OPALGA's Mission
Our Mission is to improve the quality of life and empower gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered residents of the area through communications, education, participation, celebration and understanding, thereby incorporating our unique strengths and values into every day life.
OPALGA strives to foster a community wide understanding of the issues that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people face through direct outreach and interaction with local community organizations.
OPALGA provides direct services for youth that includes a weekly-drop-in center, HIV education and prevention, and information that improves the well-being of area youth. OPALGA has also hired a professional director to oversee these youth programs.
OPALGA's Goals
- Promote positive attitudes and eliminate discrimination toward people of all sexual orientations;
- Inspire change through positive educational effort;
- Provide social, recreational and cultural opportunities for our members and the larger community;
- Offer twice weekly programming thru the 'safe places' drop-in center where youth receive HIV education and prevention information and educational opportunities regarding issues they face.
