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Join us at our upcoming events.

Help us spread the love at exciting LGBTQIA+ events across the Chicago area. From meaningful conversations to fantastic evenings of fun, you'll find a friendly, welcoming community that loves you for you.

Thursday, August 27

Saturday , September 12


Rainbow Threads

We are so excited to announce the 2nd year of our Transgender, Non-Binary, Gender Creative Pop Up Boutique!

A BIG shout out THANK YOU to our community partner, First United Methodist Church-Arlington Heights for providing ALL of the courique shop supplies, room space ...and LOVE!

Just scan the QR Code above or click on this link:
https://forms.gle/MoyWYwqXxzzx5htVA

For more information about the FREE boutique & to REGISTER.  We can't wait to see you...and celebrate BEAUTIFUL YOU!

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A few of our NOPE Ambassadors spent an evening with Glen’s Friends painting pottery, eating pie, and having a conversation about the history of the LGBTQ movement and the elders. We are grateful for community partnerships and so happy our High Schoolers are included in these spaces.

Northwest CASA

You can help us make more meaningful events like these happen.

With your financial support, Glen’s Friends will continue to address all the pieces of the P.I.E.S., supporting our community by prioritizing love above all else.

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Become a volunteer.

Interested in LGBTQIA+ volunteer opportunities? We would love to have your support! Connect with us today.

Become a corporate partner.

Interested in an LGBTQIA+ corporate sponsorship opportunity? We are always looking for new partners and we’d love to hear from you!

Request partner funding.

For requests below $1,500, please complete the form and return it to info@glensfriends.com. For higher-value requests, please email prior to completing the form.

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