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Local GLBT Organizations
The Center for the Prevention of Hate
Violence
The Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence is dedicated
to developing and implementing training programs to prevent bias,
harassment and violence. Our aim is to assist schools, colleges, law
enforcement, medical professionals and communities in creating safe
environments in which all people are treated with dignity and respect.
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Equality Maine
Formerly Maine Lesbian Gay Political Alliance, Equality Maine is our
state’s oldest and largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
political advocacy organization. Equality Maine has over 1,000 members
from every region of Maine - all committed to making our vision of
equality a reality. Equality Maine acts in support of people of diverse
orientation and gender identity through education, legislation and
collaboration in Maine. We envision a Maine in which all people of
diverse orientation and gender identity live in a state where they are
safe with their families, welcomed in their community and secure in the
workplace, because they have full equality.
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Frannie
Peabody Center
The Center honors the memory of Frances W. Peabody whose great energy,
vision and pride of purpose were instrumental in awakening the public to
the suffering and indifference experienced by those living with HIV/AIDS
in Maine. For two decades, Frannie Peabody's commitment brought national
recognition to Peabody House, The AIDS Project, and the founding spirit
she brought to both. FMI
Get Out
Portland
GO Portland is committed to serving as a bridge connecting and
supporting men who have sex with men (MSM), gay, bisexual, and questioning men
through educational and community activities. This diverse mix of activities
will provide these men with alternatives to the gay bars and on-line hook up
sites by drawing attention to the rise in STD infections, the steady number of
HIV infections among the gay male population, and the importance of establishing
and maintaining a visible community. It is the hope of all participants and
supporters that a safe and non-judgmental environment be created to allow for
the comfortable exploration of sexual identities. Group Happenings
Include: Volleyball, Men's Discussion Group, Book Club, Lending
Library.
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The Maine Gay Men’s Chorus
A chorus with membership of over 150 men. MGMC is based in Portland,
Maine and rehearse weekly. They perform 3 concerts each year, one during
the Holiday season, a cabaret on Valentine's Day, and Pride in June.
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Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays
PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgendered persons, their families and friends through: support, to
cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed
public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil
rights.
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Portland
Dyke March
The mission of the Portland, Maine Dyke March is to create an
empowering movement that fosters community and celebration for dykes and the
people who love them. The Portland Dyke March seeks to be positive, feminist,
diverse and community-driven in all of its endeavors. We welcome anyone with a
past or present connection to the dyke community.
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Rainbow Business and Professional
Association
Works for you, Works for ME!
Maine's premier LGBT business network group. RBPA is a
not-for-profit organization promoting and supporting gay and gay
friendly businesses, non-profits and professionals. Join our monthly
dinner meetings to exchange ideas, learn from local business leaders, to
network and socialize. Our web site offers a comprehensive member
directory to promote your business or to find contacts or services.
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from September
through May. Networking 6:30pm - Dinner 7:00pm at Holiday Inn by the
Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland.
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Southern Maine PRIDE
Producers of annual PRIDE week of activities happening each June.
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Thrive Maine
Their mission is to provide community outreach within the Greater
Portland, Maine area that is effective in reducing the risk of HIV and
other STD infections among men who have sex with men (MSM).
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