Resources
Western Michigan University Resources
- Office of LBGT Student Services - This is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the LGBT community. There is a resource room with a lending library of books and movies, as well as opportunities to volunteer with SpeakOUT.
- Kalamazoo Gay and Lesbian Resource Center - Located close to both K-college and WMU, the KGLRC has a lending library of books and movies for you to check out free of charge. There is always something going on with the KGLRC, whether it is a Transgender group meeting, a movie night, or a field trip.
- Arcus Foundation - It seeks to contribute to a pluralistic society that celebrates diversity and dignity, invests in youth and justice and promotes tolerance and compassion.
- P-FLAG of Kalamazoo/Southwestern Michigan - The local chapter of the national organization (see below).
- Kalamazoo Alliance for Equality (KAFE) - This local group works towards obtaining equal rights for the LGBT community in the Kalamazoo Metro area and beyond.
- Triangle Foundation - Michigan's leading organization serving GLBT people and thier allies. They have become the dominant force for advocacy and change regarding GLBT issues in Michigan public policy, religion, business, education, and bias-crime victim assistance. They have tons of information and links.
- Transgender Michigan - A Michigan organization for transgender people.
- Human Rights Campaign - America's largest civil rights organization working for GLBT equality.
- Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG) - A support group for parents, families, and friends to talk openly about sexuality and its related issues.
- Asexual Visibility and Education Network - Asexuality resources and discussion group.
- BiSexual.org - "Bringing Bisexuals Together."
- Logo - Entertainment programming for lesbians and gays and just about anyone who enjoys a gay point of view. Brought to you by MTV Networks.
- The Advocate - The national gay and lesbian newsmagazine.
- Rainbow Depot - The internet's largest selection of gay items.
- Soulforce - Helps to free GLBT people from religious oppression.