• Alliance for Progressive Values

    The Alliance for Progressive Values is a not-for-profit that works on education and lobbying. As a progressive organization, it is driven by a common sense value of social justice, economic fairness and good government. During General Assembly session – the organization works on behalf of LGBT to promote equality. The organization…

  • Alpha Psi Kappa

    Alpha Psi Kappa Fraternity, Inc. is a LGBT organization that is non-profit, non-collegiate, social and service organization.  Alpha Psi Kappa strives to remain the premiere Fraternity for Dominant WoMen through recruitment, community service, professionalism and business acumen.

  • Black Alliance for Sexual-Minority Equality at UofR

    The Black Alliance for Sexual-minority Equality (BASE) at the University of Richmond is a social support and advocacy group for people of color, focused on the intersection of race and sexual orientation.

  • Central Virginia Rainbow Partnership

    A collective of over 20 LGBT organizations in Richmond, VA. The CVRP meets monthly to create solutions and present a united front to move Richmond’s community forward. Contact Jay Squires for more information.

  • Climb OUT!

    Richmond’s LGBT Climbing Group coordinated through Facebook.

  • Equality Virginia

    Equality Virginia is a statewide, non-partisan education, outreach and advocacy organization seeking equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Virginians.

  • Equality Virginia Legal Resources

    Listing of LGBT friendly lawyers in Central Virginia.

  • Family & Friends Fourth Friday

    A rotating monthly happy hour coordinated by “Cruise Director Julie McCoy.”  The event is designed as an opportunity for members and friends of the Richmond LGBT Community to get together on the fourth Friday of each month to relax, have a few drinks, catch up with old friends, make new ones, and grab…

  • Fan Free Clinic

    Fan Free Clinic (FFC) provides medical treatment, health education, social services and advocacy for those in the Richmond area with limited access to care—placing special emphasis on welcoming the least served.Provides AIDS/HIV prevention and outreach programs to Richmond community.

  • Friends of Dorothy – West End

    Friends of Dorothy provide opportunities for Gay Men living in the West End of Richmond to do create an informal social outlet at least once a month and be visible in a positive light in the community that we live in. E-mail CiJay at cijaysmail@aol.com for more information.

  • Gay Community Center of Richmond

    The Gay Community Center of Richmond is a 47,000 square foot Community Center located in Richmond’s Northside for the use of Central Virginia’s LGBT community and supportive agencies and groups. We provide meeting space, classroom and event space at little or no cost to community groups and non-profit organizations. We…

  • Gay Fathers Coalition of Richmond

    GFC Richmond provides support and information for gay and bisexual men that are fathers, their partners, children, friends and supporters.GFC-Richmond meets for a social/support dinner out on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM.

  • Gay Running Group

    Weekly group meets mostly during warm season to run a variety of locations around Richmond. The group meets rain or shine, but shuts down for winter. To get on the list e-mail list, contact Terry at terryajohnson@gmail.com.

  • Girls Rolling In The South (GRITS)

    GRITS provides a competitive bowling tournament for women which encourages fellowship and community while supporting local charities.

  • GLSEN Richmond

    The Richmond chapter of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)  works to ensure safe schools for all students in the greater Richmond metropolitan area and Central Virginia.  Provides support to Gay Straight Alliance clubs (GSAs) in schools.

  • He, She, Ze and We

    A support group for the parents of transgender and gender non-conforming children meets monthly at the ROSMY building. They hold discussions, ask and answer questions and share stories. In the interest of the safety and privacy of the participants, names and group dates and times will not be made public; He,…

  • James River Transgender Society

    A peer-facilitated support group for anyone on the MTF spectrum with meetings the 1st Friday of each month, 6 pm — 8 pm.  See website for more info from those who have transitioned, those in transition, or for those wanting to start.

  • James River Transgender Society Legal Resources

    Attorneys and law resources for those transitioning.  From home page, click resources.

  • Kappa Psi Kappa

    Kappa Psi Kappa Fraternity, Inc. upholds the principles of scholarship, service, brotherhood and leadership. Their mission is to enhance quality of life through community service, public service and leadership development while addressing concerns that impact communities educationally, civilly and sexually.  

  • Kappa Xi Omega Sorority

    Kappa Xi Omega Sorority, Inc is a community oriented, community based organization created and designed to articulate and encourage community consciousness, bring unity among women, teach networking skills with other influential and innovative women of the lesbian community.The preponderance of members’ time is spent in community service, mentoring and enhancing…

  • LGBT Interest Mailing List

    Via Connect Richmond, the LGBT Interest provides a communication network to keep Greater Richmond informed of events, activities and important news within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community. This group is not exclusive and welcomes people and organizations who are interested in learning about and supporting the LGBT community…

  • LGBT Stonewall Democratic Caucus of Virginia

    As advocate for LGBT persons within the Democratic Party of Virginia, they help elect Democratic candidates by providing a centralized repository of expertise and a clearinghouse for all LGBT campaign activities through working with various Democratic campaigns by organizing LGBT persons in Virginia to promote the values of service, competence…

  • Mid-Atlantic Amateur Softball Association

    The Mid-Atlantic Amateur Softball Association exists to promote the camaraderie of amateur softball within North America and internationally while providing a safe, supportive environment for men and women within the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community as well as friends from the greater society.

  • Mothers & Others of Virginia

    Mothers and Others of Virginia promotes recognition and acceptance of the inalienable right of all  lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals to peacefully pursue their own personal happiness. The group lobbies and advocates on behalf of the community.

  • Newly Out Women’s Support Group

    The first Monday of every month, Metropolitan Community Church hosts a facilitated support group for women who are newly out and/or still coming out.  The meetings are held at the Gay Community Center of Richmond from 7pm-8:30pm.   This is not a therapy group.  The group will have a topic…

  • Our Families LGBT Parents

    Our Families – for LGBT parents and kids in the Richmond area – Meetings around town the First Sunday of the Month.

  • Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbian & Gays (PFLAG Richmond)

    PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through support, education, and advocacy.

  • Phi Nu Kappa

    Phi Nu Kappa Sorority, Inc. is a non-profit, non-collegiate, social and service organization that supports feminine lesbian women. Alpha Psi Kappa is the father fraternity to Phi Nu Kappa.  

  • Positivity: Mental Illness + The LGBTQ Community

    A Richmond-based blog for those people who have mental illnesses and/or are a part of the LGBTQ community as well. From the author: “By talking to a few people around campus, I’ve learned that there are many people within the LGBTQ community who also have mental illnesses and/or thoughts of…

  • Prime Timers Central Virginia

    We are a diverse gay organization for older gay and bi men and their admirers.  The group is dedicated to building life long friendships through shared interests and educational programs in a secure and nurturing environment. We pursue these goals through loyalty to one another and community outreach.

  • Queer Action At VCU

    A Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allied political and legal activism group at Virginia Commonwealth University. We have lots of exciting things planned for this year and meet every Thursday at 8PM in the Commons.

  • Rainbow Bowling League

    No experience is required for this LGBT bowling group.  The group meets for 30 weeks each year.  For more information, e-mail Jay Squires at jsquires@gayrichmond.com.

  • Richmond Area LGBT Parenting Group

    This is a group for LGBT parents navigating the challenging waters of raising a family. Be you partnered with children or a single parent, formerly in a straight relationship with children, and are coming out as an LGBT parent–there really is no mold to adhere to–only that you want to…

  • Richmond Bear Community

    Richmond Bear Community is a social network that provides a supportive community for gay bears and admirers.  Activities include dinners at area restaurants, movies, community and cultural events, potlucks, cookouts, outdoor activities, and occasional bar events.

  • Richmond Bear Network

    A bear club for the Richmond Metropolitan / Central Virginia area. Provides a social network for bears, cubs, and their admirers. This is an events based group that allows for people to get together to join in fun, friendship, among like minded individuals begin.

  • Richmond Business Alliance

    The Richmond Business Alliance (RBA) supports LGBT-friendly businesses and professionals by increasing visibility, offering networking opportunities, and promoting economic success. As a partnership between the Gay Community Center of Richmond, GayRVA , and the Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, the RBA is the most comprehensive online directory of LGBT-friendly…

  • Richmond Lesbian Book Group

    The Richmond Lesbian Book Group meets at 7:00 PM the second Monday of every month at the Gay Community Center of Richmond to discuss books written by or about lesbians. To learn more and join us checkout our new Yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/richmondbookgroup/.

  • Richmond Lesbian Feminists

    Richmond Lesbian-Feminists (RLF) provides monthly pot-lucks, a New Year’s Eve Dance and information on many other social activities of interest to lesbians. We welcome women of all races, classes and ages. Stay informed of the latest events in the lesbian community with the RLF Flyer email. To get “The Flyer,”…

  • Richmond LGBT Professionals Meetup Group

    The Richmond LGBT Professionals Meetup Group is a great way to meet other local LGBT Professionals in various settings. You can have great discussions with like-minded individuals about anything you’d like (coming out, dating, politics, careers, etc) and have a bit of fun at the same time.

  • Richmond Men’s Chorus

    In addition to 4 major concerts/events each year, the chorus gives numerous public and private concert performances. The chorus continues to develop its program of musical outreach to senior living facilities in the central Virginia area.

  • Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau

    The RMCVB promotes travel within the Richmond Region.  In 2009, they formed an LGBT travel advisory committee to foster gay and lesbian tourism.The RMCVB is the official travel partner of GayRVA.

  • Richmond Queer Film Forum

    The Queer Film Forum is a platform for screening progressive Queer cinema. It offers a space to view and discuss work from local, regional, and international artists and directors. The goal of the QFF is to generate a critical discourse about what queer cinema was, is, and could become. The…

  • Richmond Transformers

    A peer-facilitated social and support group for anyone on the FTM spectrum with meetings the 2nd  Tuesday of each month.  Partners, relatives and supportive friends are welcome on alternating months.

  • Richmond Triangle Players

    Richmond Triangle Players is committed to the passionate exploration of theatre and its role in the global community. We embrace a wide audience with a focus on works relevant to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. Our highest aim is to enlighten those around us with theatre that warms…

  • Richmond Women’s Chorus

    A sister chorus of the Richmond Men’s Chorus.

  • ROBIN

    ROBIN (AKA The Richmond Bisexual Network, Founded 1993) is the only Bisexual support group in Central Virginia affiliated with BiNet USA. We are a social and support group for folks in various stages of bisexuality.  The group is also on Facebook here.

  • ROSMY

    ROSMY’s mission is to ensure Virginia’s GLBTQ youth an equal opportunity for success.  The organization hosts a 24/7 Youth support line at 888.644.4390.  Their Institute for Equality offers three trainings each month for human service providers.

  • RVA Queerlandia Project

    This tumblr is a collection of articles, data, feedback, ideas, critiques, and anything else that comes up through the researching, documentation, and advocating on gayborhoods. We are interested in the concept of establishing a Gayborhood in the city of Richmond. http://rvaqueerlandia.tumblr.com/

  • SAGE Central Virginia

    SAGE stands for Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Elders. It is the oldest non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of GLBT elders. The mission of SAGE is: To improve the overall quality of life for GLBT Elders Support and advocate for the rights of GLBT…

  • Southerners On New Ground (S.O.N.G.)

    SONG RVA is a local, member-led Southerners On New Ground Affiliate based out of Richmond, Virginia. We are committed to building a multi-racial and multi-issue LGBTQ left movement in the city of Richmond, as well as in the surrounding counties and areas. We believe that we are all connected to…

  • Student Alliance for Sexual Diversity at UofR

    The Student Alliance for Sexual Diversity is an advocate and social group for the queer and allies community at the university. We provide programming and lobbying to raise awareness, tolerance and acceptance.

  • Teddy Bear Leather Club of Virginia

    TBLC is a social organization and resource for the leather and S&M community of central Virginia. The group holds regular meetings to discuss ideas on how to help the community and plan social events for members and supporters.

  • The Birdcage

    Richmond MCC’s transgender support group with meetings on 4th Friday of each month 6:30pm – 8pm in the Parish House.  The group helps with all aspects of crossdressing, transgender, and transsexual issues. Contact through Metropolitan Community Church.

  • The Womyns Gathering

    The Twin Oaks Women’s Gathering is an annual event for non-male ID folks from all over the world to share, dance, learn, laugh, meditate, and empower ourselves and one-another! This year the theme is “womyn rising up: exploring the radical in the everyday”. We all participate in radical acts every…

  • Three Dollar Bills

    The $3 Bills is Richmond’s gay sports and social club. They are dedicated to philanthropy throughout Richmond.  E-mail 3dollarbills3@gmail.com.

  • Trans-world LGBT Forum

    A locally managed forum discussing issues of importance to the LGBT community. http://transworl.proboards.com/index.cgi Rules of Posting from Administrator Ellen Shaver: No Dating No Pornography No Bullying

  • Transformation Retreats

    Whether you are newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor of HIV/AIDS, Transformation Retreats is an opportunity to discover or rediscover the playful, thoughtful, creative, spiritual, and reflective part of yourself.  Join others on a journey to find the inspiration and skills needed to live more meaningful, informed, and complete lives…

  • Transgender Clinic At Fan Free Clinic

    Free transgender–specific healthcare for anyone in Virginia, including hormone therapy, HIV testing, and primary care services.  For more information please contact the Transgender Health Line at Fan Free Clinic, (804) 358-6343 ext. 143.  

  • VCU’s LGBT Subcommittee

    A committee of students, faculty, staff, allies, and friends working to promote inclusivity at VCU. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except June and July) at noon in the conference room at the Robertson Alumni House (924 W. Franklin). In addition to monthly meetings, there are…

  • Virginia Anti-Violence Project

    The Virginia Anti-Violence Project works to address and end violence within and against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities across Virginia.We believe that in order to end homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and heterosexism we must also work against other oppressions including, but not limited to: racism, classism, sexism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism,…

  • Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities

    The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities conducts programs that promote understanding and respect on ALL issues of diversity, for ALL age groups, ALL across Virginia.Each year, Inclusive Communities leads educational programs, conferences, retreats, and workshops for thousands of youth, educators, community members, non-profit organizations, and corporate and business leaders. These…

  • Virginia Log Cabin Republicans

    A fast-growing political forum, action team and meeting place for gay and lesbian Republicans throughout the state.

  • Virginia Pride

    The statewide pride organization for Virginia holds its annual Pride Festival each September.

  • Wingnut Anarchist Collective

    The Wingnut Anarchist Collective works towards a free, community-based anarchist society through outreach and projects within the city.  The collective lives by the principles of mutual aid, anti-authoritarianism, and direct action and maintains a house open to the public during community events at 2005 Barton Avenue. Mutual aid for us encompasses…