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  • Delta Lambda Phi Social Fraternity: Alpha Chapter

    By on April 28, 2004

    Delta Lambda Phi members at a recent fundraising sale Mission: Provide meaningful friendships and social interactions in an atmosphere of social, service and recreational events....

  • HIV Positive Drop-In Coffee House

    By on April 21, 2004

    HIV Positive Drop-In CoffeeHouse Hosted by FriendsMeeting House of Washington Mission: Provide people living with HIV a comfortable and social place to interact. Founded: 1984...

  • Youth Pride Alliance

    By on April 14, 2004

    Youth Pride Alliance organizers and volunteers Mission: To provide a safe space for LGBT youth, including organizing the annual Youth Pride Day celebration. Founded: 1997...

  • Washington Renegades

    By on April 7, 2004

    Members of the Renegades at a recent practice Mission: To learn, teach and play rugby. Founded: 1998 Members: 80 active members How to Join: Contact...

  • D.C. Gay Men for Dinner (DCGMD)

    By on March 31, 2004

    D.C. Gay Men for Dinner at a recent outing Mission: Providing an alternative to the bar scene where single men can meet. Founded: 2000 Members:...

  • D.C. Lesbian Avengers

    By on March 24, 2004

    Members of D.C. Lesbian Avengers Mission: A queer, direct action, activist group. Founded: 2000 Number of Members: Approximately 40. How to Join: Join by coming...

  • Potomac Executive Network (PEN)

    By on March 17, 2004

    PEN members at arecent networking event Mission: PEN is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, all-volunteer network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or advocate professionals who work for...

  • Lambda Car Club (LCC)

    By on March 10, 2004

    Members of the local Straight Eightschapter of the Lambda Car Club Mission: Enjoying, appreciating and learning about classic and special-interest autos. Members: Approximately 130. How...

  • Asian Pacific Islander Queer Sisters (APIQS)

    By on March 3, 2004

    Members of Asian Pacific IslanderQueer Sisters (APIQS) Mission: An organization for Asian American and Pacific Islander lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning women with a focus...

  • National Capitol Area Lesbians (NCAL)

    By on February 25, 2004

    Members of the National CapitolArea Lesbians book club Mission: NCAL offers a safe place for lesbians to meet, talk, collaborate, discuss literature and the arts,...

  • Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance (AGLA)

    By on February 18, 2004

    Members of AGLA at a recent group meeting Mission: AGLA offers a variety of social, political and community service activities to bring gays and lesbians...

  • Boys and Books

    By on February 11, 2004

    Boys and Books members at a recent gathering Mission: To read and discuss literature with a gay theme. Founded: 1999 Number of Members: 100  How...

  • Lambda Squares

    By on February 4, 2004

    Mission: Provide opportunities for members and guests to socialize around square dancing activities within the lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual communities. Founded: 1981 Number of...

  • DCBiWomen

    By on January 28, 2004

    Members of DCBiWomen Mission: Create an accepting, encouraging environment for bisexual women regardless of the gender of their partner or what they are looking for,...

  • Asian Queers United for Action (AQUA)

    By on January 21, 2004

    Members of AQUA at thegroup's monthly happy hour (Photo by Michael Wichita) Mission: To promote a positive image and welfare for queer Asians and Pacific...