External Resources

GSBA: Greater Seattle Business Association

GSBA Website

“Established in 1981, GSBA is Washington State’s LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce and is the largest of its kind in North America. We represent small business, corporate, and nonprofit members who share the values of promoting equality and diversity in the workplace.

GSBA proudly serves as a connector across the region, bringing the community together through business while advocating for civil rights and small business, promoting LGBTQ+ tourism, and investing in the next generation of leaders through the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund.”

Facebook Group: Indivisible Eastside

https://www.facebook.com/groups/IndivisibleEastside

“Indivisible Eastside’s mission is to facilitate grassroots engagement with our legislators in the Eastside region of metropolitan Seattle to:

1) Advance progressive, compassionate and antiracist policies and government;

2) Repair, improve and reform damaged social and democratic institutions fractured by decades of conservative policy and the recent Trump administration.

Goals: To be a resource for current actions, issues and events, and how you can be active in making your voice heard.”

Facebook Group: Pride Across the Bridge

https://www.facebook.com/groups/prideacrossthebridge/

“Our mission is to create a safe, inclusive and equitable community for 2SLGBTQIA+ people living on the Eastside through unique safe space events, sharing of vetted resources, and elevating opportunities for local advocacy. We are committed to promoting diversity, acceptance and understanding among all individuals, and to fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity that recognizes and honors the intersections between LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.”

Facebook Group: Snoqualmie Valley Guardians

https://www.facebook.com/groups/570054774439463/

“This group is designed to help members rally together with the shared purpose of inclusion and tolerance. We support the LGBTQ and BIPOC community, are pro choice and support a strong and healthy environment. This is a place of kindness, love and support where members can have meaningful and humorous discussions 🙃 We will use this platform to help inspire and support each other, share information and events and create a community where everyone is valued ❤️”