Communities
Resources: LGBT-Friendly Portland
Media
PQ is a monthly print and daily online publication covering Oregon and SW Washington's LGBTQ communities in all their diversity.
An extensive calendar of happenings in Portland's LGBT community, with sections devoted to parties, networking, support, queer youth and trans/gender events.
Portland's Gay & Lesbian Community Yellow Pages
A free directory of LGBT-friendly member businesses in the Portland Area Business Association (PABA).
An independent blog covering local queer news, views and events.
Organizations
Basic Rights Oregon is dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Oregon.
Bisexual Community Forum
503.285.4848 (no website)
This age- and gender-inclusive social, support and education network provides dances, potlucks, field trips and a polyamory interest group.
Cascade AIDS Project's mission is to prevent HIV infections, support and empower people affected and infected by HIV/AIDS and eliminate HIV/AIDS-related stigma.
Founded in 1989, Equity Foundation works to eradicate prejudice toward the sexual and gender minority communities of Oregon through granting and scholarship opportunities.
This diverse volunteer group of individuals works to bring the mission of HRC to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and allies in the area.
In Other Words Feminist Community Center
8 N.E. Killingsworth St., 503.232.6003
The only feminist bookstore in the United States to also function as a nonprofit, In Other Words serves the community with literature, as well as educational and cultural events.
A social, support and educational group for individuals who desire to explore and express another gender. The group cosponsors Esprit, an annual national conference for the transgender community.
A service club for bears or bear-identified gay men and their admirers.
A residential care facility that has provided nursing, social work and occupational therapy services for people with HIV/AIDS since 1988.
Founded in 1968, this nonprofit helps homeless youth and other marginalized people move toward improved health and self-sufficiency and provides services for LGBTQ youth.
Portland Area Business Association (PABA)
PABA is the LGBT chamber of commerce for Oregon and Southwest Washington.
The center builds public awareness and support, and celebrates LGBTQ diversity through art, culture and programming.
