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NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
If an individual or an organization would like to be listed on this page please write to: pflag_jackson@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 4065, Jackson, Mi 49204. Please include: type of organization, name of organization, mission statement, contact person, addrss, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, and web page location where appropriate.
ARTS COMMUNITY
Arts & Cultural Alliance of Jackson County http://www.scarab49201.com/index.html
Join their mailing list: http://www.scarab49201.com/mailinglist.htm
Scarab 49201 is a vision of a group of local artists, musicians, writers, poets, and business people who want to focus on some of the positive that Jackson has to offer.
OUR GOAL: We are trying to help promote the visibility of the arts by assisting in promoting local artists, musicians and writers, while promoting active community involvement through volunteering.
HOW WE PROMOTE LOCAL ARTISTS:
*Photographing local artists , musicians and writers.
*Writing about local artists, musicians and writers.
*Listing events involving local artists, musicians and writers.
*We with the assistance of the community are adding to our listings of artists, writers and musicians and linking to their websites.
*When an artist doesn't have a website, we can provide a web page within the site for them to promote themselves at no charge.
OUR MISSION: We have a community rich in talent and experience...may we benefit from it at every possibly opportunity.
CIVIL RIGHTS & ADVOCACY
RAINBOW FAMILY ALLIANCE
Jackson Michigan
Meetings: 6:30 - second tuesday of each month - Capital Club
website: www.rainbowfamilyalliance.org
Mission Statement: To gather GLBT people and their families and friends for the nourishment of the body, mind, and spirit; To advance GLBT people's rights and human rights as a whole; To open the eyes of our community by taking part in its events; and To promote the family values of love, acceptance, unity, and justice.
Their website provides links to various organizations and to their MSN Community which provides information on local friendly stores, RFA Events, A Members Message Board, a chatroom, and minutes from their meeting.
SCOUTING FOR ALL
website: www.scoutingforall.org
email: midwestern@scoutingforall.org
national organization: info@scoutingforall.org
Scouting is not an alternative outdoor scouting program. We are an educational and advocacy organization reaching out to gay youth and all youth in our effort to get the BSA to rescind its exclusionary policy. There website has a wide variety of supporters and you may join Scouting for All's Alliance for Human Rights.
Scouting for All is a charitable 501c3 nonprofit orgainzation.
TRIANGLE FOUNDATION
19641 West Seven Mile Road
Detroit, Michigan 48219
Phone: (313) 537-3323 or 1-877-7TRIANGLE
e-Mail: A list of contact individuals are listed on their website
Website: www.tri.org
Michigan's Statewide Civil Rights, Advocacy, and Anti-violence organization for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered persons.
The link at www.tri.org provides many organiations throughout the state which are senstivie to GLBT issues. Including PFLAG-Jackson, Amnesty International, Hate Group monitoring as well as media along with other informational sources and numerous links to organization combating HIV/AIDS. The website has news of regional and national nature regarding GLBT issues and anti-violence. Triangle Foundation monitors related issues, provides information on those issues and updates.
Their website provides topics on Victim services, Policy and Legislation, Community Organizing, Family Issues, School's Out, Speaking out, News & Views, and reporting a Hate Crime.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AWARE, Inc.
(517) 783-2861
706 W. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, MI 49201
website: http://www.jxnmichigan.com/awareshelter/
e-mail: shirleyp@voyager.net
24 hour confidential services for victims and families of domestic and sexual abuse.
Mission: Striving to eliminate domestic and sexual violence.
Service: Advocacy and supportive services, Assistance in obtaining Personal Protection Orders, Community Referrals, Support Groups, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program (S.A.N.E.), 24 hour crisis line, Emergency Shelter, Children's Programs and Services, Community Trainings and Presentations, All services are FREE OF CHARGE.
Information Packets are available and can be mailed as requested or picked up at AWARE.
EDUCATION
AFA EXPOSED
This site is located at http://www.afaexposed.com. This site is maintained by the Trinagle Foundation and is used to combat, challenge and correct the lies, distortions and fear-based anti-gay activism of the American Family Association.
The AFA has had its ups and downs, but is still a powerhouse in fundamentalist Christian activism. They have a large legal staff, radio stations and over $10 million in their annual war-chest. They now pose the single largest obstacle to safety, security, and equality for GLBT Americans. Their mission is to roll back all existing civil rights protections and gains that our community has made over the past half century.
The AFA also wants to prevent any future progress of GLBT rights. It is offensive to them that GLBT people be treated as equals or as the first-class citizens we are. Their mission is one of bigotry, hate, and power. They achieve their mission, ironically, by violating basic Christian principals of honesty, kindness, and non-judgment.
GLSEN Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti Area (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network)
1893 Chicory Ridge Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9238
Phone: (734) 930-0357
Contacts: Glenn Klipp/chairperson: tobealive@juno.com, Rodney Mancini/treasurer: rodmancini@juno.com
webpage: http://www.GLSEN-aaypsi.org (link provided)
Mission: GLSEN strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. We believe that such an atmosphere engenders a positive sense of self, which is the basis of educational achievement and personal growth. Since homophobia in heterosexism undermine healthy school climate, we work to educate teachers, students, and public at-large about the damaging effects these forces have on youth and adults alike. We recognize that forces such as racism and sexism have similarly adverse impacts on communities, and we support schools in seeking in redress all such inequities. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes in creating a more vibrant and diverse community. We welcome as members any individual, regardless of sexual orientation or occupation, who is committed to see this philosophy realized in K-12 schools.
GLSEN MID-MICHIGAN
5441 Wild Oak Dr
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
e-mail: GLSEN@msu.edu - website: http://www.msu.edu/user/glsen
Contact: Harvey Brenneise
Their website provides links to LAHR (Lansing Association for Human Rights), PFLAG Jackson, PFLAG Lansing, PFLAG Natonal, and Young Gay America.
HEALTH
PLANNED PARENTHOOD MID MICHIGAN ALLIANCE
2009 W Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49202
Phone (517) 784-1700 - Fax (517) 784-2441
Contact: Beverley McGill, Community Specialist
E-mail: bev.mcgill@ppmchoice.com
National Website: http://www.ppfa.org
Mission Statement: Planned Parenthood works to ensure access to reproductive health care for all people through health services, education and advocacy. We believe that every person should be free to make family planning choices so that every child is wanted and loved.
Our services and programs are available to all people regardless of race, age, gender, marital status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. All services are confidential and most are provided on a sliding fee scale.
Services:
Jackson Clinical Services:
Testing and treatment of Sexually Transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, yearly check ups for women including pap, pelvic and breast exams, birth control exams, prescription and non-prescription birth control methods, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, colposcopy, pre-natal care, vasectomy, ultrasound, and abortion are available methods.
Counseling services Include: Pregnancy options, birth control methods. HIV/AIDS testing, safer sex practices, abortion and sterilization. Our education programs include topics such as birth control, STI's, HIV and AIDS, parent/child puberty, public policy and abortion, and many more.
PFLAG JACKSON
Parents, Families, Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Support Group for GLBT Community, their Families, and their Friends. Meets the second thursday of month at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1505 W Michigan Ave, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
YOUTH SERVICE ORGANIZATION
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County
729 West Michigan
Jackson, MI 49204
Phone: 517.784.7181
For more information their website: http://www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters has been the nation's preeminent youth-service organization nearly a century. Our service is based on our volunteers. We have a proven success creating and nurturing relationships between adults and children.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters are, foremost, friends to children: They share everyday activities, expand horizons, and experience the joy in even the simplest events. With those little moments lies the big magic that a Big Brother or Big Sister brings to the life of a young person.
RAINBOW FAMILY ALLIANCE
Support Groups and GLBT Communities
Big Brothers Big Sisters
AFA Exposed
GLSEN Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti Area
AWARE, INC
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