This site is intended for the support and entertainment of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered and allies in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and surrounding areas. Our purpose is to provide an information and referral center for the mutual support of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered persons, their families, friends, allies and the community at large.



GLRC Accomplished:



Fielded up to 40 phone calls per month, providing referrals and information on GLBT issues to the entire community.



Co-sponsored the Second Annual Cedar Rapids PrideFest.

Supplied magazines, books, and videos to individuals and groups to facilitate education about GLBT issues.



Received a grant from the Philanthro Foundation to subsidize printing of the Resource Line, a community newsletter distributed to 550 people monthly.

Hosted regular support group meetings.



Published the GLRC web site, providing information about the GLRC, the latest edition of the Resource Line, a regional resource list, and calendar of events.



Co-sponsored the First Annual National Coming-Out Day/Homecoming Dance.

Received the Gay America Rainbow Award for June 1999, featured on the Orange County Blade as City of the Month for December 1999.



Worked with a consortium of community agencies to provide input to the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission and City Council, resulting in the addition of sexual orientation to the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Ordinance.



Sponsored community social events including a Pride Picnic, Winter Carnival, Dinner Under the Stars, Progressive Dinner, weekly open houses and movie nights.