NC Pride.org -- Directory of Participating Organizations

Social

Asians and Friends - North Carolina exists to bring together Asians, Asian-Americans, and non-Asians interested in developing an understanding and appreciation of Asian cultures, to foster and promote increased understanding between gay and lesbian Asians and non-Asians, and to create friendship through cultural, social and educational activities.

School Groups

B-GLAD (Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians, and Allies for Diversity) is the LGBT student/faculty/staff group at East Carolina University, founded in 1994.

Social

Carolina Alternative Meetings of Professional and Graduate Students is a large group based at UNC-Chapel Hill, hosting a number of social and educational events.

Social

The Capital Leathermen are a Levi/Leather club based in Raleigh, drawing members from nearby areas.

Social

The Carolina Bear Lodge is a social and charitable organization that serves gay and bi men in the Carolinas and surrounding states. Our membership is open to individuals that identify with the bear culture and lifestyle.

Social

The Carolina Rainbow News (formerly Charlotte Rainbow Newsletter) is a free e-mail newsletter that was established in 1997 in Charlotte. The newsletter is distributed daily to over 700 subscribers and includes local, regional, and national news and events of interest to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community of the Carolinas and beyond.

Political

CLOSER is the Community Liaison Organization for Support, Education, and Reform. CLOSER serves the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered/sexual, and affimring communities of western North Carolina.

Musical

A chorus of lesbian/bi/affirming women, located in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina, they give concerts throughout the year. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at the Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Durham. For more information, e-mail CWCofNC@aol.com .

Corporate/Professional

Eagle is the Employee Alliance for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Empowerment at IBM. The Raleigh/RTP chapter of Eagle sponsors activities and programs of interest to LGBT and allied IBM employees and contractors. Eagle has been a steady participant in NC Pride's festivities.

Religious

Located in Durham, ERUUF is a large UU congregation, and has many ongoing activities.

Political

The NC state-wide political lobbying group, based in Raleigh at the seat of the NC state government.

Political

The Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA) At Reynolds High is a student-initiated and run group at the R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, NC.

Political

GLSEN Triangle is a regional chapter of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. Serving the Triangle area of North Carolina, we are a coalition of educators, parents, students, and community members - LGBT and straight allies - dedicated to ensuring that our schools teach respect for all.

Political

One of fourteen North Carolina chapters of Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG), a national non-profit organization with over 80,000 members and supporters and more than 460 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, DC, the national Board of Directors and 14 Regional Directors.

Political

HRC is a bipartisan organization that works to advance equality for lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans to ensure they can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community."

Religious

A Christian church with a outreach to the LGBTQ community located in Durham, NC.

Religious

UUFR's Interweave chapter is a group of LGBTers and our allies. Interweave is a denominational organization dedicated to the spiritual, political, and social well-being of UUs who are confronting oppression as lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender persons, and their heterosexual allies and Interweave facilitates the celebration of the culture and lives of its members. In other words, we care about each other and have a lot of fun!

Political

IT-NC is a state-wide organization working to educate the public on issues involving the gender-diverse community. IT-NC is based in the Raleigh/Durham area of NC.

School Groups

LAMBDA, the UNC Law School's LGBT Organization, will be marching in the 2001 parade, and providing free legal support for LGBTs attending pride ("power of attorneys", etc.).

Political

The Lesbian Health Resource Center works to visibly and actively promote the health and wellbeing of the diverse community of Lesbians and women who partner with women, and to improve our healthcare through education, advocacy, resources, and referrals in the Triangle area of NC.

Musical

The state's only lesbian/gay/bi/trans* marching band. They appear in the NC Pride parade, as well as in other events in NC, SC, VA, and CA! The band is centered in the Raleigh/Durham area of NC

Political

Old West Durham is a historic neighborhood in the city of Durham, and they were wonderful supporters and participants in NC Pride 2000.

Political

PFLAG Triangle is one of more than 460 affiliates of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. PFLAG is a national, volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through support, education and advocacy. PFLAG works tirelessly to change public policies and affect attitudes in order to create a tolerant, healthy society that is respectful of diversity.

Religious

Piedmont Friends for Lesbian and Gay Concerns (PFLGC) is a Quaker support group based in Greensboro.

Corporate/Professional

Pride Network is one of many employee diversity networks at American Express in Greensboro, NC, and has chapters in the other AMEX centers around the country. Pride Network serves as an advocate and resource for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual employees at American Express, and to advance recognition, understanding and equality in Company policies and practices.

Political

Q Notes is another major LGBT newspaper in the Carolinas. It is also distributed widely throughout the Carolinas.

Religious

Reconciling United Methodists and Friends of North Carolina seek to make the United Methodist Church more inclusive of its gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender brothers and sisters.

Social

The RSDA is a nonprofit organization using the dialog of dance to foster health and well-being among the Triangle's LGBT community members and friends. They sponsor dances and dance classes in the Triangle area.

Religious

St. John's Metropolitan Community Church is celebrating its twenty-sixth year of providing a Christian church and religious atmosphere to Raleigh, NC. St. John's has two services every Sunday along with Bible Study on Tuesday Nights.

Political

The Front Page is one of the main LGBT newspapers in the Carolinas. Based in Raleigh, the Front Page has a wide distribution.

Social

NC's premier LGBT film festival. It is held at the Carolina Theater in downtown Durham every year in August.

Political

The Women's Center is a nonprofit agency located in Chapel Hill. The mission of The Women's Center is to support Triangle area women in achieving their personal and professional goals through information, education, referral and support services. The Center provides a variety of in-house services, including legal information, financial counseling, career counseling, peer support, and teen support.
Email address: everywoman@womenspace.org

Corporate/Professional

Based in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point area of NC, the Guild holds regularly-scheduled meetings, dinners, and workshops of interest to area professionals.

Corporate/Professional

Based in the Raleigh/Durham area of NC, the Guild holds regularly-scheduled meetings, dinners, and workshops of interest to area professionals.

Social

Based in Raleigh, this organization operates the Wake County Gay/Lesbian Helpline, and offers various social activities and resources for the area.

Social

We are a social group for GLBT families and friends. We meet once a month for discussion and pot luck meals. We feature a listserv for information and support of members. The link is our email list email address.

Musical

A chorus of gay/bi/affirming men, located in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina, they give concerts throughout the year.

Religious

Located in Raleigh, UUFR is a Welcoming Congregation, an intentionally inclusive community.

Religious

Located near Duke's East Campus in Durham, Watts Street Baptist Church is an inclusive ecumenical congregation uniting prayer, learning, and social justice in the context of a vibrant community.