, mini-grants, and the annual Portland Black Pride celebration. Originally the first African American chapter of PFLAG in the U.S.

Safe, harassment-free space for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 13-24 since 1998. Provides community programming including art, music, drag shows, open mics, support groups, case management, counseling, and education services.

Support group for trans, nonbinary, agender, and gender-diverse people in Portland. Meets monthly in person at Q Center and weekly virtually on Discord. A welcoming space to connect, share, and support each other.

Portland-based inclusive peer-support, discussion, and social group for those assigned female at birth who identify as trans, FTM, genderfluid, genderqueer, non-binary, and more. Meets monthly at Q Center.

LGBTQIA2S+ recovery support organization offering affirming recovery services including harm reduction meetings, 12-step groups, and support for non-substance addictions. Ensures community members can find and sustain recovery while staying their true selves.

Portland chapter of a nonprofit organization by and for queer and trans Pacific Islanders. Provides support, community organizing, political engagement, and cultural stewardship, working to educate about racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression.

Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals relocate safely to Oregon. Provides relocation planning, micro-grants, peer support, travel assistance, safe housing connections, and emergency resources.