GLBT Resources in the metro area

> Gay Youth Unlimited
Providing GLBT youth the opportunity to perform alongside professional entertainers while offering a positive venue for growth, self-expression, and entertainment.

> Liberty Gifts
Gay and Lesbian related gifts, movies, art, t-shirts and more!

> The AIDS Project of Central Iowa
The Project has a long history of serving people living with HIV. In 1987, an involved group calling themselves the Central Iowa AIDS Project voluntarily began the task of addressing HIV incidence in and around Des Moines. In 1990, the Mayor’s Task Force on AIDS recommended this coalition form an independent agency. What is now known as the AIDS Project of Central Iowa (The Project) opened its doors in December 1991, becoming a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1993. The Project has grown and is now the largest HIV/AIDS service and prevention agency in the state of Iowa.

> Iowa State University LGBTA Alliance
To educate the community on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and ally issues; to support members of the community who are coming to accept their sexual orientation and/or sexuality. Iowa State University.

> First Friday Breakfast Club (FFBC)
The First Friday Breakfast Club (FFBC) is an educational, non-profit corporation for gay men who gather on the first Friday of every month to provide mutual support, to be educated on community affairs, and to further educate community opinion leaders with more positive images of gay men. It is the largest breakfast club in the state of Iowa.

> LBGT Community Center of Central Iowa
The LGBT Center was formed in 1984 to serve as a center for the LGBT community to come for information on support groups, social groups and other activities associated within our community. You can call them at 515-277-7884

> Capital City Pride
Capital City Pride Des Moines’ mission is to promote acceptance and understanding of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community through education, programming and visibility.

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