PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Central Kentucky

Founded in 1972 with the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the nation's largest family and ally organization. Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBTQ people through its threefold mission of support, education, and advocacy.

PFLAG has over 400 chapters and 200,000 members and supporters crossing multiple generations of American families in major urban centers, small cities, and rural areas in all 50 states. 

This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced, and serviced by PFLAG National, located in Washington, D.C., the National Board of Directors and 13 Regional Dire

 

PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Louisville

Founded in 1972 with the simple act of a mother publicly supporting her gay son, PFLAG is the nation's largest family and ally organization. Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBTQ people through its threefold mission of support, education, and advocacy.

PFLAG has over 400 chapters and 200,000 members and supporters crossing multiple generations of American families in major urban centers, small cities, and rural areas in all 50 states. 

This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced, and serviced by PFLAG National, located in Washington, D.C., the National Board of Directors and 13 Regional Dire

 

GLESN Blue Grass Chapter

In 1990, a small, but dedicated group of teachers in Massachusetts came together to improve an education system that frequently allowed its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students to be bullied, discriminated against and/or fall through the cracks. 

Over 25 years later, that small group has grown into the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Today, we’re known as GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network.

We face a pervasive problem with a set of new challenges. 8 out of 10 LGBT students are still harassed at school each year because of who they are.

We are working to change that.

At GLSEN, we want every student, in every school, to be valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We believe that all students deserve a safe and affirming school environment where they can learn and grow.

We accomplish our goals by working in hallways across the country -- from Congress and the Department of Education to schools and district offices in your community -- to improve school climate and champion LGBT issues in K-12 education. 

• We conduct extensive and original research to inform our evidence-based solutions for K-12 education.

• We author developmentally appropriate resources for educators to use throughout their school community.

• We partner with decision makers to ensure that comprehensive and inclusive safe schools policies are considered, passed and implemented.

• We partner with dozens of national education organizations to leverage our shared expertise into creating great schools and better opportunities for every student. 

• We empower students to affect change by supporting student-led efforts to positively impact their own schools and local communities.

Every day GLSEN works to ensure that LGBT students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Join us as we transform our nation’s K-12 schools.

 

Tri-State Alliance

WHO WE ARE

“The Tri-State Alliance (TSA) is the primary social service and educational organization that serves the diverse gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities of Southwestern Indiana, Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois. TSA works to educate our own community through a monthly newsletter and guest speakers, engages the media on relevant LGBT issues, and trains other public/social service organizations through a speakers bureau and diversity education.

TSA coordinates the regional LGBT Youth Group, HIV prevention targeting the gay community, and Lesbian Health Project services. The gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight-supporting allies who volunteer for TSA continue to serve the region’s LGBT community and its changing needs.”

To read our full Constitution and Bylaws, feel free to download the PDF edition.
 

WHAT WE DO

Tri-State Alliance (TSA) is a not-for-profit social service/education organization that serves gays, lesbians and bisexuals in Southwestern Indiana, Northwestern Kentucky and Southeastern Illinois.

TSA was formed in 1980 to meet the changing needs of the region’s gay and lesbian populations. TSA has a variety of committees and events that work to meet these needs. Major events sponsored by the group include the gay and lesbian youth prom, the summer pride picnic, the AIDS Art Auction and the AIDS Christmas Project.

Our strongest funding comes from you, our supporters. TSA requests donations be sent to our address listed above. Basic membership is $25 a year, more if you can afford it, less if you can’t. The TSA newsletter is mailed to our members, and can be picked up at numerous locations in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. The TSA Newsletter mailing list is strictly confidential and is not shared with anyone. As a 501c3 organization, all donations to TSA are tax

 

Everyone is Gay Kentucky

Everyone Is Gay works to improve the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning/Queer (LGBTQ) youth using a three-pronged approach: providing honest advice to these youth while keeping them laughing; talking to students across the country in an effort to create caring, compassionate school environments; and working with parents of LGBTQ kids to help foster an ongoing dialogue and deeper understanding.

Founded in 2010 by Kristin Russo and Dannielle Owens-Reid, the organization grew rapidly and began touring high school & college campuses in 2011. The Parents Project, a first-of-its-kind digital presence for parents of LGBTQ youth, was founded in 2013, and Dannielle and Kristin co-authored This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids in 2014.

 

Lexington Fairness

Since 1992, Lexington Fairness has been working to fulfill the goals of fairness and equality in Kentucky.  Since this time, we have transformed into an organization that is currently focusing on the Project Speak Out Campaign.  Lexington Fairness is seeking support from various organizations and individuals for to bring Project Speak Out Campaign to life.

 

Lexington Fairness was founded in 1992 through organized community forums concerning the successful challenge to sodomy laws in Kentucky.  Since that time, the organization has been involved with the passage of Fayette County’s Fairness Ordinance, affiliation with the Statewide Fairness Coalition and outreach to grassroots advocates.  Being a fully volunteer-driven organization, Lexington Fairness is committed to achieving equal rights under the law, acceptance, and fairness for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people in Central Kentucky through local community action, grassroots advocacy, network-building and educational outreach.  For nearly 20 years, the volunteer leaders of Lexington Fairness have worked tirelessly to obtain and spread fairness for the LGBT community in Central Kentucky. 

 

Since 2008, Lexington Fairness has maintained its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.  In that time, the organization has continued to reach out to not only the LGBT community, but to all those who live in the Central Kentucky region.  With new found partnerships with Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County, Lexmark International, University of Kentucky and many others, Lexington Fairness is proud to have forged community-wide awareness of fairness and equality issues facing Kentucky.  This awareness includes regular outreach to mailing list subscribers, attendance at community events, involvement with grassroots advocacy organization, speaking with students at area colleges and presenting the highly publicized Fairness Awards.

 

American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky LGBT Rights

The ACLU of Kentucky has been an ally from the very beginning of the LGBT rights movement in KY, working towards a society in which all individuals enjoy the basic rights of equality, privacy and personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association. This means an America where people can live openly without discrimination; where there is respect for our identities, relationships and families; and where there’s fair treatment in employment, schools, housing, public places, health care and government programs.

Our relationships and roles within the local LGBT rights community have progressed alongside the LGBT rights movement itself. We were the first organization to raise HIV awareness in the Commonwealth in the early 1980’s, worked along other Fairness organizations to win local non-discrimination ordinances, became a notable partner during the 2004 anti-marriage amendment campaign and are currently collaborating with other groups working on LGBT rights in Kentucky as a partner in the Fairness Coalition. The Fairness Coalition consists of the ACLU of Kentucky, The Fairness Campaign, The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, and Lexington Fairness.

Our primary focus is to win passage of legislation that extends protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity within the Kentucky Civil Rights statute. In building a foundation for this legislation to pass we are aiding communities in enacting local non-discrimination ordinances, assisting universities and cities in authorizing domestic partner benefits, and developing legislative strategy around LGBT adoption, transgender rights, anti-bullying efforts and other areas as appropriate.

 

University of Kentucky Office for Institutional Diversity

Central to the work of UK’s Office for Institutional Diversity (OID) is Goal IV of the University Strategic Plan:  Promote Diversity and Inclusion. Towards achievement of this goal, OID  serves the entire university community and provides support and collaboration to the Office for Community Engagement. The vice president, assistant vice president and OID directors work across academic and non-academic units to implement ideas, collaborate on outreach and recruitment efforts, and to enhance student retention and achievement. OID staff provide consultation and assistance to the various colleges in developing diversity and inclusion strategies and metrics in their individual strategic plans. We work with the Office for Institutional Research and Institutional Effectiveness to help both academic and non-academic units make sense and use of data collected on students, faculty and staff, particularly as the information has implications for campus climate and inclusiveness efforts. OID works closely with the Office for Community Engagement in support of UK’s community outreach and service efforts. Issues of grievances, workplace conflicts and Affirmative Action should be directed to the Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity.  

 

University of Louisville LGBT Center

About The LGBT Center

The LGBT Center at the University of Louisville is a resource for all students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests and aims to create a safe, inclusive community for everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

We have offices on both the Belknap Campus and the Health Sciences Center (HSC) to meet the diverse needs of our campus community. The Belknap office is located in the historic Red Barn, right in the center of the Belknap campus just next door to the Student Activities Center.  For directions to our Belknap location, click here. It's part of the Intersection, a space where LGBT and other students come together to explore social justice issues and work across their differences to support the university's broadest vision for a diverse campus. All are welcome at the Intersection! If you are looking for a place where you can be yourself and meet new friends, come see us.

The HSC satellite office works with the schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Public Health and Information Sciences and provides expertise to train future health care providers while also supporting members of the LGBT community. A curriculum infusion project, training on health and wellness for LGBT patients, Pride Week events, and a vibrant student organization are pillars of the work we do at the HSC.  The office is located in the A Building, Room 210J within the Student Affairs office suite.

Our Mission

The LGBT Center works to strengthen and sustain an inclusive campus community at the University of Louisville, one that welcomes people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions through support, educational resources, and advocacy. The Center works in partnership with other diversity efforts on campus s

 

Rainbow Law-LGBTQ+ Business and Organization Directory

This Directory provides links to LGBTQ owned and friendly business and services.  As you browse through the directory remember to support business that respect you and your family.

Opponents of LGBTQ equality believe they are morally superior to gay and lesbian families and our supporters.  And they have the backing of the Bush administration whose campaign was financed by large corporations like Wal-Mart (see the Boycott page for a complete list of companies who supported Bush).

Instead of spending money at these and other straight-owned enterprises, why not spend your hard-earned dollars supporting businesses that support you and your family?

Use this directory and our classifieds to purchase products or services from queer owned or queer friendly merchants.  And if you have something to sell or trade, why not list it here – it’s free! 

Together we have the power to make a difference!