"There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives." AUDRE LORDE

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"There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives." AUDRE LORDE ☆⋆。°‧★⋆˙⟡♡

featured resources

  • request assistance from sisters pgh

    if you are a trans/nonbinary bipoc in allegheny county and need assistance in getting clothing, groceries, tutoring, a bus pass, emergency shelter, rent/utility support, etc., fill out an application at sisters pgh here

  • lgbtqia+ suicide prevention chatline

    chat anonymously with a queer-competent professional here

  • pittsburgh police alternatives

    find alternatives to calling the police in pittsburgh here

  • pa food stamp registration

    apply for snap (supplemental nutrition assistance program) here

  • just harvest food stamp application help

    if you need assistance in applying for food stamps in allegheny county, get help from professionals here

  • western pa fund for choice

    “we fund access to abortion care at pgh’s indie clinic, allegheny reproductive health clinic”

    @wpafundforchoice on instagram

resources

  • aapi women & non-binary in pgh

    “a safe space for aapi women and non-binary in pittsburgh to support each other, connect, find events, and advocacy.”

    @aapiwomennb.pgh on instagram

  • abolitionist law center

    “a public interest law firm and community organizing project working to build a world without policing and prisons” offers an emergency prisoner family relief fund, abolition-centered activism, and intersectional legal assistance

    @abolitionistlc on instagram

  • allegheny reproductive health center

    “we are a small, indie clinic providing patient-centered, full spectrum ob/gyn and abortion care to all” lgbtqia2s+ inclusive

    @we.are.arhc on instagram

  • allies pgh

    “allies provides integrated medical care, supportive services + community based education for individuals living with or at risk of hiv, hep c + stis” offers vaccine clinics, std treatment + testing, breast exams, birth control, emergency contraception, and more services.

    @alliespgh on instagram

  • aquarius pgh

    “alliance of queer underrepresented asians in recognition of intersectionality to uphold solidarity” a pitt organization that shares resources, holds workshops, does clothing exchanges and more.

    @aquarius.pgh on instagram

  • bacc

    black anarchist community council is a black-led mutual aid and organizing group.

    @baccpgh on instagram

  • blac swpa

    black liberation autonomous collective, a black and trans-led organizing group focused on mutual aid, resource drives, and education. they hold community events as well.

    @blac_swpa on instagram

  • brothers pgh

    “brothers pgh is a branch from the roots of sisters pgh; specific focus is on the lives of transmasculine folks” features support groups, emergency housing, transition-related support (binders, after-care fund), workshops and so much more.

    @brotherspgh412 on instagram

  • casa san jose pgh

    “a latino resource center that advocates for and empowers latino immigrants to make sure human rights for all people are honored and respected” features family events, vaccine clinics, workshops, education and more.

    @casasanjosepgh on instagram

  • central outreach

    comprehensive gender-affirming lgbtqia2s+ doctor’s office (PrEP, hep c cure, hiv(+) treatment, gender-affirming hormone therapy, general check-ups, etc.)

    @centraloutreach on instagram or visit their website

  • change rape culture pgh

    “movement that aims to highlight stories from bipoc and/or lgbtqia2s+ survivors + dismantle the harmful stereotypes” features resource fairs, support groups, education, events and more.

    @crcpgh on instagram

  • dreams of hope | queer youth arts

    “providing lgbtq+ young people (13-26) an environment to grow in confidence, express themselves, and develop as leaders” creative workshops, performances, and arts-centered community events

    @dreamsofhopeorg on instagram

  • duq lambda

    duquesne’s lambda/gsa student organization, sharing resources + hosting events

    @duqlambda on instagram

  • filler distro

    filler distro is “an informal diy collective that runs a zine distro, label, and anarchist news site in pittsburgh.” see their webstore, zine archive, and other anarchist resources here

    @filler_pgh on instagram

  • hugh lane wellness

    “serving lgbtq and hiv communities of western pa” offering free food, support groups, free clothing, lgbtqia+ competent legal services, tobacco cessation courses, and much more.

    @hughlanewellness on instagram

  • jaded

    “artist collective celebrating aapi art & culture in pgh”

    @jadedpgh on instagram

  • latino community center

    offers student success programs, workshops, vaccine clinics, family events and more for the latine community of pittsburgh

    @latinocommunitycenter on instagram

  • lavender book club

    “lgbtqia+ book club, podcast (coming soon) and community” featuring queer-centric pieces of literature, currently virtual

    @lavenderbookclub on instagram

  • let's get free

    “the women and trans prisoner defense committee in pittsburgh” abolition activism, letter writing, art shows, and community events

    @womeninprison on instagram

  • lgbtq+cu

    carlow’s lgbtqia+ club, sharing resources and holding events for students.

    @lgbtqcu on instagram

  • literacy pittsburgh

    “through one-to-one tutoring and small class settings, literacy pittsburgh offers a safe and supportive environment for adults to prepare for high school equivalency (ged or hiset) exams and gain the reading, writing and math skills to transition to jobs, training programs or college”

    @literacypittsburgh on instagram

  • maspeak

    “a jewish student organization providing a space for marginalized identities within the jewish community” for pitt + cmu students

    @maspeakpgh on instagram

  • pa trans equity

    “empowering trans and gender-expansive people while advocating for social justice” offering scholarships, legal aid, education, food assistance, grants for gender-affirming clothing, and much more

    @patransequity on instagram

  • persad center

    “helping lgbtq+ and hiv/aids-affected people thrive” features education, counseling, drug + alcohol treatment, name change assistance, support groups, gender marker change assistance, pre-surgical mental health evaluations and much more.

    @persadcenter on instagram

  • pgh fems for intersectionality

    mutual aid and education centered around intersecting identities for pgh folks

    @pghfem on instagram

  • pitt lgbtqia+ task force

    pitt’s lgbtqia+ advocacy group, sharing resources specific to pitt and hosting events.

    @pitt.lgbtqiataskforce on instagram

  • pitt prep project

    “if you need more information about prep for hiv prevention or to find a provider near you who will prescribe it message [@pittpreps]”

    @pittpreps on instagram

  • pitt rainbow alliance

    pitt’s undergraduate lgbtqia+ student group. they hold events, affinity groups, and lounges for queer students.

    @rainbowatpitt on instagram

  • pittsburgh action against r*pe

    materials and resources for sexual assault survivors, support groups, education, workshops, crisis services for survivors and more.

    @paar.pgh on instagram

  • planned parenthood wpa

    family planning, abortion services, sex ed, std testing, birth control, & all things repro justice

    @ppwpa on instagram

  • positive health clinic

    “a clinic for hiv testing and lgbtqia+ friendly comprehensive hiv care”

    @positivehealthpgh on instagram

  • prevention point pittsburgh

    “prevention point pittsburgh centers our work on providing harm reduction resources and supplies primarily to people who use drugs. all of our services are free and available to anyone. no identification of any kind is needed” offers syringes, safer smoking supplies, fentanyl test strips, naloxone (the opioid overdose reversing drug), std testing and more.

    @preventionpoint on instagram

  • project silk pgh

    “bipoc lgbtqia+ inclusive drop-in program where youth and young adults can find community, access free STI/HIV testing, peer support, & more!”

    @projectsilkpgh on instagram

  • proud haven

    “we are a non-profit organization in the pittsburgh area aiming to serve the needs of lgbtqia+ youth experiencing homelessness” offers support groups, workshops, movie nights, emergency housing, and more.

    @proudhaven on instagram

  • queer youth space at aryse

    “serving queer immigrant and refugee youth. flagship program of the lgbtqia+ initiative at arsye pgh” offering education, support groups, “chat + draw”s and more.

    @queeryouthspace on instagram

  • ratzon: center for healing & resistance

    “ratzon is a queer, jewish, anarchist community center based in pgh” community events, radical books library, spiritual practice and more.

    @ratzonpgh on instagram

  • rice pgh

    “autonomous collective distributing free hot meals every Saturday 1:30-4pm in Allegheny Commons Park” (free food, hygiene products & clothing)

    @rice.pgh on instagram

  • sisters pgh

    “a black, trans led organization in pittsburgh that provides tgnc focused and led groups and housing for gtbipoc that pushes our community to thrive” offers a gender-affirming closet, support groups, emergency housing, workshops + so much more.

    @sisterspgh412 on instagram

  • steel city food not bombs

    “we believe food is inherently political + scarcity is a capitalist myth” holds supply drives and distributes free food (follow their instagram for distro when and wheres)

    @pghfnb on instagram

  • swop pgh

    “sex worker outreach project pittsburgh chapter. mutual aid, support groups, resource guides, safe sex kits and more”

    @swop_pgh on instagram

  • transpride pgh

    a trans-led organization hosting free/low cost workshops and services to trans + nonbinary folks in pgh

    @transpridepgh on instagram

  • trans youniting

    “crisis housing, food help, youth mentorship and more! we are led by and center black trans lives” offers a multitude of services for tlgbqia+ people

    @transyouniting on instagram

  • true t pgh

    black- and lgbt-owned community organization “celebrating queer people of color through creative art, wellness, & activism”

    @truetpgh on instagram

  • women's law project

    “wlp is a nonprofit public interest legal organization working to defend and advance the rights of women, girls, and lgbtq+ people in pennsylvania and beyond”

    @womenslawproject on instagram