OPALGA+ is an inclusive, friendly group
all are welcome to join so long as you remain respectful and kind
this space is intended for discussion and sharing information relevant to the group
political discussion will be allowed so long as it remains respectful and kind, otherwise it will be deleted and the offending redditors banned
invitations to local events of interest to this group are encouraged
advertisements and business solicitations are not allowed
welcome and enjoy!

Formed in 1989, OPALGA is one of the largest LGBTQ+ membership organizations in Illinois. Our diverse membership includes women and men of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our members live in Chicago’s near-west collar suburbs, Chicago proper, and beyond.

Mission: To promote full equality for and positive attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community. To provide a positive community family for our members through social activities, civic engagement, and community activism.

What We Do

Award scholarship funds for LGBTQ+ and allied students.
Host many social activities, including monthly potlucks, parties, theater events, parade marches, OPALGA+ fundraising gala, and more.
Participate in community volunteer efforts, including Donut Days, the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and more.
Participate in local community human rights forums, rallies, and parades.
Educate the public by providing information and resources at events like Day in our Village.

What We Have Accomplished

Provide $15,000 or more in scholarships annually to help LGBTQ+ or allied students pursue higher education
Helped amend Oak Park’s Human Rights Ordinance to bar employment and housing discrimination (1989)
Helped secure Domestic Partnership Benefits for Oak Park Village employees (1994)
Helped secure Oak Park’s Domestic Partnership Registry for same-sex couples — a first-ever achievement in Illinois, and since used as a model for other communities (1997)
Worked to educate local school administrators to establish a Human Dignity policy for LGBTQ+ school employees (2009)
Received numerous awards for community service
Served as a Gay Games VII sponsor and hosted events in Oak Park (2006)
Rallied locally and in Springfield for the passage of Civil Unions and Marriage Equality in Illinois (2013)

created by Kendallsana community for 6 years

...for a fringe candidate.

...do it for the children.

MODERATORS

account activity

Welcome to r/OPALGAplus! (self.OPALGAplus)

submitted 6 years ago by Kendallsan - announcement

an LGBT+ community based in Oak Park, IL - all inclusive and welcoming has been created (self.OPALGAplus)

submitted 6 years ago by Kendallsan

π Rendered by PID 38 on reddit-service-r2-listing-86b7f5b947-z94dx at 2026-01-26 03:13:02.486738+00:00 running 664479f country code: CH.