provides permanent and transitional housing, financial assistance, food pantry and nutrition services, information and referral, and legal assistance to persons living HIV-AIDS; as well as HIV prevention education.

Alpha Lambda Zeta Fraternity, Inc. was founded on Janurary 9, 2006 in Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. Since this time, our founders and dedicated members have developed the vision of a fraternal sisterhood that is bonded and grounded in service to the community and each other.Through our mission and the dedication we have to each other, we positively impact our community while maintaining a fraternal bond that is fostered by understanding, acceptance and support. We encourage any aggressive womyn seeking membership into a fraternity with standards, goals, professionalism, and activism to explore further into the Regal World of Alpha Life.

We welcome ALL women singers regardless of age, race, religion, creed, or sexual orientation. We come together to create excellence in choral music. A the same time, we provide a welcoming, loving, nurturing environment for our members and provide a source of pride, unity, and support for our diverse communities. We also have a heck of a lot of fun!

Dignity Houston is an inclusive community of GLBT Catholics and their friends in Houston, Texas. Established in 1974, we have met for prayer and religious services every Saturday evening for three decades. All are invited to our gatherings.

The Foundation for Family and Marriage Equality, founded in 2002, is the Houston social justice organization committed to equality for families headed by GLBTQ couples. These families do not receive the same rights and legal protections for themselves and their children as do other families. Our efforts culminate each year during National Freedom to Marry Week. We organize demonstrations, educational seminars, and Texas' largest same-sex wedding celebration!

The Gay Men's Chorus of Houston continues to be the most visible face of diversity in the Bayou City since it was founded nearly 30 years ago. Membership has grown to over 100 singers and 40 volunteers in recent years. Our members are from all backgrounds, income levels, and vocations. Some have studied voice or music, while others have never sung in a chorus before. It is this level of diversity on which we strive, and we promote this positive sense of community through the music we sing. GMCH is a member chorus of Bayou City Performing Arts, Inc.

HATCH is dedicated to empowering Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (GLBTQ) adolescents, ages 13-20, to become responsible citizens and positive contributors to society by providing a safe, affirming social environment for GLBTQ youth; offering role models and peer support; providing education on health issues such as HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's) drug and alcohol abuse and suicide prevention; hosting a variety of helpful and affirming programs for GLBTQ youth; and sponsoring educational and community outreach opportunities on issues and problems affecting GLBTQ youth for school counselors, teachers, administrators, mental health and medical professionals, social service, and law enforcement organizations.

The Houston Area Bears are a social organization for Bears in the Houston-Galveston, Texas metropolitan area. Our members are Bears, Cubs, Otters, Chasers, Admirers, and people generally interested in Bear culture. Our organization was formed to promote friendship, fellowship, and social or recreational activities among like-minded individuals. Although primarily a social group, we participate in charitable and humanitarian events that support our community and its interests.

Legacy Community Health Services is a full-service, Federally Qualified Health Center that provides comprehensive, primary healthcare services to all Houstonians in a culturally sensitive, judgment-free and confidential environment. Legacy specializes in HIV testing and treatment at our Community Health Centers, but also provide care for other chronic health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Generous financial support from individuals, businesses and charitable foundations allows Legacy to provide no-cost or low-cost healthcare services to over 20,000 men, women and children each year.

Montrose Counseling Center empowers our community--primarily gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and their families--to enjoy healthier and more fulfilling lives by providing culturally affirming and affordable behavioral health and prevention services, including professional counseling, support groups, case management, chemical dependency treatment, domestic violence and sexual assault support, hate crimes support, youth and senior services, HIV and STI prevention and testing, and community education.

The Montrose Softball League (MSL) is dedicated to the promotion of amateur softball for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, religion, sex, or national origin, with special emphasis placed on the participation of members of the gay community of Greater Houston. The goal of the league is to provide a sports outlet for individuals as a way to meet and interact with like-minded people in the spirit of friendly competition in an environment that promotes good health and fitness.

We are a part of a liberal religious denomination where each person is encouraged to pursue his/her own spiritual journey. We are also a Welcoming Congregation, which is a completely volunteer program for congregations that see a need to become more inclusive towards bisexual, gay, lesbian, and/or transgender people.

We're glad you found our web site. You might be a parent struggling to accept your gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (sexual minority) child. You might be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender and wondering how, or even if, you can tell your parents about your sexuality. Whatever stage in the journey you are at, PFLAG Houston is here to support you in your next step. PFLAG provides opportunities for dialog about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is respectful of human diversity.

For over 30 years, Pride Houston has worked at the heart of the local GLBT community to increase awareness and equality in our city by producing Houston's annual pride parade and festival as well as other events throughout the year. Our initial goals of strengthening equality, building a stronger community and increasing public awareness of our causes still reside at the core of our mission.

Queer and Asian Houston aims to promote diversity and awareness of the queer Asian-Pacific Islander community through social building. By establishing central access to people, information and events, we will provide visibility of and support for the issues we face as queer or questioning API individuals and as a community.

Southern Country Houston, founded in 1991, is a country and western dance organization located in Houston Texas. As a 501 3 c Charitable Organization we have a great time while we work to support other local charities through dance workshops, community service and fundraising activities. Although we exist to provide a safe and comfortable place for GLBT people, we DO NOT descriminate ALL are welcome. We provide weekly free c&w dance lessons on Thursday Evenings.

Peer support, social activities, counseling, case management, education and advocacy for GLBT seniors age 60 and above.