Asheville and WNC LGBTQ
Resource Center
Groups-Organizations-Resources
Asheville Prime Timers
for gay and bi mature men over 40
Membership only, guests welcome
Meets Monthly See Prime Timers
Men's Groups
Asheville Supper Club
For Gay and Bi Men
Requires joining Yahoo group
Pot Luck Dinners Monthly
to join See AVSC
Women's Groups
WNC Bear Club
For Gay and Bi Men
Bear group meets for Social
events. Newsletter sent to
members. For information
Contact Lee Peter
828-989-9923
Mixed Groups
Gorge-US
a monthly co-ed potluck dinner group for gays and lesbians in WNC who are 21 years of age and up. Meet 2nd Tuesday of month. To Join and information Contact: Gorge-US
Special Groups
LGBT Elder Advocates
The LGBT Elder Advocates is a grassroots organization founded to address the aging issues and concerns of the LGBT community through Land of The Sky Council. For help or more information contact Elder
a local lesbian social organization serving Asheville, supported solely on its own - All lesbians regardless of employment status are invited to join.Meets first Wed of month.. see calendar for details
Contact : 828 712-6289
Email: AshevilleALPs@gmail.com
Blue Ridge Pride .org
Celebrating Pride, year round with special activities leading up to the annual Asheville Pride celebration the first Weekend in October every year.
See Pride
Women Only Resources
The following are not gay but for women only and are lesbian welcoming.
WomenSong of Asheville
Asheville's oldest and largest women's community chorus.
womansongnc@gmail.com
Sheville -
Online Magazine
for Women
An online resource for everything for and about women in the Asheville community.
see Sheville
Youth OUTRight, WNC, Inc.
a youth advocacy and leadership organization dedicated to providing affirmation, information, support and resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth of ages 14-23
P.O. Box 1893 Asheville, NC 28802
828.772.1912 contact Email
WNCAP
Western North Carolina AIDS Project
Asheville and WNC non-profit agency dedicated to providing HIV services to the people of Western North Carolina.
See WNCAP
Asheville Office
554 Fairview Rd. PO Box 2411
Asheville, North Carolina 28802-2411
828-252-7489
toll-free 800-346-3731
Loving Foods Resources
Now in it's 20th year, Loving Food Resources provides basic need to people living with HIV/AIDS.
It is a 100% volunteer non-profit dependent entirely on its fundraisers, small grants and assistance by friends.
Located on the campus of Kenilworth Presbyterian Church (123 Kenilworth Road) P.O. Box 25142
Asheville, NC 28813
See Loving
828-255-9282
Asheville Gay
Men's Book Club
Meets in member's homes on third of each month from
7:30 - 9:00 pm
for info contact
raycarter2001@yahoo.com
828-337-0515 cell,
828-209-8195 land.
LIMS -
Lesbians in the Mountains
A friendly Google group of women, over 21 that meets in real time and loves new people. Regular monthly gatherings,
dinner is third Thursday of each month.
7:00 Pm Cornerstone Restaurant 202 Tunnel Rd. Info at LIMS
or mntbear001@aol.com
OLE - Older Lesbian Energy
For Women aged 50+ Meets monthly for potlucks to socialize and plan social activities.
Contact: Mary Fite
Kindred Spirits
in the forefront of service to the spiritual life of the transgendered community, supporting its leaders, teachers, healers, and more
See Spirits
Phoenix
Transgender Support
An empowerment/support group based in Asheville, NC for cross-dressers, Transsexuals, Trans feminine, Trans masculine, non-op and others in the gender community. Meetins on Saturdays at 7:30 Pm
For complete details and info.
contact Phoenix
Parents and friends
of lesbians and gays
Support and advocacy group for parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays. Local chapter serves Hendersonville, Flat Rock and Asheville.
Website: www.pflag.org
local info email
Trans Positive Support
TransHealth Coordinators & WNCAP are combining efforts to offer a new HIV + peer support network here in the Asheville area to focus on the empowerment of transgender, gender non-conforming & intersexed people with HIV + status
The meetings are to be held 2 times a month at the WNCAP offices on Fairview Rd.
For more information contact Jennifer
A comprehensive list of resources for LGBT seniors with local and national links. Elder Resources
Transgendered
Local College LGBT organizations, resources and links to national LGBTQ youth organizations and support groups Youth Resources
Community HIV/AIDS Outreach
Children with a lesbian, gay, bi or transgendered parent(s). A support group with videos, articles and help from other children of LGBT parents.
See Colage
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
the uncompromising national voice for
full LGBT equality.We bolster the strength of local LGBT activism in rural enclaves, small towns and cities nationwide.
See Task
NC and National Specialized LGBTQ Organizations and Resources
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
is a media monitoring organization that works with news, entertainment and social media to bring culture-changing stories of LGBT people
See Glaad
SB Nation - Out Sports
The leader in LGBT out athletes. News articles on outing stories, training and sport life. Stay connected with fans and athletes.
See Sports
Bars and Clubs
A Complete listing of Asheville's gay clubs,and bars can be found on the Club page.
Additional Asheville Resources
Asheville Places of Worship
A complete listing of churches, synagogues and spiritual alternatives that are gay
welcoming can be found on the Spirituality page.
JUFA
Just Us For All
Our mission is to serve as a central point for exchange of information of issues that impact the queer community. To join or for more info
PFJR
People of Faith For Just Relationships
A group of clergy and individuals from different faiths committed to creating a more just society where the benefits of marriage are available to people of all sexual orientations. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month. To get involved or for more info See PFJR
WNCCEIB
Western North Carolina Citizens For An End To Institutional Bigotry
works to eliminate prejudice, discrimination, and hate activity throughout the mountain region of western North Carolina. Our work includes assisting victims of hate crimes, monitoring the activities of hate groups, ensuring the public is informed about hate activity in the region, and working with regional institutions on diversity issues.
PO Box 18640
Asheville, NC 28814
Tel: 828-669-6677
Contact Email
See Web
the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Established in 1990, GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender Contact GLSEN
Our Voice
a non-profit crisis intervention and prevention agency which serves victims of sexual violence, age 13 through adult, in Buncombe County. Offering outreach, intervention, counceling and education. 24 hour crisis line 828-255-7576
for more information or to get involved contact Our Voice
Equality North Carolina
Equality NC is dedicated to securing equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) North Carolinians and is the largest NC rights organization. To get involved or find out more contact ENC
Campaign for Southern Equality
Based in the south, is a national effort to assert full humanity and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people in American life and to increase support for LGBT rights with free Community Law Workshops, and support response services.
Human Rights Campaign
the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans through grassroots actions in diverse communities, investing strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educating the public about LGBT issues.
National contact: www.hrc.org
NC State contact: HRC
SONG
Southerners On New Ground
is a regional Queer Liberation organization made up of people of color, immigrants, undocumented people, people with disabilities, working class and rural and small town, LGBTQ people in the South. contact SONG
WNC Leatherman
Meets 1st Saturday each
month at O.Henry's Underground. For more
information on club and events See Leatherman
Asheville LGBTQ Non-Profits
The following are 501C; which means that they rely on assistance both financal and volunteer to operate.
Do you have extra time and want to help. Contact them and volunteer.
WNCAP Western North Carolina Aids Project
Loving Foods Resources
Cantaria, The Gays Men’s Chorus of Asheville
Blue Ridge Pride
YouthOutright
SisterCare WNC
GayAshevilleNc pledge
We pledge to aid the above non-profits with a division of funds after expenses at the end of each year.
* editors note
If you are an LGBT 501C and not listed above, please contact us to be added to the list.
Please advise us if you have difficulty with any links below.
Stella's Place
a Social Group of Very Friendly and Fun Loving Lesbians in Hendersonville . Our Motto: Wag More...Bark Less! Open to all womyn everywhere. For more information, contact Cindy at stellasplace143@gmail.com
or see website Stella's
LGBT Family Fun
an Asheville based group providing social networking, support for our children, and parenting issues relating to LGBT families. Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month for an informal gathering.
For more info see LGBT Family
SisterCare WNC
aa non-profit volunteer organization of women helping women, providing free services for dignified, independent living to OUR community, within Buncombe and Henderson counties.
See Sister
Asheville Lesbian Social Club
A group of women who meet up for hikes, dances, movies, dinners, coffee, spiritual events and even do brunch.
For more information or to join
see Brunch Club
or email Gwen Croft
Millions of Moms for Love
The newly-formed Facebook movement was created to counteract the hate from One Million Moms. The group’s creator posted “Love needs to be louder than hate!” “We will not stand silently while groups like One Million Moms or the American Family Foundation spread their anti-gay message. We believe every human being has the right to love who he or she was born to love and not suffer discrimination because of it!”
See For Love
G M A
Gay Mountain Adventurers
An LGBT outdoor and hiking group
composed of men and women who have a desire to hike and enjoy the outdoors of WNC. For more information or to join GMA
Anam Cara Theatre Company
a non- profit small indie LGBTQ theatre company bringing unique performances
to the Asheville community. Located at 203 Haywood Road in West Asheville 828- 252-2505
American Military Partner Association
A new resource site for current military or retired military with partners, the nation’s premier resource and support network for LGBT military families.
Phone 202-695-2672
SPART*A
(Service members, Partners, and Allies for Respect and Tolerance for All)
a new group of LGBT people and allies who are currently serving or have served in the military, and their families.
Contact is Mark Mazzone,
Deputy Communications Director,
Phone 910-431-5207
Alsphalt Sisters
Blue Ridge Chapter
An Asheville, NC area all female motorcycle group. No drama, no fuss-no muss riding group. All Female Riders Welcome
For information and next ride
See Asphalt
SisterLove
an inspirational,empowering, holistic community circle of sacred women supporting each other. All lesbian, bisexual, questioning, transgender, other identified and label free women are welcome. For more information
LGBTQJew (formerly GLOW)
an intergenerational LGBTQ group created as a community outreach of the JCC for Jews and their friends of other faiths. Celebrating Jewish holidays, programs, education and support; meeting at the Asheville JCC on Charlotte St.
For more information and meetings email
GayAshevilleNc
Men of Spirit
What you seek is seeking you ...Rumi
Men of Spirit is a website devoted to raising awareness of men’s gatherings in all parts of the country with a special nod to Asheville, NC. For more information
Pride Center of the Blue Ridge
An on going collaborative effort of Asheville LGBTQ groups, non-profits and Blue Ridge Pride to establish an all inclusive center. For more information and how to get involved click HERE
Pink Pistols
Asheville Chapter
an LGBT shooting club with national ties. Meets regularly with information and group shoot, followed by lunch. For more info and to join see Shoot
Asheville LGBTQ Social Club
is a new list serve providing
instant notifications sent to your email address when something is being put together. Typical happy hour events are Wednesdays and Fridays. To be added email
Men's Nude Yoga
is a non-sexual, non-exclusive gay natural Yoga group with classes every Wednesday
7:45 pm above the French Broad Co-op space 90 Biltmore Ave. for more information email
ALPS: Association of
Lesbian Professionals
Asheville Transformers
is a social support group comprised of transgender, gender variant, non-binary, gender non conforming, CAMAB, CAFAB and other individuals, our partners and families. All are welcome to meetings and events.
For more about us see Trans
Tranzmission
is a group dedicated to making the lives of transgender, non-binary, gender queer and gender non- conforming individuals safer,
happier, and healthier through education, advocacy, and support.
See more at Tranz
