Community Resources: community

The Show Me Bears is a social and charitable fundraising organization whose aim is to promote interest in bears. The Show Me Bears is registered with the State of Missouri as a nonprofit charitable corporation. Through a variety of annual and special events, we raise money for local and regional HIV/AIDS-related charities.

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To provide a source of camaraderie and support for individuals regardless of sexual orientation who are seriously interested in the BDSM lifestyle. To educate, inform, and update group members, seriously interested individuals, and when appropriate, the public at large, on the latest information concerning the lifestyle through seminars, workshops, discussions and group activities.

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Founded 25 years ago, the St. Louis Gender Foundation strives to provide a safe place for people to explore their gender differences. Gender Foundation meetings provide our members an opportunity to network with other individuals exploring similar feelings and provide educational programs from experts in the fields of interest to our members.

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The Saint Louis Gay Men’s Social Group is a discussion and support group for gay men 22 and older. We provide a friendly and safe place for gay men to gather. We assemble together to discuss various topics related to gay men and to participate in a variety of social activities.

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Rainbow Alliance is a chartered student organization at St. Louis University committed to supporting and advocating for the members and allies of the queer community at SLU and beyond.

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PRIZM is UMSL’s Queer-Straight Student Alliance.  It is our goal to create and maintain an inclusive, safe and accepting environment on our campus for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We aim to defeat negative stereotypes and educate people by sponsoring social events and activities on campus throughout the school year.  We usually meet biweekly throughout the academic year.

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The Left Bank Books Lesbian Reading Group is open to the public and welcomes LGBTQ women and our friends. We meet on the third Friday of each month.

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Lavender Lotus is a supportive network organization based in the St. Louis area for Asian & Pacific Islander American individuals who identify as LGBTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, etc.). We organize activities that range from potlucks, movie nights, bike rides, casual afternoons at a coffeehouse, etc., as well as partake in events at the annual Pridefest.

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The I Care Campaign is for everybody in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area who cares about gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and ally issues. These issues include Suicide, Homelessness, HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention, Older Adults, and Hate Crimes.

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