Gay Community Organization and Resource Links:

Asian/Pacific Gays and Friends – Los Angeles – A social and educational group established for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people who share an interest in Asian culture. Promotes an understanding and atmosphere that encourages and inspires multi-cultural communication, learning, and fun.
Avatar Club Los Angeles – A non-profit organization dedicated to education, fellowship and support among gay men interested in “kinky” or BDSM activities. Avatar conducts monthly informational programs that provide a friendly, supportive environment for learning about BDSM practices.
California Men’s Gathering – Organization hosts gatherings which are places where men can explore different ways of looking at life and expand concepts of self while having fun.
Cybersocket – Extensive listing of gay community websites, including clubs and events, health, music, education and support groups, and many special interest subjects.
 Fun And Games Club – Group hosts game nights for those interested in board games, card games, jigsaw puzzles, sometimes parlor games, and other social activities.
Gay and Lesbian Center of Greater Long Beach – The Center provides education, leadership, social and supportive services to meet the needs of our diverse community.
GayChurchGayChurch.org – Gay affirming Christian web site that contains a world-wide gay “welcoming” Christian church directory, bulletin board, events listing, articles and in-depth studies on reconciling ones faith with their sexual orientation.
Gay Crawler – Index provides access to more than 17,000 sites in more than 290 categories of specific interest to the Gay and Lesbian community.
Gay Health – Worldwide source of health and wellness information founded and operated by lesbian and gay medical professionals.
Gay Outdoors – Lists listing of gay community sports events and activities, including nude and clothing optional recreation, and news of interest to gay naturists.
Gay Square Dancing – Group hosts square dancing events for men in California and other states, including nude square dance events (Community Visions affiliated group).
Gay & Lesbian Skiing – Group hosts ski trips to Colorado and Utah during the winter months. (Community Visions affiliated group).
Gayscape – Gay directory and searchable guide; lists organizations, products, services, and topics; sorted by location.
Gayellow Pages – Gay directory and searchable guide; lists organizations, products, services, and topics; sorted by location.
Gayzoo – Search engine for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Internet Community, includes organizations, news, health, arts and entertainment.
Golden State Gay Rodeo Association – Greater Los Angeles Chapter – Part of the International Gay Rodeo Association, the GSGRA-GLAC is a non-profit organization promoting the western lifestyle, providing education and training, producing a gay rodeo, and raising funds for charitable organizations within the community.
Great Outdoors – Gay and lesbian organization dedicated to the enjoyment of outdoor recreation. Activities include day and evening hikes, volleyball, beach and camping trips.
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center – Center “is the largest gay and lesbian organization in the world and offers the widest array of services to gay men and lesbians available anywhere” from health services to cultural arts. 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, CA 90038.
LA Leather Coalition – a pansexual coalition of leather, motorcycle, fetish, SM educational and uniform clubs, promoting increased communication among differing elements of the Southern California Fetish Community.
Leather Archives & MuseumLeather Archives & Museum – Located in Chicago, Illinois, the Museum compiles, preserves and exhibits the objects and history of the leather lifestyle for historical and educational purposes. Site includes a historical timeline of gay and leather lifestyle history and other related resources.
International Association of Gay & Lesbian Bridge Clubs – hosts bridge competition including an annual international tournament in Palm Springs. (Community Visions affiliated group).
One Archives Foundation – collects, preserves, and protects LGBTQ history, art, and culture in collaboration with ONE Archives at the USC Libraries.
 Peel-Off Square Dancing – Peel-Off hosts gay square dance events in the Spring and Fall for those who like to square dance naked.
Rainbow World Fund is an all-volunteer international humanitarian service agency based in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and friends community, whose mission is to promote LGBT philanthropy in the area of world humanitarian relief.
Starland Community – Starland is a small, rustic, rural, naturist-friendly, not-for-profit desert homestead club in the Mojave Desert. We encourage and sponsor a number of relaxing, educational, and spiritual activities throughout the year, perfect for small gatherings, get-togethers, and in and out-door camp-outs. 56925 Yucca Trail, No. 355, Yucca Valley, CA 92284.
West Hollywood – Includes listings of parking information, city news, special events, city resources, and other services.

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