Equality Illinois

Community Centers · Illinois · Free

Statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. Useful for newcomers to a city, college students moving back home, and elders looking for daytime company. Many centers have food pantries, clothing closets, and emergency assistance funds for community members in need. Volunteer-led centers tend to be more flexible and welcoming than highly-professionalized ones; both kinds work. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Illinois residents and the people supporting them.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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