Local Resources
There are a number of resources for and about LGBT people and themes in our local community. Here are a few, in no particular order. Contact each directly for the most up-to-date information.
Ithaca LGBT Task Force, the local community LGBT group
Greater Ithaca Queer Action Network, a new organization interested in actively working towards an awesome, cohesive, affirming queer community in the greater Ithaca area.
Southern Tier Gender Alliance, a local group for transgender people
Ithaca Transgender Group, contact Leo at IthacaTransGroup@gmail.com or find more information on their website
Ithaca/Cortland PFLAG, local chapter
Ithaca Lesbian Potluck, or find them on Facebook
Ithaca Gay Men's Potluck - find them on Facebook
Lesbian Book Club and other events organized by members of the Ithaca Lesbian Potluck
Homorukus, promotes a sex positive, genderful, antiracist, safe(r) space for LGBTQI folks to mingle. FLAME is a monthly Queer night that takes place every first Thursday of the month. Find them on Facebook.
Guerrilla QueerBar Ithaca, "Ithaca's traveling gay bar" turns an unsuspecting straight bar into a gay bar for the night. A time-old tradition in cities nationwide, turning socializing into a new form of social activism.- find them on Facebook
Out for Health, Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes LGBT Health & Wellness Project, provides outreach, education and information to LGBT people, their health care providers and the community at-large about the importance of inclusive, welcoming and respectful care for LGBT people.
PPSFL LGBT Family Building Project, for LGBT individuals and couples who are starting or building their family.
The Working Group on LGBT Aging, contact: Bill Hawley, (607) 273-1511, bhawley@tclifelong.org or Lisa Holmes, (607) 274-5482
Tompkins County LGBT Democratic Club, contact Pat Pryor plp3@twcny.rr.com
Ithaca Gay Men's Chorus contact igmc@ithacacommunitychoruses.org
Tompkins County LGBT youth group - contact Jen Mainville at jennifer.mainville@ppsfl.org or 216-0021 x157, or find them on Facebook.
Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs) - many of our local schools, including the Ithaca High School, the Lehman Alternative school, Trumansburg High, and one of the middle schools, have active Gay-Straight Alliance clubs. COLAGE groups, for kids of LGBT parents, are sponsored by several elementary schools and by the Out for Health project.
The Advocacy Center provides supportive services to youth and adults in Tompkins County NY who have experienced intimate partner violence or sexual violence. Services include: 24 hour hotline, emotional support, help with police or courts, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program, and emergency shelter.
IGLAB Bowling League bowling league is a recreational league. We like to have fun with our bowling. Members range from experienced to novice. We bowl Sunday afternoons at Bowl-O-Drome Lanes in Ithaca, NY from September - April.
Ithaca Women's Amateur Softball League
Local Welcoming Congregations
First Baptist Church
First Congregational Church
First Unitarian Society
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Metropolitan Community Church, Binghamton
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In the region:
Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project, the Ferre Institute - dedicated to helping lesbian, gay,bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) people in upstate NY achieve their goals of building and sustaining healthy families by providing support, advocacy, information, and access to community and sensitive health care and service.
Pride and Joy Families, network of LGBTQ-led families that offers support, education and a sense of community to adults and children.
LGBT Community Centers in the region:
The Cube, Binghamton
Pride Community Center of Central New York, Syracuse
AIDS Community Resources Q Center, Syracuse, is a safe place for high-risk youth and their allies, ages 13 – 22.
Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, Rochester
Expressing Our Nature, transgender organization in the Syracuse area
Sage Upstate, Syracuse, serving older gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender persons in the upstate communities of Central New York.
Rainbow SAGE of the Genesee Valley,provides social and educational programs to enhance the lives of older gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (GLBTI) people and educates the community about relevant GLBTI aging issues.
Fortunate Families, based in Rochester, serves as a resource and networking ministry with Catholic parents of LGBT daughters and sons. Fortunate Families offers a monthly newsletter and resources as well as retreats, presentations and support and affirmation for parents.
Empire State Pride Agenda, statewide LGBT organization.
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