2014 LGBT Resource Guide

LGBTQ RESOURCE GUIDE OF WNY

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Table of Contents Architecture, Construc on & Landscaping............................................................

Arts & Culture ........................................................................................................

Bars, Clubs, Baths & Adult Shops .........................................................................

Beauty, Ta oo & Piercing ......................................................................................

Bikes, Cars & Repair ...............................................................................................

—Auto Sales & Repair ............................................................................................

—Bicycle Rental, Sales & Repair .............................................................................

—Bus, Limo & Car Rentals ......................................................................................

College & University Groups..................................................................................

Community Organiza ons .....................................................................................

Emergency Housing & Domes c Violence ............................................................

Employment Resources .........................................................................................

Faith & Spirituality .................................................................................................

Financial Services ...................................................................................................

Halls & Banquet Facili es ......................................................................................

Health & Wellness .................................................................................................

—Addic ons Support .............................................................................................

—Cancer Screening & Support ...............................................................................

—Chiroprac c Care / Massage Therapy .................................................................

—Dental .................................................................................................................

—Eye Care ..............................................................................................................

—HIV/AIDS & STI ....................................................................................................

—Holis c Health.....................................................................................................

—Medical Prac oners ..........................................................................................

—Mental Health Resources ....................................................................................

—Pharmacies .........................................................................................................

—Sports, Recrea on & Fitness ...............................................................................

Legal & Consulta on Services ...............................................................................

Lodging ...................................................................................................................

Media .....................................................................................................................

Mul media Design & Print Services......................................................................

Paren ng & Youth Support Services .....................................................................

—Family Planning ...................................................................................................

—Parent Support ....................................................................................................

—Youth Support .....................................................................................................

Pets.........................................................................................................................

Poli cal & Advocacy Groups..................................................................................

Real Estate..............................................................................................................

Restaurants, Cafes, Food Markets & Catering.......................................................

Shops ......................................................................................................................

—Book Stores .........................................................................................................

—Clothing...............................................................................................................

—Department Stores .............................................................................................

—Home Goods .......................................................................................................

—Jewelers ..............................................................................................................

—Pride Shops .........................................................................................................

Social Groups .........................................................................................................

Support Groups......................................................................................................

Wedding Resources ...............................................................................................

—Marriage Officiants .............................................................................................

—Musicians ............................................................................................................

—Photography .......................................................................................................

—Venues ................................................................................................................

—Wedding Planning Services .................................................................................

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About the Pride Center Pride Center of WNY Board of Trustees Pa Jones Chairperson Harper Bishop Vice Chair David Cyr Treasurer David Clarence Sco Secretary Jim Bower Javier Bus llos David Granville Roy Olsen Dr. Adjoa Robinson William Sherlock, Esq. Mar n Steck, Esq. Ronald Silverio President/CEO Senior Director Jorien L. Brock, JD, MSW Program Coordinator Damian Mar nez Outreach Coordinator Siobhan Fitzgerald-Cushing Outreach Specialists Benne Evere , Jr. Shawn Moultrie Administra ve Assistant Diana Pa on

The Pride Center of Western New York, Inc. (PCWNY) is a 501(c)3 not for profit organiza on that was founded in 1998 by a group of individuals and business owners concerned by challenges facing LGBTQ communi es in all eight coun es of Western New York (WNY). PCWNY incorporated in 2001 and received its first funding for staff and programming from the New York State Department of Health in 2002. In 2007, PCWNY received funding from the David Bohne Founda on to establish a regional cyber center targe ng young LGBTQ adults who need access to and use of the internet in a safe se ng. In 2010, PCWNY became the organizers of the annual Pride Weekend Parades & Fes vals. Its new on-site lending library was added in 2011, and PCWNY received funding from Department of Health AIDS Ins tute for its Transgender Health Ini a ve. In addi on to grant funding, PCWNY is dependent on the generous support of individuals, businesses, community groups and people like you. Thank you for your interest and on-going support.

For more informa on beyond this Resource and Pride Guide, please visit www.

PrideCenterWNY.org, Facebook and Twi er, or see our ad in the center spread.

200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-PRIDE (7743) www.PrideCenterWNY.org The mission of the Pride Center is to work with the community to make Western New York a safe, healthy and sa sfying place for LGBT people to live, work and establish their families. The Pride Center makes no claims and does not endorse the organiza ons listed in the Guide or adver sements, and we do not endorse the views they express or the products/services they offer. The Pride Center does not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, meliness or completeness of informa on contained in the lis ngs or the adver sements.

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ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPING Amazing Masonry Restoration 76 Trinity Place Buffalo, New York 14201 716-983-6163 See our ad on page 10 LPCiminelli 2421 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14214 716-855-1200 www.lpciminelli.com See our ad on page 19 Seasonal Nursery & Landscaping 1120 Bullis Road Elma, New York 14059 716-675-9000 ext. 236 www.seasonalnursery.com See our ad on page 39 STC Design P.O. Box 210 Athol Springs, New York 14010 518-421-7772 www.stcdesignaec.com

ARTS & CULTURE

ARTS & CULTURE (continued)

464 Gallery 464 Amherst Street Buffalo, New York 14207 716-983-2112 www.464gallery.com

Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus 51 Colonial Circle Buffalo, New York 14222 716-883-1277 www.buffalogaymenschorus.com See our ad on the back cover

Albright Knox Art Gallery 1285 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-882-8700 www.albrightknox.org Art Park 450 South 4th Street Lewiston, New York 14092 716-754-4375 www.artpark.net The Belly Dance Academy P.O. Box 1711 Amherst, New York 14226 716-983-7788 www.thebellydanceacademy.com

Buffalo United Artists www.buffalobua.org Burchfield Penney Art Center 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-878-6011 www.burchfieldpenney.org CEPA Gallery 617 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14203 716-856-2717 www.cepagallery.org Dykes of Hazard www.facebook.com/ dykesofhazardvarietyshow

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ARTS & CULTURE (continued)

ARTS & CULTURE (continued)

Glow Gallery 224 Allen Street Buffalo, New York 14201 716-983-2112

The Spire Theater 317 E 3rd Street Jamestown, New York 14701 716-450-7357 www.spiretheater.org

Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center 341 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 716-854-1694 www.hallwalls.org Jamestown Gateway Train Sta on 211 W 2nd Street Jamestown, New York 14701 716-483-3041 www.jamestowntrainstation.com Lucy Desi Museum & Center for Comedy 2 W 3rd Street Jamestown, New York 14701 716-484-0800 www.lucy-desi.com Madeline Davis GLBT Archives of WNY Buffalo State College; E. H. Butler Library 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 Market Arcade Cinemas 639 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-855-3022 Men’s Bar History Project P.O. Box 836 Buffalo, New York 14213 716-884-1873 www.bar-history.org Riviera Theatre 67 Webster Street North Tonawanda, New York 14120 716-692-2113 www.rivieratheatre.org Shea’s Performing Arts Center 646 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-847-1410 www.sheas.org Shea’s Smith Theatre 658 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-847-1410 www.sheas.org

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Squeaky Wheel 712 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-884-7172 www.squeaky.org University at Buffalo Center for the Arts UB North Campus Amherst, New York 14260 716-645-2787 www.ubcfa.org

BARS, CLUBS, BATHS & ADULT SHOPS Great American News Co. 1700 Niagara Street Buffalo, New York 14207 716-871-1740 Cathode Ray 26 Allen Street Buffalo, New York 14222 716-884-3615 Club Marcella 622 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14201 716-847-6850 www.clubmarcella.com Fugazi 503 Franklin Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-881-3588 The Funky Monkey 20 Allen Street Buffalo, New York 14202 www.funkymonkeyniteclub.com OHM Ultra-Lounge 948 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14202 Sky 108 Fairmount Avenue Jamestown, New York 14701

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BARS, CLUBS, BATHS & ADULT SHOPS (continued) Steamworks Baths 540 Church Street Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2E1 416-925-1571 www.steamworksbaths.com/toronto See our ad on page 37 Q 44 Allen Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-332-2223 The Underground 274 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-853-0092 X-Sentuals 6820 Transit Road Williamsville, New York 14221 716-634-5819 www.xsentualsbuffalo.com

BEAUTY, TATTOO & PIERCING AllenTan 890 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-884-2826 www.allentanbuffalo.com Bonnie Lindstrom Independent Beauty Consultant 716-649-9361 www.marykay.com/bonnielindstrom The Cow Pok 177 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-885-0252 www.cowpok.com Custom Beaute 533 Niagara Street Tonawanda, New York 14150 716-264-4659 www.custombeaute.com European Wax Center South 3772 McKinley Parkway Blasdell, New York 14219 716-235-8439 www.waxcenter.com

BEAUTY (continued)

BEAUTY (continued)

BIKES, CARS & REPAIR (continued)

H.O.D. Ta oo 734 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-881-4424 www.handofdoomtattoo.com

Shawn Swanson Mary Kay Representative 716-310-1430

Sweeney’s Garage 424 Niagara Falls Boulevard Buffalo, New York 14223 716-832-0648 www.sweeneysgarage.com

The Interna onal Hair Design 481 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-885-1216

James Walker Electrologist 2242 Genesee Street Cheektowaga, New York 14211 716-897-4247 www.executiveclearance.com

Karma Salon & Spa 731 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-462-4457 www.karmasalonandspa.net

The Wig Party 3973 Harlem Road Buffalo, New York 14226 716-839-7104

Natural Beauty 4214 Howard Road Hamburg, New York 14075 716-713-3822 www.naturalbeauty65.com

BIKES, CARS & REPAIR

Niagara Dermatology Associates, LLC 5320 Military Road, Suite 104 Lewiston, New York 14092 716-205-8324 www.niagaradermatology.com

AUTO SALES & REPAIRS Jon Tedesco Sales & Leasing Consultant, West Herr 3559 Southwestern Boulevard Orchard Park, New York 14127 716-667-3100 www.westherr.com

Towne MINI 8240 Main Street Williamsville, New York 14221 www.townemini.com See our ad on page 18 Towne Motor Car Specialist 79 Edward Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-856-9666

BICYCLE RENTAL, SALES & REPAIR Buffalo Bike Share www.buffalobikeshare.org Campus Wheel Works 744 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-881-3613 www.campuswheelworks.com

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BIKES, CARS & REPAIR (continued) COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY GROUPS (continued) Rick Cycle Shop 55 Allen Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-852-6838 www.rickcycleshop.com BUS, LIMO & CAR RENTAL

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Friends Alliance (LGBFA) Daemen College 4380 Main Street Amherst, New York 14201

First Student 119 Botsford Place Buffalo, New York 14216 716-897-5798 www.firstcharterbus.com

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Alliance (LGBTA) University at Buffalo Student Union Room 362 Amherst, New York 14260 716-645-3063

Buffalo Car Share 14 Allen Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-898-0850 www.buffalocarshare.org

OUTLaw SUNY Buffalo Law School 603 O’Brien Hall, North Campus Buffalo, New York 14260 wings.buffalo.edu/law/outlaw/

COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY GROUPS

Pride Alliance Buffalo State College 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222

Alliance D’Youville College 320 Porter Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-829-7685 Alliance Niagara University 5795 Lewiston Road Niagara University, New York 14109 www.niagara.edu/nu-alliance Break Even Medaille College 18 Agassiz Circle Buffalo, New York 14214 716-880-2351 Gay, Lesbian and Straight Students Alliance (GLASS) Niagara County Community College 3111 Saunders Settlement Road Sanborn, New York 14132 Interweave Jamestown Community College 525 Falconer Street Jamestown, New York 14701

Pride Alliance Fredonia State College Campus Life Office G113 Williams Center Fredonia, New York 14063 716-673-3139 www.fredoniapridealliance.webs.com Pride University Pride Center of WNY 200 S. Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-7743 www.pridecenterwny.org Rainbow Union Alfred State College 10 Upper College Drive Alfred, New York 14002 Spectrum St. Bonaventure University 3261 West State Road St. Bonaventure, New York 14778 Unity Canisius College 2001 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14208 716-888-2190 www.canisius.edu/~unity

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Center for Inquiry 3965 Rensch Road Amherst, New York 14228 716-636-4869 www.centerforinquiry.net/amherst The Center for Inquiry is a transnational organization, located in Amherst, New York, with the mission to foster a secular society based on science, reason, freedom of inquiry and humanist values.

embraceWNY www.embracewny.org Our goal is to educate and support individuals and local organizations working towards equality for all NYS residents.

See our ad on page 19 Gay & Lesbian Youth Services (GLYS) 371 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 716-855-0221 www.glyswny.org Programs and services for LGBT and questioning youth ages 14-21.

Imperial Court of Buffalo www.imperialcourtofbuffalo.com A 501-c3, non-profit fundraising organization assisting numerous charities in the WNY area.

See our ad on page 29 Ma Urban Hope Center 385 Paderewski Drive Buffalo, New York 14206 716-893-7222 www.urbanctr.org Na ve American Community Services 1005 Grant Street Buffalo, New York 14207 716-874-4460 www.nacswny.org Pride Center of Western New York 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-PRIDE (7743) The LGBT Community Center of Western New York.

www.pridecenterwny.org Find more information on programs & services on pages 22 & 23.

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS (continued)

EMERGENCY HOUSING & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (cont.)

EMERGENCY HOUSING & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (cont.)

Western New York Peace Center 2123 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, New York 14211 716-332-3904 www.wnypeace.org

Crisis Services Advocate Program 716-834-3131

Haven House P.O. Box 451 Ellicott Station Buffalo, New York 14205 716-884-6000 (24-hour hotline) www.childfamilybny.org

EMERGENCY HOUSING & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Benedict House 2211 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14214 716-834-4940 www.benedicthouse.org Benedict House is a non-profit, supportive housing program for persons eighteen years of age or older, living with AIDS.

Ca araugus Crisis Hotline 1-800-339-5209 Chautauqua Crisis Services 1-800-724-0461

For survivors of family violence, rape, sexual assault, elder abuse and gender violence.

Family Jus ce Center 237 Main Street, 14th Floor Buffalo, New York 14203 716-558-SAFE (7233) The Family Justice Center (FJC) brings professionals and services together under one roof to help victims of family violence.

Family Promise of WNY 16 Glendhu Place Buffalo, New York 14210 716-821-9100 www.fpwny.org Our organization offers emergency housing to families.

Our idea of family is pretty simple - whatever the children in the family consider to be their family is what we accept.

We do not discriminate. Our goal is to help support homeless families of all make ups and sizes to enable them to become self-supportive and stable.

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Provides support, counseling, legal consultation and referrals to victims of intimate partner violence/domestic violence through the 24-hour, confidential hotline.

Housing Opportuni es Made Equal (HOME) 1542 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14209 716-854-1400 www.homeny.org HOME promotes equal opportunity in housing without restrictions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, lawful source of income or the presence of children within a family.

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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES (continued)

LGBT Domes c Violence Commi ee of WNY c/o Pride Center of WNY 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 For info: 716-852-7743 24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline - please contact Haven House 716-884-6000 www.pridecenterwny.org

Dress For Success 20 Court Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-842-0602 www.dressforsuccess.org

Niagara County Crisis Services 716-285-3515 Wyoming County Crisis Services 1-800-724-8583

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES Bualo Employment & Training Center 77 Goodell Street Buffalo, New York 14203 716-856-5627 www.workforcebuffalo.org

FAITH & SPIRITUALITY Amherst Community Church 77 Washington Highway Snyder, New York 14226 716-834-9700 www.amherstcommunitychurch.org

Promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Church of Ascension (Episcopal) 16 Linwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14209 716-884-6362 Church of the Na vity 1530 Colvin Avenue Tonawanda, New York 14150 716-875-3365 www.nativityucc.org

Out for Business: The LGBT Professionals Network Pride Center of WNY 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-7743 www.pridecenterwny.org The LGBT Professionals Network gathers once a month at various LGBT owned/friendly establishments for an evening of introductions and networking.

Cleveland Heights Chris an Church 4774 Union Road Cheektowaga, New York 14225 716-632-3332 www.chchchurchorg Congrega on Shir Shalom 4660 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, New York 14221 716-633-8877 www.shirshalombuffalo.org

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FAITH & SPIRITUALITY (continued) FAITH & SPIRITUALITY (continued) FAITH & SPIRITUALITY (continued) El Nuevo Camino United Church of Christ Iglesia Hispaña 335 Richmond Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-885-9443 www.pslucc.org First Congrega onal United Church of Christ 822 Cleveland Avenue Niagara Falls, New York 14305 716-282-2443 First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara 639 Main Street Niagara Falls, New York 14301 716-285-8381 www.firstuunf.org First Presbyterian 1 Symphony Circle Buffalo, New York 14201 716-884-7250 Good Shepherd Community of Faith 187 Southside Parkway Buffalo, New York 14220 716-824-4114 www.gscof.org

Holy Spirit of Community P.O. Box 227 14205 Buffalo, New York 14205 716-868-2532 www.holyspiritbuffalo.org

Pullman Memorial Universalist Church P.O. Box 87 Albion, New York 14411 585-454-9450 www.pullmanmemorial.org

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 1080 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14209 716-886-2400 www.holytrinitybuffalo.org

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 3107 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14214 716-834-9337 www.standrewsbuffalo.org

Kenilworth United Church of Christ 45 Dalton Road Buffalo, New York 14223 716-835-4120

St. James UCC 76 Main Street Hamburg, New York 14075 716-649-6171 www.saintjamesucc.com

Phoenix United Church of Christ 1280 N. French Road Amherst, New York 14228 716-713-6370 www.phoenixunitedchurchofchrist.com Pilgrim St. Luke’s United Church of Christ 335 Richmond Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-885-9443 www.pslucc.org

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St. John’s Grace Episcopal 51 Colonial Circle Buffalo, New York 14222 716-885-1112 www.saintjohnsgrace.com St. Paul’s Cathedral 128 Pearl Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-885-0900

FAITH & SPIRITUALITY (continued) FAITH & SPIRITUALITY (continued) HALLS & BANQUET FACILITIES St. Stephen’s Bethlehem Westminster Presbyterian Church United Church of Christ 750 Wehrle Drive Buffalo, New York 14225 716-632-4226 www.ssbucc.com

724 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 716-884-9437 www.westminster-bflo.org

Temple Beth Zion 805 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14209 716-886-7150 www.tbz.org See our ad on page 25

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Trinity Church 371 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 www.trinitybuffalo.org Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo 695 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-885-2136 Unitarian Universalist Church of East Aurora 94 Buffalo Road East Aurora, New York 14052 716-652-8664 Unitarian Universalist Church of Hamburg 142 Union Road Hamburg, New York 14075 716-649-8637 www.hamburguuchurch.org Unitarian Universalist Church of Williamsville 6320 Main Street Williamsville, New York 14221 716-634-3010

Babeville Concert & Venue 341 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 716-852-3835 www.babevillebuffalo.com The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls 101 Old Falls Street Niagara Falls, New York 14303 716-278-2100 www.ccnfny.com

Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Buffalo 40 Gardenville Parkway West Seneca, New York 14224 716-712-2067 www.cccsbuffalo.org

Jamestown Gateway Train Sta on 211 W. 2nd Street Jamestown, New York 14701 716-483-3041 www.jamestowntrainstation.com

First Niagara Bank www.firstniagara.com See our ad on page 25

The Spire Theater 317 E. 3rd Street Jamestown, New York 14701 716-450-7357 www.spiretheater.org

Goldhar & Associates, LTD. 855-541-5114 See our ad on page 5 HSBC Bank USA, NA us.hsbc.com See our ad on page 7 KeyBank key.com/community

Statler City, LLC 107 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 716-853-3300 www.statlercity.com

M&T Bank www.mtb.com See our ads on pages 17 & 31

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Mary MacLe o 1961 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6 Williamsville, New York 14221 716-565-3784

ADDICTIONS SUPPORT Horizon Village Terrace House 291 Elm Street Buffalo, New York 14203 716-854-2444 www.horizon-health.org

Accounting & Income tax services

Unitarian Universalist Congrega on of Jamestown 1255 Prendergast Avenue Jamestown, New York 14701 716-488-1902 Unity Church of Prac cal Chris anity 1243 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14209 716-882-0391 www.unitybuffalo.org Unity Fellowship Church 367 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 www.unityfellowshipbuffalo.com

MassMutual Financial Group 300 Corporate Parkway, Suite 216N Buffalo, New York 14226 716-276-1179

Substance abuse inpatient treatment services

Financial, insurance and investment strategies/services for individuals, small businesses and non-profits.

See our ad on page 24 MetLife www.metlife.com George P. Ihle III State Farm Agent 7718 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, New York 14304 716-283-9100 See my ad on page 39

Kaleida Health Addic ons Clinic 1010 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-859-4772 Providing outpatient chemical dependency services to individuals 18+

Lake Shore Behavioral Health 255 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 716-842-0440 www.lake-shore.org See our ad on page 10

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HEALTH & WELLNESS (continued) HEALTH & WELLNESS (continued) HEALTH & WELLNESS (continued) Melissa Babiarz, MA Maple View Center, LLC 100 Corporate Parkway, Suite 318 Amherst, New York 14226 Specializes in alcoholism and substance abuse counseling

See ad on page 38 Northpointe Council, Inc. 800 Main Street Niagara Falls, New York 14201 716-282-1228 www.northpointecouncil.org The Orange Stripe: LGBT Addic ons Support Pride Center of WNY 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-7743 Support and discussion group for LGBT people with addictions

Open Mind Alcoholics Anonymous Unitarian Universalist Church 695 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222

CANCER SCREENING & SUPPORT

DENTAL

Cancer Services Program of Erie County 197 Summer Street Buffalo, New York 14222 Phone: 716-886-9201 x302 www.cspwny.org

Dr. Michael Rosenberg, DDS 3723 Harlem Road Cheektowaga, New York 14215 716-834-0475 EYE CARE

CHIROPRACTIC CARE / MASSAGE THERAPY Avery Massage 716-638-0208 www.averymassage.com Quinn Caya, LMT 1001 Lafayette Avenue Buffalo, New York 14209 716-954-3334 www.quinncaya.com Daniel Dommell, LMT 4536 Main Street Amherst, New York 14226 716-245-5144 www.danieldommellLMT.com

An LGBT-affirmative group of Alcoholics Anonymous

Pride Alcoholics Anonymous Unitarian Universalist Church 695 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 An LGBT-affirmative group of Alcoholics Anonymous

Project S.A.F.E. Evergreen Health Services 206 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-845-0172 Provides a one-to-one exchange of used syringes for clean ones to individuals who inject any substance, including insulin, steroids, heroin, cocaine and other street drugs. All services are anonymous and free of charge.

Rick Salada, MS CASAC, LMHC Horizon Health Center 1370 Niagara Falls Boulevard Tonawanda, New York 14150 Specializes in alcoholism and substance abuse counseling

Substance Use Ini a ve Evergreen Health Services 206 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-847-0315 SAI’s professional, non-judgmental staff will work with you to create an action plan that supports your recovery and link you to appropriate treatment facilities.

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Genesis Chiroprac c 313 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-882-8800 Gleason Family Chiroprac c 636 North French Road, Suite 9 & 10 Amherst, New York 14228 716-868-1199 www.gleasonchiropractic.com Laurie Kilmer, LMT L.A. Massage 716-445-5931 The Massage Studio 181 Allen Street Buffalo, New York 14201 716-870-0240 www.themassagestudiobuffalo.com O’Neill Chiroprac c 616 Potomac Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-884-4450 Rybarczyk Massage Therapy 464 Potomac Avenue Buffalo, New York 14213 716-881-6196 www.massagetherapybypaul.com

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Dr. Melissa Neal Twenty 20 Eye Care 410 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-462-5437 HIV/AIDS & STI American Red Cross, HIV/AIDS Services 786 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14209 716-886-7500 www.buffaloredcross.org Community Access Services 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-5969 www.caswny.org Erie County Medical Center Immunodeficiency Services 462 Grider Street Buffalo, New York 14215 716-898-4119 www.aidscenterecmc.org Evergreen Health Services 206 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-847-2441 www.evergreenhs.org See our ad on page 28 Evergreen Health Services Southern Tier Office 111 West 2nd Street, 3rd Floor Jamestown, New York 14701 716-664-7855 www.evergreenhs.org The MOCHA Center 1092 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14209 716-852-1142 www.mochacenter.org Niagara County AIDS Task Force 1302 Main Street Niagara Falls, New York 14301

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HEALTH & WELLNESS (continued) HEALTH & WELLNESS (continued) HEALTH & WELLNESS (continued) Planned Parenthood of WNY 2697 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14214 800-230-7526 www.ppwny.org Rochester Victory Alliance 585-756-2329 www.rochestervictoryalliance.org Transgender Health Ini a ve Pride Center of WNY 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-852-7743 www.pridecenterwny.org See our ad on the inside back cover HOLISTIC HEALTH Land of Possibili es 716-220-3736

MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS

MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS

Maritza Baez, MD William E. Mosher Health Center 899 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14203 716-878-2700 www.lifetimehealth.org

Katherine Morrison, MD (OB/Gyn.) 2500 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14214 716-835-3050 www.buffalowomenservices.com

Evergreen Medical Group 206 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-847-0328 www.evergreenhs.org/emg Offering primary care, LGBT specialty care, and HIV/AIDS specialty care

Offering cosmetic and reconstructive services

See our ad on page 28

Shalom Press, MD (Gynecologist) 2550 Sweet Home Road Amherst, New York 14228 716-691-1414

Hens Pain Center 1829 Maple Road, Suite 102 Williamsville, New York 14221 716-276-8375 www.henspaincenter.com

Kristen Suto 716-627-7742 www.kristensuto.com

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HEALTH & WELLNESS (continued) HEALTH & WELLNESS (continued) HEALTH & WELLNESS (continued) MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES Lisa Anllo, PhD 406 Linwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14209 716-886-7304 www.bhnet.org Sex addictions, gender identity, coming out, relationships Behavioral Healthcare Network P.O. Box 543 Williamsville, New York 14231 716-633-9100 www.bhnet.org See our ad on page 38 Craig Aus n, CMH Counseling 153 West Utica Street Buffalo, New York 14222 716-884-7569 Men’s issues, individuals, couples

Melissa Babiarz, MA Maple View Center, LLC 100 Corporate Parkway, Suite 318 Amherst, New York 14226 Specializes in alcoholism and substance abuse counseling

Don Bartle , PhD 2465 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, New York 14150 716-835-9800

Tom Giancarlo 1631 Hertel Avenue Buffalo, New York 14216 716-833-8800

Individual and couples therapy, anxiety, depression, grief and abuse

Dissociative issues

Meredith Beck-Joslyn, PhD 1207 Delaware Avenue, Suite 207 Buffalo, New York 14209 716-332-6110 www.meredithbeckjoslyn.com Ronald Burrows, PhD 5820 Main Street, Suite 402 Williamsville, New York 14221 716-631-5039

Rene A. Jones Offices in Amherst and Hamburg 716-912-6339 www.couplescounseling.biz Sex therapy, couples counseling

Phyllis Komroy, LCSW 5166 Main Street, Suite 100 Williamsville, New York 14221 716-565-2092 Sexuality, sexual abuse, body image

Individual and conjoint Psychotherapy

Hayden Carruth, CWS 3960 Harlem Road, Suite 6B Snyder, New York 14226 716-839-3074 Eileen Giancarlo 1837 Hertel Avenue Buffalo, New York 14216 716-228-7100 Specializing in couples therapy and relationships

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Erin Koprevich, LCSW-R 2680 Grand Island Boulevard Grand Island, New York 14072 716-573-7026 Lake Shore Behavioral Health 255 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 716-842-0440 www.lake-shore.org See our ad on page 10

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HEALTH & WELLNESS (continued) HEALTH & WELLNESS (continued) HEALTH & WELLNESS (continued) Life Transi ons Center, Inc. 150 Bennett Road Cheektowaga, New York 14227 716-836-6460 www.lifetransitionscenter.com

Joe Scibe a, ACSW 142 Bidwell Parkway Buffalo, New York 14222 716-886-4492

The Life Transitions Center is focused on providing counseling, information, support and resources to anyone concerned about issues related to loss, grief, death and living with a life-threatening illness.

Mark L. Schnitzer, MS 875 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-225-7581

Buffalo Alterna ve Volleyball See our ad on page 16 Buffalo Front Runners/Front Walkers www.buffalofrontrunners.org A weekly social run/walk group Buffalo Gay Bingo www.buffalogaybingo.com

Individual and relationship counseling

Tom Mazur, PsyD The Center for Psychosexual Health 140 Hodge Street Buffalo, New York 14222 716-878-7815

Margo Slaughter 3160 Straight Road Fredonia, New York 14063 716-679-1962

Gender identity, sexual orientation

Mental Health Associa on in Chautauqua County 31 Water Street, Suite 7 Jamestown, New York 14701 716-661-9044 Mental Health Associa on of Erie County 999 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14209 716-886-1242 www.eriemha.org Mindgardens, LLC 484 Connecticut Street Buffalo, New York 14213 716-259-2994 www.mindgardens.net See our ad on page 38 Sandra J. Mineo, LCSW Clarence, New York 716-741-4250 Popson Counseling Associates 265 Union Street, Suite 104 Hamburg, New York 14075 716-648-5262 Individual, couples and family counseling

Willard Ruth 1870 Whitehaven Road Grand Island, New York 14072 716-773-6181 Laura V. Salwen, LCSW, BCD 2732 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14214 716-838-2440 www.bhnet.org

The Therapy Center 7071 Boston State Road Hamburg, New York 14075 716-374-1963 www.wnytherapycenter.com Laura Thompson, LMHC Supportive Solutions Counseling Services 4255 Harlem Road Amherst, New York 14226 716-245-4415 Wyoming County Mental Health Clinic 585-786-0190 Warsaw, New York 585-492-2601 Arcade, New York www.araservices.com Sue Yeager, LCSW-R 552 Linden Avenue East Aurora, New York 14052 716-652-8100 ext. 7 Individuals, couples and family dealing with trauma, transitions, grief and depression

PHARMACIES The Pharmacy at Evergreen 206 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-541-0656 See our ad on the inside of the front cover SPORTS, RECREATION & FITNESS The Belly Dance Academy P.O. Box 1711 Amherst, New York 14226 716-983-7788 www.thebellydanceacademy.com

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Buffalo Historical Bowling League BuffaloHistoricalBowling@verizon.net East Meets West Yoga 758 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-885-9100 www.eastmeetswestyoga.com East Meets West Yoga - Suburban 162 Mill Street Williamsville, New York 14221 716-885-9100 www.eastmeetswestyoga.com Fierce Fitness 167 Ashland Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-715-8682 www.fiercetraining.net Personal training, suspension/kettle bell training and more

Jewish Community Center 787 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 716-886-3145 www.jccbuffalo.org Jewish Community Center - Suburban 2640 North Forest Road Getzville, New York 14068 716-688-4033 Queen City So ball League www.queencitysoftball.com

LEGAL & CONSULTATION SERVICES ACLU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & AIDS Project 125 Broad Street New York City, New York 10004 212-549-2627 www.aclu.org/lgbt Fights discrimination and moves public opinion through the courts, legislatures and public education

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Allen Street Small Business & Nonprofit Consul ng P.O. Box 396 Buffalo, New York 14203 716-218-0564 www.allenstreet.net

Family Court, City of Buffalo 1 Niagara Plaza, Room 732 Buffalo, New York 14202 716-845-2751

Lambda Legal 120 Wall Street, Suite 1500 New York City, New York 10005 212-809-8585 www.lambdalegal.org

Bernade e Hoppe 137 Summer Street Buffalo, New York 14222 716-228-7260

Provides legal information and assistance with sexual orientation-related and HIV/AIDS-related discrimination

Small business and non-profit consulting

See our ad on page 4 Jonathan Cour s Schaack & Nelson 31 South Erie Street Mayville, New York 14757 716-753-2128 ext. 11 Jeffrey Freedman Liberty Building 424 Main Street, Suite 622 Buffalo, New York 14202 716-856-7091 www.jeffreyfreedman.com Criminal Court - City of Buffalo: Domes c Violence 50 Delaware Avenue, 3rd Floor Buffalo, New York 14202 716-845-2765

Trans-friendly legal provider

Heidi Jones 499 Franklin Street Buffalo, New York 14209 716-400-0677 www.hijlaw.com Henderson Woods, LLC 2316 Delaware Avenue #272 Buffalo, New York 14217 716-510-3429 www.hendersonwoodsllc.com

The Name Change Project – Buffalo See Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) on page 32 namechange@transgenderlegal.org Na onal Federa on of Just Communi es of WNY: First Time/Last Time Program 360 Delaware Avenue, Suite 106 Buffalo, New York 14202 716-853-9598 www.nfjcwny.org For Erie County LGBT residents ages 16-21, in legal trouble for the first time; First Time/Last Time staff will walk you through the legal process

Housing Opportuni es Made Equal (HOME) 1542 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14209 716-854-1400 www.homeny.org

Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) 237 Main Street, Suite 400 Buffalo, New York 14203 716-847-0650 www.nls.org

Erie County Bar Associa on: Lawyer Referral Services 438 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-852-3100 www.eriebar.org

HOME promotes equal opportunity in housing without restrictions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, lawful source of income or the presence of children within a family.

NLS provides free legal services to persons with low-income and persons with disabilities

Designed to assist those who are able to pay normal attorney fees but unable to locate appropriate legal representation

Lindy Korn Law Office of Lindy Korn Electric Tower 535 Washington Street, 9th Floor Buffalo, New York 14202 716-856-5676 www.lkorn-law.com

Erie County Bar Associa on: Volunteer Lawyers Project

237 Main Street, Suite 1000 Buffalo, New York 14203 716-847-0662 VLP consists of private attorneys who represent low-income people for free or reduced cost

Erie County District A orney’s Office: Domes c Violence Bureau Buffalo City Court Building 50 Delaware Avenue, 4th Floor Buffalo, New York 14202 716-858-4634 or 716-858-4635

Plaintiff-oriented civil rights law firm with an emphasis on the prevention and correction of sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace as well as risk management focusing on safe complaint procedures, early reporting and investigations.

Marcus W. Kroll, JD, MA 800-330-4470 Focused on estate planning and domestic relations for the LGBT community. Experienced in completing legal gender changes.

New York Civil Liber es Union (NYCLU) 712 Main Street #B2 Buffalo, New York 716-852-4033 www.nyclu.org Neil Pawlowski, Esq Duggan & Pawlowski, LLP 403 Main Street, Suite 725 Buffalo, New York 14203 716-575-5529 www.d-plawfirm.com See our ad on page 34 Mark J. Peszko 515 Brisbane Building Buffalo, New York 14203 716-855-1921 www.peszkolaw.com General practice, wills and estates, elder law, real estate, criminal/DWI, personal injury, home consultation, social security disability

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LEGAL & CONSULTATION SERVICES (continued) Regional Office of New York State A orney General 350 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-853-8400 www.ag.ny.gov Shari Jo Reich Kenney, Shelton, Liptak and Nowak, LLP The Calumet Building 233 Franklin Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-853-3801 www.ksinlaw.com Bankruptcy, divorce, family law

See our ad on page 15 Barbara A. Sauer 3620 Harlem Road, Suite 3 Cheektowaga, New York 14215 716-891-5074 Personal injury, estates, matrimonial, Family Court, health care proxy, Power of Attorney, SSD, real estate sale and purchase)

Sylvia Rivera Law Project 322 5th Avenue, 3rd Floor New York City, New York 10011 212-337-8550 www.srlp.org Transgender Legal Defense & Educa on Fund (TLDEF) 151 West 19th Street, Suite 1103 New York City, New York 10011 646-862-9396 www.transgenderlegal.org

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Holiday Inn 114 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, New York 14303 716-285-2521 www.hiniagarafalls.com See our ad on page 8

In The Loop 224 Allen Street Buffalo, NY 14201 www.mybuffalopride.com

Jones Pond Campground & RV Park 9835 Old State Road Angelica, New York 14709 585-567-8100 www.jonespond.com

Comfort Suites Downtown 601 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14203 716-854-5500 www.comfortsuites.com Four Points by Sheraton 7001 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, New York 14303 716-299-0344 www.fourpointsniagarafalls.com See our ad on page 8

The NewsBlast Pride Center of WNY 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-7743 www.pridecenterwny.org An email list serve containing upcoming events in the LGBT communities of WNY

The Parkside House Bed & Breakfast 462 Woodward Avenue Buffalo, New York 14214 www.theparksidehouse.com

On Air Audit 716-875-3135 www.onairaudit.com

Located in the Parkside Historical District and within walking distance to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House Complex

On Air Audit is a broadcast information retrieval service which can provide you with copies of the important television and radio news you need!

MEDIA Alterna ve Buffalo www.alternativebuffalo.com

Outcome 495 Linwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14209 716-883-2756 www.outcomebuffalo.com

A new alternative for a new Buffalo - 107.7 fm

See our ad on page 21 Artvoice 810-812 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-881-6604 www.artvoice.com Buffalo.com www.buffalo.com See our ad on page 20 The Gay & Lesbian Review www.glreview.com

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MULTIMEDIA DESIGN & PRINT SERVICES Algonquin Studios 716-842-1439 www.algonquinstudios.com Bailey Signs P.O. Box 409 South Drayton, New York 14138 716-665-9700

GLR is a stimulating and thought-provoking publication of arts, culture, history and politics for the gay and lesbian community

Elmwood Printout 1074 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 716-884-5550 www.elmwoodprintout.com

Erie Gay News 1115 West 7th Street Erie, Pennsylvania 16502 814-456-9833 www.eriegaynews.com

Heather Bellini Photography 716-909-5541 www.photographybyheatherbuffalo.com

Erie Gay News is the primary print and web news resource targeted specifically to LGBT people in Erie, PA and the surrounding Northwest PA, WNY and far Eastern Ohio area

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Marcus Wise Photography 716-983-2112 www.marcuslwisephotography.com

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Monarch Produc ons 62 Dania Drive Cheektowaga, New York 14225 716-983-2987 www.wnyweddingvideo.com

Gateway - Longview 10 Symphony Circle Buffalo, New York 14201 716-783-3187 www.gateway-longview.org

The Trevor Project 8704 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 200 West Hollywood, California 90069 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386) www.thetrevorproject.org

Provides children with temporary or permanent homes

Youth crisis and suicide prevention services

KidsPeace 4184 Seneca Street West Seneca, New York 14224 716-675-7065 www.kidspeace.org

G A Family Services 332 West Main Street Arcade, New York 14009 585-492-2202

Stehlin Media Group 327 Niagara Street Buffalo, New York 14201 716-536-1388 SMG is a one stop advertising and marketing agency focusing on small business, not-for-profits and politicians

Straub Crea ve Co. 607-252-6613 www.zacharystraub.darkfolio.com Studio QTB P.O. Box 210 Athol Springs, New York 14010 716-866-4224 www.studioqtb.com Wabi Sabi Foto www.wabisabifoto.com

PARENTING & YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES FAMILY PLANNING Adop on Star 47 Plaza Drive Williamsville, New York 14221 716-639-3900 www.adoptionstar.com Experienced in helping same-sex couples with the adoption process

KidsPeace is a therapeutic foster care program looking for qualified, committed, loving families to join our caring team of parents

New Direc ons Snyder Square North 4511 Harlem Road, Suite 200 Amherst, New York 14226 716-834-9413 www.ndyfs.org See our ad on page 40

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PARENT SUPPORT Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (P-FLAG), Bualo-Niagara P.O. Box 617 Buffalo, New York 14207 716-883-0384 www.pflag-buffalo-niagara.org Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (P-FLAG), Chautauqua 90 Harper P.O. Box 658 Chautauqua, New York 14722 716-753-7254 YOUTH SUPPORT

Child & Family Services 330 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 www.cfsbny.org

COLAGE: People with a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Queer Parent www.colage.org

CNY Fer lity Center 2244 East Avenue Rochester, New York 14610 585-244-1280 www.cnyfertility.com

G A Family Services 200 Gustavus Avenue Jamestown, New York 14701 716-665-2116 A private, non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of children in foster care.

See our ad on page 16

The agency provides children, adults, families and businesses with a vast array of behavioral health and human service programs

A private, non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of children in foster care

National and international organization specifically supporting young people with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender parents

Gay & Lesbian Youth Services (GLYS) 371 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 716-855-0221 www.glyswny.org

A Joyful Dog 1599 Kenmore Avenue Kenmore, New York 14217 716-876-3647 www.ajoyfuldogbuffalo.com Elmwood Pet Supplies 706 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-883-1377 www.elmwoodpet.com

POLITICAL & ADVOCACY GROUPS Empire State Pride Agenda (ESPA) 16 West 22nd Street New York City, New York 10010 212-627-0305 www.prideagenda.org GLAAD 104 West 29th Street New York City, New York 10001 212-629-3322 www.glaad.org

Programs and services for LGBT and questioning youth ages 14-21

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Gay, Lesbian & Straight Educa on Network 90 Broad Street New York City, New York 10001 212-727-0135 www.glsen.org

Stonewall Democrats of WNY 91 Allen Street Buffalo, New York 14202 www.sdwny.org

Human Rights Campaign 1640 Rhode Island Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 202-628-4160 www.hrc.org

REAL ESTATE

Na onal Gay & Lesbian Task Force 80 Maiden Lane, Suite 1504 New York City, New York 10038 212-604-9830 www.thetaskforce.org Pride Center of WNY 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-7743 www.pridecenterwny.org See our ad on pages 22 & 23

Larry Bartolomei, CRS Nothnagle Realtors Property Centre 2770 Delaware Avenue Kenmore, New York 14217 716-881-1200 www.agentlarryb.com Will Knapp, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Keller Williams Realty 4955 North Bailey Avenue, Suite 100 Amherst, New York 14226 716-870-9569

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REAL ESTATE (continued) Chris Lavey, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker 431 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 716-819-4200 www.mjpeterson.com James Mack, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker 560 Delaware Avenue, Suite 200 Buffalo, New York 14202 716-849-1234 www.jim-mack.com Michelle Tarbox, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 3830 Union Road Cheektowaga, New York 14225 716-598-0210 Monika Thompson, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson RealtyUSA 2427 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, New York 14150 716-316-7591 See my ad on page 11

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Boomerang’s Bar & Grill 995 Niagara Street Buffalo, New York 14213 716-883-0408

The Gourmet Store 300 Pearl Street, Suite 2 Buffalo, New York 14222 716-855-1970

RESTAURANTS, CAFES, FOOD MARKETS & CATERING

Brodo 4548 Main Street Amherst, New York 14226 716-635-1117 www.brodo.net

Hamlin House 432 Franklin Street Buffalo, New York 14222 716-885-8084 www.hamlinhouse.com

Amy’s Place 3234 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14214 716-832-6666 www.amysplacebuffalo.com

Clarence Center Coffee Company & Café 9475 Clarence Center Road Clarence Center, New York 14032 716-741-8573 www.clarencecentercoffee.com

Labyrinth Press Company 12 East 4th Street Jamestown, New York 14701 716-708-2471 www.labpressco.com

Be y’s 370 Virginia Street Buffalo, New York 14201 716-362-0633 www.bettysbuffalo.com

Globe Market 762 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 www.theglobemarket.com

Lexington Co-Opera ve Market 807 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-886-2667 www.lexington.coop

RealtyUSA Commercial Division 361 Delaware Avenue, #101 Buffalo, NY 14202 716-856-7107 www.realtyusa.com See our ad on page 19

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Mazurek’s Bakery 543 South Park Avenue Buffalo, New York 14210 716-853-7833 www.mazureksbakery.com

Starbucks Various Locations www.starbucks.com

SHOPS BOOK STORES B is for Books 6562 East Quaker Road Orchard Park, New York 14127 716-667-2383 www.bis4books.com

Sweetness 7 Café 220 Grant Street Buffalo, New York 14213 716-883-1738 www.sweetness7.com

Burlingham Books 2 S. Main Street Perry, New York 14530 www.burlinghambooks.com

Orange Cat Coffee Company 703 Center Street Lewiston, New York 14092 www.orangecatcoffee.com

Sweetness 7 Café - Parkside 201 Parkside Avenue Buffalo, New York 14214 716-834-1954 www.sweetness7.com

LGBT Lending Library Pride Center of WNY 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-7743

Papaya Restaurant 118 Chippewa Street Buffalo, New York 14202 716-856-2444

Taste 634 Main Street East Aurora, New York 14052 716-655-1874

Off The Beaten Path Bookstore 28 Chautauqua Avenue Lakewood, New York 14750 716-720-4917 www.booksoffthebeatenpath.com

Merge 439 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202 www.mergebuffalo.com

Ryder’s Cup Café 28 Chautauqua Avenue Lakewood, New York 14750

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SHOPS (continued) Rust Belt Books 202 Allen Street Buffalo, New York 14201 716-885-9535 www.rustbeltbooks.com Talking Leaves – Elmwood Village 951 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-884-9524 www.tleavesbooks.com Talking Leaves – University Heights 3158 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14214 716-837-8554 www.tleavesbooks.com CLOTHING Blue Collar 1382 Hertel Avenue Buffalo, New York 14216 716-844-8435

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Cats Like Us 67 Main Street Tonawanda, New York 14150 716-694-6600 www.catslikeus.com

HOME GOODS

Diva On A Dime 75 Main Street Tonawanda, New York 14150 716-260-1611 Miss Josie’s Vintage & An ques 2824 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14217 716-877-0633 www.missjosies.com Modern Nostalgia 1378 Hertel Avenue Buffalo, New York 14216 716-844-8435

DEPARTMENT STORES Macy’s www.macys.com

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An ques Allentown 146 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-882-9535 Ro 732 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 716-240-9387 Room 1400 Hertel Avenue Buffalo, New York 14216 716-939-2692 www.roomforhome.com JEWELERS Abraham’s Jewelers 798 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-873-0734 Barbara Oliver & Co. 5820 Main Street, Suite 311 Williamsville, New York 14221 716-204-1297

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Life Changes Evergreen Health Services 206 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-847-0650

Transgender Alliance www.transalliance.ning.com

My Buffalo Pride 224 Allen Street Buffalo, New York 14201 www.mybuffalopride.com

SOCIAL GROUPS Ambush Ambush takes over a different straight bar on the third Friday of the month. This is meant to be a low-key, fun, casual way to hang out with your friends and meet other lesbians from the WNY area.

www.ambushbuffalo.com See our ad on page 33 Buffalo Bears P.O. Box 622, Ellicott Station Buffalo, New York 14205 www.buffalobears.org Social club for self-defined bears and their admirers

Life Changes is a social networking group designed to empower gay men of color to make informed, healthy choices, to reduce their risk of becoming HIV positive.

Transgender Couples of WNY www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ transgenderedcouplesofwny

SUPPORT GROUPS

Queer Abili es Pride Center of WNY 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-7743 www.pridecenterwny.org A social and support group for LGBT individuals with disabilities

Coming Out Support & Discussion Pride Center of WNY 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-7743 www.pridecenterwny.org

Silver Pride Project Pride Center of WNY 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 716-852-7743 www.pridecenterwny.org

Gay Men’s HIV+ Group Evergreen Health Services 206 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-847-0650 www.evergreenhs.org

Social group for LGBTQ people and allies age 55+

Buffalo Bulldogs P.O. Box 342 Buffalo, New York 14201 www.buffalobulldogs.com A social club for those who are interested in the leather scene

Buffalo Queer Women’s Meet-Up Buffalo, New York www.meetup.com/Buffalo-Queer-Women/ A welcoming social group for LGBTQ women in the Buffalo, New York, area

Fabulous Friends of WNY 51 Colonial Circle Buffalo, New York 14222 716-803-2512 An LGBTQ and allies social group, offering weekly game nights, guests speakers, and more!

G2H2 Buffalo-Niagara & Southern Ontario urbanoutings_wny@yahoo.com Provides LGBT professionals and our colleagues, friends and family a different venue to meet, network or just hang out. Happy Hours are held on the first Friday of every month at various locations in downtown Buffalo.

Gay Men’s Book Club Pride Center of WNY 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-7743 www.pridecenterwny.org

Spectrum Transgender Group of WNY Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo 695 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 www.spectrumwny.org TRANSgenera on Pride Center of WNY 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-7743 www.pridecenterwny.org A social group for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals

Queer Women’s Book Club Pride Center of WNY 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-7743 www.pridecenterwny.org Buffalo Belles www.buffalobelles.com Erie Sisters Erie, Pennsylvania www.eriesisters.ning.com The Self Made Men P.O. Box 1004 Pittsford, New York 14534 www.theselfmademen.com

Open Mind Alcoholics Anonymous Unitarian Universalist Church 695 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 LGBT-affirmative group of Alcoholics Anonymous

The Orange Stripe: LGBT Addic ons Support Group Pride Center of Western New York 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14201 716-852-7743 www.pridecenterwny.org Pride Alcoholics Anonymous Unitarian Universalist Church 695 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222 LGBT-affirmative group of Alcoholics Anonymous

WEDDING RESOURCES MARRIAGE OFFICIANTS Anthony Mar no 3195 Three Rod Road East Aurora, New York 14052 716-352-1004 Christopher Reybrouck 315-573-5024 cpreybrouck@gmail.com LGBTQ RESOURCE GUIDE OF WNY

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Greg Rabb Jamestown City Council President 716-969-9524

PHOTOGRAPHY See Multimedia Design & Print Services Section

Kristen Suto 716-627-7742 kristen@kristensuto.com

VENUES See Faith & Spirituality or Halls & Banquet Facilities Section

Adoption Star.............................................................p 16

WEDDING PLANNING SERVICES Pastor Lee Richards 10 East Park Street Albion, New York 14411 585-454-9450 www.uuwedding.com Rev. Phoenix Hawelu-Hills 716-822-1905 MUSICIANS Gerry Cole 716-692-7173 Pianist, vocalist, composer

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Bou que Bridal Party 391 Washington Street, Suite 6 Buffalo, New York 14203 www.boutiquebridalparty.com See our ad on page 20

Allen Street Consulting............................................p 4 Alternative Buffalo 107.7 .........................................p 21 Amazing Masonry Restoration ..............................p 10 Ambush .......................................................................p 33 Avalon Printing ..........................................................p 18 Melissa Babiarz ..........................................................p 38

Rainbow Bells P.O. Box 2307 Niagara Falls, New York 14301 716-777-4555 www.rainbowbells.com

Barefoot Wine & Bubbly .........................................p 27

Specializing in same-sex unions and celebrations

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LGBTQ RESOURCE GUIDE OF WNY

LGBTQ RESOURCE GUIDE OF WNY