Sponsors & Vendors

CURRENT SPONSORS

Silver Sponsors

AIDS Project Worcester (www.aidsprojectworcester.org)
AIDS Project Worcester is committed to fighting the HIV/AIDS pandemic through client-centered support services for those living with HIV/AIDS and at risk of infection. We provide specialized educational, advocacy, and support services for GLBT community members whether or not they are living with HIV/AIDS.

Anonymous (1)

Fenway Health (www.fenwayhealth.org)
The mission of Fenway Health is to enhance the physical and mental health of its community, which includes those who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, the people who live and work in our neighborhood, and beyond. Fenway provides high quality, comprehensive health care in a welcoming environment and seeks to improve the overall health of the larger community, locally and nationally, through education and training, policy and advocacy, and research and evaluation.

The Network/La Red (www.tnlr.org)
The Network/La Red works to end partner abuse in LGBTQ communities, and also work with the BD/SM and polyamorous communities. The Network offers support services such as hotline, support group, emergency shelter, as well as education and technical assistance to organizations and community groups. All services are bilingual in English and Spanish. The Network/La Red is a national leader on the issue of LGBTQ domestic violence and is recognized statewide and around the country for best practices in supporting survivors.

Project SOS (Saving OurSelves) (projectsos@fenwayhealth.org, www.fenwayhealth.org)
There are more new HIV infections in black gay and bisexual men than in any other group of gay and bisexual men.  Do you want to help our community address this problem?

If you are;

• Age 18 or older
• A black male (male at birth or male-identified)
• Sexually active with other men

Then we want your help with a research study that will evaluate ways of reducing HIV infections in Black men who have sex with men.  Call toll free (877) 767-5434 and ask to speak to someone about Project SOS (Saving Ourselves).  Project participants will receive HIV and STI counseling and testing, referrals to care, and peer health navigation.  Participants are compensated up to $240.

For more information and to see if you may be eligible, call toll free: (877) SOS-5434 / (877) 767-5434

Bronze Sponsors

Aimee K. Bouchard, Attorney-at-Law (www.aimeebouchard.com)
Aimee Bouchard is a GLBT, poly and kink friendly attorney licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut, focusing on child welfare, domestic relations and basic estate planning.

New England Leather Alliance (www.nelaonline.org)
NELA is dedicated to creating a safer world for people interested in SM/Leather/Fetish through education, advocay and charitable giving.

PFLAG - Greater Boston (www.gbpflag.org)
Greater Boston PFLAG, a 501c3 organization, is a volunteer consortium of PFLAG chapters in Arlington, Cape Ann, Concord, Dorchester, Easton, Fall River, and Reading. We offer a support group for parents of transgender and gender variant children in Boston. 

Our membership includes parents, families, friends, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons (GLBT) who are committed to our mission: Support, Education, and Advocacy.

Support is accomplished through monthly meetings where parents, families, friends and GLBT people meet to talk about issues that impact their relationships. We offer a toll-free help line and one to one parent support.

Education is provided through our award-winning Safe Schools & Communities Program. We offer diversity training to faculty and students in middle and high schools, colleges, religious, community and corporate groups. We maintain an active speakers’ bureau and conduct over 200 educational programs per year to ensure the safety and respect of students who are targets of discrimination and/or harassment.

Advocacy is part of our everyday interaction with others. Our members are active in the halls and offices of our state and federal government, advocating for equal civil rights, equal marriage, and transgender workplace discrimination.

United Church of Christ MA Conference Open & Affirming Task Force (www.macucc.org/emj/ona.htm)
The ONA Task Force assists United Church of Christ congregations that seek to welcome and affirm people who are transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, same gender loving or questioning. It provides consultation, written resources, speakers, referrals, workshops and other events to UCC churches and other faith settings. Open and Affirming churches are those that have adopted a public statement of welcome to LGBTQ/SGL persons.

YWCA of Central Massachusetts (www.ywcaworcester.org)
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Anonymous (2)

Rainbow Sponsors

Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition (www.berkshirestonewall.org)
The Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition (BSCC), located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization composed of representatives from Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Questioning (GLBTQ) and GLBTQ- friendly organizations in the Berkshire area, as well as interested individuals. The aim of the BSCC is to promote the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people from the Berkshire County area through communication, networking, support, education, political action, and fun. BSCC activities include discussion panels, speakers, infosocials, support groups, community action, social events and the publication of a bi-monthly calendar.

BiNet USA (www.binetusa.org)
As America's umbrella organization and voice for bisexual, pansexual, fluid and all other of us "somewhere in between" people as well as their lesbian, gay, transgender, "straight but not narrow" and questioning friends and allies, BiNet USA facilitates the development of a cohesive network of independent bisexual and bi-friendly communities; promotes bisexual, pansexual and bi-inclusive visibility; and collects and distribute educational information regarding sexual orientation and gender identity with an emphasis on the bisexual and pansexual and allied communities.

Central Massachusetts Poly (leaf@yllandia.org)
Central Mass Polyamory is a social and support group for poly people in Central Massachusetts and surrounding areas.

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (www.pplm.org, (800) 258-4448)
The mission of PPLM is to protect and promote sexual and reproductive health and freedom of choice by providing clinical services, education and advocacy. Our vision is that sexual health is essential to every person's well-being.

The Society (www.thesocietyct.org/)
The Society, LLC is a pansexual support, social and education group for the 21 years and older BDSM community in the Connecticut area and beyond.

Western Massachusetts Poly (groups.yahoo.com/group/WMassPoly_Events/)
Western Mass Polyamory is a social and support group for poly people in the Pioneer Valley and surrounding areas.

Larraine Wilson (larainne1@yahoo.com)
Newton, Massachusetts

Donors

Anonymous (5)

Cynthia Notarianni
Cranston, Rhode Island

Mary M. Spila

TBC is a 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are therefore tax-deductible. Click on the link below to make a secure online donation.

If you prefer, you can mail your donation to:
Transcending Boundaries
PO Box 213
East Berlin, CT 06023