Community Groups in San Francisco

Restores and recovers the role of Two-Spirit people within the American Indian/First Nations community by creating forums for spiritual, cultural, and artistic expression of Two-Spirit people.

The nation's oldest and largest association of LGBTQ persons in the field of law. Founded in 1980, representing judges, lawyers, law students, and legal workers in the SF Bay Area.

Builds the power of LGBTQ communities to transform violence and oppression. Offers peer counseling, community leadership training, healing through art programs, and advocacy for survivors of violence.

Changes the world through the power of queer cinema. A media arts nonprofit connecting filmmakers and audiences in the Bay Area and globally, hosting the annual Frameline Film Festival.

The oldest and largest collection of LGBTQ mental health professionals, founded in 1987. Over 250 members offering a range of services, experiences, and specializations in LGBTQ mental health.

Collects, preserves, and exhibits LGBTQ historical materials. Operates the GLBT History Museum in the Castro District, the first full-scale standalone LGBTQ museum in the US. Founded in 1985.

Community organization by and for LGBTQ+ Asian and Pacific Islander people. Programs include the GAPA Men's Chorus, cultural events, and community advocacy. Founded in 1988.

The world's first LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce, championing opportunity, development, and advocacy for the LGBT and allied business community in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Select men's chorus representing the ethnic and social diversity of San Francisco, sharing a common appreciation of choral music. Presents spring, summer, and winter programs annually. Founded in 1982.

The only San Francisco nonprofit exclusively dedicated to providing accessible legal representation for LGBTQ asylum seekers fleeing persecution due to sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status.

LGBTQ+ youth organization building community through education, career training, health promotion, and leadership development for youth 24 and under, their families, and allies.

National public interest law firm headquartered in San Francisco advancing the civil and human rights of LGBTQ people and their families through litigation, legislation, policy, and public education. Founded in 1977.

Dedicated to building stages to showcase and elevate Bay Area queer talent, creating safe and accessible environments that celebrate the queer community, especially queer and trans people of color.

Community organization for LGBTQ+ seniors providing housing, direct services, and community programs to reduce isolation and improve health, well-being, and economic security.

Advances equity for LGBTQ families with children through support, education, and advocacy in the Bay Area.

Family support organization helping families and friends understand, support, and advocate for their LGBTQ+ loved ones since 1977. Holds monthly virtual support meetings.

Empowers the Asian and Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ community by raising critical funds and mobilizing resources to build a more just and equitable society.

Imagines futures where LGBTQIA+ Muslims are building possibilities towards collective liberation through cultural organizing, base-building, and resisting gendered violence and islamophobia.

Multiracial community-building organization fostering the artistic, economic, and cultural development of San Francisco's LGBTQ community. Stewards artists whose programs nourish trans and queer communities.

Nonprofit counseling agency providing sustainable mental health and substance use services to the LGBTQ community. Offers therapy, support groups, and the Outlandish outdoor youth program.

Promotes the creation, exhibition, and distribution of films and videos addressing social justice issues that concern queer women of color. Invests in emerging AAPI, Black, Latina, and Native American queer media artists.

LGBTQ outings and conservation club, an official activities section of the Sierra Club's SF Bay Chapter. Founded in 1986, offering hikes, camping, backpacking, and nature outings for the queer community and allies.

Promotes health, wellness, and social justice for communities most impacted by HIV through sexual health and substance use services, advocacy, and community partnerships.

One of the world's most acclaimed LGBTQ+ choruses, founded in 1978. Over 300 singers strong, promoting acceptance and inclusivity through choral music and community outreach. Home to the Chan National Queer Arts Center.

LGBTQ+ hiking club organized since 1983, offering hikes and outdoor adventures for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer people, and friends. One of the most active LGBTQ outdoor clubs in the country.

Board game meetup group for LGBTQ+ people in San Francisco. Regular monthly meetups for tabletop and board gaming in a welcoming queer community setting.

San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community center providing programs, services, and resources including financial services, employment support, arts programming, and community space at 1800 Market Street.

LGBTQ+ theater company fostering a bold and inclusive community of artists. A leader in LGBTQ+ storytelling that encourages and empowers artists and patrons.

The largest national trans-led organization advocating for transgender and gender nonconforming people through legal expertise, policy work, and community-driven strategies grounded in racial justice.

Support and social group for the transgender and gender non-conforming community in San Francisco. Organizes meetups, events, and Transgender Day of Remembrance observances.

Nonprofit for LGBTQ+ people of South Asian descent, 100% volunteer-powered. Hosts community events including potlucks, Bollywood dance parties, and social gatherings celebrating heritage and identity.