"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."

"We are an LGBTQ organization that provides advocacy, support, and outreach services for the lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer community, and our allies, in Joliet, IL and the surrounding area. Our Mission is to build community and personal alliances to better the quality of life of all no matter the sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expressions. We provide education, and advocacy, to celebrate our diversity, and to inform others about issues affecting our lives."

"We are committed to changing attitudes that foster violence against others. Services are available regardless of age, gender, race, disability, spiritual preference, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Our purpose is to provide counseling, advocacy and support for all victims of sexual assault and their significant others.."

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

"DLO Musical Theatre is committed to accessibility of programming to the community, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation including gender identity, disability, age, marital status, education, military status, or citizenship status."

EPICenter is an emerging non-profit providing social/support groups. We are hoping to add more support groups and activities as the year progresses.

"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)."

Family Service Agency of DeKalb County has been providing counseling, advocacy, and other essential services to DeKalb County since 1956. We can assist individuals and families from birth through the end of life, no matter the circumstances.

"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. "

"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.