Information and Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community
PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Detroit
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) Ann Abror Michigan
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
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.
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We conduct extensive and original research to inform our evidence-based solutions for K-12 education.
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We author developmentally appropriate resources for educators to use throughout their school community.
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We partner with decision makers to ensure that comprehensive and inclusive safe schools policies are considered, passed and implemented.
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We partner with dozens of national education organizations to leverage our shared expertise into creating great schools and better opportunities for every student.
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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.
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.
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.
Our Mission:
Equality Michigan works to achieve full equality and respect for all people in Michigan regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Equality Michigan is Michigan's only statewide anti-violence and advocacy organization working primarily for Michigan's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities. Our organizations work to create change on a local and state level that advances equality and legal protections for the LGBT communities. As we achieve this change, we will count and counter, through advocacy services, acts of discrimination from bullying in the schoolyard, to wrongful termination in the workplace, to acts of violence committed against LGBT people in our community.
The Equality Michigan staff is a diverse group of people who are considered national experts in their respective areas of work. Our Board of Directors is a diverse group comprised of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied community leaders from across Michigan.
Michigan Pride provides education, outreach, support, and events to enhance the lives of lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender people and builds quality relationships with all Michigan residents.
Thank you for your generous and continued support!
Michigan Pride is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Like many non-profit groups, we operate on the kindness of volunteers.
Michigan Pride is governed by an elected Executive Board comprised of volunteers. They meet once a month; the meetings are open to new members throughout the year. If you would like to attend a meeting, please email the Board Secretary.
To learn more about Michigan Pride’s governance please email us at pride@michiganpride.org.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Michigan Pride works to educate the Greater Michigan community about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender issues and concerns. This includes, but is not limited to, equal rights for the LGBT community, marriage equality, and keeping LGBT families intact. We are also here to educate the LGBT and ally community about concerns that affect the LGBT population and are committed to working at the intersections of sexuality, gender, race, and class.
Michigan State University Lesbain, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center
Mission
The Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender Resource Center leads and collaborates on university-wide initiatives that prepare students to thrive in our diverse world, and enhances the campus climate and support services for students marginalized by their sexuality or gender identity.
Vision
Michigan State University will be the global destination for leadership development and scholarship on issues of sexual and gender diversity by 2025.
Eastern Michigian University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center
Mission Statement
Your Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center provides a comprehensive range of education, information, and advocacy services. We work to maintain and open, safe and supportive environment for all students, staff, faculty and the campus community.
Vision Statement
We recognize the intersections of gender and sexuality with the multiple identities we share such as race, ethnicity, age and culture. We choose to not merely tolerate, but respect and honor each individual. We hope to continue to build an inclusive campus community that is accepting of all people.
PrideSource.com is published by Pride Source Media Group, LLC. based in Livonia, Michigan. Established in 1995, PSMG produces the award winning weekly LGBT print publication, Between The Lines and the Michigan Pride Source Yellow Pages. The content for both appears in fully searchable format on this website.
Between The Lines weekly newspaper is the largest and longest-running LGBTQ publication in Michigan. Our print edition is published every Thursday and we are available for free pickup at over 600 locations. The digital edition is also availalbe for downloading.
Our website posts daily news and entertainment, with an emphasis on developments impacting LGBT and allied citizens across Michigan and beyond.
The Pride Source Yellow Pages is home to over 1,000 listings of businesses and non-profits. This community guide and directory for the state of Michigan, is a resource for people looking for products and services. It is estimated that over 250,000 LGBT people live and work in the state. In addition, families and friends also look to do business with Pride Source advertisers.
Affirmination People Building Community
Mission
Affirmations provides a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities & expressions, and cultures can find support and unconditional acceptance, and where they can learn, grow, socialize and have fun.
University of Michigian Spectrum Center
Spectrum Center Mission
With sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as our framework, the Spectrum Center is committed to enriching the campus experience and developing students as individuals and as members of communities. Our work is accomplished through a student-centered, intersectional lens.
Spectrum Center Vision
The Spectrum Center envisions an inclusive campus community free of discrimination in all forms where social justice inspires community engagement and equity.