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Local Organizations (external links):

Men of Color Health Awareness Project
A local peer-driven initiative that provides HIV/AIDS education and outreach, case management, and community development for men of color who are identified as gay, bi, or men who have sex with men.

Gay and Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York
GLYS offers a variety of opportunities and services for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth and their friends ages 14~21.

Pride Center of Western New York
The mission of the Center is to work with the community to make Western New York a safe, healthy and satisfying place for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people to live, work and establish their families.

Pride Buffalo
Pride Buffalo works to raise awareness and to recognize, celebrate, and affirm the lives of GLBT people by sponsoring various events and celebrations such as the annual Dyke March and Pride Parade.

Imperial Court of Buffalo
Local affiliate of the International Court System, a network of charitable organizations.

University at Buffalo Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Alliance
Campus based group for students of any sexual orientation, out or not, featuring weekly meetings, support groups, and a large collection of books, magazines, and multimedia.

Outcome Buffalo
Queer Buffalo's news and information periodical.