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Tools of Engagement in a New Era How quickly times change. Last year we were euphorically still celebrating the 2015 landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. It felt like the road ahead would be a smooth one as we moved towards full civil rights for LGBT people, both in Michigan and nationally. What a difference a year can make! Pulse Nightclub, the November election, instability. Where we once felt hopeful, we now are worried – worried that our marriages may be at risk, worried that discrimination against LGBTQ people may be legitimized through so-called “religious liberty” rules and regulations. We are also fearful that other vulnerable groups are being bullied into silence or submission – immigrants, people of color, the ill and disabled, people with mental health and addiction challenges, the poor, the very young and the very old. These challenging times offer us unique opportunities to make a positive difference in our own lives and the life of our community. In this edition of the Pride Source Magazine we have chosen the theme “Tools of Engagement,” providing the means by which activists, individuals and organizations connect with each other and effect change. In the activist profiles we named the specific tools of engagement that each one uses to move equality forward. In the Community Center section you will learn about these bedrock groups that every day are providing the fundamental infrastructure for support and community health. The Non-Profit Organization listings include hundreds of groups – large and small – each one committed to their social, legal, spiritual, political and economic mission. We encourage our readers to explore these opportunities and to utilize these tools. Get involved in something that stimulates your interest and your vision of progress towards full equality. The advertisers in this publication take a proactive stand in support of the LGBTQ community. These businesses welcome us as customers, are committed to providing quality goods and services to everyone including LGBTQ people, and are sensitive to the realities of life for their LGBTQ employees. Support them back. Not only will your purchasing experience be more respectful, you will be helping to build an economic network of LGBTQ-friendly businesses for years to come. Especially in these uncertain times, it is important to know which businesses support us, and to return that support. We look forward to another year of great change. We fervently hope that the changes we will experience will improve our national discourse and raise the level of kindness we show towards one another. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” We believe that, yet we also know that it doesn’t bend by itself. We have to reach up and pull it down to create the beautiful rainbow arc of justice that covers us all. Together we can do it. We have the tools. Now we just have to get to work.

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Annual LGBTQ Events Calendar 19

Michigan’s LGBTQ Community Centers 97

LGBTQ Wedding Guide and Expo 33

Non-Profits 109

Pride Source Yellow Pages 39

Find it Alphabetically: The Index A to Z Pages 125-128

Dedications Rainbow Flag Creator Gilbert Baker, 1951 to 2017 In 1978, Gilbert Baker created of the Rainbow Flag, which has become internationally recognized as the symbol of the modern LGBTQ rights movement. Baker became known internationally as a highly acclaimed flag maker and artist, with his flag designs being displayed for the premier of China and the presidents of France, Venezuela, and the Philippines as well as for the King of Spain, among others. Baker refused to patent his rainbow flag design, never making any money off the iconic symbol. Pride Source Media Group 20222 Farmington Road Livonia, Michigan 48152 Phone 734.293.7200 Fax 734.293.7201 Our rate cards are available online.

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Remembering Pulse Nightclub Victims On June 12, 2016, a gunman killed 49 people and wounded 53 others inside Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando. Pulse was hosting a “Latin Night” and most of the victims were Latinos. It was both the deadliest mass shooting by a single shooter and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBTQ people in United States history. It was also the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001.

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Making a Difference This is a time when many of us in our community are reflecting on how we can have the most positive impact moving forward. With so many groups of people facing unprecedented civil rights assaults, we should look to the leaders in our own backyards who offer the “Tools of Engagement” we can use to resist and fight back. We interviewed six changemakers whose service, accomplishments and contributions are making a difference. They all share important roles in our communities. They provide us with a sense of purpose and hope. They remind us that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. They dedicate their time and energy to mentor and guide us. They

show us how social movements can be motivated at the grassroots level. We are learning to come together in greater numbers in the state of Michigan to work towards a common vision: to ensure that local communities become places where all people can thrive and have access to the support, services and opportunities they need to ensure their success. The following community engagers, with their “Tools of Engagement,” can provide us with ideas and resources to transform our neighborhoods, and empower us to make decisions that will create positive change. Kate Opalewski, Senior News Editor

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Preparing for the Major Leagues Nicole Derusha-Mackey is Providing the Tools to Help Progressives Get More Politically Active at the Local Level BY KATE OPALEWSKI

icole Derusha-Mackey is on a mission to build a farm team full of LGBTQ people who will best serve their community and represent their city, and state. As a member of the Genesee County Equality Caucus, she is “recruiting” Democrats and LGBTQ people to advance in leadership starting at the grassroots level.

The goal is to deepen the bench with local activists who can be trained to run for office at higher levels, or to work in campaigns or as government staffers. This effort fulfills the mission of the Equality Caucus, which includes bringing visibility to LGBTQ issues by influencing policy, supporting LGBTQ-friendly leaders and educating the public through community outreach and collaboration within as well

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as outside the LGBTQ community in an open and honest manner. “Everyone really needs and wants this,” said Derusha-Mackey, a legislative aide in the office of Rep. Pam Faris (D-Clio) in Michigan’s 48th House District. She said this became clear to her while working as field director during the 2014 re-election campaign for Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint Township). “My boss and Congressman Kildee both

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made a point that we needed to do more to engage the LGBTQ community in Flint and surrounding areas,” she said. DerushaMackey sought advice and support from people like Mark LaChey, chair of the LGBT & Allies Caucus and vice chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, and Nathan Triplett, director of public policy and political action for Equality Michigan. They discussed the disconnect that exists, she said, when local politics is widely overlooked while people are heavily-focused on national politics. It’s no wonder there is a lack of what DerushaMackey calls “ground game.” Policies made by local governments have more of an impact on a person’s daily life than most national policies do – from

income and property taxes to emergency services, law enforcement, roadways and public transportation – all of which are decided by the people serving on the city council. This includes non-discrimination ordinances, which exist in the cities of Fenton, Linden, and Flint, so far. “But the ordinance in Flint only addresses discrimination in housing and accommodations,” she said. “We’ve presented an ordinance in Burton, but it was referred to committee and is not up before the full council...yet.” Here is where involvement from the LGBTQ community and its allies matters. “It’s up to us to make sure that local government is properly representing the people who live in the community,” said Derusha-Mackey, a citizen in Swartz Creek where she resides with her wife, Sarah, and her 12-year-old son, Devin. “Many members of the community felt for years and years that they couldn’t be a part of the process. We are engaging them and giving them the tools they need to move forward. I think that’s really important.” When asked how she is engaging likeminded people in her community, DerushaMackey said the Equality Caucus has a presence at events like the Flint Art Walk and Flint Pride. The group also rolled out a business pledge during Flint Restaurant Week to help local businesses that want to identify as LGBTQ-friendly. The Equality Caucus meets twice a month, on the first and third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. The first Tuesday of each month is a social meeting, and the location varies. The third Tuesday of each month is the group’s business meeting, and is held at UAW 1D in Flint. To put the group’s growth into perspective, Derusha-Mackey said that no more than 15-20 people would attend meetings prior to the Pulse tragedy. Following the Orlando shooting last year, she said around 50 people showed up for their meeting. “Then Trump was elected and interest increased further. The community is realizing there is a lot of work that still needs to be done,” she said. By removing the mystery that surrounds the political process for most people, the

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Transgender Connect-Flint Chapter www.facebook.com/groups/ TGconnectFlint Genesee County Democratic Party www.facebook.com/GeneseeDems PFLAG Genesee County www.pflagflint.wordpress.com Equality Michigan www.equalitymi.org LGBT & Allies Caucus-Michigan Democratic Party www.facebook.com/ TheLGBTACaucusoftheMDP Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce www.flintandgenesee.org Michigan Education AssociationFlint www.michigan.gov/mde UAW Region 1D uaw.org/regions/uaw-region-1d

Equality Caucus is making it possible for people to do the work. “And not that it’s easy, but that it’s not as intimidating as it seems,” she said. “So many of our members never thought it would be possible to talk with community leaders. They didn’t realize that our elected officials were so accessible. They didn’t realize that they really could make a difference.” For more information or to connect with the Equality Caucus of Genesee County, call 810-620-0102, email geneseeequality@ gmail.com or visit the group’s Facebook page @geneseeequality.

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Role Model Detroit Police Department LGBTQ Liaison Danielle Woods is Sworn to Protect, Serve and Advocate BY EMELL DERRA ADOLPHUS

olice officer Danielle Woods would sooner flash you a smile than her badge. Both are equally bright, formidably disarming, and essential to her role as the Detroit Police Department’s first-ever LGBTQ liaison. “There was no blueprint, no book to go by,” says Woods about her newfound role in the department, appointed in 2013. “It was like: make it happen.” But “it” takes a village, she explains. “I have the support of the police department that says we support you and what you’re doing. Let’s be progressive. Let’s be proactive and not reactive on issues involving the LGBTQ community,” says Woods. “But it takes both sides.” Woods, who identifies as a lesbian, grew up on Detroit’s east side and took on the role of matriarch as the oldest of four children. “I had to grow up before my time, had to make sure food was on the table, clothes were washed and do homework,” she says. It’s this personal experience that helps Woods relate to the communities she hopes to unite. “So I understand when people have certain struggles and strongholds.” Woods initially signed up for the police academy on a dare. Now a 15-year veteran of the force, she will be eligible for retirement by her 39th birthday. “But I don’t even think in three and a half years my work will be done,” she says. Improving relations between the LGBTQ community and the Detroit police force is a matter of rebuilding trust.

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“The community has built a barrier and because law enforcement didn’t know how to communicate, didn’t know proper ways to engage, they didn’t. And a lot of times when you don’t engage, sometimes saying nothing says a lot,” says Woods. “There have been times when I have been frustrated because I want so badly to do good by the community but everybody is not going to like the way I operate. Everybody is not going to like what I am doing, and it can be frustrating.” Still, “The positive parts of the job definitely outweighs the negative,” she adds. Violence against trans women of color and intimate partner violence are two of the foremost issues impacting the LGBTQ community today, explains Woods. One of the most important roles she plays in combating these issues is visibility—as an advocate and an educator. In addition to providing LGBTQ sensitivity training for her peers in the police department, Woods also works with an LGBTQ advisory board to help set priorities in her work and assess the needs of the community. Currently in the works are plans to create LGBTQ action teams and partnering with local businesses to create safe spaces. “It’s getting people involved. When people are involved, you have a different

view and outlook on everything,” she says. “When you are sitting at home and all you are worried about is you, that’s easy. But when you can take yourself out of the equation and worry about somebody else first, that speaks volumes.” When she’s not wearing her uniform, Woods is a wife to her partner of 10 years, Pat, who is retired from the department’s homicide division. “So you can imagine the pillow talk, right?” she says. Taking her role beyond the city of Detroit, Woods also assists other state police divisions with LGBTQ sensitivity training. It’s all about building a collective understanding of the LGBTQ community, she says, and that starts with respect. “I will tell you in a heartbeat you don’t have to agree. But what we are going to do is respect, and I am going to educate you. It’s about equality and the person. We are all people. Period,” says Woods. “So I really try to drill that into my trainings. And really try and break down for them what it means to be LGBTQ, give them a different way of looking at what they think they know.”

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LGBT Detroit www.lgbtdetroit.org Fair Michigan Justice Project www.fairmichigan.org Affirmations www.goaffirmations.org Trans Sistas of Color Project www.facebook.com/TSCOPD Equality Michigan www.equalitymi.org

Learn more about community-police relations by calling Officer Woods, Detroit Police Department, 1301 Third St. at 313596-1023 or email woodsd668@detroitmi. gov.

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Advocate for the Persecuted Christiano Ramazzotti Created Al GAMEA, a Lifeline for the LGBTQ Arab/Middle Eastern Community BY JASON A. MICHAEL

is story is poignant and by most measurements powerful. While he’s called Michigan home for more than two decades now, Christiano Ramazzotti’s journey to get here was full of twists and turns. “I was born in Beirut, Lebanon,” Ramazzotti begins. “I lived the first few years of my life in the middle of the Lebanese civil war.” At 10, Ramazzotti was sexually assaulted by an older teenager, something he has never spoken about until now. “I was raped multiple times by my brother’s friend,” said Ramazzotti. “Rape in Middle Eastern countries is something that no one comes forward to talk about. Most times, the family blames the victim and treats the victim like it was his or her fault for letting it happen. Rape between men or boys..that was practically a death sentence and it was always the victim’s fault.” Ramazzotti was not quite a teenager when he fled Lebanon. “Like many Lebanese I traveled to Europe as a refugee,” he said. “I started my new peaceful freedom journey in Paris, France, where I stayed for almost a year. Then I went on to Neuchatel, Switzerland.” While the Lebanese civil war resembled the Syrian civil war being waged today in many ways, Lebanese refugees did not face the disdain and scrutiny with which many Syrians now struggle. “Lebanese refugees were very welcome in Europe,” said Ramazzotti. “The European families took teenagers into their homes and raised them like they were their own kids. Thirty plus years ago it was easier for people like me to be accepted and welcomed.” As a teenager, Ramazzotti was unsure of his sexuality. “I lived a straight life in Europe because I was afraid and confused,” he said. While in Switzerland at age 18, Ramazzotti traveled

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with a young woman he was dating to Germany for the weekend. By a bit of good fortune, the couple missed their train home. “We had to spend the night in Bremen,” said Ramazzotti. “We had nowhere to go so we just walked around.” Hearing music pour into the streets from a nearby nightclub, the couple decided to check it out. “As it turns out it was a gay club,” Ramazzotti said. “I got freaked out watching other men dancing together and kissing each other.” Ramazzotti wanted to leave immediately. But his girlfriend insisted they stay. “She said ‘These men are normal,’” Ramazzotti remembered. “’They date each other and build lives together.’ She even told me a story about her gay neighbors. Finally, I realized that my attraction toward other men was completely normal.” Soon after, Ramazzotti made a choice. He ended the relationship and moved to Germany to live openly. “I moved to Cologne to live a gay life,” he said. “I wanted to be far away from my straight friends.” In Germany, Ramazzotti attended Hamburg University, where he studied secondary education. Upon finishing school, he moved to the U.S. where his biological family had since relocated. But ready to live as an out gay man in Michigan, Ramazzotti’s family took issue with his sexual orientation. “One night my brother followed me to see where I was going and where I spent my time,” said Ramazzotti. “He caught me leaving Gigi’s, a gay club, with a person I was kind of dating. He followed us. As soon as we stopped the car, he came up to the guy and told him that I was under age - I was almost 24 at that time - and threatened to report him to the police if he didn’t leave me alone.” Then, back at his brother’s house, things went from bad to worse. “They were yelling and screaming that I was bringing shame to our family,” Ramazzotti said. “My father told me I should go and jump off of the Ambassador Bridge. One of my brothers chased me two blocks with a knife. He wanted to kill me.” Luckily for Ramazzotti, he had been befriended by DJ Chico from Gigi’s who took him in. Chico fixed him up with a

job at the club to supplement his income from teaching part-time and coaching gymnastics. The club’s managers loaned him money to buy a car so he could get to his day job. Chico even found Ramazzotti a roommate and paid the first month and security deposit on an apartment for him. “Coming out was the hardest thing I have ever done,” Ramazzotti said. “But I will never regret it.” Soon Ramazzotti started working in the LGBT community. “It became a mission for me to help

“Coming out was the hardest thing I have ever done, but I will never regret it.” - Christiano Ramazzotti

other gay Middle Eastern men to come out because we shared the same struggle,” he said. Recruited by Craig Covey, Ramazzotti started working for ACCESS Community Health & Research Center. “They were looking for someone to conduct outreach and recruitment for HIV testing targeting Arab American gay/ bi men,” said Ramazzotti. “Within three months I was promoted from outreach worker to coordinator for the program.” At ACCESS, Ramazzotti developed and implemented a unique HIV prevention program that was the first in the nation focused on the hard to reach population of Arab/Chaldean communities. “When this program started, there was no sense of community with Arab/Chaldean gay/bi men,” Ramazzotti explained. “This community was extremely closeted and fearful of being found out, which made the task of recruiting them for HIV testing very difficult. There were no groups or organizations for LGBT Middle Easterners, and often when I would approach people in the clubs they would say they were Latino,

or Greek or some other ethnicity.” Ramazzotti persisted and went on to co-found Al GAMEA, the GLBT Association of Middle Eastern Americans, in 2004. The organization is focused right now on providing emergency financial and housing assistance to LGBT Middle Eastern youth who have been displaced from their homes because of their sexuality. In 2014, Al GAMEA partnered with the University of Michigan Center for Sexuality & Health Disparities (SexLab) to conduct a reassessment of community needs. The organization is in the process of developing an anti-homophobic campaign to launch in Spring 2018 in Southeast Michigan focused on cities with large Arab\Chaldean populations. Ramazzotti has made progress in his personal life, too. After more than a seven-year estrangement from his family, he is slowly beginning to reconnect with them, and they are beginning to recognize Ramazzotti and his husband, David, as a married couple. “I am happy and the luckiest man alive to have such support from the people around me.” To get involved, call 313-444-2722, email info@algamea.org or visit the organization’s Facebook page @AlGAMEA.

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Al GAMEA http://algamea.org University of Michigan Center for Sexuality & Health Disparities www.sexualityandhealth.org ACCESS Community Health & Research Center www.accesscommunity.org

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People’s Champ Attorney Sofia Valencia Nelson Fights for Second Chances in Michigan’s Criminal Justice System

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n Detroit’s State Appellate Defender Office, Sofia Valencia Nelson is as an assistant appellate defender and an unspoken LGBTQ ally. “I don’t think (sexuality and gender identity) would come up with any other attorneys. But I live in a glass closet so I don’t ever have to come out to my clients,” she explains. “I just show up. And I think for some of my LGBTQ clients, it’s a relief to have an attorney who they can talk to about that.” Nelson counsels juvenile lifers: people convicted of a homicide offense in their youth and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Last year, the U.S.

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Sofia Nelson grew up in the conservative town of Wayland, Michigan and knew from a young age that she wanted to work in a profession where she could advocate on behalf of others. Nelson grew up in the conservative town of Wayland, Michigan and knew from a young age that she wanted to work in a profession where she could advocate on behalf of others. “I think it’s ‘cause my mother is a nurse, which is another service profession, and I saw how much satisfaction she draws from her work,” she says. “It wasn’t about making money, but I grew up seeing that work can be more than that. It can be something that fulfills your mission and passion in life and you can combine your politics with your work. So there was never any question when I went to law school that I would be doing something like this. It’s why I went to law school.”

Supreme Court struck down that type of sentencing as unconstitutional, giving juvenile lifers an opportunity to renegotiate the terms of their sentences. But many Michigan courts have overwhelmingly fought against the Supreme Court’s ruling to keep people sentenced as juveniles behind bars for life. “I don’t believe anyone is beyond hope,” Nelson says. In telling her clients’ stories, she makes the case for what an opportunity at life outside of prison would yield. “I have clients all across the state and many of them have been in prison for decades. I explain what happened to them as a child, and what they could do if they were allowed a second chance.”

Nelson received her bachelor’s degree from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts and went to Yale Law School in Connecticut. In between college and law school, she lived in D.C. and worked at the National Center For Transgender Equality, where she worked alongside Equality Michigan’s executive director Stephanie White, who also worked for NCTE at the time. “So I got to know Steph there. She’s awesome,” says Nelson. As a Skadden Fellow, Nelson worked with the ACLU of Michigan for two years before coming to the Defender Office and found that providing direct service to her clients fit her better than the high impact work of the ACLU. But she takes every opportunity she can to support law reform organizations and get involved serving her community. “I do a lot of political stuff,” she says. “I really think it’s important to stay engaged.”

Part of staying engaged is giving people the opportunity to be heard, Nelson explains. “As queer people we know what it’s like to be judged and unfairly. And I think it’s really important to approach every one of my clients with no judgment,” she says. “Mass incarceration is a huge problem affecting the city. I play a very small role in fighting that. My clients are getting an opportunity at a second chance and my job is to make that meaningful.”

For those who need a second chance, connect with Sofia Nelson at snelson@ sado.org.

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ACLU of Michigan www.aclumich.org Equality Michigan www.equalitymi.org Appellate Defender Office www.sado.org National Center for Transgender Equality www.transequality.org

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Through Building Local Partnerships, Michael Perkins Champions the Motor City BY EMELL DERRA ADOLPHUS You won’t hear Michael Perkins on-air at WDET, but his work developing local partnerships for the non-profit radio station certainly makes noise. As corporate sales manager, Perkins works closely with a wide range of companies and nonprofits like the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Michigan Opera Theatre to support the station’s programming through underwriting. It’s a role that calls for someone who knows the Motor City and the station’s audience says Perkins, a Detroit native who has been at WDET for 10 years. “By being at the station, being surrounded by stories, it definitely made me more informed about all the different types of things that were happening in the city,” he says. “We make sure we represent issues that affect Detroit.” Drawing on WDET’s moniker as the

“Bottom line. Detroit is a great city. It has a lot to offer. I am fortunate that I have friends that live in all the great cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and it’s nice to go and visit. But this is still home.” - Michael Perkins

“Voice of Detroit,” Perkins views himself as a “Detroit booster” of sorts—committed to spreading the word about Detroit’s many offerings as a city. When he is not at the station, Perkins volunteers his time and voice to increasing awareness for various causes. He spent 17 years serving on the board of AIDS Partnership Michigan (now UNIFIED - HIV Health and Beyond). He chairs the Ruth Ellis Center’s annual Voices fundraiser and serves on the board of the Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program. The common thread in his community involvement is helping underprivileged children, he says. Growing up gay during an intolerant time and raised by a single mother, Perkins says he can relate to the struggles facing kids on multiple levels. “I think it’s much better now than it was when I was growing up. But that is definitely something that touches my heart and is part of my internal fabric,” he says. “So I think that’s why I have been drawn to the nonprofits I’ve been drawn to.” Perkins lives in Rochester Hills with his partner of 28 years, Mark Blanke. Even though Detroit doesn’t have a physical gay district, Perkins says he sees LGBTQ people making an impact all over the city.

UNIFIED - HIV Health and Beyond www.miunified.org Ruth Ellis Center www.ruthelliscenter.org Detroit Institute of Arts www.dia.org Michigan Opera Theatre www.michiganopera.org

“Mark and I both have been doing volunteer work for decades. And we just have a very good sense of community here,” he says. “Bottom line. Detroit is a great city. It has a lot to offer. I am fortunate that I have friends that live in all the great cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and it’s nice to go and visit. But this is still home.” Contact Michael Perkins at mperkins@ wdet.org to join him on his journey to make a difference.

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When it comes to instilling a culture of success and discipline in the lives of Detroit kids, Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program packs a mighty punch. The nonprofit organization located on Detroit’s east side helps kids learn discipline through physical training but is also a safe haven where kids can receive tutoring and learn more about their city through volunteer opportunities. “They just need a place that they can go to and feel safe,” says Perkins who serves on the organization’s board of directors. “But the true mission of the organization is about training, mentoring and tutoring. It’s helping them to focus on school and their studies and letting them know that education is important.” For more information about the Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program, visit DowntownYouthBoxing.org.

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Community Garden Tyson Gersh Keeps a Community-Minded Cause Growing BY EMELL DERRA ADOLPHUS

ince the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative was founded in 2011, the urban farm has flourished from a grassroots community cause to being a national poster child for the “urban agrihood”— an alternative neighborhood growth model that utilizes agriculture at its core. MUFI’s operations as an organization are still heavily rooted in volunteer work, but there is a lot more ground to cover now. The farm covers about three acres of land in Detroit’s North End and includes the main urban garden, a 200-tree fruit orchard and a sensory garden teaching kids. This summer, the organization will join forces with BASF and Sustainable Brands, a global community of business innovators, to turn vacant building across from the garden into a community resource center, capable of hosting events and education programs and equipped with a commercialized kitchen. “Technically, we were only supposed to be growing vegetables,” says MUFI president and co-founder, Tyson Gersh about MUFI’s growth over time. “At the end of the day, we can grow all the vegetables and make them available as we want, but it’s only going to do so much.” In addition to crop harvesting duties, MUFI volunteers assist North End residents with a number of household tasks such as grounds keeping and maintenance. As MUFI’s role in the community has continued to evolve, the surrounding community has been involved in every step of the way to determine what tools the neighborhood needs. “I feel like development is something that happens to you, and that’s why people hate it so much,” he says. MUFI has taken a very active place in development conversations to ensure that everything is driven by the North End’s residents. “People are not antidevelopment so long as they have a say.” PrideSource/BTL photo: Alex Godin

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Gersh lives blocks away from the farm in the North End. He grew up dividing his time between Belton, Texas and Ann Arbor, Michigan, and inherited his green thumb from his mother.

“It’s about creating something with your hands. When you are growing plants, it’s a very interactive experience and it’s sort of cool to see the things that you planted flourish.”

“That’s sort of how I got in to it,” he says, not just gardening but nurturing.

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So far, the organization has taken a plant-andsee-what-grows approach to development as an organization, explains Gersh. And its working. “You sort of jump in head first, not really having a clue about what you are doing,” he says. “I think when you jump all in like that, you sort of figure it out as you go because you don’t really have any other options. The only reason anyone ends up taking on such large problems is because they don’t understand that problem. Which can be good.”

“It’s about creating something with your hands,” he says. “When you are growing plants, it’s a very interactive experience and it’s sort of cool to see the things that you planted flourish. And then you can harvest actual crops off of them. It’s all about equity. Being able to make investments of your time and energy into a fruitful outcome.”

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As an organization, cultivating relationships is crucial to understanding your potential impact on a community, Gersh has learned. When priorities align, a cause can really blossom. “Because I am gay, I had access to a community of individuals who wanted to support MUFI as an LGBT-friendly organization,” he says – and possibly snag a date with Gersh in the process. But one thing is certain: whether you’re dating or developing a community-minded cause, it takes chemistry for things to really blossom. “I think we are really redefining what life in the urban environment looks like. But I think one of the big things is that we realize we can have it all but we really need to define what all looks like,” he says. “I think there is a lot of hyper local small scale development happening, which is the kind that you want. We don’t need lots of sweeping housing developments coming in. We need little guys, small businesses. The North End is going to go all the way but we are only going to do that by doing it slowly, properly, incrementally.”

Get Your Hands Dirty! Visit MIUFI.org to get involved with the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative

BASF www.basf.com Sustainable Brands www.sustainablebrands.com Motown Mission Experience www.motownmission.org Door-to-Door Organics www.doortodoororganics.com Green Standards https://greenstandardsltd.com Terracycle www.terracycle.com

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JUNE

LGBTQ Pride Month

Ferndale Pride

Ferndale Pride attracts 10,000 to 15,000 participants yearly. The free, all ages event takes to the streets of downtown Ferndale for LGBTQ pride.

thru July 4 Ann Arbor Summer Festival

Started in 1984, the threeweek gathering offers dozens of performances, activities, exhibitions and screenings representative of the best in music, dance, comedy, film, circus and street arts and family entertainment. https://a2sf.org

www.ferndalepride.com

Rainbow Run 5K, 2K & Canine Walk 2K

The Rainbow Run is a 5K, 2K fun run/ walk that will weave through the streets of downtown Ferndale. Take your best friend on a prismatic 2K trot through the Rainbow Run course. The run/walk is meant for everyone of all ages who supports diversity and acceptance, everyone who supports anti-bullying programs and everyone who believes we can not be complete until all persons are included. www.ferndalepride.com

thru 8 Michigan LGBTQ Health Summit

The agenda will focus on best practices from industry experts, innovative projects and transformative programs centering on providing quality care for the LGBTQ population in Michigan. http://gaybe.am/g6

thru 10 Kalamazoo Pride

The performance line-up is a vibrant mix of music, comedy and drag performances that showcase the diversity of LGBTQ culture. www.facebook.com/ KalamazooPride

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10th Annual Pride Ball Sitcom Edition

This event was originally designed to target high-risk persons within the LGBTQ community that depend on the family-oriented culture of the Ball Scene for social support. The Ball Scene has been in existence for decades to assist those in need of medical and non-medical assistance. The UNIFED - HIV Health and Beyond vision is to bring greater visibility and strengthen the relationships with Ball Scene members to help guide them to obtain optimal health. www.miunified.org/Events/ Special-Events

Great Lakes Bay Pride

Held at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bay City, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a family-friendly event with vendors, community speakers, beer garden, and a great childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area. www.perceptionsmi.org /pride_index.php

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2017 June Pride Schedule June 3 Ferndale Pride June 10 & 11 Motor City Pride June 9 & 10 Kalamazoo Pride June 10 Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival, Midland June 16: Lake Effect Pride, St. Joseph Berrien County June 17 Grand Rapids Pride June 17 Michigan Pride – Lansing June 21-25 UPNorth Pride – Traverse City June 24 Flint Pride

thru 11 Motor City Pride

Michigan’s largest LGBTQ pride celebration held in downtown Detroit’s Hart Plaza. www.motorcitypride.org

thru 16 Ann Arbor Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week, held twice a year, is your opportunity to try as many great Ann Arbor restaurants for one incredibly low fixed price. www.annarbor restaurantweek.com

Is the one year anniversary of the massacre of 49 people at Pulse Nightclub

thru 18 Allied Media Conference

Held every summer in Detroit, the conference brings together a vibrant and diverse community of people using media to incite change: filmmakers, radio producers, technologists, youth organizers, writers, entrepreneurs, musicians, dancers, and artists. www.alliedmedia.org/amc

Grand Rapids Pride Festival

The event to celebrate the LGBTQ community in West Michigan. Familyfriendly programming and nationally recognized entertainers and hometown favorites on the main stage. www.grpride.org/fest

Michigan Pride Festival

This event attracts thousands of spectators annually to Old Town in Lansing and includes contingents from around the state. People from all walks of life participate in this annual event to celebrate LGBTQ people during the Pride Parade and rally on the Capitol steps. www.michiganpride.org

thru 25 GM Detroit Riverdays

The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy began the River Days festival in June 2007 to introduce the community and visitors to the transformed Detroit International Riverfront. www.riverdays.com

Flint Pride in the Park

The Flint Pride in the Park event is a positive stance against discrimination and violence toward the LGBTQ community. We celebrate diversity, affirm LGBTQ individuals, increase visibility and work to build community. www.facebook.com/FlintGayPride

SAGE Metro Detroit’s Annual LGBT Older Adult Summit

from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on at the MSU Detroit Center, 3408 Woodward Ave., Detroit. www.sagemetrodetroit.org

U.S. Supreme Court

On this date the Supreme Court strikes down sodomy laws in 2003 and DOMA in 2013. In 2015 the court rules that same-sex couples be allowed to marry nationwide.

The Ford Fireworks Detroit

Each year, the display illuminates the skyline as visitors take in 24 minutes of excitement booming above the Detroit River. The popular annual event produced by The Parade Company is a tradition that brings thousands to the Detroit and Windsor riverfronts every year.

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Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots that took place in 1969.

On June 12, 2016, Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida was the scene of a massacre of 49 people. Within hours One Orlando was formed to help victims and their familes. A year later plans are in the works to create a commemorative park on the site. WWW.PRIDESOURCE.COM |

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thru 30 Hotter Than July

The most significant social justice and equity rally that combines cultural, spiritual and educational components in its programming. This programming includes a candlelight vigil, boat ride, film festival, conference, picnic, entertainment, worship service, brunch and plenty of partying all week long. www.facebook.com/DetroitHTJ

The Hotter Than July picnic in Palmer Park, Detroit, is one of the many events held July 25 - 30

thru 30 Orchard Lake Fine Art Show

JULY

thru 23 Ann Arbor Art Fair

thru 4 Ann Arbor Summer Festival

(Begins on June 6 and runs til July 4) Started in 1984, the threeweek gathering offers dozens of performances, activities, exhibitions and screenings representative of the best in music, dance, comedy, film, circus and street arts and family entertainment.

The Ann Arbor Art Fair is comprised of the original Street Art Fair, the Summer Art Fair, the State Street Art Fair and the South University Art Fair.

A high-quality fine art and craft eventin West Bloomfield with 150 worldrenowned artists who are selling their art in all forms of discipline including paintings, clay, glass, sculpture, fiber, wood, jewelry, photography and more.

https://artfairs.visitannarbor.org

https://a2sf.org

thru 8 National Cherry Festival

The Cherry Capital of the World, Traverse City, invites guests to celebrate cherries during the weeklong festival in the Grand Traverse region, one of Pure Michiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brightest gems. www.cherryfestival.org

Need a good laugh about Washington? The Capitol Steps are coming to the Ann Arbor Summer Festival at 4 p.m. July 4 at The Power Center. www.a2sf.org

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Renaissance Festival during the weekends only. A 17-acre village, complete with building reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a magnificent castle. Continuous entertainment takes place on the streets and on 17 themed stages. www.michrenfest.com

The 2017 Wilde Awards,

which recognize the best artists, performances and productions as voted on by the Encore critics, at The Berman Center for Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Produced by EncoreMichigan. www.encoremichigan.com

Ann Arbor’s Outfest & Picnic takes place the weekend of August 4-6.

AUGUST

thru 6 OUTFest & Pride Picnic

This weekend festival in Ann Arbor to celebrate the LGBTQ community and its allies. This festival, hosted by the Jim Toy Community Center, is all about entertainment, community, vendors, fun and most importantly, Pride. All proceeds go to helping support the efforts of the JTCC - a local area nonprofit LGBTQ resource center. www.jimtoycenter.org/outfest

thru 13 Windsor Essex Pride

Since its humble beginning as a small march of about 100 people on Wyandotte Street back in 1992, the Windsor-Essex Pride Fest has become one of nearby Windosr’s most anticipated cultural attractions. www.wepridefest.com

Transgender Pride in the Park

Celebrating transgender Pride since 1997. An event featuring free food, free fun and great friends held every year by Transgender Michigan for all transgender people and their allies. www.transgendermichigan.org

Woodward Dream Cruise

In August 1995, Nelson House and a group of volunteers looked to relive and recreate the nostalgic heydays of the 50s and 60s, when youth, music and Motor City steel roamed Woodward Avenue, America’s first highway. Today, the Woodward Dream Cruise is the world’s largest one-day automotive event, drawing 1.5 million people and 40,000 classic cars each year from around the globe. http://woodwarddreamcruise.com

thru Oct. 1 Michigan Renaissance Festival

Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century at the annual Michigan

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AIDS Run & Walk Great Lakes Bay Region

Provides financial support to Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center’s HIV/AIDS Care Program. Find us on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER

thru 4 Arts, Beats And Eats

This annual event during Labor Day weekend presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort takes place in downtown Royal Oak. The festival offers more than 200 performances on nine stages, a highly ranked juried fine arts show, and local restaurants with some of the finest cuisine in metro Detroit. www.artsbeatseats.com

thru 4 Detroit Jazz Festival

Founded in 1980 by Robert McCabe and the Detroit Renaissance, the Detroit Jazz Festival is a major cultural institution, providing yearround concerts and educational programming that culminates in one of the world’s premier jazz festivals on Labor Day Weekend with five stages and 100 acts. www.detroitjazzfest.com

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thru 30 Michigan Renaissance Festival

Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century at the annual Michigan Renaissance Festival during the weekends only. A 17-acre village, complete with building reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a magnificent castle. Continuous entertainment takes place on the streets and on 17 themed stages. www.michrenfest.com

VOICES

An annual benefit for the Ruth Ellis Center, which provides critical funding to support REC’s annual operations hile also celebrating its dedicated and generous supporters, whose voices have allowed REC to serve runaway, homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth for more than 15 years. www.RuthEllisCenter.org.

AIDS Walk Detroit

AIDS Walk Detroit presented by Delta Airlines provides financial support for programs in HIV prevention, education and services for HIV positive individuals. The organization promotes public awareness through events and activities to ensure people living with HIV/AIDS are treated with dignity and respect. www.aidswalkdetroit.org

thru 30 Grand Rapids Art Prize

ArtPrize is an open, independently organized international art competition for 19 days each fall in Grand Rapids. More than $500,000 in prizes are awarded each year, which include a $200,000 prize awarded entirely by public vote and another $200,000 prize awarded by a jury of art experts.

The day is to recognize and celebrate bisexuality, bisexual history and the community and culture of bisexual people everywhere.

OCTOBER

LGBTQ History Month

ArtWorks Detroit

A fundraiser for HIV/AIDS prevention, awareness and more featuring live and silent fine art auctions to benefit Matrix Human Services - MAC Health. Guests enjoy strolling fashion shows, elegant hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and live entertainment. www.facebook.com/ ArtWorksDetroit

Affirmations Fall Fling

Features live entertainment, cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts. The event will be held inside Affirmations 17,000-square-foot state of the art Allan Gilmour and Eric Jirgens Community Center, 290 West Nine Mile, Ferndale. www.goaffirmations.org

National Coming Out Day

Begun surrounding the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, this day serves as a reminder of the power of coming out.

Matthew Shepard Murdered 1998

One of the most notorious anti-LGBTQ hate crimes in American history that would go on to spawn an activist movement that would help change the American landscape.

First National Gay March On Washington, D.C. 1979

The first march on Washington, D.C. for LGBTQ rights. It drew between 75,000 and 125,000 gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender people and straight allies demanding equal civil rights and urging the passage of protective civil rights legislation.

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An annual Halloween masquerade staged at the Detroit’s Masonic Temple where costumes are mandatory for a progressively grand and decadent event. The grounds include a haunted house, a Ferris wheel and several stages that accommodate over 150 performers each year including local and national music acts, burlesque dancers, suspension artists and more. http://theatrebizarre.com

38th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival, Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-4. The world’s largest free jazz festival, at various outdoor and indoor sites. www.Detroitjazzfest.com

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Celebrate Bisexuality Day

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The Annual “Voices of Freedom” dinner to benefit Detroit’s Freedom House, a temporary home for survivors of persecution from around the world who are seeking asylum in the U.S. and Canada. Oct. 26 at Detroit’s Atheneum Ballroom.

OCTOBER (cont.d)

Oscar Wilde Born 1854

The renowned Irish author, playwright and poet would go on to become a figurehead for the LGBTQ community long after his death.

Intersex Awareness Day

An internationally observed civil awareness day designed to highlight the challenges faced by intersex people.

Grammy Award-winning male ensemble Chanticleer comes to Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium Nov. 10, as part of the University Musical Society’s Choral Music Series.

NOVEMBER

Transgender Awareness Month

Election Day

Visit www.MiVoterGuide.com for information on pro-LGBTQ candidates, causes and more.

American Civil Liberties Union Annual Dinner

Held at Henry Ford Museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI.

Voices of Freedom Dinner

Freedom House Detroit’s Annual Dinner at Atheneum International Banquet and Conference Center, 1000 Brush St., Detroit. www.freedomhousedetroit.org

www.aclumich.org

thru 12 Women in the Arts Festival

A celebration of regional women artists that takes place during the second weekend of November each year in East Lansing. www.witafestival.com

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Gay American Smoke Out

An opportunity for LGBTQ individuals to challenge themselves to quit smoking. The Gay American Smoke Out was first introduced in 1994 by the Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay Community Center. Typically held on the third Thursday in November, the day was created to coincide with the American Cancer Society’s “Great American Smokeout.”

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Transgender Michigan Facebook www.transgendermichigan.org FtM Detroit Facebook @FtMDetroit In 1978, Harvey Milk was assasinated in San Francisco. Within a year the first March on Washington took place in Washington D.C. advancing a national LGBTQ movement.

KnowYour History! Links to regional and national LGBTQ archives and institutions with queerrelated collections: www.lib.umich.edu/labadie-collection

FtM A2 Ypsi Facebook @ftma2ypsi Transcend the Binary Facebook @ TRANSCENDtheBinary www.transcendthebinary.org Trans Sistas of Color Project Facebook @TSCOPD Stand with Trans Facebook @standwithtrans www.standwithtrans.org

bentley.umich.edu/ https://www.lib.msu.edu/spc/index reuther.wayne.edu/ www.gerberhart.org/ www.lesbianherstoryarchives.org www.leatherarchives.org/ https://rare.library.cornell.edu/HSC one.usc.edu Links to some of the other resources mentioned: grandrapidslgbthistory.org www.lib.umich.edu/online-exhibits/ exhibits/show/lgbtheritage www.facebook.com/ groups/243079042393381/ supergaydetroit.blogspot.com detroitgayhistory.blogspot.com archives.wdet.org/news/story/gaylyspeaking-series www.gayradiocollective.org

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Transgender Day of Remembrance

This day memorializes those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The Day of Remembrance is held in November to honor Rita Hester, whose murder in 1998 kicked off the “Remembering Our Dead” web project and a San Francisco candlelight vigil in 1999.

Harvey Milk Assassinated 1978

Annual Jewish Book Fair

This is a community-wide cultural and literary event, attracting a large and varied audience of more than 20,000 people of all ages. It is the oldest and largest Jewish book fair in the nation. www.jccdet.org/bookfair-home

America’s Thanksgiving Parade

Annual American parade on Thanksgiving Day on historic Woodward Ave. in downtown Detroit with floats, colorful helium-filled balloons, thunderous marching bands, and exciting specialty acts. The tradition started in the city in 1924 by the J.L. Hudson Company department store. https://theparade.org

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2017-2018 Season

SEUSSICAL

book, music, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty directed by Denyse Clayton

September 7-10, 2017 Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre ____________________________________________________________________________________

CABARET

book by Joe Masteroff | music by John Kander | lyrics by Fred Ebb directed by Kat Walsh

October 26-29, 2017 Arthur Miller Theatre ____________________________________________________________________________________

THE EXPLORERS CLUB by Nell Benjamin directed by Brodie Brockie

January 11-14, 2018 Arthur Miller Theatre ____________________________________________________________________________________

FIRST DATE

book by Austin Winsberg| music and lyrics by Michael Weiner and Alan Zachary directed by Aaron C. Wade

March 8-11, 2018 Arthur Miller Theatre ____________________________________________________________________________________

ARCADIA

by Tom Stoppard directed by Melissa Freilich

April 19-22, 2018 Arthur Miller Theatre ____________________________________________________________________________________

HEATHERS, THE MUSICAL

book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe directed by Ron Baumanis

June 7-10, 2018

Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre

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The annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival returns to UM’s Hill Auditorium for two dynamic nights of folk and roots music, Jan. 26 & 27. Benefit for The Ark. www. theark.org

JANUARY 2018

thru 28 North American International Auto Show

Entering its 30th year as an international event, the NAIAS is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world, providing unparalleled access to the automotive products, people and ideas that matter most - up close and in one place. http://naias.com

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The annual festival, a fundraiser for The Ark, features two dynamic and different nights of folk and roots music. www.theark.org

DECEMBER 2017

World AIDS Day

Held each year as an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988. See our calendar online and in print in Between The Lines special World AIDS Day coverage.

Noel Night Over 100 participating venues open their doors to the public free of charge during this cultural center-wide holiday open house. Activities include horsedrawn carriage rides, holiday shopping, family craft activities and performances by over 200 area music, theatre, and dance groups, and other special performances. The evening’s festivities culminate with a community singalong on Woodward Avenue led by the Salvation Army Band—a long-standing Noel Night tradition.

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Meridian Winter Blast This is a unique combination of hip and fun winter activities, live entertainment and delicious local restaurants that are centered on Campus Martius Park for the whole family to enjoy. www.winterblast.com

OutFront Winter Gala Annual fundraiser for OutFront featuring food and presentation of the REACH awards. A fun night of food, drinks, and dancing where the Kalamazoo community center celebrates accomplishments from the past year and look toward the future. www.outfrontkzoo.org

Birmingham Restaurant Week Many of Birmingham’s finest restaurants participate in this event featuring specially priced lunches and dinners. www.birminghamrestaurant week.org

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MARCH 2018

Women’s History Month Ferndale Blues & Music Festival The annual music festival sponsored by BTL and more is held in downtown Ferndale and neighboring cities. It showcases an array of musicians and bands – now in blues, jazz, rock, country and contemporary styles. Watch for dates. www.ferndalebluesfestival.org

Ann Arbor Restaurant Week Restaurant Week, held twice a year, is your opportunity to try as many great Ann Arbor restaurants for one incredibly low fixed price. www.annarborrestaurant week.com

Plymouth Ice Festival A world-class event in beautiful downtown Plymouth that is exciting and fun for the whole family. Ice sculptures are available for viewing 24 hours a day.

Ann Arbor Film Festival The Ann Arbor Film Festival is the longest-running independent and experimental film festival in North America, founded by George Manupelli in 1963. Internationally recognized as a premiere forum for independent filmmakers and artists, each year’s festival engages audiences with remarkable cinematic experiences, including LGBT films. www.aafilmfest.org

BTL’s 8th Annual Same-Sex Wedding & Anniversary Expo Pride Source Media Group, publisher of Between The Lines, hosts this yearly event featuring inclusive businesses that provide wedding services to samesex couples, entertainment, prizes and much more.

Motor City Pride’s LGBTQ ComedyFest ComedyFest is a fabulous comedy event held annually for Michigan’s LGBTQ and allied communities. Join LGBTQ and allied comedians from across the nation. www.comedyfest.org

Anniversary of U.S. Federal District Judge Bernard Friedman Marriage Decidion

declaring Michigan’s same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional in 2014. On March 22, 2014 hundreds of samesex couples married

InternationalTransgender Day of Visibility

The first step to empowerment is visibility. International Transgender Day of Visibility is a day to visibly celebrate being transgender and also for allies to show their support for the transgender community.

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http://plymouthicefestival.com

FEBRUARY 2018

Black History Month The Dirty Show® For over a decade, the Dirty Show® has been considered one of the largest and most important erotic art exhibitions on the planet. Each year, the exhibit features hundreds of quality erotic works, in virtually every imaginable media, from all over the world. Check out the website for dates.

The 16th annual Ferndale Blues Festival features over 60 concerts over ten days in January. www. ferndalebluesfestival.org

www.dirtydetroit.com

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April brings LGBTQ activities to most college campuses across Michigan for Campus Pride. Check campus resources in the nonprofit section for contact information. Some campuses also have Lavender Graduation gatherings.

APRIL 2018

th This month marks the 25th Anniversary of Between The Lines Newspaper

Lavender Graduations Annual Detroit Together Men’s Chorus Spring Concert

Dining Out for Life In 1991, Dining Out For Life was created by an ActionAIDS volunteer in Philadelphia. Dining Out For Life is now produced in 60 cities – including Detroit – throughout the United States and Canada. www.diningoutforlife.com

Jim Toy Birthday Bash An Ann Arbor event celebrating Jim Toy’s birthday on April 29. Jim Toy, namesake of the Jim Toy Community Center in Ann Arbor, was the first publicly out queer in Michigan who co-authored Ann Arbor’s nondiscrimination policy and who has had a huge legacy in the LGBT community of Washtenaw County. www.jimtoycenter.org

College Pride Weeks Affirmations Spring Bash www.goaffirmations.org

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia A rallying event offering an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another. Fondation Émergence promotes the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, and encourages organizations and individuals to highlight this event in their environment.

Annual Dining for Dollars UNIFIED: HIV Health & Beyond

Join community leaders, business supporters and friends for a night of festivities at the largest annual fundraiser for UHHB. Monies raised will support the organization’s mission of advancing prevention, access to healthcare, community research and advocacy. www.miunified.org

www.dtmc.org

National Give OUT Day The only national day of giving for the LGBTQ community. A 24-hour online fundraising event that unites the LGBTQ community from all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico to raise critically needed funds for a vast array of LGBTQ nonprofits across the country. www.giveoutday.org

MAY 2018

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May Day

Holocaust Remembrance Day

The internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. It marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

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Harvey Milk Day

Harvey was a pioneer of the 20th century. His struggle and his deeds will prove to history that there’s no such thing as a gay way, there is only one way.

Transgender Day of Empowerment

A celebration of self, by understanding our journey thus far, and a Day of Decision, Declaration and Doing by taking ownership of our existence and boldly taking one more step forward in our journey of self-actualization.

thru 29 Movement Electronic Music Festival

The three-day landmark event takes place during Memorial Day weekend since 2006 inside Hart Plaza in Detroit, brining visitors from all over the world to celebrate Techno music in the city of its birth.

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The 7th Annual Ultimate LGBT Wedding & Anniversary took place at the MotorcCity Casino. Plans are underway for the 2018 event.

Michigan Businesses Are Saying ‘I Do’ to the LGBTQ Community

earching for inclusive vendors that are not afraid to isolate their rightwing consumer base to come out in loud support of same-sex marriage? Look no further than the Ultimate LGBT Wedding & Anniversary Expo, hosted annually in March by Pride Source Media Group, publisher of Between The Lines, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. The LGBTQ community deserves equal treatment and respect from businesses that are licensed to serve the public, and that is what they can look forward to at this annual event. This is the region’s only LGBTQ-specific destination for couples planning their wedding to meet with

inclusive vendors who respect their unions. It’s also the perfect place for straight allies to show their support for these vendors and the LGBTQ community. Attendees have said what a “relief” it is to know they can mix and mingle with more than 100 vendors on site – bakers, photographers, banquet halls, hotels, cruise lines, bridal and tux shops, travel agencies, caterers, wedding planners, officiants and churches, and adoption agencies – all ready and willing to work with LGBTQ couples to make their celebrations the best possible. The Expo features fashion shows, live entertainment, special guests, food and

cake tastings, and plenty of giveaways, all in MotorCity’s state-of-the-art ballroom and Sound Board Theater. Many of our exhibitors from Michigan’s top wedding merchants offer booking incentives and special discounts not found anywhere else. They are on hand – with lavish exhibit displays showcasing their products – to answer all of your important planning questions. We hope you will join us for this fabulous celebration complete with the companies and business people who value us, not just as potential customers, but as full celebrants of marriage equality. They are happy for and with us. WWW.PRIDESOURCE.COM |

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Where LGBTQ Couples Write Their Own Rules

In an exciting step toward enhancing the wedding planning experience for LGBTQ couples, Between The Lines designed a new website, MILGBTWedding.com, with same-sex couples and allies in mind. Beyond the Ultimate LGBTQ Wedding & Anniversary Expo, LGBTQ couples have access to the area’s best wedding products and services in one convenient location online. We understand the needs of LGBTQ couples that are quite nontraditional in not just their wedding planning, but for all special occasions in their lives: anniversaries, vow renewals, graduations, bar and bat mitzvahs, adoptions, baby showers, and more. The website makes wedding planning accessible, easier and more fun with hundreds of listings for LGBTQinclusive vendors we work with across the state of Michigan. MiLGBTWedding.com is the place for LGBTQ-friendly businesses to advertise, to become an Expo sponsor or vendor, and for couples to sign up for the MiLGBT newsletter to receive Michigan wedding-related content and information. Our range of articles showcases the professionals we meet and talk with that work with LGBTQ couples every day – the ones that know how special we are as couples and to each other. We cover everything from “10 Practical Wedding Gifts For Your Gay Buddies” to “Identities Affirmed with GenderBending Wedding Apparel” to “How to Find the Right Officiant for Your Wedding” to “Gay Wedding Cakes: More Than Just Dessert,” ensuring you have access to a full spectrum of information and advice. Our revamped editorial section features Wedding Snapshots stories about local same-sex couples in Michigan and how they celebrate their love.

Planning A Wedding Is Easy If You Pick the Right Vendors Planning a wedding or any other event? Choosing the right vendors is the most important part of making your special event memorable, fun and magical. Here’s your list vendors and professional service providers who actively reach out to the LGBTQ community each month in BTL’s monthly Special Wedding Pages or by exhibiting at the 2017 Ultimate LGBTQ Wedding & Anniversary Expo. Support these equality-minded vendors, and be sure to tell them you saw their ad in the Pride Source Magazine.

ACCOMMODATIONS

BANKS

Boyne Resorts

Comerica Bank

Detroit Foundation Hotel

Level One Bank

Detroit Marriott Livonia Embassy Suites Troy

BEAUTY SPA

Hyatt Place at Suburban Collection Showplace

Beauty Bar & Boutique

Inn on Ferry Street

BRIDAL WEAR

Kensington Hotel

Alessandra Bridal

MotorCity Casino Hotel

B. Ella Bridal

Renaissance Baronette Hotel

Bombshell Bridal Salon

Radisson Detroit - Farmington Hills

The Wedding Shoppe

Royal Park Hotel ADOPTION SERVICES

CATERING – see also Restaurants and Venues

Vista Maria

Holiday Market Thomas’ Catering

ATTORNEYS Bassett & Associates

CHARTER YACHTS

Iglesia Martell Law Firm

Detroit Princess

Kirsch Leach & Associates PLLC

Infinity-Ovation Yacht Charters

Schmidt & Long PLLC

Portofino Yacht

Shelton & Deon CHIROPRACTORS BAKERY

Perkins Family Wellness

Sorella’s Custom Cakes Sweet Dreams Bakery

CHOCOLATES AG Chocolates

BALLROOM DANCING Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Find contact information for all of these LGBTQ-inclusive vendors in our Alphabetical Listing Index on pages 125-127.

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CHURCHES

LIGHTING & EVENT PRODUCTION

SALON

Birmingham Unitarian Church

Band-Ayd Events Group

Charmed Salon & Boutique

Divine Peace Grosse Pointe Congregational

LIMOUSINE SERVICE

Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit

Golden Limousines

CONVENTION CENTER

LINGERIE

Satisfaction Limousines

Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Busted Bra Shop

CUSTOM CLOTHIER

American Marriage Ministries

1701 Bespoke Cotton Concepts DJS Chris-Anthony DJ Five Star Entertainment Rockstar Weddings ENTERTAINMENT BSA Events & Entertainment Bluewater Kings Band Five Star Entertainment

OFFICIANTS Mark Ephraim PHOTO BOOTH Five Star Entertainment LLC ShutterBooth Detroit TapSnap

SPECIALTY WEDDINGS Michigan Renaissance Festival SPERM BANK Cryos International UDA TUXEDOS 1701 Bespoke The Tux Shop on Woodward VENUES Hell’s Chapel of Love Radisson Detroit - Farmington Hills Boyne Resorts Burton Manor

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Detroit Marriott Livonia

Jay Dreifus Photography

Detroit Symphony Orchestra/ Max Fisher Hall

Milhem Images Natalie Mae Photography Rawlinson Photography

Eastern Michigan University Gem Colony Events

REAL ESTATE

Hyatt Place and Diamond Center at Suburban Collection Showplace Kensington Hotel

Harbour Tax & Accounting

Brad Bell of Sine & Monaghan

MacRay Harbor Event Center MotorCity Casino Hotel

FLORISTS

Don Chisholm of Real Estate One Lynn Stange of Real Estate One

Renaissance Baronette Hotel

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Ashley’s Flowers Michael B. Anthony Norton’s Flowers Planterra

REGISTRY Williams Sonoma

HOME PRODUCTS MDR Health & Wellness

RENTALS

Williams Sonoma

C & N Party Rentals

JEWELERS Abracadabra Lewis Jewelers Metals In Time MHG Jewelry Studio Miner’s Den Jewelers

Planterra Royal Oak Farmers Market Spartan Hospitality Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club Waterview Loft at Port Detroit Westcroft Gardens VIDEOGRAPHY

Detroit’s Finest Rentals

Modern Touch Media

RESTAURANTS

Wedit

Angelina’s Beans & Cornbread Bird and The Bread Buca di Beppo Dusty’s Cellar Portofino

WEDDING GOWNS – see Bridal Wear WEDDING/EVENT PLANNER Lavender Doves

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Future of Marriage Equality Under Threat of ‘Religious Liberty’ Now is an important time to celebrate businesses, especially local businesses in Michigan, that vocally support equality for the LGBTQ community. The political climate is polluted with news of “religious liberty” advisory councils forming to advocate for discrimination against LGBTQ Americans, and anti-LGBTQ marriage and family boards attacking same-sex marriage rulings by the Supreme Court. While LGBTQ people can continue to marry legally in our state, they are still at risk of being fired from their job, denied a loan,

evicted from an apartment, or thrown out of a restaurant. President Donald Trump has said that he would not sign an anti-LGBTQ executive order at this time, but he didn’t rule out doing so in the future. Even if same-sex partners get to keep their marriages under the Trump administration, those unions will mean little if the federal government erodes the rights and benefits afforded to that status. The war against same-sex marriage is in the beginning stages so the LGBTQ community and its allies must continue

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to resist. While the majority of Americans support LGBTQ rights, our gains have produced this strong backlash. But activists in Michigan are working hard to fight back. This includes their efforts to update the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act to expand LGBTQ protections. Until then, for those LGBTQ people concerned or worried, it is recommended they visit their local civil rights and social justice organizations - ACLU of Michigan, Equality Michigan, the Know Your Rights Project, Fair Michigan, and Lambda Legal - to report any instances of discrimination they are aware of.

Business Resources

Your Source for Equality-Minded People, Places and Services in Michigan

PRIDE SOURCE | BUSINESS DIRECTORY | CATEGORY INDEX

BUSINESSES LISTED BY CATEGORY Accommodations 42 AccountinG 44 Air Conditioning/Heating 44 Antiques 44 Area Rugs 44 Art Fairs 44 Art Galleries 44 Artists 44 Attorneys 44 Auto Collision 49 Auto/Dealer 49 Auto/Repair 52 Bakeries 52 Banks 52 Banquet Hall/Catering 52 Beauty Spa 54 Blinds / Drapery 54 Bookstores 54 Bridal Gowns 54 Carpet Cleaning 56 Carpeting & Rugs 56 Casino 56 Catering 56 Charter Yachts 56 Chiropractors 58 Chocolates 58 Clothiers Custom 58 Computer Services 58 Concert/Music 58 Construction/Builders 58 Corporate Transportation 58 Counseling 59 Counseling Education 62 Countertops 62 Credit Union 64 Dancing 64 DESIGN 64 Dentists 64 DJ 66 Drapery 66 Electricians 66 Entertainment 66 Erotica 68

Event Planners 68 Exchange Student Placement 69 Farmers Market 69 Festival Production 69 Financial Services 69 Flooring 69 Florists/Floral Design 70 Furniture 70 Garage Doors 70 Generators 70 Hair Cutting & Styling 70 Handyman 72 Health & Wellness Home Products 72 Health Care Services 72 Heating & Cooling 72 Insurance 72 Invitations 74 Janitorial Supplies 74 Jewelers 74 Kitchen & Bath 76 Landscape Supplies 76 Landscaping/Nurseries 76 Leather Gear 78 Lighting 78 Limousines 78 Lingerie 78 Martial Arts 79 Massage Therapy 79 Mattresses 79 Mortgages 79 Moving Companies 79 Officiants 80 Opera Company 80 Optometrists 81 Pet Adoption 81 Pet Boarding 81 Pet Day Care 82 Pet Grooming 82 Pet Services - Memorial 82 Pet Services/Boutique 82 Pet Supplies 82 Pet Training 82 Pharmacy 83

Photo Booth 83 Photography 84 Physicians 84 Physicians/Gynecology & Obstetrics 86 Plumbing 86 Pools & Spas 86 Pottery 86 Printing 86 Prosthetics 86 Publications 86 Real Estate Appraiser 86 Real Estate/Agent 88 Rental Service 90 Reproductive Health 90 Restaurants 90 Solar Energy 92 Spas 92 Sperm Bank 92 Spirits 92 Symphony Orchestra 92 T-Shirts 92 Tai Chi 92 Tax Planning/Preparation 92 Telecommunications 92 Theaters 92 Tile 94 Travel 94 Tuxedo 94 Urban Gardener 94 Veterinarians 94 Video Production 94 Videos 95 Visitors Bureau 95 Web Design 95 Wedding / Event Planner 95 Wedding Chapel 95 Wedding Gowns 95 Wedding Officiant 95 Wedding Registries 95 Window Cleaning 95 Wine Shop 95

NON-PROFITS LISTED BY CATEGORY Adoption Services 110 AIDS/HIV Hotlines 110 AIDS/HIV Organizations 110 Alzheimer’s Association 112 Animal Shelter 112 Anti-Violence 112 Archives/Collections 112 Campus; Student and Alumni Groups 114 Cancer Support Groups 114 Chorus 114 Community Centers 114

Employee Resource Group 115 Families and Parents 115 Foster Care 115 Foundations and Funders 115 Hotlines & Switchboards 115 Labor Union 116 Legal Organizations 116 Museum 116 Music Groups 116 National Organizations 116 Political Organizations 116

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Professional Organizations 116 Religious & Spiritual 118 Senior Living 122 Seniors 122 Social/Community Organizations 122 Sports 123 Substance Abuse 124 Transgender Groups/Services 124 Women’s Health 124 Youth Services 124

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ACCOMMODATIONS The Renaissance Baronette Hotel Amber Gaines 27790 Novi Rd.

Detroit Marriott Livonia 17100 Laurel Park North Livonia, MI 48152 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

Novi, MI 48377

www.livoniamarriott.com 734-462-3100

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor amber.gaines@thebaronette.com www.thebaronette.com 248-277-2007

Weddings and Commitment Ceremonies Welcome!

The Dunes Resort

Bay Harbor, MI 49770 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor bkear@boyne.com www.boyne.com 231-439-4078

Detroit Foundation Hotel

333 Blue Star Hwy. Douglas, MI 49406 info@dunesresort.com https://dunesresort.com 269-857-1401

250 W Larned St

Midwest Largest LGBTQ Resort & Entertainment Complex located in West Michigan’s beautiful Saugatuck and

Detroit, MI 48226

Douglas.

Erin O’Hara, Catering Sales

www.detroitfoundationhotel.com 586-838-8574

See our ad on page 43

The Inn on Ferry Street 84 E. Ferry Street Detroit, MI 48202 http://www.theinnonferrystreet. com 313-871-6000 See our ad on page 43

Embassy Suites by Hilton DetroitTroy/ Auburn Hills 850 Tower Drive Troy, MI 48098 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

dtttr_ds@hilton.com www.detroittroy.embassysuites.com

248-879-7500

Knob Hill Bed & Breakfast 1105 South Dr. Flint, MI 48503 knobhillbandb@gmail.com knobhillbedandbreakfast.com 810-424-3888 810-610-8240 810-424-6496 810-449-7357 Knob Hill is a luxury boutique bed and breakfast located in a 1920’s mansion. Rates include a full gourmet breakfast, nightly wine and cheese reception and complimentary snacks and beverages 24/7. Knob Hill Bed & Breakfast has been inspected and certified by the Michigan Lake to Lake Bed and Breakfast Association.

MGM Grand Detroit 1777 Third St. Detroit, MI 48226 www.mgmgranddetroit.com 877-888-2121 Five-star hotel in the heart of downtown Detroit.

Kensington Hotel 3500 South State St.

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor eohara@detroitfoundationhotel.com

940 W. Savidge Spring Lake, MI 48456 vleaver@higrandhaven.com www.HIGRANDHAVEN.com 616-846-1000

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Boyne Resorts 3600 Village Harbor Dr.

Grand Haven Spring Lake Waterfront Holiday Inn

MotorCity Casino Hotel

Ann Arbor, MI 48108 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

2901 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48201

jsands@kcourtaa.com www.kcourtaa.com 734-761-7800

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

www.motorcitycasino.com 866-STAY-MCC

Park House Inn 888 Holland St. Saugatuck, MI 49453 info@parkhouseinn.com 269-857-4535

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Radisson Detroit - Farmington Hills 31525 West 12 Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48336 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor www.radisson.com 248-553-0000

Royal Park Hotel 600 E. University Dr. Rochester, MI 48307 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor jkovacs@royalparkhotel.net www.royalparkhotel.net 248-652-2600

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ACCOUNTING Ameritax Plus Alan Semonian, CPA 3336 W. Twelve Mile Rd. Berkley, MI 48072 TaxAlan@aol.com 248-584-1040 tollfree 800-TAX-ALAN See our ad on this page

Harbour Tax & Accounting Diane R. Harbour, EA An affiliate of ATS Advisors 2310 E. Eleven Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48067 diane@harbourtaxaccounting.com www.harbourtaxaccounting.com 248-399-7331 fax 248-414-3848 See our ad on this page

AIR CONDITIONING/ HEATING Diversified Heating & Cooling, Inc. 20789 Parker St. Farmington Hills, MI 48336 sbartram@diversifiedhtg.com www.DiversifiedHtg.com tollfree 800-680-6244 248-473-5690 Proud to serve the LGBT community since 1957! Gay owned and operated family business. Residential/ Commercial service and installation. We service all makes/models of air-conditioners, boilers, furnaces, geothermal systems, heat pumps, minisplits and water heaters. See our ad on page 75

ANTIQUES

ART GALLERIES Artistica Gallery 3203 Broad St., Dexter, MI 48103 info@artisticagallery.net www.artisticagallery.net 734-426-1500

Detroit Artists Market 4719 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 www.detroitartistmarket.org 313-832-8540

ARTISTS Charles Alexander Studio 110 W. Forest Detroit, MI 48201 alexandersart1@mac.com http://home.earthlink. net/~alexandersart/ See our ad on page 41

Royal Oak Farmer’s Market Open year-round

The Guild of Artists & Artisans

316 E. Eleven Mile Rd.

118 N. Fourth Ave.

Royal Oak, MI 48067

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Find us on Facebook 248-246-3276

AREA RUGS Esquire Interiors 5863 Jackson Rd., across from Lowe’s Ann Arbor, MI 48103 863 West Ann Arbor Trail Plymouth, MI 48170 sales@esquireinteriors.com www.esquireinteriors.com 734-663-7011 Ann Arbor 734-451-1110 Plymouth

ART FAIRS Ann Arbor Art Fairs

734-662-3382

ATTORNEYS Bassett & Associates, PLLC Jane A. Bassett 2045 Hogback Ann Arbor, MI 48105 www.bassettlaw.com 734-930-9200

Bidwell Tovarez PLLC David E. Tovarez 333 W. 7th St., Ste #230 Royal Oak, MI 48067 432 N. Saginaw, Ste 800 Flint, MI 48502 david@bidwelltovarez.com www.bidwelltovarez.com 248-270-3333

http://artfairs.visitannarbor.org

Art Beats & Eats Each Labor Day Weekend Royal Oak www.artsbeatseats.com 248-334-4600

Orchard Lake Fine Art Show presented by HotWorks.org Patty Narozny info@hotworks.org, www.hotworks.org

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See our ad on page 45

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Attorneys continued... George S. Shea Creighton McLean & Shea, PLC 14881 Farmington Rd. Livonia, MI 48154 gshea@cmslawyers.net www.csmlawyers.net 734-422-5900 Ext. 2 Attorneys and Counsellors. Trusted Advice. Proven Results. Your estate plan should meet your specific needs. Do not depend on Michigan law to protect you and your partner. We can help. Serving our community since 1946.

Armene Kaye, Esq.

Kitchen Table Legal

Law Offices of Armene Kaye P.C. 2900 Bel Aire Dr., Ste 200 Highland, MI 48357-4104 goodlawyer@armenekaye.com www.ArmeneKaye.com 248-496-9500 office 248-887-5581

Karen Peper, J.D., Ph.D 1212 S. Washington Royal Oak, MI 48067 karen@kitchentablelegal.com www.kitchentablelegal.com 248-227-5246

See our ad on page 48

Kirsch Leach & Associates PLLC Lisa Kirsch Satawa Christina A. Daskas 144 West Maple Rd.

Iglesia Martell Law Firm PLLC Angie Martell 117 N. First St., Ste. 111 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

angie@iglesiamartell.com www.iglesiamartell.com 734-369-2331 Iglesia Martell Law Firm understands the needs of the LGBT community. We have been advocates and representatives for the LGBT community for over 23 years. The myriad of legal issues facing LGBT individuals and couples remain volatile. LGBT clients are the only ones whose legal status and legal rights are dependent on where they live, visit or travel.

Birmingham, MI 48009 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

A fresh approach to LGBT family transitions. Pre-marital agreements, divorce settlements, and estate planning done with compassion and respect. I work with clients who prefer the kitchen table to the courtroom as a means to resolve differences. My goal is to help you create solid, long-term resolutions that respect your familyĂs unique legal needs. Let me help.

Josephine R. Sbrocca

www.kirschleachlaw.com 248-792-3060

Louise L. Labadie, PLLC Attorney at Law 900 Victors Way, Ste. 300 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 labadie@labadielaw.net www.labadielaw.net 734-668-4100 Estate planning for non-traditional family settings.

See our ad on page 45

Josephine R. Sbrocca PLLC 29204 Hoover Rd. Warren, MI 48093 537 Lewis Birmingham, MI 48009 jsbrocca@yahoo.com www.josephinesbroccalaw.com 586-751-4421 fax 586-751-1552 cell 248-421-1433 Call Jo, Get Jo. FREE initial confidential consultation. Family Law, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Personal Injury & Car Accidents, and Civil Litigation. Give me a call. See our ad on page 45

Schmidt & Long, PLLC Lisa J. Schmidt Benjamin Long 22720 Woodward Ste. 203 Ferndale, MI 48220 info@schmidtandlong.com www.schmidtandlong.com 248-764-8584 Law firm handling divorce, family, adoption, estate planning, business, and real estate issues with a focus on the LGBT community and its needs. Call for a free initial consultation. See our ad on this page

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Shelton & Deon Law Group Amanda J. Shelton and Mary K. Deon 612 East Fourth St. Royal Oak, MI 48067 ajs@sheltondeonlaw.com www.sheltondeonlaw.com 248-494-7444 248-494-7445 The Shelton & Deon Law Group provides clients the quality and depth of experience that is expected of a large firm with the flexibility and individual attention only a small law firm can offer.Legal services include Employment & Labor Law, Commercial Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Law and LGBT Law. See our ad on page 45

Robert G. Tighe Attorney at Law 22811 Greater Mack Ave., Ste. 110 St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 attytighe@yahoo.com 586-552-5429

WILSON LAW Gary M. Wilson 21002 Mack Ave Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 gary@wilsonlawmi.com www.wilsonlawmi.com 313-886-5600 See our ad on page 47

Christine Yared 2503 Mason Ridge Court NE Grand Rapids , MI 48525 cayared@comcast.net www.christineyared.com 616-363-9041

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AUTO COLLISION Dependable Collision Center 5133 Carpenter Rd. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 www.dependablecc.com 734-528-9581

Great Lakes Collision Andrew Beesley 110 W. Ten Mile Rd. Madison Hts., MI 48071 greatlakescoll@aol.com www.greatlakescollision.com 248-543-8018 fax 248-543-9030

At Great Lakes Collision, we provide superior customer service and outstanding workmanship for your collision and repair needs. Towing and rental cars are available through our facility. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. See our ad on this page

AUTO/DEALER Art Moran Buick GMC 29300 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, MI 48034 www.artmoran.com 248-353-9000

Bill Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep

BMW of Rochester Hills

Reece 16400 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48203 rreece@snethkampcjd.com www.snethkamp.com 313-938-7761

David Ugorowski Contact David for all your BMW `needs 45550 Dequindre Rd., M-59 & Dequindre Exit Rochester Hills, MI 48317 Sales@BMWofRochesterHills.com BMWofRochesterHills.com tollfree 248-997-7700

See our ad on this page

Michiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BMW Dealer of the year 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 See our ad on page 50

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Auto/Dealers continued... Fairlane Ford Randy T. Woods 14585 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126 rwoods@fairlaneford.com http://www.fairlaneford.com 313-216-1072 FAIRLANE FORD DRIVEN TO SERVE SINCE 1923 ONE MILE EAST OF SOUTHFIELD FREEWAY Specialists in leasing! We maximize factory incentives, work with all employee plan types and utilize competitive lenders to arrive at the best possible payment. Fairlane Ford’s mission is to provide uncompromised customer service while providing unbeatable pricing! We also offer state of the art collision, repair and maintenance services for all makes and models. See our ad on next page

Ferndale Honda Eric Hay 21359 Woodward Ave. Ferndale, MI 48220 hay@ferndalehonda.com www.ferndalehonda.com 248-548-6300 Family Owned and Operated for over 20 Years.

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SUBARU-Hodges Imported Cars, Inc TJ Mendiola, Sales Manager 21205 Woodward Ave. Ferndale, MI 48220 Subaru Parts and Service-Hodges 21425 Wooodward Ave Ferndale, MI 48220 hodgesimp@aol.com www.hodgessubaru.com tollfree 877-512-5460 248-547-8800 A family owned and operated in fashionable Ferndale, MI since 1972 Metro Detroit’s Subaru-Only Dealer.

Williams Audi 2845 East Saginaw Lansing, MI 48912 www.williamsaudi.com 888-285-9538 See our ad on page 53

Williams Auto World 2845 East Saginaw Lansing, MI 48912 www.williamsautoworld.com 517-484-1341 See our ad on page 53

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Auto/Dealers continued... Williams Subaru 525 N. Howard Street Lansing, MI 48912 www.williamssubaru.com 517-484-1341 See our ad on next page

Williams Volkswagen 2845 East Saginaw Lansing, MI 48912 www.williamsvolkswagen.com 517-484-1341

BANKS Comerica Bank www.comerica.com tollfree 800-266-3742

Darrell’s Firestone Farmington, MI 48336 darrellstires@aol.com www.darrellsfirestone.com 248-477-9090 Family owned and operated. We treat our customers the way we would want to be treated. We respect your vehicles clean, friendly and honest are some of the ways our customers describe us. Become one of our thousands of satisfied loyal customers who refer there friends and family to us.

Orion Automotive Services Inc Rich Cox Lovin’ Ann Arbor’s Cars! 101 Parkland Plaza

Diamond Center at Suburban Collection Showplace

Robert Lalicki, VP

248-541-5781

32991 Hamilton Court Farmington Hills, MI 48334 jmcquiggin@levelonebank.com www.levelonebank.com 248-737-1110 office 248-737-1108 Branches located in Ferndale, Birmingham, Northville, Sterling Heights, Bloomfield Twp, Farmington Hills, Novi and Detroit

BANQUET HALL/ CATERING 7096 E. 14 Mile Rd.

www.oriona2.com 734-995-3188 fax 734-913-9442 We at Orion Auto recognize the investment you’ve made in your vehicle. Thatís why we’ve made the investment to help you maintain it. We are equipped with the most up-to-date factory-designed diagnostic and service equipment. Our technicians are master craftsmen certified to the highest standard in the industry. We look forward to serving you today. Let us make you a customer for life!

Warren, MI 48092 dlagocki@andiamoitalia.com www.andiamoitalia.com/banquets 568-268-3200

Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 315 W Huron St #340 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

BAKERIES Crust - a Baking Company 104 W Caroline Street

www.visitannarbor.org 734-995-7281

The Renaissance Baronette Hotel Amber Gaines

Fenton , MI 48430

27790 Novi Rd.

www.crustandbeyond.com 810-629-8882

Novi, MI 48377 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

Dessert Diva

amber.gaines@thebaronette.com

6610 Franklin Rd.

www.thebaronette.com 248-277-2007

Bloomfield, MI 48301 dessertdivallc@aol.com www.dessertdivallc.com 248-417-0067

Burton Manor Banquet & Conference Center

Livonia, MI 48154

Kim Weak 27777 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

Sorella’s Custom Cakes 31236 Five Mile Rd,

sorellas.homemade@gmail.com www.sorellashomemade.com 734-525-5544

Sweet Dreams

eventexperts@burtonmanor.net www.burtonmanor.net 734-427-9110

Club Venetian

3848 Thirteen Mile Rd

Ask for Maggie!

Warren, MI 48092

29310 John R

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

Madison Heights, MI 48071

Info@SweetDreamsWeb.com

linda@clubvenetian.com

www.sweetdreamsweb.com 586-751-8900

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kristina.fetter@marriott.com www.livoniamarriott.com 734-953-7362

46100 Grand River Ave.

Farina’s Banquet Center provides all inclusive packages and on-site Event Coordinators. With renowned food and service, we add personal touches to everything we do. Farina’s Banquet Center for AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER on a night you will never forget.

Novi, MI 48374

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2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

robert.lalicki@flagstar.com

Andiamo Italia Banquet Center

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

An Affair to Remember 2485 Coolidge Hwy Berkley, MI 48072 brooke_farinas@yahoo.com http://www.farinasbanquet.com/ 248-546-7800

Flagstar Bank

Level One Bank

23534 Farmington Road

Kristina Fetter, Dir. of Catering 17100 Laurel Park Livonia, MI 48152 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

Berkley, MI 48072

AUTO/REPAIR

Farina’s Banquet Center

Comerica Incorporated is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, strategically aligned into three major business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth & Institutional Management.

28653 Woodward Ave.

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Detroit Marriott Livonia

248-399-6788

courtneyt@suburbanshowplace.com www.diamondbanquetcenter.com 248-348-5600

Eastern Michigan University 900 Oakwood - Student Center #312 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor csielicki@emich.edu www.emich.edu/bookemu 734-487-4108

Flint Institute Of Arts 1120 E Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 www.flintarts.org 810-234-1695

Grand Haven Spring Lake Waterfront Holiday Inn 940 W. Savidge Spring Lake, MI 48456 vleaver@higrandhaven.com www.HIGRANDHAVEN.com 616-846-1000 See our ad on page 43

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Banquet Hall /Catering continued... Hell’s Chapel of Love 4045 Patterson Lake Rd, Hell, MI 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

The Polo Fields Golf & Country Club 5200 Polo Fields Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 www.polofieldsccmi.com 734-998-1555

saleshellmichigan@gmail.com www.gotohellmi.com 734-878-2233

MacRay Harbor Event Center 30675 North River Rd

BEAUTY SPA 444 S Main St. Plymouth, Mi 48170 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

455 Twin Lakes Dr., Oakland, MI 48363-2442

Info@BeautyBarandBoutique.com

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

https://www.facebook.com/ beautybardetroit/

abaker@twinlakesgc.com

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor 130 E. Atwater St.

600 E. University Dr., Rochester, MI 48307 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor info@waterviewloft.com www.waterviewloft.com

jkovacs@royalparkhotel.net

313-656-6000

www.royalparkhotel.net 248-652-2600

Spartan Hospitality Group 219 S. Harrison Rd., Lansing, MI 48824 www.kelloggcenter.com 517-432-1014

BLINDS / DRAPERY Esquire Interiors

Detroit, MI 48226

Royal Park Hotel

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

248-979-3083

Waterview Loft at Port Detroit 586-468-1900

570 S. Main Plymouth , MI 48170

Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club

248-650-4550

www.macray.com

B. Ella Bridal

Beauty Bar & Boutique

www.mytwinlakesgc.com

Harrison Twp., MI 48045

BRIDAL GOWNS

5863 Jackson Rd., across from Lowe’s Ann Arbor, MI 48103 863 West Ann Arbor Trail Plymouth, MI 48170 sales@esquireinteriors.com www.esquireinteriors.com 734-663-7011 Ann Arbor 734-451-1110 Plymouth

BOOKSTORES

www.b-ella-bridal.com 734-459-0000 See our ad on page 35

Bombshell Bridal Boutique 27887 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

bombshellbridalboutique @yahoo.com www.bombshellbridal.boutique 586-294-7280 Plus sizes large gowns, formal dresses See our ad on next page

Common Language Keith Orr & Martin Contreras 317 Braun Ct. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 glbtbooks@gmail.com www.glbtbooks.com 734-663-0036 See our ad on this page

The Wedding Shoppe 27333 Woodward Berkley, MI 48072 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

weddingshoppe@sbcglobal.net www.theweddingshoppe.net 248-541-1988 See our ad on next page

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CARPET CLEANING Hagopian Cleaning Services 43223 Twelve Mile Rd. Novi , MI 48377 www.originalhagopian.com tollfree 800-HAGOPIAN (424-6742) See our ad on this page

CARPETING & RUGS Birmingham World of Rugs 850 S. Old Woodward Birmingham, MI 48009 www.originalhagopian.com tollfree 248-646-RUGS See our ad on this page

Esquire Interiors 5863 Jackson Rd., across from Lowe’s Ann Arbor, MI 48103 863 West Ann Arbor Trail Plymouth , MI 48170 sales@esquireinteriors.com www.esquireinteriors.com 734-663-7011 Ann Arbor 734-451-1110 Plymouth

Merkel Furniture and Carpet One 2396 E. Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 48140 205 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 www.merkelfurniture.com 800-482-3650 734-971-2795

CASINO MGM Grand Detroit 1777 Third St. Detroit, MI 48226 www.mgmgranddetroit.com 877-888-2121

MotorCity Casino 2901 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 www.motorcitycasino.com 866-STAY-MCC Luxury hotel and casino, meeting facilities, banquet facilities

CATERING

Farina’s Banquet Center An Affair to Remember 2485 Cooldige Hwy Berkley, MI 48072 brooke_farinas@yahoo.com www.farinasbanquet.com 248-546-7800 Farina’s Banquet Center provides all inclusive packages and on-site Event Coordinators. With renowned food and service, we add personal touches to everything we do. Farina’s Banquet Center for AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER on a night you will never forget. See our ad on page 52

Detroit Princess Riverboat 201 Civic Center Dr. Detroit, MI 48226 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor kira@detroitprincess.com www.detroitprincess.com 877-338-2628

Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters 400 Maple Park Blvd. Ste. 404 St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor info@infinityandovation.com www.infinityandovation.com 586-778-7030 fax 586-773-3100

Jeff Zak Catering, Inc. 696 N. Mill St. #102 Plymouth, MI 48170

Portofino Dinner Cruises

events@jeffzakcateringmi.com www.jeffzakcatering.com 734-459-7125 We are a full service caterer located in downtown Plymouth. We have over 15 years of catering expertise to orchestrate your event beautifully. At Jeff Zak Catering we offer two in house chefs, a floral designer, a fabulous wait staff and bartenders to ensure your day is planned down to the very last detail.

Buca Di Beppo 38888 W 6 Mile, Livonia, MI 48152

Thomas’s Catering

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

29125 W. Six Mile Rd.

Julie Emerson: jemerson@bucainc.com

Livonia , MI 48152

www.bucadibeppo.com/restaurants/mi/ livonia 734-462-6442

www.thomasscatering.com

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CHARTER YACHTS

734-525-5610

3455 Biddle Ave. Wyandotte, MI 48192 www.portofinoontheriver.com 734-281-6700 See our ad on page 1

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CHIROPRACTORS

CLOTHIERS CUSTOM

Perkins Family Wellness

1701 Bespoke

33966 West 8 Mile Rd.

4160 Woodward Ave., 3rd floor

Farmington, MI 48335

Detroit, MI 48201

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

info@perkinswellness.com

tom@1701bespoke.com

www.perkinsfamilywellness.com 248-478-6203

https://1701bespoke.com

Triangle Chiropractic Dr. John Tsakos 19650 Harper Ave., Ste. 107 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 drjohn99@aol.com www.triangleclinic.com 313-885-9496 Chiropractic and therapeutic deep tissue massage, nutrition. Participating provider with Blue Cross, PPOM / Cofinity, Medicare, United Healthcare and Aetna. Located at I-94/Allard exit in Grosse Pointe. See our ad on this page

CHOCOLATES AG Chocolates Chris Kitley 1920 West North St. Jackson, MI 49202

Sylvia Ann LLC Sylvia A. Stetz 2279 Sunny Ridge Drive Pinckney , MI 48169 www.sylviaann.com 734-878-9044

COMPUTER SERVICES The Computer Virus God Jay Aubrey Jackson 21513 Kelly Rd at 8 1/2 mile (stripmall) Eastpointe, MI 48021 belix178@hotmail.com www.mobilecomputerrepairdoctor.com

586-441-3520

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

chris@agchocolates.com www.facebook.com/AGChocolates-291897343418/ 517-917-3385 See our ad on page 57

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The Ark

CONSTRUCTION/ BUILDERS Tri-Pups, Inc.

316 S. Main St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 www.theark.org 734-763-TKTS (8587)

313-444-3680

See our ad on this page

CONCERT/MUSIC

The Ark is Ann Arborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nonprofit home for acoustic music. Considered one of the top music clubs in the world, The Ark is renowned for the quality and breadth of its programming. The Ark is an intimate 400-seat club presenting performers who fall into the wide-ranging genres of folk and roots music. With live music nearly 300 nights each year in one of the best listening rooms anywhere, The Ark is a sure bet for a memorable evening of enriching entertainment, musical artistry, and personal warmth.

Debbie Aliotta Chris Adamski 25580 Farmbrook Rd. Southfield, MI 48034 tripups@comcast.net www.tri-pups.com 248-597-2929 fax 248-996-8509 Tri-Pups, Inc. is a full service Residential and Commercial Remodeling and Maintenance Company founded in 1997 to provide exceptional customer service. Our coverage area is all of Macomb and Oakland Counties, and parts of Wayne County. See our ad on this page

University Musical Society 881 North University Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48109

CORPORATE TRANSPORTATION Satisfaction Limousines

umstix@umich.edu www.ums.org 734-764-2538

Wide limo selection, serving all of SE Michigan info@satisfactionlimousines.com www.satisfactionlimousines.com 586-725-7799

COUNSELING | BUSINESS DIRECTORY | PRIDESOURCE

COUNSELING Mary K. Anderson, PhD, PLLC Fully Licensed Psychologist 328 Thompson, Ste. 201 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-327-5934 See our ad on page 61

Gayle R. Beck, Ph.D. 31700 West 13 Mile, Ste. 219 Farmington Hills, MI http://drgaylebeck.com 248-851-2040 Adults, adolescents, individuals, couples. Relationship, work and family issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss.

Christine Cantrell, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist Prism of Possibilities Psychotherapy 1026 W. 11 Mile, Ste. C Royal Oak, MI 48067 info@christinecantrell.com www.facebook.com/christine.phd/ about?section=overview&p nref=about 248-591-2888 Therapy for individuals with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, work problems, grief and loss, and spirituality issues.

Julian Diaz, LMSW Birmingham Maple Clinic 2075 W. Big Beaver Rd., Ste. 520 Troy, MI 48084 www.birminghammaple.com 248-646-6659 Birmingham Maple Clinic is a BC/BS provider of outpatient mental health services for individuals, couples, families and groups.Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Clinical Social Workers specialize in treatment of children, adolescents and adults. Areas of expertise include testing, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, relationships, addictions, chronic illness and violence. See our ad on this page

Lori Edelson, LMSW,ACSW,BCD, LMFT Birmingham Maple Clinic 2075 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 250 Troy, MI 48084 www.birminghammaple.com 248-646-6659 Birmingham Maple Clinic is a BC/BS provider of outpatient mental health services for individuals, couples, families and groups.Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Clinical Social Workers specialize in treatment of children, adolescents and adults. Areas of expertise include testing, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, relationships, addictions, chronic illness and violence.

See our ad on page 60

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Counseling continued... Susan Flinders, Ph.D. Fully Licensed Clinical Psychologist 3133 Union Lake Rd. Ste. D Commerce Twp., MI 48382 444 Main Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104 slfphd@aol.com 248-363-4420 810-444-3274 Chelsea See our ad on page 59

Sara Gellner, LMSW 25600 Woodward Ave. #102 Royal Oak, MI 48067 saragellnerlmsw@gmail.com www.saragellner.com 810-599-8286 Specializing and experienced in issues specific to LGBTQ individual and couples. Other specialities include, depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD. I provide a comfortable, nonjudgmental, and safe environment to feeling better. See our ad on page 59

Marge Greene, LMSW Individuals & Couples 2311 Shelby Ave., Ste. 106-D Ann Arbor, MI 48103 megreene@aol.com 734-668-8667

David Harris Ph. D. 234 Michigan Ave., E. Lansing, MI g.david.harris@comcast.net 517-337-6545 ext. 232 fax 517-337-3010

Denise Joseph, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist and Counselor

Rosemary A. Jozwiak and Associates Rosemary Jozwiak, LPC, LMSW, CCBT, CQTP 524 E. Fourth St. Royal Oak, MI 48067 rosemary@therapy4you.com www.therapy4you.com 248-546-9402 fax 888-522-1115 We utilize traditional and alternative therapy methods for lingering struggles with relationship conflicts, trauma healing, sexuality issues, addictions, breakup recovery, anger management, gender identity, ACOA, stress & anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief & loss, physical, emotional and psychological pain. See our ad on page 60

KaraLee and Associates Karen Shernit 1308 S. Main St. Plymouth, MI 48170 karaleeandassociates@yahoo.com www.karaleeandassociates.com 734-457-3440 See our ad on page 60

Joe Kort, Ph.D., LMSW Joe Kort, Ph.D. & Associates, PC 25600 Woodward Ave., Ste. 218 Royal Oak, MI 48067 joekort@joekort.com www.joekort.com 248-399-7317 See our ad on this page

1026 W. Eleven Mile, Suite C Royal Oak, MI dr.dj@Comcast.net 248-613-9230

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Counseling continued... Rhonna Nelson, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC PC 31000 Telegraph Rd., Suite. 150 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 www.rhonna.homestead.com/ rhonna.html 248-723-4114 Specializing in: Couples, Eating Disorders, EMDR, Adult Sexual Abuse Survivors,Chemical Dependency, Anxiety & Depression. Northeast Corner of Telegraph and 13 Mile See our ad on next page

Joyce C. Pearlman, M.S.W., C.S.W. Huntington Woods, MI 48070 joyce_pc@yahoo.com 248-542-5375 I am a psychotherapist and have been in practice for over thirty years. I have experience working with adults and adolescents who have issues with depression and all forms of anxiety, e.g., social phobias, panic attacks and fear of commitment. I am familiar with gay and lesbian struggles and issues. I see individuals and couples. I offer a free telephone consultation. My fee range is between $100 and $150, but, fees are discussed on an individual basis. I accept some Blue Cross insurance.

Karen Peper, Ph.D.

Matt Sweet, MSW, PC

1212 S. Washington St. Royal Oak, MI 48067 karen@rediscoveryourhappy.com www.rediscoveryourhappy.com 248-227-5246

Psychotherapist 25600 Woodward Ave., Ste. 100 Royal Oak, MI 48067 matt@mattsweet.com www.mattsweet.com 248-930-2137

Dr. Bernadine Petzold

Specializing in anxiety, depression, sexual compulsion,sex therapy, abuse recovery, HIV/AIDS, chronic disease, relationship therapy, polyamoury/nonmonogamy, and sexual orientation.

PhD, LPC, BCPC, CQTP 524 E. 4th Street Royal Oak, MI 48067 bernie.petzold@sbcglobal.net http://www.therapy4you.com 248-765-5735 Holistic Psychotherapy. Trauma Specialist. EMDR, EFT, DBT Certified. See our ad on next page

Laurel A. Sills, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist Short-term Interactive Couple’s Therapy 31313 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 120 West Bloomfield, MI 48334 Windosills@aol.com www.BuildAStrongerYou.com 248-788-4230

See our ad on next page

Transcendence Behavioral Health Stephanie Williams, PhD, LP Fully Licensed Psychologist 618 E. Eleven Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48067 158 N. Main St., Plymouth, Mi 48170 dr.stephanie.williams@gmail.com www.psychologistroyaloak.com 248-259-1991 248-286-6062

Get the intimacy, joy and understanding YOU deserve!

Proudly serving our community since 2001. Our priority is to treat each person with compassion, respect and kindness. We strive to help my clients to get to the root of their challenges to make lasting changes in their lives. BCBS, Aetna, Medicare and other insurances accepted.

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COUNSELING EDUCATION Michigan School of Professional Psychology 26811 Orchard Lake Farmington Hills, MI 48334 admissions@mispp.edu www.mispp.edu 248-476-1122

COUNTERTOPS Dexter Cabinet & Countertop 1084 Baker Rd. Dexter , MI 48130 del@dextercabinet.com www.dextercabinet.com 734-426-5035 734-216-1492 Dexter Cabinet & Countertop has been serving Washtenaw County’s Gay and Lesbian Community since 1984. We offer Merillat cabinets and carry several types of countertop materials including Cambria quartz, Corian and granite. We also offer†kitchen and bath design and remodeling. Our showroom is just north of I-94 at Baker Rd. in Dexter.

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CREDIT UNION Genisys Credit Union

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Multiple Locations throughout Metro Detroit

James Everley

www.genisyscu.org

Eric McGhee 800-521-8440

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) 3777 West Rd. E. Lansing, MI 48823

35836 Van Dyke Ave. Sterling Heights, MI 48312 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor arthurmurraysterlingheights@gmail.com www.arthurmurraysterlingheights.com 586-977-2121

DESIGN

Oakland University Branch 248-370-3545 3265 Five Points Dr. Auburn Hills, MI East Lansing Branch 517-353-5565 523 E. Grand River Blvd. E. Lansing, MI 48823 Meridian Branch 1775 Central Park Dr. Okemos, MI 48864

517-353-0886

West Side Branch 653 Migaldi Lane Lansing, MI 48917

517-664-6880

Jenkins Graphic Design Benjamin Jenkins Ann Arbor, MI 48105 benjamin@jenkinsgraphicdesign.com www.jenkinsgraphicdesign.com 734-926-8841

Print & Web Marketing Solutions

DENTISTS Dr. Keith Nowicki

www.msufcu.org 517-353-2280 tollfree 800-MSU-4-YOU Serving the MSU and OU communities with financial services including checking, VISA, mortgages, home equity loans, loans for all purposes, savings, IRAs and online services including bill payment. Faculty, staff, students, alumni association members and their families are eligible for membership. See our ad on next page

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DANCING

32545 Garfield Fraser, MI 48026 586-293-3633 See our ad on this page

Ron T. Williamson DDS 1964 W. 11 Mile Rd., Ste. 4 Berkley, MI 48072 kimberlymonette@yahoo.com www.rontwilliamsondds.com 248-399-4455 See our ad on page 67

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DJ Chris-Anthony Entertainment 6103 Rochester Rd. Troy, MI 48085 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor ca@danceparty.com Chris-AnthonyEntertainment.com 248-640-5326 844-362-6386 Over 20 Years Experience as a Professional DJ/Emcee, Corporate Events, Weddings, Parties, Fashion Shows, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Graduation Parties, Sweet 16 and more!

Five Star Entertainment LLC Lane O’Neill 5127 Kimberly Dr.

ELECTRICIANS AJ Leo Electric & Solar Amy Strutz Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Harsens Island, MI 48028 amy@ajleo.com www.ajleo.com cell 734-368-6945 cell 810-748-7585 Small and large residential and commercial jobs. Certified Solar contractor, Large scale commercial solar projects welcome. See our ad on this page

Grand Blanc, MI 48439 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor info@FiveStarEntertainmentLLC.com www.FiveStarEntertainmentLLC.com 810-610-3169

Rockstar Weddings Royal Oak, MI 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor yvan@rock-star-weddings.com www.rock-star-weddings.com 248-658-8210 616-826-9729 ROCKSTAR WEDDINGS is a full service boutique event company. Our services include DJ, Photography, Videography, Event Lighting, Planning, Coordination, Photobooth, and Officiating. Why have multiple event vendors when you can have THE PERFECT WEDDING TEAM!

Tyrrell Electric Joe Tyrrell, Licensed Master Electrician Farmington Hills, MI 48334 jttyrrell@yahoo.com www.tyrrellelectric.com 248-767-5238 Commercial, residential, small industrial. Serving the LGBT community in SE Michigan for 20 years. We install automatic standby whole-home generators and portable generator tieins to your existing electric panel See our ad on this page

ENTERTAINMENT DRAPERY Esquire Interiors 5863 Jackson Rd., across from Lowe’s Ann Arbor, MI 48103 863 West Ann Arbor Trail Plymouth, MI 48170 sales@esquireinteriors.com www.esquireinteriors.com 734-663-7011 Ann Arbor 734-451-1110 Plymouth

Arthur Murray Dance Studio James Everley Eric McGhee 35836 Van Dyke Ave. Sterling Heights, MI 48312 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor arthurmurraysterlingheights@gmail.com www.arthurmurraysterlingheights.com 586-977-2121

Bluewater Kings Band Detroit, 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

info@bluewaterkingsband.com www.bluewaterkingsband.com 248-884-6637 See our ad on page 68

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Entertainment continued...

EVENT PLANNERS

BSA Events & Entertainment

24120 Schoenherr, Ste. A

Warren, MI 48089

Warren , MI 48089

46 Chagrin Plaza, Ste. 131

Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

bstevens@berniestevens.com

www.bsaevents.com

248-850-5870 tollfree 800-4-BERNIE fax 888-427-5896 BSA Events & Entertainmnet is a full service entertainment agency, event planner, and speakers bureau. We supply Corporations, companies, organizations, civic clubs, fairs and festivals throughout the States of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, as well as across the rest of country with quality entertainment, event planning services, and keynote speakers.

248-850-5870 tollfree 800-4-BERNIE fax 248-634-5870 BSA Events & Entertainment is a full service entertainment agency, event planner, and speakers bureau. We supply Corporations, companies, organizations, civic clubs, fairs and festivals throughout the States of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, as well as across the rest of country with quality entertainment, event planning services, and keynote speakers.

EROTICA Uptown Adult Superstore 16541 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48203 16401 W. Eight Mile Rd. Detroit, MI 48235 www.uptownadultvideo.com 313-869-9477 313-836-0647 See our ad on page 96

C & N Party Rentals 5140 Meijer Dr., Royal Oak, MI 48073 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

cnparty@excite.com www.cnparty.com 248-435-3580 C & N Party Rentals is a full-service rental center providing special events products to residential and commercial customers in the greater Detroit area. We specialize in the rental of top quality tents, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, cooking equipment, and many other party/event-related products. See our ad on page 91

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FLOORING | BUSINESS DIRECTORY | PRIDESOURCE

The Wedding Connection Miriam Jerris / Stephen Stawicki 10544 Lincoln Dr. Huntington Woods, MI 48070 info@theweddingconnection.net www.theweddingconnection.net 248-543-7396 Miriam Jerris is licensed in Ontario Canada

EXCHANGE STUDENT PLACEMENT International Experience Joe Bissell-Maynard

FESTIVAL PRODUCTION Michigan Renaissance Festival 12600 Dixie Hwy. 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor weddingsmichrenfest@outlook.com www.michrenfest.com 248-634-5552

FINANCIAL SERVICES Comerica Bank

317 Lincoln Ave.

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

www.comerica.com tollfree 800-266-3742

Lansing , MI 48910 National Office 209 S. Water. St., Suite 102 Northfield, MN 55057 j.bissell@international-experience.net www.iE-USA.org 517-455-7518 cell 517-388-8948 International Experience is a non-profit organization that places high school exchange students from around the world with host families throughout the United States. Host families are volunteer, providing room & board, but students have their own spending money for all other expenses as well as insurance.

FARMERS MARKET Royal Oak Farmer’s Market Open year-long 316 E. Eleven Mile Rd. Royal Oak, MI 48067

Raymond James

3777 West Rd. E. Lansing, MI 48823

Holly, MI 48442

Regional Director

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU)

Genisys Credit Union Multiple Locations throughout Metro Detroit www.genisyscu.org 800-521-8440

Diane R. Harbour, EA An affiliate of ATS Advisors Harbour Tax & Accounting 2310 E. Eleven Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48067

517-353-0886

West Side Branch 653 Migaldi Lane Lansing, MI 48917

517-664-6880

diane@harbourtaxaccounting.com www.harbourtaxaccounting.com 248-399-7331 fax 248-414-3848 See our ad on page 44

Full service financial brokerage firm. Specializing in estate planning and trust services, retirement, roth and traditional IRA’s, life and long term care insurance, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, savings, banking services, annuities, 401k’s, 403b’s, CD’s, college savings plans, and asset allocation. See our ad on this page

Waddell & Reed LauRyn Williams, MBA 40900 Woodward Ave. #250 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 lwilliams@wradvisors.com

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

248-246-3276 248-548-8822

Reid Beyerlein 3336 West 12 Mile Berkley, MI 48072 reid.beyerlein@raymondjames.com www.raymondjames.com/ berkleyMI 248-399-3245 fax 248-399-6902 cell 586-914-1259

Karen Reynolds & Associates Karen Green Reynolds Registered Representative, PFS Investments, Inc. 26026 Southfield Rd. Southfield, Mi 48076 Home Office: 1 Primerica Parkway Duluth, GA 30099 kreynolds@primerica.com www.Primerica/karenreynolds 248-574-9319 cell 517-712-9787

www.laurynwilliams.wrfa.com 248-220-1650 x119 Financial Planning for LGBT Individuals and Families

FLOORING Esquire Interiors 5863 Jackson Rd., across from Lowe’s Ann Arbor, MI 48103 863 West Ann Arbor Trail Plymouth, MI 48170 sales@esquireinteriors.com www.esquireinteriors.com 734-663-7011 Ann Arbor 734-451-1110 Plymouth

Merkel Furniture and Carpet One 2396 E. Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 48104 205 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 www.merkelfurniture.com 800-482-3650 734-971-2795

Our mission is to help families earn more income and become properly protected, debt free and financially independent. Contact our office today for information about how we can help you. See our ad on page 68

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FLORISTS/FLORAL DESIGN Ashley’s Flowers 333 E. Jefferson Ave., in The Millender Center Detroit, MI 48226 also in the GM Headquarters at the Ren Center Tower 100 Detroit, MI ashleysdowntown@msn.com www.ashleysflowers.com 313-259-5000 See our ad on page 69

Blumz by JRDesigns Jerome Raska Robbin Yelverton 1260 Library Street Detroit, MI 48226 503 E Nine Mile Road Ferndale, MI 48220 blumz@blumz.com www.blumz.com 313-964-5777 248-398-5130 Blumz by JRDesigns is a full service floral, wedding and event planning company with two full service location in Detroit and Ferndale MI and a by appointment only location in Ann Arbor MI. Visit us online at blumz.com and ourprettywedding.com.

GENERATORS Michael B. Anthony Voted 2016 Best Wedding Florist by Local 4’s Vote 4 the Best Wyandotte, MI 48192 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor michaelb.anthony@yahoo.com www.michaelbanthony.com 313-215-7251 Michael B. Anthony is a unique company that captures the vision of our couples’ style and showcases their characteristics into our floral designs. Allow us the privilege to create the wedding or event of your dreams!

Gorman’s Furniture 6 Locations in Michigan Farmington, Southfield, Novi, Grand Rapids, Shelby Twp. and Troy, info@gormans.com www.gormans.com 877-352-5100

AJ Leo Electric & Solar Amy Strutz Ypsilanti, MI 48197 amy@ajleo.com www.ajleo.com 734-368-6945 810-748-7585

Merkel Furniture and Carpet One

Small and large residential and commercial jobs. Certified Solar contractor, Large scale commercial solar projects welcome.

Norton’s Flowers and Gifts

2396 E. Stadium

2900 Washtenaw Ave.

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

See our ad on page 66

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

205 S. Main St.

service@nortonsflowers.com

Chelsea, MI 48118

www.nortonsflowers.com

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HAIR CUTTING & STYLING

www.merkelfurniture.com 734-434-2700

FURNITURE Esquire Interiors 5863 Jackson Rd., across from Lowe’s Ann Arbor, MI 48103 863 West Ann Arbor Trail Plymouth, MI 48170 sales@esquireinteriors.com 734-663-7011 Ann Arbor 734-451-1110 Plymouth

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800-482-3650 734-971-2795

GARAGE DOORS Town & Country Door, LLC 1991 Orchard Lake Sylvan Lake, MI 48320 townandcountrydoor@comcast.net www.townandcountrydoor.net 248-213-7882 See our ad on this page

Changez Salon Jason Rice 3210 Crooks Road Royal Oak, MI 48073 www.changezsalon.com 248-288-3434 See our ad on next page

Charmed Salon and Boutique 42303 Ann Arbor Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor charmedsm@gmail.com www.charmedsalonandboutique.com 734-416-0400

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HANDYMAN Tri-Pups, Inc Debbie Aliotta Chris Adamski 25580 Farmbrook Rd. Southfield, MI 48034 info@tri-pups.com www.tri-pups.com 248-597-2929 fax 248-996-8509 Tri-Pups, Inc. is a full service Residential and Commercial Remodeling and Maintenance Company founded in 1997 to provide exceptional customer service. Our coverage area is all of Macomb and Oakland Counties, and parts of Wayne County. See our ad on page 58

HEALTH & WELLNESS HOME PRODUCTS

HEALTH CARE SERVICES Cryos International USA 2200 N Alafaya Trail, Suite 550 Orlando, FL 32826 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

ld@cryosinternational.com https://usa.cryosinternational. com/ 407-203-1175 At Cryos International, we take great pride in the responsibility of helping create life, with which we have been entrusted. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of parenthood and it is our vision to help the childless fulfill their dreams of creating a family. See our ad on page 93

Michigan Progressive Health

Diversified Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Ketamine Infusion Clinic Megan Oxley M.D. 1010 N. Campbell Ste. 5 Royal Oak, MI 48067 info@Michiganprogressivehealth. com

20789 Parker St. Farmington Hills, MI 48336 sbartram@diversifiedhtg.com www.DiversifiedHtg.com tollfree 800-680-6244 248-473-5690

www.michiganprogressivehealth.com

Proud to serve the LGBT community since 1957! Gay owned and operated family business. Residential/ Commercial service and installation. We service all makes/models of air-conditioners, boilers, furnaces, geothermal systems, heat pumps, minisplits and water heaters.

248-291-7709 Michigan Progressive Health is a ketamine infusion clinic under the care of Dr. Oxley, an Emergency Medicine Physician in Royal Oak. We treat depression, chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, fibromyalgia, CRPS and migraines.

HEATING & COOLING Comfort Plus, LC Heating & Cooling Chris Traynoff chris@comfortpluslc.com

MDR Health & Wellness Home Products

www.comfortpluslc.com 248-280-2800

4020 S 57th Ave. Ste. 204 Greenacres, FL 33463

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INSURANCE Joan Warner State Farm Insurance 23285 Farmington Rd. Farmington, MI 48336 joan@warneragency.com 248-474-8020 tollfree 888-298-8020 Home Auto Life Health Business Insurance IRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mutual Funds

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor shows@mdrhp.com

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INVITATIONS Sizemore Selectives

Fredrick Jewelers 889 W. Long Lake Bloomfield Hills, MI 48032

sizemoreselectives@wowway.com

fredrickjeweler@gmail.com

http://www.sizemoreselectives.com/ 586-737-7492

www.fredrickjewelers.com 248-646-0973

Giorgio Conti Jewelers Inc.

JANITORIAL SUPPLIES

23077 Greenfield Rd. #358

Nelco Supply

www.giorgiocontij.com

49751 Woodward Ave. Pontiac, MI 48342 sales@NelcoSupply.com www.nelcosupply.com 248-333-2000 See our ad on this page

JEWELERS Abracadabra Jewelry / Gem Gallery 205 E. Liberty St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 www.abragem.com 734-994-4848 See our ad on page 77

Diamond Castle Jewelers 39955 Grand River

Southfield, MI 48075 248-569-6747

Howardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Jewelry 34228 Van Dyke Avenue Sterling Hts, MI 48312 howardsdiscount@yahoo.com http://howardsfinejewelrymi.com/ 586-268-9500

Lewis Jewelers 2000 W. Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 lewisjewelers@aol.com www.lewisjewelers.com 734-994-5111 See our ad on this page

Matthew H. Gross Jewelry Studio Matthew Gross 2689 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072

Novi, MI 48375 www.diamondcastlejewelers.com 248-442-2440 fax 248-442-7148

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor mhg@mhgjewelry.com www.mhgjewelry.com 248-584-0253

The Many Colors of Love

Created Uniquely for you

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2000 W. Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor 734.994.5111 www.lewisjewelers.com

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Jewelers continued...

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

Metals In Time

Rock Shoppe

400 S. Main St. Royal Oak, MI 48067 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor metalsintime@aol.com www.metalsintime.com 248-582-9344

Miner’s Den Jewelers 3417 Rochester Rd. Royal Oak, MI 48073 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

kyle@minersden.com www.minersden.com 248-585-6950

6275 Gotfredson Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170 rscustomerservice@qmail.com www.Rock-Shoppe.com 734-455-5560 See our ad on this page

LANDSCAPING/ NURSERIES Barson’s Greenhouses 6456 Merriman Westland, MI 48185 www.barsons.com 734-421-5959

See our ad on page 3

KITCHEN & BATH Infusion Showrooms 29949 Beck Rd. Wixom , MI 48393 www.infusionshowrooms.com 248-624-6905

Plymouth Nursery 9900 Plymouth Ann Arbor Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170 www.plymouthnursery.net 734-453-5500 See our ad on this page

See our ad on page Inside Back Cover

Serene Surroundings 884 York, Plymouth, MI 48170 serenesurroundings.com 734-416-9062

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LEATHER GEAR

LIMOUSINES

Noir Leather

All Around Limos LLC

Keith Howarth, Owner

Philip Michael

124 W. 4th St., Royal Oak, MI 48067

5576 East 10 Mile Rd.

noir317@ameritech.net

Warren, MI 48091

www.noirleather.com

limodeals@aol.com 248-541-3979

Hours Mon-Thurs 11am to 9pm Fri & Sat 11am to 10pm Sunday noon to 7pm

www.allaroundlimos.info 586-303-7303 We offer a new stretch limousine that seats up to eight adults for local events. We have 14 and 20 passenger party buses for larger groups.

LIGHTING Band-Ayd Events Group

Satisfaction Limousines

355 E. Whitcomb

Wide limo selection, serving all of SE Michigan

Madison Hts., MI 48071

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

info@satisfactionlimousines.com

mika@band-ayd.com

www.satisfactionlimousines.com 586-725-7799

www.band-ayd.com 586-294-8851

LINGERIE Busted Bra Shop 15 East Kirby St, Ste. A Detroit, MI 48202 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor bustedbrashop@icloud.com www.bustedindetroit.com 313-288-0449

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MOVING COMPANIES | BUSINESS DIRECTORY | PRIDESOURCE

MARTIAL ARTS Mejishi Martial Arts Jaye Spiro 247 W. Nine Mile Rd. Ferndale, MI 48220 mejishimartialarts@att.net www.mejishi.250x.com 248-542-5371 Traditional Karate - develop physically, mentally and spiritually. Try FILIPINO STICK FIGHTING or our practical Self Defense programs. All ages, sizes and physical abilities are welcome. Located in downtown Ferndale.

MASSAGE THERAPY

MATTRESSES American Mattress Gallery Inc 43235 12 Mile Road Novi, MI 48377 248-349-2000

MORTGAGES Julie Siagkris-Seymour Stratton Lending Group 115 S. Main St., Ste. 300 Royal Oak, MI Julinoe930@gmail.com 248-980-3604 NMLS#1461566

Bellis Spa Brandi Ellis 33037 Grand River Ave. Farmington , MI 48336 brandi.ellis26@gmail.com www.bellistspa.com 248-442-0034

Triangle Chiropractic Dr. John Tsakos 19650 Harper Ave., Ste. 107 Grosse Pointe, MI 48236 drjohn99@aol.com trianglechiropractic.chiroweb.com 313-885-9496

MOVING COMPANIES Bos Moving & Service, Inc. www.bosmove.com 248-360-6644 Family owned and operated since 1982. Specializing in local moving. Residential & Commercial Movers. One Item or a Truckload. Piano and Organ Moving. In-Office and In-House Moving. WIll load or unload your Rental Truck. Licensed and Insured. See our ad on page 78

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Moving Companies continued... Men on the Move 12400 Merriman Rd, Livonia, MI 48150 also located: 6544 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 www.michiganmovers.com 734-729-6683 Serving Wayne and Oakland Counties! See our ad on page 79

OFFICIANTS

OPERA COMPANY Opera Grand Rapids 161 Ottawa NW, Ste. 300

American Marriage Ministries

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

506 2nd Ave #1008

smieras@operagr.com

Seattle, WA 98104

www.operagr.com

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

616-451-2741

brittany@theamm.org www.theamm.org 206-395-9164 x109

Wedding Officiant Mark P. Ephraim Mark P. Ephraim P.O. Box 930576 Wixom, MI 48393 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

markpephraim@gmail.com http://www. weddingofficiantmarkpephraim. com/ 248-880-7308 See our ad on this page

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Michigan Opera Theatre 1526 Broadway St. Detroit, MI 48226 www.michiganopera.org 313-237-7464

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OPTOMETRISTS Crane Optical Dr. Howard Crane 236 W. Nine Mile Rd. Ferndale, MI 48220 service@craneoptical.com www.craneoptical.com 248-545-5600 Friendly, professional eye care services since 1949.

PET BOARDING 4 Paws Community Center 2244 Franklin Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48320 linda@4pawscc.com www.4pawscc.com 248-230-PAWS (7297) 248-391-6256 See our ad on page 80

Free repairs - rapid service. Most insurances accepted.

PET ADOPTION Humane Society of Huron Valley Providing low cost vet services 3100 Cherry Hill Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 info@hshv.org

Club Pet Too 3181 Walnut Lake Court Commerce Twp., MI 48390 1400 E. Commerce Road Milford, MI 48381 lena_clubpettoo@yahoo.com www.club-pet.net 248-669-4501 See our ad on page #######

Fernlee Kennels

734-662-5585 shelter 734-662-4365 vet clinic

673 S. Main St. Plymouth, MI 48170 happyhounds.mi@gmail.com www.happyhoundsdaycare.com 734-459-3647

Dr. Gloria Williams & Associates 4588 W. Walton Blvd Waterford, MI 48329 thepetauthority@aol.com www.petsloved.com 248-673-1288 248 673 3490

Cage-Free Boarding See our ad on this page

Cherie Noullet, Owner 5403 Livernois Rd. Troy, MI 48098 www.longviewboarding.com 248-879-0420 Like Longview Boarding on FACEBOOK.

AAHA Certified Animal Hospital whose staff specializes in personalized care of both their patients as well as their clients. Full service Animal Hospital with special interest in advanced dental care & laser performed surgeries. Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Ferrets and Rats are welcomed at our hospital. Wellness plans that save our clients up to 20% off medical care for their pets. Boarding available. Extended hours. See our ad on page 94

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Wag’n Tails Pet Resort Tom Metevier 2802 Alpha Access

4507 Fernlee Ave.

Lansing, MI 48910

Royal Oak, MI 48073

www.hshv.org

Pet Authority Animal Hospital

Longview Boarding & Grooming, LTD

Thorough vision and health evaluations. Designer frames at discount prices sunglasses - sports frames - contact lenses - eye laser surgery consultation.

Happy Hounds Dog Day Care & Lodging

fernleekennels@gmail.com 248-549-5182 cell 248-549-9443

hairytails@comcast.net www.wagntailspetresort.net 517-482-7799 fax 517-482-7013 Wag’n Tails Pet Resort An All Deluxe Suite Resort. Lansing areas Finest in Luxury Boarding & Grooming. Each suite furnished with Bed, TV, Fresh Flow Water, Private Indoor Patio, ample outside playtime and socialization. Expert Professional AllBreed Grooming for Cats and Dogs. Trust your best friends with Lansing’s Best Pet Care.

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PET DAY CARE 4 Paws Community Center 2244 Franklin Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48320 linda@4pawscc.com www.4pawscc.com 248-230-PAWS (7297) 248-391-6256 See our ad on page 80

PET SERVICES MEMORIAL Key-Lore Pet Rest Gardens 7185 Gillette Road Flushing, MI 48433 keylore@yahoo.com www.petrest.com 810-659-6114

PET SERVICES/ BOUTIQUE Three Dog Bakery

Canine College 23717 Research Dr. Farmington Hills, MI 48335 www.caninecollegemi.com 248-427-8245

550 Forest Ave. #7 Plymouth, MI 48170 www.threedogbakeryplymouth. com 734-453-9663 See our ad on this page

Club Pet Too 3181 Walnut Lake Court Commerce Twp., MI 48390 1400 E Commerce Road Milford, MI 48381 lena_clubpettoo@yahoo.com www.club-pet.net 248-669-4501 See our ad on page 80

673 S. Main St. Plymouth, MI 48170 plymouthdogmom@msn.com www.happyhoundsdaycare.com 734-459-3647 Totally Cage-Free Day Care & Boarding See our ad on page 81

PET GROOMING 4 Paws Community Center 2244 Franklin Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48320 linda@4pawscc.com www.4pawscc.com 248-230-PAWS (7297) 248-391-6256 See our ad on page 80

23717 Research Dr. Farmington Hills, MI 48335 www.caninecollegemi.com 248-427-8245

31215 Southfield Beverly Hills, MI 48025 www.premierpetsupply.com 248-647-4310 Locations in Novi, Livonia and Commerce too! See our ad on this page

PET TRAINING 4 Paws Community Center 2244 Franklin Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48320 linda@4pawscc.com www.4pawscc.com 248-230-PAWS (7297) 248-391-6256 See our ad on page 80

PRO K-9 Serving Southeast , MI info@prok9training.com www.ProK9training.com 734-482-4808

Canine College 23717 Research Dr. Farmington Hills, MI 48335 www.caninecollegemi.com 248-427-8245

Club Pet Too 3181 Walnut Lake Court Commerce Twp., MI 48390 1400 E Commerce Road Milford, MI 48381 lena_clubpettoo@yahoo.com www.club-pet.net 248-669-4501

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Canine College

Premier Pet Supply

Happy Hounds Dog Day Care & Lodging

See our ad on page 80

PET SUPPLIES

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PHARMACY Crown Pharmacy Specialists in HIV and Cancer Drugs 24401 Plymouth Rd Redford, MI 48239 crownpharmacy1@aol.com 313-532-DRUG (3784) tollfree 866-575-3784 fax 313-532-3718 The little pharmacy with a big heart! Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10am - 7pm Sat. 10am - 4pm Closed Sundays and Holidays. Owner: Val Randall. MENTION PRIDE SOURCE FOR FREE SHIPPING STATEWIDE!

MedCart

PHOTO BOOTH Five Star Entertainment LLC Lane Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill 5127 Kimberly Dr. Grand Blanc, MI 48439 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor info@FiveStarEntertainmentLLC.com www.FiveStarEntertainmentLLC.com 810-610-3169

Rockstar Weddings 8450 Pershing Centerline, MI 48015 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor yvan@rock-star-weddings.com www.rock-star-weddings.com 248-658-8210

Shutter Booth 1225 E. Eleven Mile Rd.

1964 West 11 Mile Rd. Berkley, MI www.medcartpharmacy.com 248-542-2300

Royal Oak, MI 48068

See our ad on this page

TapSnap

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor www.shutterbooth.com 248-545-6460

6476 Orchard Lake Rd. Ste. A West Bloomfield, MI 48322 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor detroit@tapsnap.net www.tapsnapdetroit.com 248-419-1047

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PHOTOGRAPHY Jay Dreifus Photography 1946 Shore Hill Dr. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor jay@jaydreifusphotography.com www.jaydreifusphotography.com 248-613-1109

PHYSICIANS Paul Benson, D.O. 1964 W 11 Mile Berkley, MI 48072 drpaulbenson@doctorbewell.com www.doctorbewell.com 248-544-9300 fax 248-544-1148 Primary medical care for your lifestyle including HIV and non-HIV concerns.

Milhem Images Janice Milhem 243 Mulholland Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 janice@milhemimages.com www.milhemimages.com 248-797-2499 See our ad on this page

Natalie Mae Photography Ann Arbor, MI 48104 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor nataliemaephotography@yahoo.com www.nataliemaephotography.com 517-414-2117

Rawlinson Photography 1365 South Main St Plymouth, MI 48170 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

rawlinsonphotography@comcast.net www.rawlinsonphoto.com 734-453-8872 See our ad on page 83

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Michigan Progressive Health Ketamine Infusion Clinic Megan Oxley M.D. 1010 N. Campbell Ste. 5 Royal Oak, MI 48067 info@Michiganprogressivehealth.com www.michiganprogressivehealth.com

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PHYSICIANS/ GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS Comprehensive Women’s Health, P.C. Dr. Lana Powell, M.D. Dr. Soyoun Lee, M.D. 1157 S. Adams Road Birmingham, MI 48009 51 S. Washington St., Ste. E Oxford, MI 48371 www.comprehensivewomenshealth.net

248-594-4006 248-236-0840 See our ad on this page

Partridge Creek Obstetrics and Gynecology Rhonda Kobold, D.O. Beth Mutch, FNP, Hina Javaid, MD, Tanya Vaughn, CNM Theressa Kuz, WHNP Angela Viviano, FNP 19991 Hall Rd, Suite 105 Macomb Township, MI 48044-3904 Washington Township 58851 Van Dyke, Suite 100 Washington Twp. , MI 48094 www.partridgecreekobgyn.com 586-247-8609 fax 586-247-8615 See our ad on this page

PLUMBING

PRINTING

Water Work Plumbing

The Print Stop

1049 Hilton Ferndale , MI 48220 debby@waterworkplumbing.com www.WaterWorkPlumbing.com 248-542-8016 248-542-8022

Tim Toggweiler 3172 W. Twelve Mile Rd. Berkley, MI 48072 tim@theprintstopinc.com www.theprintstopinc.com 248-543-7867 fax 248-399-7677

POOLS & SPAS B & B Pools and Spas 31071 Industrial Dr. Livonia, MI 48150 www.bandbpools.com 734-427-3242 fax 734-522-7946 See our ad on this page

Viscount Pools, Spas & Billiards 51020 Hayes

PROSTHETICS Anew Life Prosthetics & Orthodics Chris Casteel Giving Amputees the Gift of Hope 6438 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 chris@anewlifepando.com www.anewlifepando.com 313-870-9610 313-870-9620

Macomb, MI 48042 www.viscountpools.com 586-677-7665

POTTERY Pewabic Pottery 10125 E. Jefferson Detroit, MI 48202 www.pewabic.com 313-626-2030

19991 Hall Road, Suite 105 Macomb, MI 48044

PUBLICATIONS Between The Lines 20222 Farmington Rd. Livonia, MI 48152 info@pridesource.com www.pridesource.com 734-293-7200 fax 734-293-7201

See our ad on next page

58851 VanDyke, Suite 100 Washington Twp., MI 48094

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Elsie Publishing Lesbian Connection What Helen Heard P.O. Box 811 East Lansing, MI 48226 LC@LConline.org www.lconline.org 517-371-5257 Lesbian Connection: The free worldwide forum of news and ideas, for, by and about Lesbians and What Helen Heard: What’s happening for Michigan Lesbians.

REAL ESTATE APPRAISER Deborah Campbell Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser FHA Approved Beverly Hills, MI 48025 debcamp102@gmail.com cell 586-382-0439 fax 586-261-5500 Servicing 9 counties: Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, St. Clair, Genessee, Lapeer, Sanilac, Livingston and Washtenaw. Call for other areas in Michigan.

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REAL ESTATE/AGENT Brad Bell Sine & Monaghan 30574 Woodward Ave. Royal Oak, MI 48073 bradbellrealestate@gmail.com www.bradbellrealestate.com 248-835-4644

City Living Detroit Austin Black 3011 West Grand Boulevard, Ste. 215 Detroit, MI 48202 austin@citylivingdetroit.com www.citylivingdetroit.com 313-242-7800 cell 313-550-2307 See our ad on this page

See our ad on page 90

Ralph Catana

Linda Lombardini

Real Estate One 21250 Hall Rd. Clinton Twp., MI 48038 Ralphcatana@yahoo.com www.realestateone.com/ralph cell 586-944-7902 586-783-7888

The LindaLom Team at Trillium Real Estate 323 Braun Ct. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 linda@trilliumrealtors.com www.LindaLom.com cell 734-216-6415 office 734-302-600

Don Chisholm

Proudly serving the greater Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti areas.

Real Estate One 26236 Woodward Ave. Royal Oak, MI 48067 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

DonChisholmRealtor@gmail.com www.DonChisholmRealtor.com cell 248-425-4366 office 248-414-1355 Proud to serve the Woodward Corridor and beyond! See our ad on this page

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Pride Realty Rich Harrison 31874 Northwestern Hwy. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 richardh@priderealtyassociates.com 248-851-8700 cell 586-222-4653 See our ad on next page

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Real Estate Agent continued...

Lynn Stange

269-857-8030

Real Estate One 70 W. Long Lake Rd. Troy, MI 48098 LLStange@aol.com www.lynnstange.com cell 248-561-6967

Keller Williiams Real Estate 423 S. Washington Ave. Royal Oak, MI 48067 jimshaffersellshouses@yahoo.com 248-288-3500 cell 734-748-6953

Lynn Stange has been servicing the needs of the Metro Detroit LGBT community for over 30 years. Being a Detroit-area native, her experience in the different locales and homes across the Metro area is unequaled. Lynn has years of experience servicing the lesbian and gay community’s needs as well as specializing in relocations to the Detroit area.

Jim Sellman Shoreline Realtors 202 Center St. Douglas, MI jim@shorelinerealtors.com

Jim Shaffer

See our ad on page 18

See our ad on page 89

Dick Waskin, Broker/ Owner RE/MAX Saugatuck-Douglas 2914 Blue Star Hwy. Saugatuck, MI 49453 remax@wmol.com

16501 Woodward Ave. Highland Park, MI 48203 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor ok2play4@outloook.com www.detroitsfinestrentals.com 313-734-1574

www.remaxsaugatuckdouglas.com

269-857-2191 Dick Waskin,Broker/Owner is the top selling Realtor in the Saugatuck/ Douglas for 4 years in a row. Making your vacation home and real estate investment dreams come true and having fun doing it.

Christine Winans Buy Sell Love Michigan Team 880 S. Old Woodward Birmingham, MI 48009 Homes@BuySellLoveMichigan.com www.BuySellLoveMichigan.com cell 248-505-1704 office 248-283-0380 See our ad on page 89

RENTAL SERVICE C & N Party Rentals 5140 Meijer Dr. Royal Oak, MI 48073 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

www.cnparty.com 248-435-3580 See our ad on page 91

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Detroit’s Finest Rentals

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH Cryos International USA 2200 N Alafaya Trail, Suite 550 Orlando, FL 32826 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

usa@cryosinternational.com https://usa.cryosinternational.com

407-203-1175 See our ad on page 91

RESTAURANTS Beans & Cornbread 29508 Northwestern Hwy. Southfield, MI 48034 www.beanscornbread.com 248-208-1680

Amici’s Pizza & Amici’s Living Room 3249 12 Mile Rd. Berkley, Mi 48072 www.amicispizza.com 248-544-4100

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Restaurants continued... Angelina’s Italian Bistro 1565 Broadway

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Laundry 125 W. Shiawassee

Detroit, MI 48226

Fenton, MI 48430

info@angelinadetroit.com

mhamel@lunchandbeyond.com

www.angelinadetroit.com 313-962-1355

/aut/Bar Keith Orr & Martin Contreras 315 Braun Court Ann Arbor, MI 48104 www.autbar.com 734-994-3677 See our ad on page 91

The Bird and The Bread 210 S. Old Woodward

www.lunchandbeyond.com 810-629-8852

Tios Mexican Cafe 401 E. Liberty Ann Arbor, MI 48104 www.tiosmexicancafe.com 734-761-6650 See our ad on page 90

SOLAR ENERGY

Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra 220 E. Huron, Ste. 470 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 www.a2so.com 734-994-4801

Detroit Symphony Orchestra 3711 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48201

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor events@thebirdandthebread.com

Amy Strutz Ypsilanti, MI 48197

www.dso.org 313-576-5111

Buca Di Beppo Julie Emerson

Lansing Symphony Orchestra 501 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 400

amy@ajleo.com www.ajleo.com 734-368-6945 810-748-7585

www.thebirdandthebread.com 248-203-6600

Small and large residential and commercial jobs. Certified Solar contractor, Large scale commercial solar projects welcome.

38888 W 6 Mile Livonia, MI 48152 jemerson@bucainc.com www.bucadibeppo.com/restaurants/mi/ livonia/ 734-462-6442

Detroit Vegan Soul Kirsten Ussery & Erika Boyd 8029 Agnes Detroit, MI 48214 detvegansoul@gmail.com www.detroitvegansoul.com 313-444-9402 See our ad on page 93

See our ad on page 66

Portofino Restaurant & Banquet Facility 3455 Biddle Ave. Wyandotte, MI 48192 www.portofinoontheriver.com 734-281-6700 See our ad on page 1

Ann Arbor, MI 48108 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

Cryos International USA 2200 N Alafaya Trail, Suite 550 Orlando, FL 32826

Troy, MI 48084

At Cryos International, we take great pride in the responsibility of helping create life, with which we have been entrusted. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of parenthood and it is our vision to help the childless fulfill their dreams of creating a family.

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

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jsands@kcourtaa.com www.kcourtaa.com 734-761-7800

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 755 W Big Beaver

www.ruthschris.com 248-269-8424

Sweet Lorraine’s Cafe & Bar 29101 Greenfield, Southfield, MI 48076 Second Location 17100 N. Laurel Park Dr in the Marriott, Livonia, MI 48152 248-559-5985 734-953-7480

1220 Longfellow

TAI CHI Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA Amy Park 413 N. Main St. Royal Oak, MI 48067

SPIRITS Tito’s Handmade Vodka sam@titosvodka.com

6600 W. Maple Rd.

Broadway In Detroit Fisher Theater 3011 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 contact@broadwayindetroit.com www.broadwayindetroit.com 313-872-1000

Detroit Repertory Theatre 13103 Woodrow Wilson Dr. Detroit, MI 48238 www.detroitreptheatre.com 313-868-1347

www.taoist.org 248-399-7344

TAX PLANNING/ PREPARATION Ameritax Plus

complete live theater information, calendar, reviews and more www.encoremichigan.com

Farmington Players 32332 W. Twelve Mile Rd.

Alan Semonian, CPA 3336 W. Twelve Mile Rd. Berkley, MI 48072 TaxAlan@aol.com 248-584-1040

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

See our ad on page 44

3011 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 www.broadwayindetroit.com 313-872-1000

Diane R. Harbour, EA An affiliate of ATS Advisors Harbour Tax & Accounting 2310 E. Eleven Mile Rd Royal Oak, MI 48067 diane@harbourtaxaccounting.com www.harbourtaxaccounting.com 248-399-7331 fax 248-414-3848

http://farmingtonplayers.org 248-417-9818

Fisher Theatre

See our ad on page 23

Fox Theatre 2211 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 www.fox.theaterdetroit.com 313-471-6611

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The Gem & Colony Club

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Berman Center for the Performing Arts

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The Ark 316 S. Main St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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West Bloomfield, MI 48322

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SPAS

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THEATERS

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The Hilberry Theatre Wayne State University Theater 4743 Cass Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 313-577-2972

Jewish Ensemble Theatre 6600 W. Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322 www.jettheatre.org 248-788-2900

Macomb Center for Performing Arts 44575 Garfield Rd. Clinton Township, MI 48038 macombarts@macomb.edu 586-286-2141 See our ad on page 27

Masonic Temple Theater 500 Temple Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 www.themasonic.com 313-832-7100

Michigan Theater 603 East Liberty Ann Arbor, MI 48104 www.michtheater.org 734-668-8397

Oakland University Dept. of Music, Theatre & Dance 2200 N. Squirrel Road Rochester, MI 48309 mtd@oakland.edu www.oakland.edu/mtd 248-370-2030

The Palace 6 Championship Dr. Auburn Hills, MI 48236 www.palacenet.com

Ringwald Theatre 2272 Woodward Ferndale, MI 48220 info@theringwald.com www.TheRingwald.com 248-545-5545 The Ringwald is located in the “Times Square of Ferndale,” just south of Nine Mile on the East side of Woodward. The Ringwald produces work that will blur the lines between race, income, religion, and sexuality. Seasons to include productions focusing primarily on newer works, previously un-produced scripts, and fresh interpretations of seasoned classics.

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Pewabic Pottery 10125 E. Jefferson Detroit, MI 48202 www.pewabic.com 313-822-0954 See our ad on page 87

The Theatre Company

Royal International Travel

4001 W. McNichols

A Virtuoso Agency

Detroit, MI 48221

31455 Southfield

theatre@udmercy.edu 313-993-3270

Wharton Center for Performing Arts Michigan State University, 750 East Shaw Lane

www.royalint.com 248-644-1600 fax 248-644-1510

Wake’s Travel - Cruise Planners Laura Wake 860 W. Long Lake Rd., #100

East Lansing, MI 48824-1318

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www.whartoncenter.com 517-432-2000 tollfree 800-WHARTON

TILE Motawi Tileworks 170 Enterprise Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Detroit, MI 48201 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor tom@1701bespoke.com https://1701bespoke.com

The Tux Shop on Woodward 33437 Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

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URBAN GARDENER Reformation Growers Luke Malski P.O. Box 6933 Grand Rapids, MI 49516 reformationgrowers.gmail.com www.reformationgrowers.com 626-222-6427 Edible landscapes, art gardens, urban homesteads, vegetable gardens, design back yards, greenhouses and build services.

VETERINARIANS Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital Dr. Michael Petty, DVM 42043 Ford Rd., Canton, MI 48187 734-844-8844 fax 734-844-8436 Reliable Compassionate Healthcare.

Patterson Dog & Cat Hospital Glynes D. Graham, DVM 3800 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48208 313-832-7282 fax 313-832-4990 See our ad on this page

The Pet Authority Animal Hospital Dr. Gloria Williams 4588 Walton Waterford, MI 48329 thepetauthority@aol.com www.petsloved.com 248-673-1288 248 673 3490 AAHA Certified Animal Hospital whose staff specializes in personalized care of both their patients as well as their clients. Full service Animal Hospital with special interest in advanced dental care & laser performed surgeries. See our ad on this page

Pets Ahoy Animal Hospital Dr. Gloria Williams 21856 23 Mile Road (In the Stratford Plaza behind Walgreens) Macomb, MI 48047 Info@pets-ahoy.com http://pets-ahoy.com/ 586-598-1900

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Wedit Lee Bernstein 29630 Orchard Lake Road

Oakland Veterinary Referral Services 1400 S. Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 www.ovrs.com 248-334-6877

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Farmington Hills, MI 48334 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor www.wedit.com 248-254-3891

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WEDDING GOWNS B. Ella Bridal 570 S. Main Plymouth , MI 48170 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

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OUR LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTERS

ommunity centers are the bedrock of the LGBTQ movement, providing safe spaces for LGBTQ people and allies to meet, receive services, organize, learn, volunteer and give back. The LGBTQ community centers in Michigan each provide social programs tailored to the specific needs of their members and users. There are some LGBTQ community centers in Michigan that have been around for many years, and some new ones are opening up to better

serve and to represent LGBTQ people to the larger population. Here are descriptions of each of these essential organizations, complete with contact information and brief outlines of their programmatic priorities. Each center does remarkable work with limited resources. We encourage everyone to reach out to the one closest to you and volunteer, join and support your LGBTQ community center. WWW.PRIDESOURCE.COM |

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The Health Emergency Lifeline Programs’ (HELP) staff has grown in the last 30 years from just a handful of dedicated individuals to around 30 people, who will provide culturally-competent care to LGBTQ patients at the new Corktown Health Center in Detroit. BTL Photo: Andrew Potter

Eliminating LGBTQ health disparities and enhancing efforts to improve LGBTQ health are necessary to ensure that LGBTQ people can lead long, healthy lives. Within the last two years, three new programs have been released to improve access to care for the LGBTQ community. These programs - Corktown Health

Corktown Health Center 1726 Howard St., Detroit 313-832-3300 info@corktownhealth.org www.corktownhealth.org The Corktown Health Center has opened its doors to LGBTQ-focused care in Detroit. The new community-based clinic in Southeast Michigan is bringing LGBTQ health to the forefront. While Southeast Michigan boasts a number of top-notch health systems and individual providers, up until now, there has been no center for LGBTQ health excellence. Patients often feel invisible, isolated or even judged in health care settings. Healthy Emergency Lifeline Programs (HELP), a non-profit organization, established Corktown Health Center. HELP has been around since 1986 to provide support services and address barriers to care for low income individuals, and for people who are at risk, infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. With greater understanding

Center, Ruth Ellis Health & Wellness Center and SAGE, will help the LGBTQ community overcome barriers to obtain insurance coverage, reduce health care costs, find affirming health care providers and increase overall mental and physical well-being.

of HIV transmission, disease processes and the myriad of treatment advances since the 80s, HELP’s programs have evolved to address HIV as a chronic illness. Most people living with the virus today can have long, full lives with effective treatment. In recent years, HELP began addressing broader health issues including mental health services and Hepatitis C, which led to development of the Center. The next step toward implementing LGBTQfocused care was to upgrade and expand HELP’s facility into a 24,000-squarefoot complex with a new pharmacy, and community meeting, education and training spaces. There are a total of nine exam rooms where an estimated 3,500 new patients will be seen in the next two years. The Center’s initial priorities are primary care, integrated behavioral health, transgender care, PrEP and care for LGBTQ elders. Assistance with insurance and support services will be expanded also to reduce barriers and promote positive health outcomes.

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Ruth Ellis Health & Wellness Center 77 Victor St., Highland Park 313-252-1950 info@ruthelliscenter.org www.ruthelliscenter.org LGBTQ youth and young adults living in one of the most medically-underserved cities in the state of Michigan now have access to mental health, substance use disorder treatment and prevention, and primary healthcare at the Ruth Ellis Health and Wellness Center. A partnership between the social services agency in Highland Park and the Henry Ford Health System made this possible. REC continues to provide short- and long-term residential safe space and support services for runaway, homeless, and at-risk LGBTQ youth in Highland Park and Detroit. But adding integrated behavioral and primary healthcare services is an important part of REC’s evolution to continued on 108

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Jim Toy Community Center Groups Ann Arbor TNG

Meets the third Tuesday of the month 8-10 p.m. For the kink and fetish community

Rainbow Book Club

Meets the second Sunday of the month 4:30-6 p.m.

Because We Are Worth It (Sex Addicts Anonymous) Meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:30-7:45 p.m.

FtM A2-Ypsi

Meets every first and third Monday of the month 6-7 p.m. For transmasculine identified people ages 16 and older. Group is affiliated with FtM Detroit.

focused on education, support and sharing information; the rainbow book club; sex addicts anonymous; alcoholics anonymous; peer-to-peer groups for LGBTQ individuals; gay business networking; Know Your Rights, an LGBTQ-centered legal assistance and referral group; polyamory network; older lesbian meet ups; peer-facilitated group on sexual health awareness and safety; and more. The JTCC also offers the Lez Read book group for lesbians to have lively and provocative discussion.

Jim Toy celebrates 87 years young.

Jim Toy Community Center Ann Arbor

Founded 1995 as the Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project. Mission: The JTCC is a resource center that exists to provide information, education, social events, and advocacy by and for the queer and ally community in the Washtenaw County area. The Center welcomes all who support its mission to participate in its activities. The organization offers multiple programs and meeting groups including the Ann Arbor TNG, a kink and fetish oriented group for younger kinksters

The JTCC puts on OUTFest and Pride Picnic, Washtenaw County's LGBTQ Pride event. The center was re-named in 2010 after Jim Toy, the first publicly out gay man in the state. Since coming out in the 70's Toy has spent over 40 years working to create safety and equality for people of all sexual and gender preferences through his speaking, teaching, writing, administrating, organizing and protesting.

Visit the website at: www.jimtoycenter.org. Visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/jimtoycenter or follow them on Twitter @JimToyCenter. The center is located at 319 Braun Court Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Phone: 734-995-9867

Gay Business Networking

Meets monthly to unite LGBT business owners and professionals Visit www.womenoutandabout.net/gbn for meeting details

GLBT AA

Meets every Saturday 8-9 p.m.

Lez Read

Meets the last Saturday of the month 4-6 p.m. Book group for lesbians Email kerenem@jimtoycenter.org for more information

LGBTQ Know Your Rights Project

Free, LGBT-centered legal assistance hosted

by the Outlaws of the University of Michigan Law School, Legal Services of S. Central Michigan and volunteer attorneys. Email outlawslegal@gmail.com or call 734995-9867 Visit the KYR website www.jimtoycenter. org/know-your-rights for office hours

Older Lesbians Organizing

Email Jackie at jasmithers@sbcglobal.net for meeting details

Out Loud Chorus Board Meeting

Meets the third Wednesday of the month 7-9 p.m.

Polyamory Network

Meets the third Thursday of the month 7 p.m.

Toastmasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Speakout Club

Meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month. 7-8:30 p.m. Learn to communicate and listen effectively, and speak confidently. Email Annie at keystonemedia.net for more information. All listed groups are subject to change. Please contact the community center directly for updates.

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LGBT Detroit Groups Woman 2 Woman

Meets the third Friday of the month 5:30 p.m. Email sharronfincher@lgbtdetroit.org for more information

Talk Tuesdays

Visit Facebook @lgbtdetroit for meeting details

LGBT Cancer Action Council

Meets once a month Contact Charlie Dickerson at 313-397-2127 for more information Apply online at www.detroithealthlink.org All listed groups are subject to change. Please contact the community center directly for updates.

LGBT Detroit partners with groups like the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, Teen HYPE (Helping Youth by Providing Education), the Community Health Awareness Group, the Michigan Department of Community Health, and the University of Michigan's Public Health Department, to offer educational programs which aim to help reduce the spread of HIV and AIDS. LGBT Detroit also offers programs to help reduce tobacco use.

LGBT Detroit

state legislatures, provided safe gathering spaces and has led pride celebrations and rallies of national significance.

Founded 1994. Mission: To increase awareness of and support to Detroitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dynamic LGBT culture through education and advocacy with integrity and pride. LGBT Detroit is focused on youth development, cultural awareness, and emotional and physical well being.

LGBT Detroit serves the community in their new #SafeBraveSpace by offering support groups for all LGBTQ identities, providing programs like Detroit Elder Project, End AIDS, Woman 2 Woman, Breaking the Cycle, as well as the LGBT Detroit Leadership Academy, a social justice training program for young LGBTQ activists.

Detroit

LGBT Detroit has formed community partnerships to testify before local and

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In collaboration with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, LGBT Detroit developed the LGBT Cancer Action Council. In an effort to reduce rates of cancer incidence, late-stage diagnoses, and cancer deaths in minority populations, the council targets Detroit and areas within Wayne County by identifying specific needs in those populations with cancer. The project is led by Hayley Thompson, Ph.D., leader of the Population Studies and Disparities Research Program at Karmanos. LGBT Detroit is the sole organizer of Hotter Than July, a multi-day Black LGBTQ

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Affirmations Groups Red Umbrella

Meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month

7:30-9 p.m. For individuals in the erotic labor industry

LGBTQ in Uniform

Meets the first Tuesday of the month 7-9 p.m. Open to all current and former police, fire, emergency medical personnel and military

Unplugged

Meets the first Monday of the month 7-8:45 p.m. For those shunned, disfellowshipped or excommunicated from their religion, family or friends for being LGBTQ. Welcome those still active in their religion, but questioning their faith due to their sexual orientation.

Gender Non-Conformists Meets every Thursday 7-8:30 p.m.

LGBTQ Book and Film Club

Meets the third and fourth Thursday of the month Bayard Rustin Media Center 7 p.m. Visit website for monthly book and film selection

Pride celebration and social justice rally organized by community-member volunteers since 1996.

Coming Out Together

Visit the website at www.lgbtdetroit.org. Visit their Facebook page www.facebook. com/lgbtdetroit or follow them on Twitter @LGBTDetroit.

Meets every Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Meets every Tuesday 7-9 p.m.

Coming Out Over Coffee

Senior Koffee Klatch

Meets every Wednesday 1-2:30 p.m. For people 45 and older

LGBT Detroit is located at 20025 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48235.

Smart Recovery

Meets every Saturday 10-11 a.m. Non-12 Step program led by trained facilitators

Phone: 313-397-2127

Affirmations

Smeared Lipstick

Ferndale

Meets the fourth Saturday of the month 3-6 p.m. For self-identified lesbians

Founded 1989. Mission: Affirmations provides a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities & expressions, and cultures can find support and unconditional acceptance, and where they can learn, grow, socialize and have fun.

Transgender Life Support

Affirmations is Michigan's longest running LGBTQ community center and is

ranked as one of the 10 largest LGBTQ community centers in the country. Affirmations serves the community by offering an array of support and discussion groups including: trans and cis gender specific groups, coming out over coffee, senior koffee klatch, smart recovery, smeared lipstick for self-identified

Meets every Tuesday 7-9 p.m.

45+ Club

Meets the third Thursday of the month 12-3 p.m.

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Men’s Discussion

Meets every Saturday 6-8 p.m. For men ages 18 and up

FtM Detroit

Meets the second Wednesday and the fourth Monday of the month 7-9 p.m. For people who identify as transmasculine

feminine lesbian women, transgender life support, FtM Detroit, the Red Umbrella for individuals involved in the erotic labor industry, LGBTQ in Uniform, Unplugged for those shunned, disfellowshipped or excommunicated from their religion, family or friends for being LGBTQ, a drop-in center and more.

Alcoholics Anonymous Brownbaggers Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

On top of the social opportunities Affirmations offers a seven week relationship skills course, counseling services, sexual health testing and a health and wellness network.

Alcoholics Anonymous 5:45 Serenity

Affirmations has partnered with the CDC to offer intensive tobacco prevention and cessation programs.

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meets every Saturday 1:30-3 p.m. Meets every Monday 5:30-7 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous Meets every Tuesday 7-9 p.m.

Motor City Bears

Meets the second Saturday of the month 6:30-9 p.m. Meet-and-greet begins at 5:30 p.m. for this gay male, social and fundraising activity group Sexual Addicts Anonymous

Meets every Monday 7-8:30 p.m. Dykes on Bikes

Meets the first Wednesday of the month 6:30-8 p.m. Lesbian Euchre

Meets the first Saturday of the month from October-May 6:30-9 p.m. All listed groups are subject to change. Please contact the community center directly for updates.

The organization provides youth ages 13-24 with a career focused 12-week training so that they can learn the soft and hard skill necessary for succeeding in the workforce. Additionally, the Affirmations LEAD Institute is a first of its kind, transformational leadership program designed to provide LGBTQ+ professionals with education, training, networking, and mentoring opportunities. Affirmations is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Visit the website at: http://goaffirmations.org. Visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/Affirmations/ or follow them on Twitter @GoAffirmations. Affirmations is located at 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220. Phone: 248-398-7105

Perceptions

Tri-City Area (Midland, Bay City, Saginaw) Founded 2001. Mission: To provide inclusive education, advocacy, and networking for our diverse LGBTQ individuals, allies and organizations in the community. Perceptions is an all volunteer organization and works with 70 active volunteers. The organization directly serves the tri-city area of Midland, Bay City

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Perceptions Groups Transgender Support Group

Meets the first Thursday of the month 7 p.m. Location: Trinity Episcopal Church, 815 N. Grant St.

Men’s Group Meeting

Meets the first Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. Location: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 123 N. Michigan Ave.

PFLAG Meeting

Meets the third Sunday of the month 2 p.m. Location: Our Saviour Lutheran Church ELCA, 2525 Hemmeter Road

Students Affirming Youth Meets every Wednesday

4-5:30 p.m. Location: The Giraffe Cafe at First Congregational Church, 403 S. Jefferson A secular group for youth in grades 8-12, which functions as a community-based gaystraight alliance. Email atjsteelelouchart@gmail.com for group details All listed groups are subject to change. Please contact the community center directly for updates.

and Saginaw but offers services to much of northeastern Michigan and areas in the thumb. The community center offers discussion groups that address the special needs of the LGBTQ community including trans and cis centered support groups, hosts speakers, organizes social gatherings, advocates at the grass roots level for the rights of LGBTQ Michiganders and offers tobacco cessation campaigns to help LGBTQ people quit smoking. Perceptions annually organizes the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival, a celebration of LGBTQ and ally identities, and the community to celebrate pride, freedom and equality for all.

Visit the website at www.perceptionsmi.org. Follow them on Twitter @PerceptionsMI. Perceptions is located at P.O. Box 1525, Midland, MI 48641. Telephone 989-891-1429 Email them at Info@PerceptionsMI.org

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Grand Rapids Pride Center Groups Youth Group

Meets every Wednesday 7-9 p.m. For youth ages 13-17

Young Adult Group

Meets the first, second, third and fifth Tuesday of the month 7-9 p.m.

Parents and Guardians of LGBTQ

Meets every Wednesday 7:30-8:30 p.m. Location: YWCA at 25 Sheldon Ave. SE

Own Your Gender

Meets the second and fourth Saturday of the month 7-9 p.m. For transgender, non-binary and gender questioning people

LGBTQ+A Family Group

Meets on weekends at various locations and times Visit www.facebook.com/groups/ grpridefamily/ or email family@grpride.org for updates

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Social Group

Meets second and fourth Thursday of the month 7-8:30 p.m.

Grand Illusions

Meets on varying Friday evenings West Michiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crossdresser social group for men age 21 and over Email crossdressers-wmi@hotmail.com for meeting details

Justice for Our Neighbors Meets the second Thursday of month 1-4 p.m. Free legal consultations for LGBTQ immigrants

Equality Michigan Department of Victim Services Advocates

Open office hours the second Friday of the month 2-7 p.m. Contact Serena Johnson, lead advocate, at 313-537-7000, ext 115 or by email at sjohnson@equalitymi.org for appointments. Walk-ins welcome.

All listed groups are subject to change. Please contact the community center directly for updates.

The Grand Rapids Pride Center Grand Rapids

Founded 1987. Mission: Empowering our LGBTQ community through supportive services and awareness. The Grand Rapids Pride Center offers support groups for youth, young adults, parents of LGBTQ individuals, trans and gender non-conforming individuals,

parents of trans men and women as well support groups dedicated to serving men, women and families. The GRPC works with Equality Michigan's Department of Victims Services Advocates to offer office hours for members of the community who need anti-violence and sexual assault support. In addition, the GRPC has an ongoing partnership with Justice For Our Neighbors to offer free, high-quality immigration legal services once a month to individuals who are at or below 200 percent of the poverty level. The GRPC offers help for those navigating the coming out process, tobacco WWW.PRIDESOURCE.COM |

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OutFront Kalamazoo Groups LGBTQ Networking Group

Meets the first Thursday of the month 6-9 p.m.

Queer Women’s Community

Online social group for LGBTA women Join the group on Facebook @ qwckalamazoo

Transcend cessation, offers a six-week LGBTQ career development program and is committed to helping LGBTQ youth, young adults, adults and seniors build stronger, healthier and happier selves. The GRPC organizes the annual Grand Rapids Pride Festival the second largest LGBTQ pride fest in the state. Visit the website at: www.grpride.org. Follow them on Twitter @GRPrideCenter or visit GRPC's Facebook page www.facebook.com/ grandrapidspridecenter. GRPC is located at 343 Atlas Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 and is open Monday by appointment only, and TuesdayFriday, 12-6:30 p.m. Phone: 616-458-3511 Email info@grpride. org

OutFront Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Founded in 1987 with the Lesbian/Gay Resource Line and a simple two-page

newsletter, the Kalamazoo Gay Lesbian Resource Center has evolved in the last 28 years. The organization changed its name in February 2017 to OutFront Kalamazoo, but maintains the same mission: to create a just, inclusive, and supportive environment in Southwest Michigan for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. OutFront Kalamazoo believes youth who know or are questioning their sexual orientation deserve a safe and nurturing environment. They believe in the dignity and equality of all people. They belive in non-partisan political action as part of who they are as an organization, and they believe the community they serve includes the LGBTQ and straight populations of Southwest Michigan. OutFront Kalamazoo aims to be a ‘one-stop shop’ for information, support and fellowship for LGBTQ and ally members of the greater Kalamazoo community. This includes access to resources for HIV/AIDS, tobacco cessation, senior services, health

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Meets the second Wednesday of the month 6:30 p.m. Meets the fourth Sunday of the month 4 p.m. For transgender and gender nonconforming individuals

Connections Youth Group Meets every Thursday 6-8 p.m. For youth ages 13-18

Pride AA Weekly Meeting Meets every Sunday 6-7:15 p.m.

Pride NA Weekly Meeting Meets every Sunday 7-8 p.m.

Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group for Youth

Meets every Tuesday 4-5 p.m. For youth under the age of 24

Sexual Assault Survivor Support Group for Adults Meets every Tuesday 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Parent Network

Meets by appointment Email Mike Cleggs at michael@kglrc.org for details For parents of LGBTQ youth who are struggling with their child’s identity or are looking for others to support. All listed groups are subject to change. Please contact the community center directly for updates.

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Out Center Groups Whole Lives Healthy Lives Adult Support Group Meets every Monday 7-9 p.m.

League of Extraordinary Genders Transgender Support Group

Meets the first Thursday of the month 7-9 p.m.

Teen Pride Gay-Straight Alliance Meetings

A monthly group for youth ages 14-18 focused on leadership training. Email info@outcenter.org for upcoming meeting details All listed groups are subject to change. Please contact the community center directly for updates.

and wellness, abuse and addiction counseling, and a variety of LGBT support groups and programs. OutFront Kalamazoo is home to the David Bohnett CyberCenter and the James B. Knox Resource Library. OutFront Kalamazoo is the organizer of Kalamazoo Pride, an annual event celebrating LGBT identities. OutFront Kalamazoo is located at 340 S. Rose Street, Kalamazoo MI 49007 and is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit the website at: www.outfrontkzoo.org. Follow them on Twitter @OUTFRONT_KZOO or visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/ OutFrontKzoo. Phone: 269-349-4234

The Out Center Benton Harbor

Founded 2003. Mission: To provide LGBTQ people and their families support and advocacy and to establish respect, understanding and nondiscrimination of LGBTQ people in Southwest Michigan.

The Out Center became an independent non-profit after receiving funding from the Arcus Foundation and has continued to provide new precedents in serving the LGBT community while working to establish safe and whole communities for everyone. The Out Center offers a variety of services including LGBT diversity and competency training, free on-site counseling, a drop-in center and offers support groups and meetings such as the Whole Lives Healthy Lives Adult Support Group, to discuss important issues with leaders and to encourage people to WWW.PRIDESOURCE.COM |

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Polestar LGBT+ Center of Traverse City Groups Equality Michigan Department of Victim Services Advocates

Open office hours the fourth Monday of the month 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Contact Genny Maze, lead advocate, at 866-962-1147 or email gmaze@equalitymi. org; or Jeynce Poindexter, transgender advocate, at jpoindexter@equalitymi.org for appointments. Walk-ins welcome. Additional LGBTQ happenings in Traverse City not associated with Polestar:

LGBTQ Support Group

Meets every Sunday 5-6:30 p.m. Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6726 Center Road

The founding board of Polestart announces plans.

advocate and speak out for themselves. The Out Center also offer the Teen Pride Gay-Straight Alliance, a monthly youth group for anyone ages 14-18 who identifies as LGBTQ. The Out Center organizes Lake Effect Pride, an annual LGBT pride event focused on making Benton Harbor a fully integrated community in which LGBT people and their families are welcome, respected, valued, understood and afforded the same rights and responsibilities as everyone else.

Visit the Out Center website at http://outcenter.org. Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheOutCenter-174125279272863/ or follow them on Twitter @OutCenter. The Out Center is located at 132 Water St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022. Drop-In Center hours are Tuesday through Friday, 3:306:30 p.m. and Saturday, 12-5 p.m. Phone: 269-925-8330. Email the center at info@outcenter.org.

Northern Pride Monthly Lunch

Polestar LGBT+ Center of Traverse City Serving Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Kalkaska, and Antrim Counties

Meets the last Sunday of the month 2-4 p.m. Space is limited. $5 deposit required. RSVP at www.facebook.com/northernpridetc/. Location to be determined.

Gay Subtext Book Club

Meets the last Sunday of the month 2-3 p.m. Location: Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave. Email gaysubtext@gmail.com for information.

Open LGBT AA Meeting Founded 2016. Mission: Polestar LGBT+ Community Center was formed to directly address the questions: Where are our people? How do you find out about LGBT+ related activities? If you wanted to find LGBT+ services, where would you go? In an effort to connect the LGBT+ community to each other as well as affirming businesses in the area, the board of directors and volunteers at Polestar are committed to community outreach. The organization is working toward providing a safe space for LGBT+ people to host meetings, workshops, peerto-peer support groups, hang out, drink a coffee, throw potluck dinners, watch movies, host books clubs and other social activities. Polestar is ready to educate, advocate, and connect. They joined ALPACT (Advocates and Leaders for Police and

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Meets every Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St. Lambda Group Open LGBT AA Meeting Meets every Monday 5:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St. All listed groups are subject to change. Please contact the community center directly for updates.

Community Trust) in 2017 to bridge the gap between the LGBT+ community and local officials, healthcare providers, employers, and educators to further understanding and develop strong connections within the wider community. As Polestar establishes itself in the five-county area of Traverse City, they welcome input and need support from local businesses, full-time and seasonal residents, as well as tourists who share

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the organization's vision to create a hub for LGBT+ people and their allies, various programs and services, and develop relationships with community leaders, local government officials, and faithbased and advocacy groups. Stay up-to-date on what's happening by reading The OutLook, an online newsletter from Polestar. Visit Polestar online at: www.tcpolestar.org. Visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ TCPolestar/ or follow them on Twitter @ TCPolestar. Polestar is located at P.O. Box 7317, Traverse City, MI 49696. Phone: 231-715-9203. Email the center at info@TCPolestar.org.

Jackson Pride Center Jackson

Founded 2017. A grant from the Michigan United Church of Christ made the Jackson Pride Center a possibility. The award was for an innovative, unique project in a community or for a project to help battle a social justice issue. The center is available

as a safe meeting space for various LGBT groups in the area to gather and have open dialogue. The new center features sofas, table games such as pool and air hockey, a flat screen TV and more. Donated computers have been refurbished for the resource area of the space. Visit Jackson Pride Center on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/ Jackson-Pride-Center-342478499468836. Jackson Pride Center is located at 801 S. Mechanic St., Jackson MI 49203. The center is open Tuesday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. It may be open additional days and times as community groups use the space

for gatherings by appointment. Phone: 517-295-3582. Email the center at jacksonpridecenter@gmail.com. As a new community center, which opened in February 2017, there were no established support or discussion groups as of press time. Visit the community center on Facebook or email jacksonpridecenter@gmail.com for more information.

All listed support and discussion groups are subject to change. Please contact the community center directly for updates or visit the Between The Lines calendar online at : www.pridesource.com.

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The staff and volunteers of SAGE Metro Detroit have produced the Rainbow Resource Guide for Older Adults.

The Ruth Ellis Health & Wellness Center opened in 2016 with the helpf of Henry Ford Health Systems. Above, Executive Director Jerry Peterson in the newly remodeled center. BTL photos: Andrew Potter

continued from 98 meet the ever-changing needs of the young people they serve. Around 500 youth and young adults access services annually, of which ten percent are ages 13-17, and 80 percent are ages 18-24. HFHS Pediatrician Maureen Connolly, M.D. is addressing disparity issues in healthcare for LGBTQ youth, and the depression and anxiety caused by these issues including rejection, HIV stigma, isolation, the psychological effects of being displaced or homeless, and the mistrust of a system which lacks cultural competency training. Many primary care services are offered in a safe space, including a focus on transgender medicine as a clinical area of interest. Henry Ford Department of Pediatrics, and former HFHS CEO Nancy Schlichting generously offered the in-kind support of Henry Ford to help guide the project in collaboration with William Mazzara, Director of Facilities, Design and Construction and Christie Wilkewitz, Group Practice Operations Director of Henry Ford’s SchoolBased and Community Health Program.

SAGE Metro Detroit 313-578-6812 info@sagemetrodetroit.org www.sagemetrodetroit.org/ Facebook @SAGEMetroDetroit When caring for an LGBTQ older adult, members of SAGE Metro Detroit want caregivers to understand the importance of unique circumstances faced by LGBTQ people ages 65 and up. More so, for LGBTQ people to be aware of the supports available to them when caring for another. It’s with that in mind the organization created the “Caregiving & LGBT Concerns in Michigan: A Guide for Caregivers” in collaboration with the ACLU of Michigan and the three Area Agencies on Aging serving Southeastern Michigan - Detroit Area Agency on Aging, AAA1-B, and The Senior Alliance. SAGE Metro Detroit also released the “Rainbow Resource Guide” to help LGBT older adults make informed decisions about which specific service providers to use. The

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organization has added 42 LGBTQ-inclusive agencies including seven home healthcare providers, five legal and financial service providers, 10 mental health and medical providers, seven senior housing facilities, and 13 additional resource and advocacy groups. Both guides are available online. The following Area Agencies on Aging in Southeast Michigan provide information and referrals for services such as meals, housing, in-home care, and transportation. They have trained their staff on how to sensitively identify and appropriately serve LGBT callers. Detroit Area Agency on Aging 313-446-4444 The Senior Alliance 800-815-1112 AAA1-B 800-852-7795

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ADOPTION SERVICES Family Service & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aid

AIDS/HIV ORGANIZATIONS

330 W. Michigan Ave.

AIDS Action Council

Jackson, Mic 49201

1906 Sunderland Place NW

www.Strong-Families.org

Washington, DC 20036

517-787-7920 Assisting Michigan families through equal opportuntity counseling, foster care, adoption, community and school based programs, substance abuse treatment and other services for children and families.

aidsaction@aidsaction.org

Monroe Office 20 W Fifth Street Ste. 104 Monroe, MI 48131 Mount Clemens Office Mount Clemens Branch / Satellite Office 148 S. Main Street Ste. 103B Mount Clemens, MI 48043 info@hatw.org www.hatw.org 734-477-0135

AIDS/HIV HOTLINES Michigan HIV/STD Hotline

6450 Maple

Chicago, IL 60607

Dearborn, MI 48126

P.O. Box 1618

www.aidsaction.org 202-530-8030

Royal Oak, MI 48068 info@aidswalkdetroit.org www.aidswalkdetroit.org

Michele Sharp, Executive Director David Lenz, Director of Resource Development 511 Pelissier St Windsor ONT., CAN N9A 4L2 admin@aidswindsor.org www.aidswindsor.com tollfree 800-265-4858 519-973-0222 The AIDS Committee of Windsor provides client advocacy, support, harm reduction, health promotion and education services for people at risk of, living with, or affected by HIV/AIDS in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.

UNIFIED, HIV Health and Beyond Detroit, MI 48207 tollfree 800-872-2437

dponsart@accesscommunity.org www.accesscommunity.org

AIDS Walk Detroit

AIDS Committee Of Windsor

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

200 W. Jackson Blvd, Ste. 2200 312-922-2322

Hands Across The Water 781 Avis Dr., Ste. 200

AIDS Foundation of Chicago

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)

248-399-WALK Sponsors the annual AIDS Walk Detroit and other events that benefit AIDS organizations in Southeast Michigan.

Allegan County Health Department

313-216-2235 313-216-2231 Offering Free and low cost STD screening and treatment, Comprehensive HIV care services, including case management, primary care, with on site pharmacy. Arabic speaking staff, Pharmacy accepts ADAP, Clinic accepts private insurance and Ryan White.

Cabrini Clinic Sister Mary Ellen Howard

Cindy Stiles, R.N.

1234 Porter St.

3255 122nd Ave., Ste. 200

Detroit, MI 48226

Allegan, MI 49010

www.cabriniclinic.org

cstiles@allegancounty.org

313-961-7863

www.allegancounty.org 269-686-5424 fax 269-673-2163 Free Confidential/anonymous HIV testing by appointment. STD screening and treatment. Free condoms and safer sex tools/education. We never turn any one away due to their lack of ability to pay.

Am-Indian Health & Family Services of SE Michigan P.O. Box 810 Dearborn, MI 48121 313-846-3719

See our ad on page 111

810.232.0888

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CARES (Community AIDS Resource and Education Services)

Community Health Outreach Workers

Genesee County Health Department Primary Care Clinic

Hemophilia Foundation

220 Bagley, Ste 740

Sandra Manssur FNP, BC

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Pioneer Bldg.<BR>629 Pioneer St. Ste. 200 Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Vincent Bldg. 185 E. Main St. Ste. 604 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 info@CARESswm.org www.CARESswm.org tollfree 800-944-2437 Kalamazoo 269-381-2437 tollfree 800-663-2437 Benton Harbor

Detroit, MI 48226

630 S. Saginaw St., Ste. 4

www.hfmich.org

www.chowlinks.org

Flint, MI 48502

CARES provides community education to prevent HIV, free HIV testing and assistance for people living with HIV. Offices are located in Kalamazoo and Benton Harbor.

313-963-3352

Detroit Community AIDS Library (DCAL) Wayne State University Shiffman Medical Library Mazurek Medical Educations Commons 320 E. Canfield St. Detroit, MI 48201 www.lib.wayne.edu/dcal 313-577-6666 fax 313-577-6668 Gateway to HIV/AIDS Information for Detroit and Southeastern Michigan.

Detroit Hispanic Development Corp.

CDC National Prevention Information Network

1211 Trumbull

P. O. Box 6003

www.dhdc1.org

Detroit, MI 48216 313-967-4880

Rockville, MD 20849-6003 www.cdcnpin.org 800-458-5231

Community Health Awareness Group 1300 W. Fort St. Detroit, MI 48226 www.chagdetroit.org 313-963-3434

tollfree 800-482-3041

smanssur@gchd.us www.gchd.us 810-257-3621 cell 810-280-5775 Genesee County Health Department has opened up a primary care clinic. We are affiliated with Wellness Services. The clinic is open to anyone but we are focused on promoting services to LGBT+ and HIV+ patients. I do prescribe hormones and PrEP.

Detroit Lighthouse Program 3800 Woodward Ave., Ste. 400 Detroit, MI 48201 dlhp@pnlh.org 313-832-1300 Comprehensive nursing-based substance abuse counseling. Housing available while participating in treatment.

Henry Ford Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases 2799 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 www.henryford.com 313-876-2556

Grand Rapids Red Project 343 Atlas SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

GRACE/AIDS Care Network

shiffmanoutreach@wayne.edu

1921 W. Michigan Ave.

Lisa Mitchell

hasinc@hasinc.org

207 E. Fulton, 3rd Flr.

http://redproject.org/

www.graceoffice.org

616-456-9063 HAS offers prevention services to at-risk communities and a harm reduction/needle exchange program for injecting drug users.

We provide transportation to medical appts. of need and deliver food to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Horizons Project

Health Emergency Lifeline Programs

3127 E. Canfield St.

Grand Rapids, MI 49503 lmitchell@graceoffice.org

Wayne State University School of Medicine Childrens Hospital of Michigan

1726 Howard St., Detroit, MI 48216

Detroit, MI 48207

www.helpoffice.org

www.peds.med.wayne.edu/horizons 313-924-9493 Care and Prevention services for HIV + youth ages 13 to 24.

313-832-3300

Hearth Home Jimmie Burkhead 732 Hoyt St. (we are located just a few blocks behind St. Mary’s of Saginaw) Saginaw, MI 48607

Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services 3299 Gull Rd. G-9 P. O. Box 42

jburkhead@healthdelivery.org 989-753-9011 office 989-295-8223 We provide HIV testing and counseling free of charge. We have LGBT and LGBT friendly staff. Overall it’s a nice confidential place to get services.

Nazareth, MI 49074 www.kalcounty.com 269-373-5208

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AIDS/HIV Organizations continued... Lansing Area AIDS Network 913 W. Holmes Rd., Ste. 115 Lansing, MI 48910 www.laanonline.org 517-394-3719 fax 517-394-1298

Macomb County STD Clinic 27690 Van Dyke Warren, MI 48093 http://health.macombgov. org/Health-Programs-HPDCHIVAIDSCounselingTesting 586-465-9217 See our ad on page 110

Mariners Inn 445 Ledyard St. Detroit, MI 48201 mgrusche@aol.com 313-962-9446

Matrix Ryan White HIV/ AIDS Program 120 Parsons Street Detroit, MI 48201 429 Livernois Ferndale, MI 48220 www.matrixhumanservices.org tollfree 888-226-6366 office 248-545-1435 See our ad on this page

Michigan Department of Community Health-Division of Health, Wellness, & Disease Control 109 Michigan Ave Lansing, MI 48913 www.michigan.gov/mdch 517-241-5900

Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service HIV/AIDS Advocacy Program Lansing & Marquette, tollfree 800-288-5923

National Minority AIDS Council 1000 Vermont Ave. NW, Ste. 200 Washingon, DC 20005 communications@nmac.org www.nmac.org Provides assistance to minority AIDS organizations.

Special Immunology and Infectious Disease 310 Lafayette SE, Suite 410 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.smmmc.org/clinicalservices/ specialty.shtml tollfree 888-800-7010 616-685-8200

Bill VanHemert, MSW, CEO 3011 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 230 Detroit, MI 48202 3075 Clark Rd. #203 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 211 W. Genson St #110 Jackson, MI 49201 info@miunified.org www.miunified.org 313-446-9800 734-572-9355, 517-780-3262 See our ad on page 111

Oakland County Health Division 1200 N. Telegraph, Building 34 East Pontiac, MI 48341 Oakland County Health Division 27725 Greenfield Southfield, MI 48076 www.oakgov.com/health/ program_service/hiv_control.html 248-858-1280 tollfree 888-350-0990 ext. 85416

Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center 1106 S. Washington Bay City, MI 48708 989-776-6000 x.6516

www.med.umich.edu/intmed/infectious/hiv/ services.html 734-936-8186 tollfree 888-224-7939

Wellness AIDS Services

lklein@saulttribe.net 906-632-5265 906-322-5844

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www.hshv.org 734-662-5585 shelter 734-662-4365 vet clinic

ANTI-VIOLENCE

Detroit, MI 48219

See our ad on page 110

Special Collections Library

report@equalitymi.org , www.equalitymi.org 1-866-962-1147

ARCHIVES/ COLLECTIONS Michigan State University American Radicalism Collection East Lansing, MI

Wonderful Animals Giving Support (WAGS)

specialcollections.lib.msu.edu 517-884-6471

429 Livernois St., Ferndale, MI 48220

University of Michigan

www.aidsprevention.org

Detroit, MI 48201 www.worldaidsdaydetroit.com

2864 Ashmun St., Sault St. Marie, MI 49783

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

19641 West 7 Mile Rd.

mcameron@worldaidsdaydetroit.com

Larry Klein, Coordinator

Humane Society of Huron Valley

311 E. Court St. Flint, MI 48502 Safe Space Drop-In Center 453 S. Saginaw St. Flint, MI 48502 info@wellnessaids.org www.wellnessaids.org 810-232-0888

3670 Woodward Ave., #314

A Community Based Organization

ANIMAL SHELTER

Equality Michigan

World AIDS Day Detroit

Tribal Health Services

alz.org/gmc tollfree 800-272-3900 (24 hour hotline) fax 248-351-0417

info@hshv.org

47 N. Huron

734-484-3600

Southfield, MI 48076

3120 Taubman Center

248-545-1435

www.cornerhealth.org

20300 Civic Center, Ste. 100

3100 Cherry Hill Rd.

Young Adult Health Center Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter

University of Michigan HIV/AIDS Treatment Program

info@aidsprevention.org

The Corner Health Center

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

Placing homeless pets in caring homes and providing low cost vet services

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5378

See our ad on page 110

Saint Mary’s Health Services

UNIFIED - HIV Health and Beyond

313-757-2177

Bentley Historical Library 1150 Beal Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 bentley.umich.edu 734-764-3482

Wayne State University Walter P. Reuther Library 5401 Cass Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 reuther.wayne.edu 313-577-4024

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CAMPUS; STUDENT AND ALUMNI GROUPS Alma College Pride, Center for Student Development, Alma LGB Students

Michigan State University Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay & Transgendered Students 441 Student Union

Alma, MI 48801 989-463-7225

Central Michigan University - Office of Gay and Lesbian Programs UC 125, Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 jolli1sm@cmich.edu Facebook: Central Michigan University: Gay and Lesbian Programs 989-774-3637

Eastern Michigan University, LGBT Resource Center Mary Larkin, Director

Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit

East Lansing, MI 48824-1020

Michelle Warren

http://lbgtrc.msu.edu/ 517-353-9520

614 W. Superior St.

MSU GLBT Alumni Association P.O. Box 6182 glbtalum@msu.edu

CHORUS

Northern Michigan University Gay/Lesbian Multicultural Resource Center 1401 Presque Isle Ave.

www.emich.edu/lgbtrc 734-487-4149

GLOBE (Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual Equity) Hope College

Marquette, Mic 49855

2441 Pinecrest, Ferndale, MI 48220 info@dtmc.org

Marc@NMU.edu Outlook.nmu.edu 906-227-1554

Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus Welcoming new members! P.O. Box 68486,Grand Rapids, MI 49516 info@grwc.org www.grwc.org 616-459-2655

49 D Oakland Center, 312 Meadow Brook Rd.

Sing Out Detroit Chorus

Rochester, MI 48309

P.O. Box 510822

gsc@oakland.edu

Livonia, MI 48151

www.oakland.edu/gsc

lindacbrin@gmail.com singoutdetroit.org 248-943-2411

globehope@hotmail.com

Speaking Out Loud

Grand Rapids Community College

Saginaw Valley State University, Student Life Center, 7400 Bay Road

OutLoud Chorus LGBT Mixed Chorus

Saginaw, Mic 48710

PO Box 7107

StandOut

ajnorthr@svsu.edu

Ann Arbor, MI 48107

rallingt@grcc.edu

Facebook.com/groups/speakingoutloud/

OutLoudChorus@gmail.com

616-234-3752

Grand Valley State University GLBT Resources 1161 Kirkoff Center

University of Michigan - Division of Student Affairs Spectrum Center 3200 Michigan Union - 530 S. State St.

Allendale, MI 49401

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1308

lgbtcenter@gvsu.edu www.gvsu.edu/lgbtrc 616-331-2530

GVSU LGBT Resource Center 1161 Kirkhof Center Allendale, MI 49401 www.gvsu.edu/lgbtrc

Lawrence Technological University LGBT Resource Center 21000 W. 10 Mile Road, A. Alfred Taubman Student Services Center, C404 Southfield, Mic 48075 http://www.LTU.edu/student_affairs/lgbt.asp 248-204-3142

Michigan School of Professional Psychology 26811 Orchard Lake admissions@mispp.edu 248-476-1122

Michigan State University LGBT Resource Center 302 Student Services Building

Randall Wrisinger, Artistic Director

ads@prism-chorus.org

University of Michigan Dearborn, LGBTQ Inclusion Initiatives Dearborn, MI 48128-1491

Royal Oak, MI 48073 http://prism-chorus.org

313-593-5390

University of Michigan - Flint Ellen Bommarito LGBT Center 365 University Center, 303 S. Saginaw St. Flint, Mic 48502-1950 Umflint.edu/lgbt 810-237-6586

3504/3506 Faunce Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5326 lbgt-coordinator@wmich.edu www.wmich.edu/lgbt 269-387-2123

East Lansing, Mic 48824-1113 Lbgtrc.msu.edu/student-faculty-staff-andalumni-organizations 517-353-9520 fax 517-432-1495

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W. Bloomfield, MI 48322 248-661-1000

Jim Toy Community Center 319 Braun Ct. info@jimtoycenter.org www.jimtoycenter.org 734-995-9867 The Jim Toy Community Center exists to provide information, education, social events and advocacy by and for the Queer and Ally Community in the Washtenaw County area. We welcome all who support this mission to participate in our activities

OutFront 340 S. Rose St Kalamazoo, MI 49007 contact@kglrc.org www.kglrc.org 269-349-4234 fax 269-349-7490 We offer: LGBT Youth Group, Transgender Support Group, Resource library of over 3,000 lgbt items, LGBT friendly health provider and other professional referrals. Workplace diversity training, Speaker Panels, Community activities and events.

Karibu House Community Center for LGBT Persons of Color

313-865-2170, ext. 3 Cosponsor of co-gender rap sessions for LGBTs of color.

The Center (LGBT Support Services) 402 Center St., Ste. A N. Muskegon, MI 49445

P.O. Box 150194

lgbtssmc@gmail.com

Grand Rapids, MI 49515-0194

http://thecentermuskegon.org/ 231-747-8329 Offers resources, support, social opportunities, education and referrals to people from all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

www.wmgmc.org

umd.umich.edu/lgbtqa

6600 W. Maple Rd.

West Michigan Gay Men’s Chorus

info@wmgmc.org

jonalars@umd.umich.edu

Jennifer Hsu, Coordinator

www.mispp.edu

PRISM - Gay Men and Allies Chorus’ of Metro Detroit

http://spectrumcenter.umich.edu 734-763-4186

Western Michigan University, Office of LBGT Student Services

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

734-265-0740

1220 Normandy

University Center, 4901 Evergreen Rd. 616-331-2530

www.olconline.org

spectrumcenter@umich.edu

Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit

Ann Arbor, MI 48104 248-544-3872

248-370-4336

Lesbian and Gay Student Union

Detroit Together Men’s Chorus

www.dtmc.org

Grace Wojcik

lgbtrc@emich.edu

mwarren@gildasclubdetroit.org

www.msu.edu/~glbtalum

youth groups. Resources offered: Art Gallery, cybercenter & cafe, game room, LGBT-Friendly Health Care Provider Referral Network, media center & library, meeting rooms, speakers bureau, toll-free Helpline, training & education. See our ad on page 113

Royal Oak, MI 48073

248-577-0800

Gender & Sexuality Center

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

3517 Rochester Rd.

www.gildasclubdetroit.org

East Lansing, MI 48826

Oakland University

354 EMU Student Center

CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS

COMMUNITY CENTERS Affirmations Metro Detroit’s community center for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender people and their allies. 290 W. 9 Mile Rd. Ferndale, MI 48220 info@GoAffirmations.org www.GoAffirmations.org 248-398-7105 800-398-GAYS (4297) Affirmations is the community center for LGBT people and their allies serving the Detroit region. Programs & activities include: Arts & Cultural events, civic engagement, family fun activities, health services, HIV/AIDS prevention, older adult support, social and recreational activities, sports & fitness programs, support & discussion groups, workshops & seminars and

Grand Rapids Pride Center 345 Atlas Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 www.grpride.org 616-458-3500 616-458-3511

OutCenter 132 Water St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Info@outcenter.org 269-925-8330 fax 269-925-8330 Seeking to provide support and advocacy for respect, understanding and nondiscrimination to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied persons and their families in Berrien County.

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EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP Comerica LGBT Affinity Group

PFLAG Ann Arbor

PFLAG Lenawee

P.O. Box 7471, Ann Arbor, MI 48107

Siena Heights University, 1247 E. Siena Heights Dr.

president@pflagaa.org

https://www.comerica.com/Pages/default. aspx

EY Unity 777 Woodward Ave. #1000 Detroit, Mi 48226 megan.miller1@ey.com ey.com/us/LGBTA 313-628-7353

734-741-0659

517-605-4827 Meets third Sunday of every month.

P. O. Box 362

PFLAG Livingston County

Bay City, MI 48707-0362

P.O. Box 2116

pflag@pflag-mbs.org

Howell , MI 48844

www.pflag-mbs.org

LivingstonPFLAG@aol.com

989-941-1458 Offers support, education and advocacy for families, friends and LGBT individuals.

http://pflaglivingston.weebly.com/

PFLAG Clinton Township

PMB #187 26300 Ford Rd.

35127 Garfield

Dearborn Hts., MI 48127

Clinton Township, MI 48035

info@fordglobe.org

pflag.ct@gmail.com

http://fordglobe.org

http://www.pflagct.org/

and their allies.

PFLAGLenawee@gmail.com

PFLAG Tri-Cities (Bay City/ Saginaw/Midland)

Ford GLOBE

Ford GLOBE’s mission is to foster an inclusive and supportive atmosphere within Ford for LGBT persons

586-296-8760

GM PLUS (People Like US) is the affinity group for direct, contract and retired employees of General Motors, its subsidiaries and affiliates, in support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) workplace equality.

FAMILIES AND PARENTS Coalition for Adoption Rights Equality, Inc. (CARE) P.O. Box 2784 Ann Arbor, MI 48106 care@SecondParentAdoption.org www.secondparentadoption.org/

New York, NY 10003 info@lgbtfunders.org 212-475-2930

1022 E. Front St.

Rainbow Families Great Lakes (RFGL)

3333 Coolidge Hwy

PO Box 457, Douglas, MI

Troy, MI 48084

info@rfgl.org

genoffice@pflagdetroit.org

www.rfgl.org 248-656-2875

PFLAG Family Reunion Detroit 1635 Edison St. Detroit, MI 48231 info@pflag-fr-detroit.org www.pflag-fr-detroit.org 313-286-8572

PFLAG Fenton

The HOPE Fund

Dearborn Hts., MI 48127

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

2017 Wedding Expo Vendor 313-271-3050

FOUNDATIONS AND FUNDERS

contact@arcusfoundation.org www.arcusfoundation.org 212-488-3000

PFLAG Genesee County

www.pflagflint.com

303-292-4455

20651 West Warren Avenue

New York, NY

Washington , DC 20036

www.gillfoundation.org

Vista Maria

http://pflagfenton.org/?page_id=2 810-373-5243

1050 17th St. NW, Ste. 600

The Arcus Foundation/Kalamazoo 402 East Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 810-496-8302

contact@arcusfoundation.org www.arcusfoundation.org 269-373-4373

PFLAG - Holland/Lakeshore P.O. Box 1246 Holland, MI 49422-1246

Grand Rapids Alternative Families

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice

pflaghols@juno.com

116 E. Sixteenth St., 7th Floor

social support for LGBT parents, their children and allies

www.lakeshore.org

New York, NY 10003

616-399-2161 616-494-0765 meets the third Friday of every month from 7pm to 9pm at Grace Episcopal Church in Holland

info@astraeafoundation.org

617-502-8700

graltfamilies@aol.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/graltfamilies

Lesbian Mom’s Network P.O. Box 2113

PFLAG Jackson P.O. Box 4065

Ann Arbor, MI 48106-2113

Jackson, MI 49204

LMNmembership@yahoo.com

pflag_jackson@yahoo.com

www.lmnetwork.org

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) National Office 1828 L St. NW, Ste. 660 Washington, DC 20036

www.community.pflag.org/jacksonmichigan 517-750-3045

333 W. Fort St., Ste. 2010 Detroit, MI 48226 http://cfsem.org/hope-fund 313-961-6675 A fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, The HOPE Fund is dedicated to funding LGBT projects in the seven county region of southeast Michigan.

HOTLINES & SWITCHBOARDS Affirmations Helpline

800-398-GAYS (4297) Affirmations Helpline provides peer counseling, information and referral for people who are LGBT, questioning, and allies.

Alcoholic Anonymous

248-541-6565

Common Ground Sanctuary 1410 S. Telegraph Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-456-0909 Crisis information and referral.

www.astaeafoundation.org 212-529-8021 The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice works for social, racial and economic justice in the U.S. and internationally. Our grantmaking and philanthropic advocacy programs help lesbians and allied communities challenge oppression and claim their human rights.

Community Foundation for SE Michigan Mariam Noland, Pres.

Flint Crisis Line www.gencmh.org 810-257-3740

Michigan Department of Community Health Cancer Hotline

800-922-MAMM(6266)

Transgender Michigan Help Line Rachel Crandall

PFLAG Lansing

333 W. Fort St., Ste. 2010

23211 Woodward Ave. #309

P.O. Box 35, Okemos, MI 48805

Detroit, MI 48226

Ferndale, MI 48220

pflaglans@aol.com

cfsm@cfsem.org

www.transgendermichigan.org/help-line.html 855-345-TGMI 855-345-8464

517-332-4550

info @pflag.org

info@fex.org

Denver, CO 80205

44 W. 28th St., 17th Fl.

Flint, MI 48507-1301

New York, NY 10012

2215 Market St.

FOSTER CARE

Fenton , MI 48430

2474 South Ballenger Hwy

666 Broadway, Ste. 500

The Gill Foundation

The Arcus Foundation/New York

P.O. Box 534

Funding Exchange/OUT Fund for Lesbian & Gay Liberation

212-529-5300

www.pflagdetroit.org

pflagflint@yahoo.com

www.familyequality.org

www.lgbtfunders.org

PFLAG Traverse City

Lutheran Church Of The Master

Family Equality Council

info@familyequality.org

116 E. 16th St., 7th Fl.

tollfree 800-442-7315

Royal Oak, MI 48068-1169

General Motors LGBT & Ally Employee Resource Group P.O. Box 446 Royal Oak, MI 48068-0446 GM.PLUS.ERG@gmail.com http://gmplus.gm.com (GM intranet only) 313-402-5889

Funders for LGBTQ Issues

Traverse City, MI 49686

PFLAG Detroit

P.O. Box 3073 Center Line, MI 48015 jdidonato9932@comcast.net www.theforumfoundation.org 586-573-9932 fax 586-573-4895 An endowed foundation for the purpose of granting scholarships to LGBT students in Michigan.

3rd Thursday of Every Month 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm First United Methodist Church 400 E. Grand River Brighton, MI

P.O. Box 1169

GM PLUS -

The Forum Foundation

Adrian, Mic 49221

www.flagaa.org

Ann Arbor, MI

www.cfsem.org 313-961-6675

www.pflag.org 202-467-8180 National Office

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LABOR UNION United Auto Workers UAW 8000 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit, Mic 48214

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S. Park St.

Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network National

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

90 Broad St. 2nd floor New York, NY 10004

www.kiarts.org 269-349-7775

Equality Michigan

www.glsen.org 212-727-0135

www.uaw.org 313-926-5000 The UAW is one of the nationĂs most diverse unions, representing workers in manufacturing, health care, higher education, gaming, public service and other sectors. It is a union with a long, proud history of fighting for equality and social justice for all.

LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan Jay Kaplan, LGBT Staff Attorney 2966 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 kaplan@aclumich.org www.aclumich.org 313-578-6800 See our ad on next page

Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, Midwest Regional Office 11 E. Adams Ste. 1008 Chicago, IL 60603 312-663-4413 ext. 31 Committed to full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, the transgendered, and people living with HIV/AIDS through test-case litigation, education and public policy work.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan 440 E. Congress, Ste. 350 Detroit, MI 48226

Michigan State University Museum the science and culture museum at MSU 409 W. Circle Dr. East Lansing, MI 48824 pr@museum.msu.edu museum.msu.edu 517-884-6897 The MSU Museum is the science and culture museum at Michigan State University and the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Smithsonian Institution affiliate. The MSU Museum features three floors and 15 galleries and changing exhibit spaces with collections and research, new and recent acquisitions, MSU faculty and student work, and traveling exhibitions.

MUSIC GROUPS Equality Band of Michigan

gpac@gpac.org Gender, affectional and racial equality.

Human Rights Campaign Chad Griffin, President 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW Washington, DC 20036 www.hrc.org

LAHR-PAC (Lansing Association for Human Rights Political Action Committee)

Immigration Equality

Lansing, MI 48901-4009

40 Exchange Place, Ste. 1705 New York, NY 10005 www.immigrationequality.org 212-714-2904

Log Cabin Republicans 1901 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Ste. 902

http://equalitybandofmichigan.com cell 517-525-1732 The Equality Band of Michigan is a band compromised of musicians from across the state who support equality for LGBT citizens. WE perform at Pride events across the state. We are open to all skill level; no auditions are required.

www.logcabin.org

National Black Justice Coalition P.O. Box 71395 Washington, D.C 20024 info@nbjc.org www.nbjc.org 202-319-1552

National Center for Lesbian Rights 870 Market St., Ste. 570 San Francisco, CA 94102

New York, NY 10004

info@nclrights.org

MUSEUM Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History 315 East Warren Ave. Detroit, MI 48201-1443 www.charleshwrightmuseum.org 313-494-5800

Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 pmarcil@dia.org www.dia.org 313-833-7900

Equality Forum is a national and international GLBT civil rights organization with an educational focus. Equality Forum coordinates GLBT History Month, produces documentary films, undertakes high impact initiatives and presents the largest annual international GLBT civil rights summit.

Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund

National Latina/o Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Organization (LLEGO) 1420 K Street NW, Ste. 400 Washington, DC 20005

202-408-5380

victory1@victoryfund.org

1325 Massachusetts Ave. NW Ste 600

www.victoryfund.org

Washington , DC 20005

202-842-8679 A donor network committed to electing openly gay and lesbian candidates to public office.

www.thetaskforce.org

San Francisco, CA 94102

Flint Institute Of Arts

info@glma.org

1120 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 www.flintarts.org 810-234-1695

415-255-4547 The organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual physicians, medical students, and their supporters in all 50 states and 12 countries.

www.glma.org

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P.O. Box 447 Chelsea, MI 48118

P.O. Box 6872 Grand Rapids, MI 49516 616-954-2555

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Kevin Heard, President

www.llego.org

National LGBTQ Task Force

459 Fulton St., Ste. 107

Libertarians for Gay and Lesbian Concerns

Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce

info@llego.org

Washington, DC 20005

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

The recognized caucus within the Michigan Democratic Party representing (and advocating on behalf of) the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender community in Michigan and their allies. Find us on Facebook

Pro-Choice Advocates

415-392-6257 tollfree 800-528-NCLR (6257)

1133 15th St. NW Ste. 350

The LGBT and Allies Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party

lglcsec@aol.com

www.nclrights.org

Equality Forum www.equalityforum.com

lahrpac@yahoo.com

Mark LaChey, Chair mlachey@comcast.net 202-347-5306

125 Broad St.

313-874-5820

P.O. Box 14009

info@immigrationequality.org

info@logcabin.org

tollfree 888-567-ACLU

We work to achieve full equality and respect for all people in the state of Michigan regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

202-216-1500 PAC contributes to congressional candidates; lobby fights for GLBT rights in Congress.

Washington, DC 20006

American Civil Liberties Union, Lesbian and Gay Project

19641 West 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, MI 48219 info@equalitymi.org www.equalitymi.org 313-537-7000

See our ad on next page

hrc@hrc.org

equalitybandmi@gmail.com

www.aclu.org

www.nlsm.org

GenderPac

East Lansing, MI

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS

202-393-5177

People for the American Way 2000 M Street NW, #400 Washington, DC 20036 pfaw@pfaw.org

Detroit , MI detroitlgbtchamber@gmail.com www.detroitlgbtchamber.com We represent the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, + Ally Business Community in Southeastern Michigan. Our chamber believes accepting diversity creates a wealth of knowledge. Recognizing our differences can organically create innovations in enterprise. Connecting our LGBT members to a strong base of ally partners and corporate support; we provide stellar opportunities for all businesses in the region. Contact us to join today!

GLSEN National

www.pfaw.org

121 W. 27 St., Ste. 804 202-467-4999

New York, NY 10001 www.glsen.org 212-727-0135

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Professional Organizations continued...

Cathedral Church Of St. Paul 4800 Woodward Ave.

Suits And The City

Detroit, MI 48201

Lansing, MI

313-833-7547

suitsandthecity@gmail.com

Central United Methodist Church

www.suitsandthecity.org

23 East Adams

Ties Like Me

Detroit, MI 48203

tieslikeme@gmail.com

313-965-5422

www.tieslikeme.org Professional networking group in southeast Michigan. Meetings are every third Wednesday at various locations throughout Southeast Michigan from 5:30 to 8:00pm.

RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL University Lutheran Church

Including all. Inspiring each other. Influencing community.

1020 S. Harrison Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 ulc@ulcel.org www.ulcel.org 517-332-2559

Abiding Presence Lutheran Church 1550 Walton Blvd

Central Woodward Christian Church Senior Pastor Dr. Robert Cornwall Associate Pastor Rev. Rick Modglin-Green 3955 W. Big Beaver Rd. Troy, MI 48084 Office@centralwoodward.oeg www.centralwoodward.org 248-644-0512 A congregation with a long history of Social Justice, inclusion & Affirmation. Sunday Worship at 10:30. Where All are truely welcome. All does mean All. See our ad on page 121

Rochester Hills, MI 48309 www.abidingpresence.org 248-651-6550

American Friends Service Committee 1414 Hill St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 mich@afsc.org https://afsc.org/office/ann-arbor-mi 734-761-8283

Ann Arbor Friends Meeting

Christ the King Catholic Church 16805 Pierson Detroit, MI 48219 christking@ameritech.net www.christthekingcatholicdetroit.org 313-532-1211 Join us for 10:00 am Sunday Mass. You are welcome.

Community of Christ the Good Shepherd

1420 Hill St.

A progressive Independent Catholic faith community

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

22331 Woodward Ave.

admin@annarborfriends.org

Ferndale, MI 48220

www.annarborfriends.org 734-761-7435

frcharlesblanchard@gmail.com http://www.ferndalecgs.com/ 248-677-5700

Ascension Lutheran Church 4252 Breton Rd. SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 www.twochurches.org 616-949-7034

Congregation Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;chiyah Reconstructionist Mondry Bldg., 15000 W 10 Mile

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Oak Park, MI 48237

250 Commerce Ave. SW

tchiyah@tchiyah.org

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

www.tchiyah.org 248-823-7115

www.bethlehemchurchgr.org 616-456-1741

Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow Associate Pastor Rev. Deb Cox Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry 11 a.m .

2441 Pinecrest Ferndale, MI 248-399-7741 www.mccdetroit.org

Birmingham Unitarian Church

Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg

Rev. Dr. Kathy Hurt

3900 Northfield Pkwy.

38651 Woodward Ave

Troy, MI 48084 248-649-4418 x 55

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

Detroit Unity Temple

buc@bucmi.org

17505 Second Ave.

www.bucmi.org 248-647-2380 fax 248-647-8007

Rabbi Jeffrey L. Falick

www.detroitunity.org 313-345-4848

Dignity Detroit

28611 W. Twelve Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-477-1410

Cathedral of St. Anthony 5247 Sheridan St. Detroit, MI 48213 www.cathedralofstanthonydetroit.org 313-279-5561

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Detroit, MI 48203

Birmingham Temple

cathedralst.anthony@yahoo.com

Search: MCC Detroit

Congregation Shir Tikvah

P.O. Box 558 Royal Oak, MI 48068 dignitydetroit78@yahoo.com www.dignitydetroit.org 313-278-4786 Services every Sunday at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Marygrove College. Marygrove College is located on West McNichols immediately East of Wyoming. See our ad on page 121

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Religious & Spiritual continued... Divine Peace Metropolitan Community Church Rev. Beth Rakestraw, Pastor

First United Methodist Church

Journey of Faith Christian Church

57 Southbound Gratiot

1900 Manchester Road

Metropolitan Community Church of Flint

Mt. Clemens, MI 48043

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

2474 S. Ballenger Highway

www.mountclemensumc.org

jofdisciples@gmail.com

Flint, MI 48507

586-468-6464

1400 Scott Lake Rd., Ste. H Waterford, MI 48328 request@dpmcc.net

Full Truth Fellowship Of Christ Church

www.dpmcc.net

Rev. Ronchele Andres, Senior Pastor 248-332-1186

Edgewood United Church, United Church of Christ 469 N. Hagadorn Rd. E. Lansing, MI 48823 www.edgewooducc.org 517-332-8693 No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome here.

Emerson Church Unitarian Universalist 4230 Livernois

248-524-9339 Emerson Church Unitarian Universalist, a small and growing church, values community, diversity and independent thinking. Supportive of GLBT individuals and their families, it teaches respect for all people and all religions. Visit. Find a spiritual home.

Evangelicals Concerned P.O. Box 6011 Grand Rapids, MI 49516

2685 Packard Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 www.kingofkingslutheran.org

313-459-3033 Sunday Morning worship 11:30 a.m.; Thursday Bible study 6:30 p.m.; Friday Choir Rehearsal 7 p.m.

Gays in Faith Together 207 East Fulton Grand Rapids, MI 49503 info@gaysinfaithtogether.org Gaysinfaithtogether.org 616-774-0446 Dedicated to working toward the affirmation of LGBT persons in the faith communities of West Michigan.

GIFT - “Gay Christian? Yes!” Campaign 207 East Fulton Street

734-971-1417

Rev. Brooke Pickrell

Lord of Light Lutheran Church/ Lutheran Campus Ministry for UofM 801 S. Forest Ann Arbor, MI 48104 www.lordoflight.org 734-668-7622 See our ad on page 119

faith@faithlutheranokemos.org http://faithlutheranokemos.org/ 517-349-0620

Fellowship United Methodist Church 4050 Coolidge Hwy. Troy, MI 48098 www.gbgm-umc.org/fellowship 248-643-8585 On Coolidge north of Wattles. A diverse and welcoming church with open doors. LGBT welcome.

Grosse Pointe Congregational Church 240 Chalfonte Ave. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 2017 Wedding Expo Vendor

www.gpcong.org 313-884-3075 See our ad on next page

First Congregational United Church of Christ The Rev. Nicolette L. Siragusa 210 W. Saginaw Hwy. (1/2 mile west of M-100) Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church Dr. Alex Reigel - Minister 17150 Maumee Ave. Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

grandledgeucc@aol.com

gpuc@gpuc.us

www.ucc.org 517-627-2336

www.gpuuc.org 313-881-0420 Radical inclusivity

First Unitarian Universalist Church 4605 Cass Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 info@1stuu.org www.1stuu.org 313-833-9107 First Unitarian Universalist Church of Detroit- a progressive, clear alternative. Looking for sacred space? We support the worth and dignity of every individual. Venue for social, economic and racial justice initiatives, programs, concerts.

www.northsidepres.org 734-663-5503

Our Risen Lord Lutheran Church 4040 Lapeer Rd. Burton, MI 48509 www.ourrisenlordelca.com

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

269-342-0069

Metropolitan Community Church - Redeemer 1665 N. Chevrolet Ave. Flint, MI

oslcmuskegon.org 231-722-6565

Phoenix Community Church United Church of Christ 2208 Winchell Ave.

http://www.manta.com 810-238-6700

Kalamazoo, MI 49008 phoenixchurch@yahoo.com www.phoenixchurch.org

National online network of welcoming gay friendly churches and resources.

Okemos, MI

info@northsidepres.org

1132 W. Southern Avenue, MI 49441

http://www.lcoskzoo.com/

www.gaychurch.org

4515 Dobie Rd

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

1132 W. Southern Ave.

Kalamazoo, MI 49004

galipfoundation@earthlink.net

Faith Lutheran Church

1679 Broadway St.

810-742-3780

3616 East G Ave.

616-774-0446 GIFT provides faith-based affirmation for LGBT persons, their families and friends. GIFT’s programs include two support/education/social groups: GIFT Refuge for high school students and GIFT GRITS for all ages. GIFT also offers individual pastoral counseling with an ordained Chaplain and advocacy in the faith communities of West Michigan through the “Gay Christian? Yes!” Campaign.

Metropolitan Community Church of Flint offers YOU a place to celebrate with others; who you are and who your Creator created you to be. We celebrate with you; your faith journey offers you experiences to grow spiritually and meet others in a Christian setting where YOU are welcome with out condemnation or judgement. Join us for Celebrations of Life - Sunday @ 5:00PM. Check out our website for more opportunities for growth and journeying.

Northside Presbyterian Church

Lutheran Church of the Savior

www.GaysInFaithTogether.org

Gods Agape Love put Into Practice

www.ecinc.org

King of Kings Lutheran Church

Detroit, MI 48204

info@GaysInFaithTogether.org

www.ecuu.org

734-971-4245

4458 Joy Rd.

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Troy, MI 48085

www.a2disciples.org

Holy Faith Church 6299 Saline-Ann Arbor Rd. Saline, MI http://www.holy-faith-church.org/ 734-429-2991

Jewish Gay Network info@jgnmi.org www.jgnmi.org

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Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit Rev. Roland Stringfellow Pastor Rev. Deb Dysert - Associate Pastor P.O. Box 836 Royal Oak, MI 48068-0836 mccdetroit@gmail.com www.mccdetroit.org office 248-399-7741 fax 248-399-7693 A Christian denomination celebrating 40 years of service to the LGBT community. Services each Sunday at 11 a.m., midweek connection groups, choir practice and various social events meeting at Drayton Ave. Presbyterian Church’s chapel, 2441 Pinecrest, Ferndale. Chartered church of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. See our ad on page 118

269-383-3222 We are an open and affirming progressive Christian congregation. We worship every Sunday 6:00 p.m. at Christian Church, 2208 Winchell Ave., Kalamazoo.

Plymouth United church of Christ 4010 Kalamazoo Ave. SE Grand Rapids, Mic 616-455-4260

Rainbow Crossing - First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor Pastors Doug Paterson, Bob Roth, & Nancy Lynn 120 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Green Wood - Saturdays 1001 Green Rd. Ann Arbor, MI Www.fumc-a2.org Rainbow Crossing meets on 4th Sunday @ 3:30 p.m.

Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church Rev. Tijuana Gray 3864 Benjamin, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 revsteph@aol.com www.reconciliationmcc.org 616-364-7633 We are a Christian Community whose primary purpose is to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to the community, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race or creed. We worship at 10:00 AM on Sundays.

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Religious & Spiritual continued... Renaissance Unity Spiritual Center 11200 E 11 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48089 rainbow@renaissanceunity.org www.renaissanceunity.org 586-353-2300 fax 586-758-1159

Salem United Church of Christ

St. Paul United Church of Christ An Open and Affirming Congregation 31654 Mound Rd. Warren, MI 48092 stpauluccwarren@gmail.com www.stpauluccwarren.com 586-264-4777

St. Philip Lutheran Church

33424 Oakland Ave. Farmington, Mi 48335 http://salemucc.us 248-474-6880

1790 Fort St.

See our ad on page 121

Rabbi Robert Levy and Rabbi Lisa Delson

734-676-7141

Temple Beth Emeth Cantor Ann Z. Rose

1519 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

2309 Packard St

Detroit, MI

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

urluved@sbcglobal.net

tbe@templebethemeth.org

www.spiritofhopedetroit.org

www.templebethemeth.org 313-964-3113

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

www.emanuel-mich.org

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Berkley, MI 48072

306 N. Division St.

tsdetroit.org

www.standrewsaa.org 734-930-0056

Timothy Lutheran Church 8820 Wayne Rd.

St. Clare’s Episcopal Church

Livonia, MI 48150

Rev. Beth Scriven

www.timothylutheranchurch.com 734-427-2290

2309 Packard Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Trinity Lutheran Church

www.saintclares.org 734-662-2449 Sundays, 7:45 a.m., 10:00 a.m.

1400 Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 http://trinityaa.org 734-662-4419

St John’s Episcopal Church Rev. Beth Taylor 26998 Woodward Royal Oak, MI 48067 www.stjohnro.org 248-546-1255

East Lansing, MI 48823

14951 Northline Rd. Southgate, MI 48195 734-285-7722

Rev. Ric Beattie 2500 Crooks Rd.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Royal Oak, Mi 48073

540 W. Lewiston

www.unityroyaloak.org 248-288-3550

Ferndale, Mic 48220

St. Martin Lutheran Church

Universalist Unitarian Church of Farmington Rev. Leonetta Bugleisi

805 Chestnut St

25301 Halsted

Port Huron, MI 48060

Farmington Hills, MI 48335

stmartinph@gmail.com

info@uufarmington.org

www.stmartinlutheran.net

www.uufarmington.org 810-982-9261

Housing Bureau for Seniors, University of Michigan Health System Janet Hunko, Director

345 Clair Hill Drive

Unity of Royal Oak

248-543-5900

Lydia White 32985 Hamilton Ct., Ste. 202 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 FarmingtonMI@comfortkeepers.com http://farmingtonhills-1005. comfortkeepers.com 248-957-9717

Seniors Helping Seniors

Rev. Anita Graham

120 N. Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

www.StLukesFerndale.org

Comfort Keepers

www.blackpridesociety.org 313-205-2456 Sponsors of Annual Hotter Than July celebration. Always the last full weekend of July.

Detroit Coalition Against Police Brutality Ron Scott 220 Bagley, Ste. 808 Detroit, MI 48226 detcoalition@sbcglobal.net 313-963-8116

Detroit Latin@z Detroit, Mic Ramagdaleno@gmail.com 734-474-2372 Social organization for metro area latina women. Meets at Affirmations Community Center in Ferndale.

Ferndale, MI 48220

855 Grove St.

517-351-4081

734-483-4253

248-398-5510

Ferndale Pride

Unity Chapel

www.stlukesypsi.org

Blackpridesociety@gmail.com

www.fernzion.org

http://www.med.umich.edu/seniors/ 734-998-9337

Toledo, OH 43609

info@stlukesypsi.org

Southfield, MI 48037

zionoffice@earthlink.net

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

www.uulansing.org

St. Lukes Episcopal Church

Black Pride Society, Inc.

Rev. Kathryn Bert

745 Walbridge Ave.

419-243-8189

313-427-3471

2401 Plymouth Rd., Ste. C

St. Lucas Lutheran Church

www.stlucastoledo.org

www.algamea.org

Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing

office@uulansing.org

stlucasoffice@gmail.com

Al Gamea

PO Box 4054

Ferndale, MI 48220

SENIOR LIVING 248-545-1961

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

ALORDEcollective.gmail.com 313-865-2170, ext. 04

Hazel Park, MI 48030 517-655-2430

Theosophical Society 27745 Woodward Ave.

Meet monthly at the Jim Toy Community Center in Braun Court. A kink and fetish oriented group for younger kinksters. The group focuses on support, the sharing of information in the form of demonstrations or discussion groups and socializing. Open to all.

P.O. Box 471

143 Albany at Woodward

248-967-4020

nam.ministries@sbcglobal.net

JimToyCenter.org

Detroit, MI

Zion Lutheran Church (ELCA)

14450 W. Ten Mile Rd., Oak Park, MI 48237

734-663-5503

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734-665-4744

Rabbi Arturo Kalfus

Ann Arbor , Mic

African-American Lesbians Organized to Renew Dignity and Empowerment.

Williamston, MI 48895

1679 Broadway St.

319 Braun Ct.

A.L.O.R.D.E. Collective

211 S. Putnam St.

The Rev. Dr. Susan E. McGarry

A2 TNG (Next Generation of Kinkster)

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Rev. Julie Greyerbiehl

Temple Emanu-El

SOCIAL/COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Weddings by appointment

Williamston United Methodist Church

St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church

www.staidan.org

Rev Dr. Selma Massey, Pastor 2930 Woodward Ave. Ecumenical Theological Seminary Detroit, MI 48201 doctorselma@msn.com www.WhosoeverMinistry.org 313-802-5549 888-770-1322 Sunday services 11:00am.

Trenton, MI

Spirit of Hope Church

Whosoever Ministry United Church of Christ

Rochester Hills, MI 48309

215 W. Troy St., Ste. 2049 julia@ferndalepride.com http://www.ferndalepride.com 248-906-8683

shs1215@hotmail.com

International Mr. Leather, Inc.

www.seniorshelpingseniors.com 248-659-8648

Chicago, IL 60640

SENIORS

5015 N. Clark St. info@imrl.com www.imrl.com 773-907-9700 tollfree 800-545-6753 fax 773-907-9797

SAGE Metro Detroit Kathleen LaTosch, Board Chair 290 W. 9 Mile Rd. Ferndale, MI 48220 sagemetrodetroit@gmail.com www.lgbtolderadults.com 248-398-7105 The mission of SAGE Metro Detroit is to build awareness and promotes change so that LGBT older adults may age with dignity and authenticity.

La Comunidad 429 Livernois St. Ferndale, MI 48220 248-545-1435 fax 248-545-3313

Lansing Association for Human Rights (LAHR) P.O. Box 14009 E. Lansing, MI 48901-4009 contactlahr@lahronline.org www.lahronline.org

248-478-7272

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advocacy, social events. Free newsletter with membership. Lansing’s local human rights organization.

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Lesbian Lending Library

S.P.I.C.E.

P.O. Box 811 E. Lansing, MI 48826

Sistahs Providing Intelligence Creativity and Empowerment

elsiepub@aol.com

P.O. Box 3064 Detroit, MI 48231

www.lesbianconnection.org 517-371-5257

spicewomyn@sbcglobal.net S.P.I.C.E. exist to affirm the lives of lesbians of color.

LGBT Detroit The Center in Detroit 20025 Greenfield Detroit, MI 48235 detroit@lgbtdetroit.org www.lgbtdetroit.org 313-285-9733 See our ad on this page

Southwest Michigan Bears P.O. Box 2812 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2812 www.swmibears.org A social club for bears and their admirers.

Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts GLBT Expressive Arts Program

Michiana Dunes Region Lambda Car Club International P.O. Box 51416 Kalamazoo, MI 49005-1416 www.lambdacarclub.com 734-649-5295

2 W. Fulton Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-454-7000 x25 Dance and performance. Monday evenings 5-7pm

Windsor Pride Community 422 Pelissler Ave Windsor, ON N9A 4K9

Michigan Pride, Inc Michigan Statewide Pride Events Held at the State Capitol

windsorpride@windsorpride.com www.windsorpride.com 519-973-4656 fax 519-962-9256

P.O. Box 22086, Lansing, MI 48909 pride@michiganpride.org www.michiganpride.org

SPORTS

Official organizers of the statewide Pride events held at the State Capitol every year.

Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion 3031 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 525 Detroit, MI 48202-3025

GOAL: Get Out And Live! Metro-Detroit Area, MI getoutandlive.me

Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics

www.miroundtable.org 313-870-1500

SRead1701@yahoo.com www.a2qua.com 248-547-2523 734-761-2790

Motor City Bears Scott Wood, President

IGBO (International Gay Bowling Organization)

mcbinfo@motorcitybears.com www.motorcitybears.com

nah-region@igbo.org

Motor City Pride

http://www.igbo.org/about/default.cfm 616-604-1989

19641 West Seven Mile Road Detroit, MI 48219-2721

Metro Detroit Softball League

www.motorcitypride.org 313-537-7000 fax 313-537-3379

Northern Michigan Pride PO Box Nine

P.O. Box 20215 Ferndale, MI 48220 jmoore1126@gmail.com www.mdsl.org cell 248-229-9296

Traverse City, MI 49685-0009 http://NorthernMichiganPride.org 231-943-5050

Motor City Tennis Alliance P.O. Box 225 Novi, MI 48376

Perceptions P.O. Box 1525, Midland, MI 48641 info@perceptionsmi.org

mctamail@yahoo.com www.motorcitytennis.net 313-460-3909

www.perceptionsmi.org 989-891-1429

Prime Timers Metro Detroit P. O. Box 1293 Royal Oak, MI 48068-1293 info@PrimeTimersMetroDetroit.org www.PrimeTimersMetroDetroit.org 248-224-0273

Team Detroit Aquatics (swimming) Jack Butler Team Detroit Aquatics Tailfins mail@teamdetroitaquatics.org www.teamdetroitaquatics.org 248-568-7820

The SE Michigan Chapter of Prime Timers Worldwide, an organization whose purpose is to provide mature gay and bisexual men, and their admirers, with opportunities to come together in a supportive atmosphere to enjoy social, educational and recreational activities.

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WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEALTH

YOUTH SERVICES

Planned Parenthood Centers of West and Northern Michigan

MEP Alternative High School

26150 Five Mile Rd. Redford, MI 48239

425 Cherry St. SE

Gregory Moore

313-242-0300 Open Monday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tues. & Wed. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Closed Thursday and Friday.

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Alcoholic Anonymous

Planned Parenthood Mid and South Michigan

248-541-6565

Together We Can P.O. Box 247 Royal Oak, MI 48068 twc@twcdetroit.com www.twcdetroit.com 248-838-9905 The goal of Together We Can is to provide educational opportunities on substance abuse issues to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allied communities.

616-459-3101

P.O. Box 3673 3100 Professional Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48106 contact@ppmchoice.com www.plannedparenthood.org/ midsouthmi 734-973-0710

Scott Bentas 290 W. Nine Mile Rd. Ferndale, MI 48220 586-382-3317 586-677-5074 An alternative high school offering a safe place for young people to earn their high school diploma.

Ypsilanti, MI

www.alternativesforgirls.org

Hannah Hartley, President/Chair

www.ppscm.org

Anthony Sherman

269-372-1205 STD Screening/treatment/free HIV tests. Satellite office at 693 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek MI 49015 and 101 N. Albion, Albion, MI 49224

Creating positive social change supporting all forms of gender identity and expression through charitable, educational, and service works. Established 2005.

Sexual Health Services, Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan 3641 Byron Center Ave. SW

Stand With Trans Farmington, MI roz@standwithtrans.org www.standwithtrans.org 248-739-9254 Stand with Trans hopes to bridge the gap from coming out to coming into their own by providing the tools needed by transgender youth so they will be empowered, supported and validated as they transition to their authentic life.

Wyoming, MI 49519 www.ppwnm.org 616-531-3070 Affordable, quality health care for men and women all ages. Annual physical exams, cancer screenings, contraceptives, educational services, HIV testing, STI testing/treatment, sterilization info/referrals. Stop in for free condoms (three per person per day) at any PPWNM locations!

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734-662-2265 734-662-2222

resourcecenter@alternativesforgirls.org

Carl Rippberger Youth Services

http://www.gna-usa.com/

Ozone House Youth and Family Services

Detroit, MI 48208

info@ppscm.org

Ferndale, MI

616-774-0446 GIFT TNT is an affirming, faith-based group for LGBT youth. It meets twice a month for group dialogue, support, education and social events.

102 N. Hamiltion St.

Gender Identity Network Alliance

4201 W. Michigan Ave.

Grand Rapids, MI 49503 info@GaysInFaithTogether.org www.GaysInFaithTogether.org

903 W. Grand Blvd.

Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan

207 East Fulton Street

Alternatives For Girls

877-350-4001 tollfree 888-234-3919 fax 313-361-8938 office 313-361-4000 Street outreach and case planning services for transgender and other sex workers. Resource line answered 24 hours/7 days per week; Resource email looked at M-F 9-5.

TRANSGENDER GROUPS/SERVICES

GIFT Refuge (Group for High School Students)

290 W. Nine Mile Rd. Ferndale, MI 48220 info@goaffirmations.org www.goaffirmations.org

248-398-7105 tollfree 800-398-4297

PLUS - People Like Us LGBT Youth Support Group 343 Atlas Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

616-458-3511

RAP Line-Runaway Assistance Program

tollfree 800-292-4517

Resource Center Youth Group 629 Pioneer St. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 kglrcbond@aol.com www.kglrc.com

269-349-4234 Meets every Thursday 7 PM. Please call for location.

Common Ground Sanctuary 12295 Washington Youth Outreach Center Royal Oak, MI 48077 www.commongroundhelps.org 248-456-8150

The Corner Health Center Young Adult Health Center 47 N. Huron Ypsilanti, MI 48197 eclement@cornerhealth.org www.cornerhealth.org Walk-in medical services

734-484-3600

Ruth Ellis Center 77 Victor St. Highland Park, MI 48203 info@ruthelliscenter.org www.ruthelliscenter.org 313-252-1950 fax 313-865-3372 Ruth Ellis Center provides residential safe space and support services for runaway, homeless and at risk gay,lesbian, biattractional, transgender and questioning youth.

The Trevor Helpline Transgender Michigan 23211 Woodward Ave. #309 Ferndale, MI 48220 info@transgendermichigan.org www.transgendermichigan.org office 800-842-2954 tollfree 855-345-TGMI

Transgender Detroit Detroit, MI www.TransgenderDetroit.org Improving the lives of transgender citizens in the Detroit and Metro Detroit Areas by enlightening the general public with the real life issues surrounding transgender individuals.

UMHS Comprehensive Gender Services Program 2025 Traverwood Dr., Suite A Ann Arbor, MI 48105 um-cgsp@umich.edu www.med.umich.edu/transgender 734-998-2150 fax 734-998-2152 State of the art health care in a comfortable and respectful atmosphere. Comprehensive Care for individuals and families. Including: primary medical care (including hormones), mental health care, plastic and reconstructive surgery (including GRS) and speech/ language therapy.

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National toll-free 24 hour, 365 day-ayear confidential suicide hotline for gay & questioning teens. www.thetrevorproject.org tollfree 866-488-7386

ALPHABETICAL LISTING INDEX | PRIDESOURCE

A to Z Index to Listings 1701 Bespoke 4 Paws Community Center

A.L.O.R.D.E. Collective

58, 94 81, 82

122 A2 TNG (Next Generation of Kinkster) 122 Abiding Presence Lutheran Church 118 Abracadabra Jewelry / Gem Gallery 74 Adamski, Chris 58, 72 Affirmations 114 Affirmations Helpline 115 African-American Lesbians Organized to Renew Dignity and Empowerment. 122 AG Chocolates 58 AIDS Action Council 110 AIDS Committee Of Windsor 110 AIDS Foundation of Chicago 110 AIDS Walk Detroit 110 AJ Leo Electric & Solar 66, 70, 92 Al Gamea 122 Al-Anon Office of Metro Detroit 124 Alcoholic Anonymous 115, 124 Alexander, Charles 44 Aliotta, Debbie 58, 72 All Around Limos LLC 78 Allegan County Health Department 110 Alma College Pride, Center for Student Development, Alma LGB Students 114 Alternatives For Girls 124 Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter 112 Am-Indian Health & Family Services of SE Michigan 110 American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan 116 American Civil Liberties Union, Lesbian and Gay Project 116 American Friends Service Committee 118 American Marriage Ministries 80 American Mattress Gallery Inc 79 Ameritax Plus 44, 92 Amici’s Pizza & Amici’s Living Room 90 An Affair to Remember 52, 56 Andiamo Italia Banquet Center 52 Andres, Rev. Ronchele 120 Anew Life Prosthetics & Orthodics 86 Angelina’s Italian Bistro 92 Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 52, 95 Ann Arbor Art Fairs 44 Ann Arbor Civic Theatre 92 Ann Arbor Friends Meeting 118 Ann Arbor Queer Aquatics 123 Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra 92 Ann, Sylvia, LLC 58 Anthony, Michael B. 70 Arab Community Center for Economic

and Social Services (ACCESS) 110 Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital 94 Art Beats & Eats 44 Art Moran Buick GMC 49 Arthur Murray Dance Studio 64, 66 Artistica Gallery 44 Ascension Lutheran Church 118 Ashley’s Flowers 70 AT&T Michigan 92 /aut/Bar 92

B & B Pools and Spas

86, 92 B. Ella Bridal 54, 95 Band-Ayd Events Group 78 Barson’s Greenhouses 76 Bassett & Associates, PLLC 44 Bassett, Jane A. 44 Beans & Cornbread 90 Beattie, Rev. Ric 122 Beauty Bar & Boutique 54 Beesley, Andrew 49 Bellis Spa 79 Bentas, Scott 124 Berman Center for the Performing Arts 92 Bernstein, Lee 95 Bert, Rev. Kathryn 122 Bethlehem Lutheran Church 118 Between The Lines 86 Beyerlein, Reid 69 Bill Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep 49 Birmingham Temple 118 Birmingham Unitarian Church 118 Birmingham World of Rugs 56 Bissell-Maynard, Joe 69 Black Pride Society, Inc. 122 Black, Austin 88 Bluewater Kings Band 66 Blumz by JRDesigns 70 BMW of Rochester Hills 49 Bombshell Bridal Boutique 54, 95 Bos Moving & Service, Inc. 79 Boyd, Erika 92 Boyne Resorts 42 Broadway In Detroit 92 BSA Events & Entertainment 68 Buca Di Beppo 56, 92 Bugleisi, Rev. Leonetta 122 Burkhead, Jimmie 111 Burton Manor Banquet and Conference Center 52 Busted Bra Shop 78 Butler, Jack 123

C & N Party Rentals Cabrini Clinic Canine College

68, 90 110 82

CARES (Community AIDS Resource and Education Services) 111 Carl Rippberger Youth Services Program 124 Casteel, Chris 86 Cathedral Church Of St. Paul 118 Cathedral of St. Anthony 118 CDC National Prevention Information Network 111 Central Michigan University - Office of Gay and Lesbian Programs 114 Central United Methodist Church 118 Central Woodward Christian Church 118 Changez Salon 70 Charles Alexander Studio 44 Charles H. Wright Museum of AfricanAmerican History 116 Charmed Salon and Boutique 70 Chris-Anthony Entertainment 66 Christ the King Catholic Church 118 City Living Detroit 88 Cloverleaf Fine Wine 95 Club Pet Too 81, 82 Club Venetian 52 Coalition for Adoption Rights Equality, Inc. (CARE) 115 Comerica Bank 52, 69 Comerica LGBT Affinity Group 115 Comfort Keepers 122 Comfort Plus, LC Heating & Cooling 72 Common Ground Sanctuary 115, 124 Common Language 54 Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan 115 Community Health Awareness Group 111 Community Health Outreach Workers 111 Community of Christ the Good Shepherd 118 Comprehensive Women’s Health, P.C. 86 Congregation Shir Tikvah 118 Congregation T’chiyah 118 Contreras, Martin 54, 92 Cornwall, Robert 118 Cotton Concepts Printing T-Shirts 92 Cox, Rich 52 Crandall, Rachel 115 Crane Optical 81 Crane, Howard 81 Crown Pharmacy 83 Crust - a Baking Company 52 Cryos International - USA 72, 90, 92

Darrell’s Firestone

Daskas, Christina A. Delson, Lisa, Rabbi Deon, Mary K. Dependable Collision Center

52 46 122 46 49

Dessert Diva 52 Detroit Artists Market 44 Detroit Coalition Against Police Brutality 122 Detroit Community AIDS Library (DCAL) 111 Detroit Foundation Hotel 42 Detroit Hispanic Development Corp. 111 Detroit Institute of Arts 116 Detroit Latin@z 122 Detroit Lighthouse Program 111 Detroit Marriott Livonia 42, 52 Detroit Princess Riverboat 56 Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce 116 Detroit Repertory Theatre 92 Detroit Symphony Orchestra 92 Detroit Together Men’s Chorus 114 Detroit Unity Temple 118 Detroit Vegan Soul 92 Dexter Cabinet & Countertop 62 Diamond Castle Jewelers 74 Diamond Center at Suburban Collection Showplace 52 Dignity Detroit 118 Diversified Heating & Cooling, Inc. 44, 72 Divine Peace Metropolitan Community Church 120 Dr. Gloria Williams & Associates 81 Dreifus Photography 84 Dreifus, Jay 84 Dysert, Rev. Deb 120

Eastern Michigan University

52 Eastern Michigan University, LGBT Resource Center 114 Edgewood United Church, United Church of Christ 120 Ellis, Brandi 79 Elsie Publishing 86 Embassy Suites by Hilton DetroitTroy/ Auburn Hills 42 Emerson Church Unitarian Universalist 120 Emerson, Julie 56, 92 EncoreMichigan.com 92 Ephraim, Mark P. 80, 95 Equality Band of Michigan 116 Equality Forum 116 Equality Michigan 112, 116, 123 Esquire Interiors 44, 54, 56, 66, 69, 70 Evangelicals Concerned 120 Everley, James 64, 66 EY Unity 115

Fairlane Ford

Falick, Jeffrey L., Rabbi Family Equality Council Family Service & Children’s Aid

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Farina’s Banquet Center 52, 56 Farmington Players 92 Fellowship United Methodist Church 120 Ferndale Honda 50 Ferndale Pride 122 Fernlee Kennels 81 Fetter, Kristina 52 First Congregational United Church of Christ 120 First Unitarian Universalist Church 120 First United Methodist Church 120 Fisher Theatre 92 Five Star Entertainment LLC 66, 83 Flagstar Bank 52 Flint Crisis Line 115 Flint Institute Of Arts 52, 116 Ford GLOBE 115 Fox Theatre 92 Fredrick Jewelers 74 Full Truth Fellowship Of Christ Church 120 Funders for LGBTQ Issues 115 Funding Exchange/OUT Fund for Lesbian & Gay Liberation 115

Diseases 111 Hope College 114 Horizons Project 111 Housing Bureau for Seniors, University of Michigan Health System 122 Howard , Sister Mary Ellen 110 Howard’s Fine Jewelry 74 Howarth, Keith 78 Hsu, Jennifer 114 Human Rights Campaign 116 Humane Society of Huron Valley 81, 94, 112 Hunko, Janet 122 Hurt, Rev. Dr. Kathy 118

Levy, Robert, Rabbi Lewis Jewelers LGBT Detroit LGBT Youth Support Group Libertarians for Gay and Lesbian Concerns Little, Tina Log Cabin Republicans Long, Benjamin Longview Boarding & Grooming, LTD Lord of Light Lutheran Church Lutheran Church of the Savior Lynn, Nancy

IGBO (International Gay Bowling

Macomb Center for Performing Arts

Gaines, Amber

58 James, Raymond 69 Jeff Zak Catering, Inc. 56 Jenkins Graphic Design 64 Jenkins, Benjamin 64 Jerris, Miriam 69, 80, 95 Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit 114 Jewish Ensemble Theatre 93 Jewish Gay Network 120 Jim Toy Community Center 114 Journey of Faith Christian Church 120 Jozwiak, Rosemary, LPC, LMSW, CCBT, CQTP 61

42, 52 Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund 116 Gay and Lesbian Medical Association 116 Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network National 116 Gays in Faith Together 120 Gender & Sexuality Center 114 Gender Identity Network Alliance 124 Genesee County Health Department Primary Care Clinic 111 Genisys Credit Union 64, 69 GIFT - “Gay Christian? Yes!” Campaign 120 GIFT Refuge (Group for High School Students) 124 Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit 114 Giorgio Conti Jewelers Inc. 74 Giving Amputees the Gift of Hope 86 GLBT Expressive Arts Program 123 GLOBE (Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual Equity) 114 GLSEN National 116 GM PLUS - General Motors LGBT & Ally Employee Resource Group 115 GOAL: Get Out And Live! 123 Gods Agape Love put Into Practice 120 Gorman’s Furniture 70 GRACE/AIDS Care Network 111 Graham, Glynes D., DVM 94 Graham, Rev. Anita 122 Grand Haven Spring Lake Waterfront Holiday Inn 42, 52 Grand Rapids Alternative Families 115 Grand Rapids Community College 114 Grand Rapids Pride Center 114 Grand Rapids Red Project 111 Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus 114 Grand Valley State University GLBT Resources 114 Gray, Rev. Tijuana 120 Great Lakes Collision 49 Greyerbiehl, Rev. Julie 122 Griffin, Chad 116 Gross, Matthew 74 Grosse Pointe Congregational Church 120 Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church 120 GVSU LGBT Resource Center 114

Hagopian Cleaning Services

56 Hands Across The Water 110 Happy Hounds Dog Day Care & Lodging 81, 82 Harbour Tax & Accounting 44 Harbour, Diane R., EA 44 Harrison, Rich 88 Hartley, Hannah 124 Hay, Eric 50 Health Emergency Lifeline Programs 111 Heard , Kevin 116 Hearth Home 111 Hemophilia Foundation 111 Henry Ford Hospital Division of Infectious

Organization) 123 Iglesia Martell Law Firm PLLC 46 Immigration Equality 116 Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters 56 Infusion Showrooms 76 International Experience 69 International Mr. Leather, Inc. 122

Jackson, Jay Aubrey

Kalamazoo County Health & Community

Services 111 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 116 Kalfus, Arturo, Rabbi 122 Kaplan, Jay LGBT Staff Attorney 116 KaraLee and Associates 61 Karen Reynolds & Associates 69 Karibu House Community Center for LGBT Persons of Color 114 Kaye, Armene, Esq. 46 Kensington Hotel 42 Ketamine Infusion Clinic 72, 84 Key-Lore Pet Rest Gardens 82 King of Kings Lutheran Church 120 Kirsch Leach & Associates PLLC 46 Kitchen Table Legal 46 Kitley, Chris 58 Klein, Larry 112 Knob Hill Bed & Breakfast 42 Kobold, Rhonda, D.O. 86

La Comunidad

122 LaChey, Mark 116 LAHR-PAC (Lansing Association for Human Rights Political Action Committee) 116 Laidlaw, Amanda 95 Lalicki, Robert, VP 52 Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, Midwest Regional Office 116 Lansing Area AIDS Network 112 Lansing Association for Human Rights (LAHR) 122 Lansing Symphony Orchestra 92 Larkin, Mary 114 LaTosch, Kathleen 122 Lavender Doves, LLC 95 Law Offices of Armene Kaye P.C. 46 Lawrence Technological University LGBT Resource Center 114 Leach, Kirsch Lee, Soyoun, M.D. 86 Lenz, David 110 Lesbian Connection 86 Lesbian Lending Library 123 Lesbian Mom’s Network 115 Level One Bank 52

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93 Macomb County STD Clinic 112 MacRay Harbor Event Center 54 Mae, Natalie 84 Malski, Luke 94 Mariam Noland, Pres. 115 Mariners Inn 112 Martell, Angie 46 Martin, Kyle 94 Masonic Temple Theater 93 Massey, Rev Dr. Selma 122 Matrix Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program 112 Matthew H. Gross Jewelry Studio 74 Mazurek Medical Educations Commons 111 McGarry, Susan E. 122 McGhee, Eric 64, 66 MDR Health & Wellness Home Products 72 MedCart 83 Mejishi Martial Arts 79 Men on the Move 80 Mendiola, TJ 50 MEP Alternative High School 124 Merkel Furniture and Carpet One 56, 69, 70 Metals In Time 76 Metevier, Tom 81 Metro Detroit Softball League 123 MCC of Detroit 120 MCC of Flint 120 MGM Grand Detroit 42, 56 Michael, Philip 78 Michiana Dunes Region Lambda Car Club International 123 Michigan Department of Community Health Cancer Hotline 115 Michigan Department of Community HealthDivision of Health, Wellness, & Disease Control 112 Michigan HIV/STD Hotline 110 Michigan Opera Theatre 80 Michigan Pride, Inc 123 Michigan Progressive Health 72, 84 Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service HIV/AIDS Advocacy Program 112 Michigan Renaissance Festival 69 Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion 123 Mich. School of Professional Psychology 114 Mich. School of Professional Psychology 62 Michigan State University Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay & Transgendered Students 114 Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) 64 Michigan State University LGBT Resource Center 114 Michigan State University Museum 116 Michigan Statewide Pride Events 123 Michigan Theater 93 Milhem Images 84 Milhem, Janice 84 Miner’s Den Jewelers 76 Mitchell, Lisa 111 Modern Touch Media 94 Modglin-Green, Rev. Rick 118 Moore, Gregory 124 Motawi Tileworks 94 Motor City Bears 123 Motor City Pride 123 Motor City Tennis Alliance 123

MotorCity Casino MotorCity Casino Hotel MSU GLBT Alumni Association Murray, Arthur

56 42 114 64, 66

Narozny, Patty

44 Natalie Mae Photography 84 National Black Justice Coalition 116 National Center for Lesbian Rights 116 National Latina/o Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Organization (LLEGO) 116 National LGBTQ Task Force 116 National Minority AIDS Council 112 Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan 116 Nelco Supply 74 Noir Leather 78 Northern Michigan Pride 123 Northern Michigan University Gay/Lesbian Multicultural Resource Center 114 Northside Presbyterian Church 120 Norton’s Flowers and Gifts 70 Noullet, Cherie 81

O’Hara, Erin

42 O’Neill, Lane 66, 83 Oakland County Health Division 112 Oakland University 114 Oakland University Dept. of Music, Theatre & Dance 93 Oakland Veterinary Referral Services 94 Opera Grand Rapids 80 Orchard Lake Fine Art Show 44 Orion Automotive Services Inc 52 Orr, Keith 54, 92 Our Risen Lord Lutheran Church 120 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 120 OutCenter 114 OutFront 114 OutLoud Chorus LGBT Mixed Chorus 114 Oxley, Megan M.D. 72, 84

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians

& Gays (PFLAG) National Office 115 Park House Inn 42 Park, Amy 92 Partridge Creek Obstetrics and Gynecology 86 Paterson, Doug 120 Patterson Dog & Cat Hospital 94 People for the American Way 116 Peper, Karen, J.D., Ph.D 46 Peper, Karen, Ph.D. 62 Perceptions 123 Perkins Family Wellness 58 Pet Authority Animal Hospital 81 Pets Ahoy Animal Hospital 94 Petty, Michael, DVM 94 Pewabic Pottery 86, 94 PFLAG - Holland/Lakeshore 115 PFLAG Ann Arbor 115 PFLAG Clinton Township 115 PFLAG Detroit 115 PFLAG Family Reunion Detroit 115 PFLAG Fenton 115 PFLAG Genesee County 115 PFLAG Jackson 115 PFLAG Lansing 115 PFLAG Lenawee 115 PFLAG Livingston County 115 PFLAG Traverse City 115 PFLAG Tri-Cities (Bay City/Saginaw/Midland) 115 Phoenix Community Church United Church of Christ 120 Pickrell, Rev. Brooke 120 Planned Parenthood Centers of West and Northern Michigan 124 Planned Parenthood Mid and South Michigan 124 Planned Parenthood of South Central Michigan 124 PLUS - People Like Us 124 Plymouth Nursery 76

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Plymouth United Church of Christ Portofino Dinner Cruises Portofino Restaurant & Banquet Facility Powell, Lana, M.D. Premier Pet Supply Pride Realty Prime Timers Metro Detroit PRISM - Gay Men and Allies Chorus’ of Metro Detroit PRO K-9 Pro-Choice Advocates

120 56 92 86 82 88 123 114 82 116

Radisson Detroit - Farmington Hills

43 Rainbow Crossing - First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor 120 Rakestraw, Rev. Beth 120 RAP Line-Runaway Assistance Program 124 Raska, Jerome 70 Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church 120 Reece 49 Reformation Growers 94 Reigel, Alex 120 rel * ish 92 Renaissance Unity Spiritual Center 122 Resource Center Youth Group 124 Reynolds, Karen Green 69 Rice, Jason 70 Ringwald Theatre 93 Rock Shoppe 76 Rockstar Weddings 66, 83 Rose, Cantor Ann Z. 122 Rosemary A. Jozwiak and Associates 61 Roth, Bob 120 Royal International Travel 94 Royal Oak Farmer’s Market 44, 69 Royal Park Hotel 43, 54 Ruth Ellis Center 124 Ruth’s Chris Steak House 92

S.P.I.C.E. 123

Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center 112 SAGE Metro Detroit 122 Saint Mary’s Health Services 112 Salem United Church of Christ 122 Sandra Manssur FNP, BC 111 Satawa, Lisa 46 Satisfaction Limousines 58, 78 Schmidt & Long, PLLC 46 Schmidt, Lisa J. 46 Scott, Ron 122 Scriven, Rev. Beth 122 Semonian, Alan, CPA 44, 92 Seniors Helping Seniors 122 Sexual Health Services, Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan 124 Sharp, Michele 110 Shelton, Amanda J. 46 Sherman, Anthony 124 Shernit, Karen 61 Shutter Booth 83 Sing Out Detroit Chorus 114 Siragusa, Nicolette L. 120 Sistahs Providing Intelligence Creativity and Empowerment 123 Sizemore Selectives 74 Sleutelberg, Arnie, Rabbi 118 Sorella’s Custom Cakes 52 Southwest Michigan Bears 123 Spartan Hospitality Group 54 Speaking Out Loud 114 Special Immunology and Infectious Disease 112 Spectrum Center 114 Spiro, Jaye 79 St John’s Episcopal Church 122 St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 122 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 122 St. Clare’s Episcopal Church 122 St. Lucas Lutheran Church 122 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 122 St. Martin Lutheran Church 122 St. Paul United Church of Christ 122 Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre 94

Stand With Trans 124 StandOut 114 Stawicki, Stephen 69, 80, 95 Stetz, Sylvia A., 58 Stiles, Cindy, R.N. 110 Stringfellow, Rev. Roland 120 Strutz, Amy 66, 70, 92 SUBARU-Hodges Imported Cars, Inc 50 Suits And The City 116 Sweet Dreams 52 Sweet Lorraine’s Cafe & Bar 92

Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA

92 TapSnap 83 Taylor, Rev. Beth 122 Team Detroit Aquatics 123 Team Detroit Aquatics Tailfins 123 Temple Beth Emeth 122 Temple Emanu-El 122 The Arcus Foundation/Kalamazoo 115 The Ark 58, 92 The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice 115 The Bird and The Bread 92 The Center (LGBT Support Services) 114 The Center in Detroit 123 The Computer Virus God 58 The Corner Health Center 112 The Corner Health Center - Young Adult Health Center 124 The Dunes Resort 42 The Forum Foundation 115 The Gem & Colony Club 92 The Gill Foundation 115 The Guild of Artists & Artisans 44 The Hilberry Theatre 93 The HOPE Fund 115 The Inn on Ferry Street 42 The Laundry 92 The LGBT and Allies Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party 116 The Palace 93 The Pet Authority Animal Hospital 94 The Polo Fields Golf & Country Club 54 The Print Stop 86 The Renaissance Baronette Hotel 42, 52 The Theatre Company 94 The Trevor Helpline 124 The Tux Shop on Woodward 94 The Wedding Connection 69, 80, 95 The Wedding Shoppe 54, 95 Theosophical Society 122 Thomas’s Catering 56 Three Dog Bakery 82 Ties Like Me 118 Timothy Lutheran Church 122 Tios Mexican Cafe 92 Tito’s Handmade Vodka 92 Together We Can 124 Toggweiler, Tim 86 Top That Event 69 Tovarez, Bidwell, PLLC 44 Tovarez, David E. 44 Town & Country Door, LLC 70 Transcendence Behavioral Health 62 Transgender Detroit 124 Transgender Michigan 124 Transgender Michigan Help Line 115 Traynoff, Chris 72 Tri-Pups, Inc 58, 72 Triangle Chiropractic 58, 79 Tribal Health Services 112 Trinity Lutheran Church 122 Tsakos, John 58, 79 Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club 54 Tyrrell Electric 66 Tyrrell, Joe 66

Ugorowski, David

UMHS Comprehensive Gender Services Program UNIFIED - HIV Health and Beyond Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing

United Auto Workers - UAW 116 Unity of Royal Oak 122 Universalist Unitarian Church of Farmington 122 University Lutheran Church 118 University Musical Society 58 University of Detroit 94 University of Michigan - Dearborn, LGBTQ Inclusion Initiatives 114 University of Michigan - Division of Student Affairs 114 University of Michigan - Flint Ellen Bommarito LGBT Center 114 University of Michigan HIV/AIDS Treatment Program 112 Uptown Adult Superstore 68, 95 Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts 123 Ussery, Kirsten 92

VanHemert, Bill, MSW, CEO

Viscount Pools, Spas & Billiards Vista Maria

Waddell & Reed

112 86 115

69 Wag’n Tails Pet Resort 81 Wake, Laura 94 Wake’s Travel - Cruise Planners 94 Warren, Michelle 114 Water Work Plumbing 86 Waterview Loft at Port Detroit 54 Wayne State University School of Medicine Childrens Hospital of Michigan 111 Wayne State University Shiffman Medical Library 111 Wayne State University Theater 93 Weak, Kim 52 Wedding Officiant Mark P. Ephraim 80, 95 Wedit 95 Welcoming new members! 114 Wellness AIDS Services 112 West Michigan Gay Men’s Chorus 114

Western Michigan University, Office of LBGT Student Services 114 Wharton Center for Performing Arts 94 What Helen Heard 86 White, Lydia 122 Whosoever Ministry United Church of Christ 122 Williams Audi 50 Williams Auto World 50 Williams Subaru 52 Williams Volkswagen 52 Williams-Sonoma 95 Williams, Gloria 94 Williams, LauRyn, MBA 69 Williams, Stephanie, PhD, LP 62 Williamston United Methodist Church 122 Wilson Law 46 Wilson, Gary M. 46 Windsor Pride Community 123 With A Little Help 95 Wojcik, Grace 114 Wonderful Animals Giving Support (WAGS) 112 Wood, Scott 123 Woods, Randy T. 50 World AIDS Day Detroit 112 Wrisinger, Randall 114

Yelverton, Robbin

Young Adult Health Center

Zak, Jeff

70 112 56

49 124 112 122

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