"Established in 1999, Acorn Equality Fund in Peoria, Illinois, is a grassroots nonprofit organization that provides financial support for the advancement of education, health, and civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons and their allies. We raise funds in order to give out grants and scholarships to promote higher education. Together we can build a bright, united future."

"The mission of HOPE is to empower persons to live independent, non-violent lives through the provisions of Housing, Outreach, Prevention, and Education." Includes webpage specifically about Abuse & Gender and Sexually Diverse Youth, which breaks down myths and facts about abuse of LGBTQ individuals.

Photographer with extensive experience in wedding photography for LGBTQ+ couples. Featured on queer buisness platforms including EnGAYged, Equally Wed, Wedding Equality Alliance, and 2Brides2Be.

"Emmanuel welcomes openly LGBTQA people of all ages as well as their families and friends. Emmanuel has been open and accepting for decades, but on March 7th, 2013, we made it official by becoming an RIC (Reconciling in Christ) church as conferred upon us through ReconcilingWorks and the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)."

"Heels and Hardhats Contracting was built on a dream of equality for women in the trades by Jackie and Cyndi Richter. The company was formed in 2010 when Jackie, a general manager of a construction company, suddenly couldn’t find work. Jackie had undergone gender correction and believes the lack of work was due to her unique diversity. Jackie and her partner Cyndi formed Heels & Hardhats. "

WEEKLY DROP IN YOUTH GROUP TUESDAYS 6:30-9 FOR 12-20 YR OLDS, MONTHLY INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY MTGS

"VA Illiana Health Care System, Danville, Illinois seeks to promote the health, welfare, and dignity of LGBT Veterans and their families. We are committed to making sensitive and high quality health care accessible. Our policies and practices focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and affirmative environment of care for LGBT Veterans. Our employees receive training in clinically competent care that is responsive to the unique needs of LGBT Veterans."

SPEAK TO JILL WALDEN - She/Her, Executive Director (LGBTQIA Ally) THIS IS PRIMARILY A DAYCARE; large percentage LATINX. "The MCC welcomes all community members and celebrate diversity and differences in race, gender, social status, and ability status among others."

Volunteers are limited during day-time hours and *you must email to schedule an appointment. This is an LGBTQ+ hub located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign