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The Out Alliance 2019 Resolution

December 3, 2018

by Out Alliance Out Alliance Out Alliance News

The Out Alliance was built on a legacy of advocating, educating, and celebrating for the Rochester LGBTQ+ community. For nearly 50 years we have been the voice and safe haven for countless individuals who needed services, support and community that they c ...

Out Alliance releases statement following shooting at Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue

October 31, 2018

by Out Alliance Faith & Spirituality Featured Out Alliance Violence Prevention

"Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly now, love mercy now, walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.” The Out Alliance sends its deepest sympathies and fiercest stren ...

Rochester’s New LGBTQ+ Community Center Opens

September 10, 2018

by Out Alliance Community Spotlight Events Featured LGBTQ+ Living Local News Out Alliance Out Alliance News

By Rowan Collins Photos by Bess Watts Saturday, September 8, 2018 saw the grand opening of the Out Alliance’s Rochester LGBTQ+ Community Center. The Community Center, located next door to the LGBTQ+ Resource Center (and the Out Alliance’s current space) ...

Daily News Roundup, July 10, 2018

July 10, 2018

by Out Alliance Daily Roundup Out Alliance World & National

2018 ROC Pride Grand Marshal: Peter Mohr 2018 ROC Pride Honorary Marshals: Arlisha Massey & Carlos Merriweather Photo series captures LGBT activists from around the world These five court cases could change the future of LGBT rights Reconstituted ...

ROC Pride 2018 needs YOU!

June 19, 2018

by Out Alliance Community Spotlight Events Featured LGBTQ+ Living Out Alliance Pride

ROC Pride Needs YOU! See how YOU can contribute to this years ROC Pride events. Call for ASL Interpreters: ROC Pride exists within the values of diversity, accessibility and inclusion. We respect all individuals of all physical and mental abilit ...

Ride For Pride: The ever-growing bike fundraiser enters its 9th year

June 7, 2018

by Out Alliance Featured Out Alliance

The famous annual "rainbow formation" photo A keen Empty Closet reader – or cycling enthusiast – may already be familiar with Ride For Pride. The annual bike fundraiser for the Out Alliance takes place Father’s Day weekend in June each year, with an inc ...

Thomas Somerville, Bess Watts, Anne Tischer named 2018 Vicki and Vinnie Cup Award winners

May 18, 2018

by Out Alliance Events Featured Local News Out Alliance

by Rowan Collins | photo credit: Kat Wiggall Last night saw Out Alliance staff and Board share 2017 programming and event accomplishments, along with news of 2018 initiatives and updates. The sizeable crowd gathered at Three Heads Brewing, 186 Atlantic Av ...

A Historical Perspective — April Showers Bring May Flowers: Signs of New Life For the Out Alliance

May 9, 2018

by Out Alliance Columnists Empty Closet Evelyn Bailey Featured History Out Alliance

By Evelyn Bailey, Out Alliance Historian, Chair of Shoulders to Stand On Change is the hallmark of Spring. There have been many at the Out Alliance. At the top of the list is our interim Executive Director, Jeff Meyers, as the search for a new Executive ...

SAGE Profile: Call to Connect

May 3, 2018

by Out Alliance Elders Featured Health LGBTQ+ Living Out Alliance

This month’s SAGE spotlight shines on our Call to Connect program. Call to Connect, an innovative initiative underway this spring, connects individuals who are unable to attend community events and programs with volunteers who will call them regularly to ...

Gallery Q May Exhibit — Eric Bellmann JUST THIS: Watercolors, Drawings, etc, 40 years 40+ works

May 3, 2018

by Out Alliance Arts & Entertainment Empty Closet Eric Bellman Events Featured Out Alliance

ImageOut and Gallery Q present Eric Bellmann JUST THIS: Watercolors, Drawings, etc, 40 years 40+ works The opening is First Friday, May 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Gallery Q, located at 100 College Avenue. Bellmann will be giving an artist’s talk at the ope ...