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GALA Youth

26-May-2013
 4th Sunday= Guest Speaker; Group for LGBTQA Youth. Meet for socializing, support, educat..

Give Back Nite at Durkin's Pizza

28-May-2013
 Durkin's Pizza - Every 4th Tuesday 5pm to 9pm 8930 Highway 121, Suite 594, In Target Shopping..

CCGLA Board Meeting

30-May-2013
 Main Event Board Room, west side of Tollway north of Main, Frisco..

GALA Youth

02-Jun-2013
 1st Sunday = Dinner Out; Group for LGBTQA Youth Meet for socializing, support, educatio..

GALA Youth

09-Jun-2013
 2nd Sunday= Game Night; Group for LGBTQA Youth. Meet for socializing, support, education..

Our Mission

Collin County Gay and Lesbian Alliance advocates equal civil rights, achievement of full participation in society and promotes dignity and respect for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered individuals by providing education, political awareness and social interaction.


Our Objectives 

      Education

  • Promoting inclusive policies and attitudes among local employers.
  • Advocating for those who have felt discrimination.
  • Continuing to grow the list of Collin County businesses that provide inclusive benefits.

Political Awareness

  • Meeting with elected officials to develop productive partnership opportunities.
  • Hosting "Meet the Candidates" events prior to key Collin County elections.
  • Publishing voter guides presenting candidate positions on LGBT issues.
  • Educating officials on needs of LGBT community.
  • Press releases on CCGLA activities and points of view.
  • Promoting non-discriminatory attitudes in letters to the editor

Social Interaction

  • Continuing activities to network members of the Collin County LGBT community including monthly social mixers, annual membership meeting, summer party barge on Lake Lewisville, and our annual holiday party.
  • Community Service activities to lend a hand to Collin County community
  • Supporting Youth First Texas Collin County

North Texas Equality Foundation

CCGLA administers the North Texas Equality Foundation,
a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, which provides charitable services, educational programs, and scholarships to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Straight Allies in the north Texas community in order to promote understanding, equality, and diversity. This is accomplished through NTxEF programs and partnerships with other non-profit organizations, local governments, schools, businesses, and churches.  For more information, please visit the NTxEF website.

 

Board of Directors

   

Bob Shimmin
President

Jeanne Rubin
Vice President
   
   

Sandy Jacobs
Director

Bryan Criswell
Director
   
   

Shelby Tharpe
Director

Morris Garcia
Director
   

Susan Lavigne
Director

  


Our Membership

CCGLA is open to anyone who is looking for political and/or social events/activism in Collin County that pertain to the LGBT Community. Basic Membership is free.  Simply join CCGLA's email list here to become a Basic Member and we'll keep you updated on our events and important local issues. For a modest annual contribution, Sustaining Members are entitled to additional benefits and discounts.

CCGLA is a 501(c)(4) organization. Membership and donations are not tax deductible.



CCGLA By-Laws & Tax-Exempt Documents

CLICK HERE to view CCGLA's by-laws and tax exempt certification

 

          Ongoing
                 Events

    Third Thursday Happy Hour
    Monthly gatherings at
    various hot spots featuring
    exclusive drink specials.

    Family Night @ Durkins Pizza
    Pizza and fun for the kid in
    all of us.  This 4th Tuesday
    fundraiser for GALA Youth 
    is not to be missed.

    GALA Youth  
    North Texas

    This group provides a safe and supportive place for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning youth to meet, socialize and discuss issues concerning sexual orientation and gender identity.

    Meetings are held every Sunday 6-7:30pm

    For more information visit the website calendar, join the Facebook group or email     youthfirst@ccgla.org.

    Coming Soon
    Member Spotlight

     

    Collin County Gay & Lesbian Alliance    •    PO Box 250953  Plano, TX 75025-0953     •      (972) 855-8456     •      info@ccgla.org