Local Resources and Community Groups

Dayton Community Groups

Out & Out in Dayton Here you will find places to go and/or things to do in Dayton.

YouthQuest DAYTON Providing a healthy environment for sexual minority youth.

Dayton Lesbian and Gay Center - The Dayton Lesbian and Gay Center seeks to create programs and services that enhance the quality of life for sexual minorities in the city of Dayton, Ohio and its surrounding areas.

Gay Dayton for all those connected to the Gay Community In Dayton, Ohio. If it is happening in Dayton you will find it here.

What's Queer in Dayton The Queer Guide to Dayton, Ohio - A Rainbow Community Directory.

Dayton Area Gay / Bi Married Men's Group meets twice every month. Contact viktor4429@hotmail.com for more information.

"League At NCR" -The educational and support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered employees at NCR.

The Mu Crew - A group for gay/bi guys ages 18-29 in the Dayton area. This group is involved in HIV prevention education, community service, social and supportive programs, educational discussion groups, sports, traveling and more. A program of ARC Ohio. Check out www.TheMuCrew.com for schedule of events, contact information and more! "It's about time guys have something other to do than just clubs and the Internet." Coordinator Andrew Hyde

Valley Gems A support group for Dayton/Miami Valley Ohio area transsexuals and transvestites (M to F, F to M, TG, etc.) Valley Gems Alternate Web site

The FAIR (Federation Against Intolerance and Racism) is a coalition of Miami Valley agencies and organizations committed to combating hate crimes through public and professional education, support of victims, and advocacy to support law enforcement in their efforts to document and fight bias motivated violence

The Dayton Gay Men's Chorus - The Dayton Gay Men's Chorus seeks to inspire, support, strengthen and promote unity through art, entertainment, and excellence in choral music. In this endeavor, we hope to foster the recognition and acceptance of diversity within the greater Miami Valley region. Email us at dtngaymenschorus@aol.com for questions, answers, and information.

Miami Valley Ohio Prime Timers - promotes in a supportive atmosphere, educational, cultural, and social activities for mature gay and bisexual men and their admirers. Members meet the third Sunday of every month at a member's home or at one of the Five Rivers Metro Parks in the summer. A calendar of monthly and weekly activities, dates, times and locations as well as contact information is available at www.primetimersww.org/mvopt

 

GAY RIGHTS INFO coming to you from Eaton, Ohio. Eaton is a small city in the center of Preble County. West of Dayton and North of Cincinnati. Unfortunately there are no local Gay organizations within Preble County. Here are some links around the area.

ARCenter Ohio - serving western & north central Ohio with 2 important purposes: provide direct services & support to people living with HIV/AIDS, their family members, partners, and care givers to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS through public awareness and education. AIDS Resource Center Ohio-Administrative Office, 211 South Main Street, Suite 1000, Dayton, Ohio 45402, (937) 461-2437, info@arcohio.org

Cincinnati area Community Groups

"Alternating Currents" & "Everywomon", Greater Cincinnati's only Gay and Lesbian public affairs program, now in our 23rd year. You can hear us every Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. on... WAIF 88.3 FM P.O. Box 6126, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Cincinnati Youth Group, A program of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Greater Cincinnati that provides social opportunities and group support to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT) and straight youth 13 to 21. P.O. Box 19852, Cincinnati, OH 45219-0852 - Phone (513) 684-8405

St. X Ally Network, A resource for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT) and questioning students at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.

AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati's, mission is to provide support services for HIV/AIDS infected individuals, their families, friends and loved ones in the tri-state region of SW Ohio, N KY and SE Indiana. Located at 2183 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214-2201 - Phone (513) 421-2437

Cincinnati Men's Chorus is a voluntary, not-for-profit community chorus organized to provide the opportunity for gay men and gay-supportive men to sing together. P.O. Box 3061, Cincinnati, OH 45201, Phone (513) 542-2626

MUSE, Cincinnati's Women's Choir is a women's choir dedicated to musical excellence and social change. In keeping with our belief that diversity is strength, we are feminist women of varied ages, races, and ethnicities with a range of musical abilities, political interests, and life experiences. P.O. Box 23292, Cincinnati, OH 45223 - Phone (513) 221-1118

Queen City Careers Association, P.O. Box 141461, Cincinnati, OH 45250-1461 - Phone (513) 723-5073

Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Greater Cincinnati a community space and resource center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the Cincinnati area. 4119 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223 (513) 591-0200

Stonewall Cincinnati Education - Advocacy - Outreach - - A proud strong voice for freedom and social change since 1982. 1118 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45210 Phone (513) 651-2500
Mail: P.O. Box 954, Cincinnati, OH 45201

Lesbian & Straight Education Network, P.O. Box 19856, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Colleges/University Groups

Wright State University's Rainbow Alliance The gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and allied student organization for the WSU. The Rainbow Alliance at Wright State University Meeting every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in the WSU Student Union, call for details 775-5565.

Wittenberg University's Gay-Straight Alliance The student organization providing for a safe and comfortable atmosphere for the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered students, and to promote an understanding of and education of issues related to gay/lesbian/bisexual/trans-gendered students at Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio.

Ohio Northern University Open Doors is a recognized student organization that focuses on issues relating to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning people, and their straight allies (GLBTQA). The organization hosts monthly social events for members to help GLBTQA students feel supported on campus. Located in Ada, Ohio.

Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana - The Rainbow Tribe

Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana - Spectrum, the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and allied student organization.

Cincinnati Area Colleges/University Groups

Northern Kentucky University "Common Ground", Box 20 c/o Student Life, UC 10, Highland Heights, KY 41099 - Phone (606) 572-5218

Local Dayton Area Churches

Cross Creek Community Church (CCCC) - is part of the United Church of Christ (UCC), and also affiliated with the Alliance of Baptists. A wonderful mix of seekers and people of faith from Baptist, UCC, Methodist, Catholic and other religious backgrounds. Straight and gay people, families with children, divorced people, single adults and couples, women and men, whites, blacks and Hispanics. For directions visit www.pflagdayton.org/specialevents.html

Christ Episcopal Church - 20 West First Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402 (937) 223-2239. Christ Church strives to be the heart of the city. We are located in the heart of the city of downtown Dayton. We have a great heart for the people of the community. We call upon the citizens and structures of the City to open their hearts to everyone regardless of race, ethnic background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

The Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - 8690 Yankee Street, Dayton, OH 45458-1835 (937) 436-3628.

The Dayton Chapter of Dignity/USA - a diverse faith community from the Catholic tradition. The chapter actively contributes to Dignity/USA’s goals of respect and justice for GLBT persons within the Catholic Church and the world.

Eternal Joy MCC is a Christian church established with a special ministry to the lesbian, gay, transgendered and bisexual community of Dayton.

Journey Church 135 East Main St., P.O. Box 161, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, (513) 932-6258 office - Please contact us if you'd like to learn more about our journey as an open and affirming, progressive and liberal church!

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Avenue, Dayton Ohio 45420 (937) 252-2220. We are an open and inclusive sangha, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, income or sexual orientation. As such, we are a diverse group of people dedicated to transformation through the cultivation of compassion and wisdom. If you have questions about the center or what we do there, please feel free to contact us at: info@gardrolma.org .

Community Gospel Church - a full Gospel, Pentecostal, Gay affirming Christian Church t 519 Nordale Ave., in Dayton, Ohio, USA, and a member of The Alliance of Christian Churches. We believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ is for ALL people! We proudly perform gay & lesbian commitment ceremonies!

Celebration of Life Church , at 4100 Benfield Dr. in Kettering. A member of the United Centers for Spiritual Living (formerly known as the United Church of Religious Science) and are a trans-denominational spiritual community honoring and welcoming all. Our phone number is (937) 298-1376. Available to conduct same-sex weddings.

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 101 Huffman Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45403, (937) 252-4467, A Reconciling Congregation of the United Methodist Church located in Inner-East Dayton.
The people of St. Paul decided overwhelmingly on May 21, 2006 to begin to say what it has believed and done for many years. We are practicing what the United Methodist Church preaches by opening our hearts, minds and doors to all people. We are, and will continue to reach out to persons of every race, gender, age, sexual orientation and gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, family status, economic status, physical, mental and emotional ability.
For more information and directions visit our website at www.stpauldayton.org

The Tree of Life, 1717 Salem Ave., Dayton OH 45406 Phone (937) 750-0372
Tree of Life, or TLC, is a spiritual community that explores diverse spiritual teachings in order to identify their common truths so that our individual and collective spiritual awareness can evolve. Our Mission: The Tree of Life Community (TLC) gathers to engage, support and celebrate the ongoing transformation and spiritual evolution of individuals, communities and the world.

Nexus Church, United Church of Christ, 1044 Symmes Road, Fairfield, OH., Phone (937) 304-8281
Nexus Church is a gathering of God's people dedicated to the journey of faith in Jesus Christ - following his example in service to the world and our neighbors by working for peace and justice, nurturing meaningful relationships and proclaiming the Good News of grace, love and inclusive and unconditional welcome.

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This page was last updated March 23, 2008