Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance

We're OUT In Arlington

The Arlington Gay & Lesbian Alliance (AGLA) is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for the LGBT community in Arlington, Virginia. We are an inclusive organization open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender individuals, and our straight allies. We provide social activities for our members, friends, and supporters to get to know each other, build relationships with our elected officials and educate our members on political awareness, and work with business, civic groups, and community leaders in our community service efforts.

2008 Capital Pride Community Partner

Cheryl Spector, Longtime AGLA member, 2007 Arlington Equality Award recipient

The Alliance has long been a participant in Capital Pride, but this year we are taking that to a whole new level. The board of directors has voted to become a Community Partner this year. By doing so we are fulfilling our mission and helping to produce an event of great importance to our community.

Capital Pride is much more than a block party or parade of fabulous entries. Capital Pride is an opportunity for the entire LGBT community to come together and celebrate the progress made to date, and affirm our commitment to one another, to ensure that we will not stop until equality for all is a reality for every American.

This is a cause that Cheryl Spector worked tirelessly for, and the Capital Pride committee is honoring her this year by naming her one of the Honorary Grand Marshalls of the parade. So let's do what Cheryl would do - celebrate our history, focus on our vision for the future, while always keeping mind of our legacy.

Our work includes:

• Community Service – Projects that demonstrate our commitment to improve the quality of life for all Arlingtonians and reflect the positive image of gay and lesbian people.
• Social Activities – A wide variety of social events that provide a safe and comfortable community for Gays and Lesbians to meet. Dinners, theatre nights, picnics, mixers, LGBT families, and more.
• Political Awareness – Vigorous nonpartisan political activities that have earned AGLA the respect of community leaders and ensure that gay and lesbian voices remain an integral part of the local government decision making process.

Become a member of AGLA, or renew your membership, and help us continue to make Arlington a great place to live. (Membership is tax deductible!)

AGLA at Capital Pride
AGLA watches an away Mystics game at a sports bar in Pentagon Row.

AGLA members volunteering at WWC Nova.

AGLA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your dues, as well as other contributions, are tax deductible in accordance with applicable IRS regulations. ©1997-2008 AGLA. All Rights Reserved. E-mail: info@agla.org.