Florida Agenda

By DALE MADISON

Wilton Drive will soon welcome its newest watering hole, when the Village Pub makes its “rebut” (pronounced “raybyoo,” as in, second debut) during the next few weeks. Business partners Greg Phelps, Mark Byard, Alex Sadeghi, and Jerry Yerich say they plan to revolutionize the bar business.

The owners say they are both intrigued and encouraged by an unexpected occurrence during the construction of the bar (which will be at 2283 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors), was once the location for J.J.’s Otherside and, more recently, The Mix: The contractor discovered that back in the 1970s the bar had been named “The Village Pub.”

“When Mark and I created the name and the logo we had no idea that this was the original name,” said Phelps, a veteran behind a bar for nearly 20 years. “With help of Wilton Manors’ the Grande Dame Diane Cline, we even found photos of the location’s original façade. Diane is helping create our ‘Wilton Manors Wall,’ which will include historic photos, memorabilia, and facts about our great little town,” he adds.

“We will have six separate sound zones that can be independently controlled,” notes Byard about their plans for the interior. “One will be for the sports bar, one on the dance floor, one for the main bar, and the others will be for the outside areas.

If you look at the building from the front you will notice first all new doors. We are also removing the covered windows, and installing what will appear to be garage doors, so that during good weather they will be opened with a slatted air wall inside,” to help regulate sound going onto the Drive. Phelps added that the position of the VJ booth will include a full view of the entire bar, so that the sound and videos can be adjusted at a moment’s notice.

Along with individual video monitors around the bar, there will be a 76-inch screen located at the main bar. “In the center of the main bar will be a retractable stage for performances, so that anyone at any place in the lounge will be able to see from any vantage point,” Phelps explains, adding, “We want to make this a real destination in Wilton Manors.”

Concerning the ever-present Wilton Drive parking issue, Byard says that in addition to a dedicated back lot, “we have already contracted for valet service, so no one will need to worry about getting a ticket or getting towed. We don’t want anyone to worry about that.” Phelps and Byard say they are shooting for an opening before Halloween.

You can view images of the bar construction’s work in progress at villagepubwm.com.

By DALE MADISON

See George Knittel’s face, and you instantly recognize him as one of South Florida’s iconic bartenders who continues to please crowds with a smile that is just as big as his heart. “I moved here 26 years ago, having grown up in Philly,” Knittel says. “My grandparents owned a bar, and I sort of grew up in the industry.”

Like Woody Allen’s “Zelig,” Knittel has seen his share of landmark happenings. “I actually started bartending in the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel [in Philadelphia], which was where so many fell ill in 1976 to Legionnaires’ disease. I started working there once the complete remodeling took place,” Knittel adds. “I had always been ‘curious’ about being gay, but in the 1970s you just didn’t act on it,” Knittel recalls. “My first gay bartending job was at Steps in Philly, on Delancey Street, and I walked around with a tool belt around my waist for two months.

“One man came up to me and asked if I was a bartender or a construction worker,” he remembers, laughing. “I did that job working Happy Hour for two years. Then a man by the name of Alan Kachin came to me and asked me to work for him in a new bar called Equus, and I worked for him for the next 10 years.” Equus became one of the city’s hottest disco night clubs of the 70s and 80s.

“Kachin then moved,” to South Florida, Knittel recalls, “and opened Hombre in South Beach, and then later The Eagle in Fort Lauderdale, and we have been good friends ever since. My first bartending job here was at the Breakers Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, and I was there for five years.”

Locals may remember the original Georgie’s, on West Sunrise Boulevard, in the location now occupied by Slammer. They may also recall seeing a familiar face slinging drinks behind the bar there.

“I was at the original Georgie’s on Sunrise, along with entertainer Tony Griffin and the late Lee McCall. Following that stint, I opened Every Nook and Cranny, a restaurant, but after eight years I got the itch for bartending again, so I went back to a little bar on Wilton Drive simply called the Martini Bar, and then over to the original Bill’s Filling Station on 13th Street.” His own personal “bar crawl” would lead him to Matty’s on the Drive, where friends and fans can now find him. “Now I feel like I am home at Matty’s,” he beams.

Knittel’s signature cocktail is a “Goose Cosmo.” “Start by chilling the glass, and in a shaker, mix two-and-a-half ounces of Grey Goose vodka, a dash of Stoli Orange, a dash of Cointreau (triple sec), a dash of cranberry juice, and garnish with an orange slice. Try one!”

Catch George Knittel weekends at Matty’s on the Drive, 2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, and tell him you heard about him and Matty’s in Agenda.

By DALE MADISON

Ken Hill resembles nothing so much as a proud father as he surveys the progress that contractors have made on his soon-to-open Infinity Lounge (2184 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, in the Gables Wilton Park condominium), which he plans to unveil soon. Considering that he just signed the lease in June is a tribute to that progress. “The City of Wilton Manors has been superlative,” Hill says. “They have worked with us so graciously. I know I have heard stories about how difficult they can be, but they have just been amazing for me to work with.” His praise extends to the contractor he chose. “Believe me, you have to be very selective—but they have just been here when they say they are going to be, and have been phenomenal,” he adds.

Hill has applied that selectiveness to every facet of the build-out, not least in the décor and environment he plans to invoke. “I picked the deep blue color for the walls, as I feel it’s very relaxing—to almost a ‘Zen’ type of feeling,” he says. “The Tiffany turquoise blue adds another great accent color.” He describes the painstaking detail, including an upholstered banquette and chandeliers. “I think we’re going to have one great upscale place,” Hill predicts, paternal pride in evidence.

Of the service and libations, Hill calls to mind “Martinis and old fashioned drinks. It’s going to not be your regular bar.” He describes the upscale, casual-formal vision for Infinity Lounge: “I wanted something that people would want to dress up for to go out—somewhere that you would want to put on a pressed shirt and nice slacks, or—if you’re a lady—a dress or skirt,” he chuckles at the Gayborhood irony. “Sorry I just had to say that.” Hill also plans outside, alfresco seating.

“There are enough eateries along the Drive that do a great job—I want to provide great drinks, and great music, and an environment that other locations don’t offer,” he explains. “I am trying to target a different segment of the market,” Hill adds. “I want my own niche, and I want to add to the Drive. To me, that’s what makes our community as great as it is, let’s ‘add to,’ and not take away from.”

Hill plans to open Infinity Lounge within the next few weeks. “I am hoping within two weeks, but as we all know, it depends on the final Certificate of Occupancy.”

For more information, visit infinityloungefl.com, or facebook.com/infinityloungefl.

By Dale Madison

When Robert Boo was Director of Development for what was then called the Gay and Lesbian Community Center (GLCC) of Fort Lauderdale, he added a number of important programs, working in tandem with thenexecutive director Paul Hyman, who had served in that post for nearly a decade. Boo left his position to work in the private sector in Miami, but somehow, that just didn’t work for him. When Hyman decided to return to his native New York, Boo thought the time was ripe for his own kind of return. Hired to succeed Hyman as Executive Director of the nowbranded Pride Center at Equality Park, he found a whole new “beast” waiting for him.

“With the move to the new campus (located at 2040 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors), there were a number of changes, and lots of additional programs that we were offering with increased services,” Boo explains. “I knew that I was going to have some very big shoes to fill, as Paul had done an incredible job. Of course, coming back to a non-profit in this economy is not easy. People have had to tighten purse strings at a time when we are expanding service,” he notes. “I can’t see us cutting our services—there are too many people who depend on us.”

One of the Pride Center’s biggest “nuts” is its Capital Campaign, which Boo says is the agency’s efforts “to raise money to help pay off the mortgage, so that we can once again increase our service potential.” Enter local pharmacist Ken Goss, who moved here several years ago from Boston, where he had served on the board of a non-profit, The Attic. “When I moved here, I wanted to get involved,” Goss relates. “I went to the [Pride Center], and saw the incredible work they were doing. One of the first projects that I was involved with was acquiring backpacks for underprivileged kids.”

Goss’ work with the Pride Center inspired him—in his own words—to “really get more involved with the community.” Just how involved wasn’t apparent until he called the agency’s new executive director and requested a meeting. Goss said he wanted to present the Pride Center with a check for its Capitol Campaign—in the amount of $50,000. Boo says that he was in a state of shock.

On Sunday, September 30, Boo and the Pride Center will hold an invitation-only brunch, to say “Thank You” to Goss, and to the board of directors of the agency. “If it were not for having a working board, so much of the services we provide would have to be curtailed,” Boo says with emphasis.

“I never want to see that happen.” For more information on the Pride Center at Equality Park’s Capital Campaign, or its many community services, visit pridecenterflorida.org.

If your non-profit organization is not listed in the Agenda Non-Profit Services Directory, please send your information to Dale Madison at
dalemadison@guymag.net.

Dale Madison

By DALE MADISON

Is it going to be John, Gino, Michael, Paul, or Don? (Sounds a lot like the beginning of “Ghostbusters!”) Make no mistake, though, when you go to 78 Degree Spa, you won’t have to worry about ghosts. In fact, your biggest worry may be about getting addicted. After a day there, all you will want to do is curl up in a corner and realize you have just had the Day of your Life.

For couples, 78 Degree has a great room just for you and your honey, in which to share a relaxing aromatherapy massage (on two tables), with two therapists in one room: You can just feel all of those tensions leaving. This is also a great treat for you and a friend to have a boys’ (or girls’) Jour de Spa—oui? Now, if you work out, try 78 Degree’s sports massage, a far more vigorous approach which also includes stretching, and supports a higher degree of physical training. While there, how about a soothing Herbal Wrap? This will pull impurities from the body—a really great way to pamper yourself, body and soul. In addition, they offer hair removal for eyebrows, ears, back, chest, and everywhere else you can imagine.

Dry and aching feet? Try an aromatherapy hand and foot massage, and add the heated paraffin treatment.

There are just so many things to try at 78 Degree Spa.

Owner John Pimenta has long been involved in the community, and is always onboard to assist the local charities in raising money. “That’s part of being in business,” Pimenta says, in his distinct New England accent. “You have to be involved. You have to be there and to give back, and that’s what we’ve done over the years.”

Pimenta attributes his longevity in Wilton Manors on adaptability and being flexible to the changes in both the economy and the market. “Has it been tough? Sure, but that’s life and you just have to keep pushing on,” he says, philosophically. “I think that’s one of the reasons that we’re still here, you just have to keep looking forward,” Pimenta adds. He is also upbeat about what his clients have to say about 78 Degree Spa:

“I’ve had massages all over the world, and this is the best massage I’ve ever received.”

“I live in New York and travel a lot in my work. I’ve had massages in many places, but this is the best.” “I was considering surgery for my carpal tunnel syndrome, but my pain is gone, and what you’ve taught me will help keep it gone.”

“The environment is so peaceful.” “My pain is gone—I’ll be back.” You see what I mean? Give your body a vacation from life, at 78 Degree Spa, 2153 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. For more information, visit 78degreespa. com, and tell John or any of his great team that you read about them in Florida Agenda.

By DALE MADISON

America’s “Favorite Gay Resort Town,”* Fort Lauderdale boasts 23-miles of sandy beaches, including one of the world’s most popular destination places for gay visitors and gayfriendly locals, Sebastian Street Beach.

Located near Fort Lauderdale’s historic (and historically-gay) Birch Road, Sebastian Street Beach intersects with North Fort Lauderdale Beach Drive (A-1-A), within blocks of some of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s gay resorts and guest houses, and within minutes of the rest.

\Sebastian Beach is also in driving and walking distance of over 150 gay-owned bars, restaurants, shops, and other businesses.

THE BEAR NECESSITIES Fort Lauderdale’s 18th Street Beach is nestled at the intersection of A-1-A), at the north end of Fort Lauderdale Beach. A fave for military daddies, leather men, and bears, it is a quieter, less crowded, and idyllic scene of sand and masculine camaraderie. *According to gay.com.

By Dale Madison

At a time when LGBT Rights and empowerment are at the forefront of the national debate, one local organization has taken the reins to make empowerment more than a watchword. Since 1987, Women In Network (WIN) has been dedicated to building skills in personal and business development, leadership, and empowerment for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women (the “L-B-T” in LGBT).

The non-profit group organizes business and professional networking events, advocacy efforts, health and educational programs, philanthropic and scholarship support, along with social and recreational events. All of these are devised with a goal that involves helping others and empowering themselves.

“We started watching the show, ‘Extreme Couponing,’ and a group of us got the idea to work for a local non-profit,” recalls Julia Landis. “So we did our research.” That research led them to a strategy for benefitting those less fortunate, and having a great time in the process. “It’s pretty amazing if you get a local grocery store to have a buy-one-get-one special, and then you find a manufacturer’s coupon and match them up—all of a sudden, you are actually walking out with money in your hand,” Landis adds. “One of my favorites is CouponMom.com, but there are many out there that really can double or triple your buying power.”

How does this great enthusiasm translate into helping others? Landis explains: “A few months ago, we started a food drive for Poverello. We didn’t know that there are certain items that Poverello cannot, due to laws, provide for their clients. Things like barbeque sauce are considered a luxury, and therefore government money can’t purchase these. We found that we could purchase the barbeque sauce with our couponing, and got the price down to less than fifty cents per bottle. The first delivery, we took over 3,500 pounds of groceries to Poverello. Terry Sommerville, the food bank manager at Poverello, was nearly in tears, because he was able to give clients things that they would never be able to have.”

As well as the homeless, WIN has a soft spot for kids. “Many people don’t realize that over 125,000 Broward County children can’t afford the basic supplies for school,” says Landis.

In cooperation with the Pride Center, McDonalds, Auto Nation, Power 96 FM, Waste Management, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Broward County schools, the Creative Summer Art Academy, and the Museum of Art, the “Tools for Schools Broward” program collects school supplies for disadvantaged children.

“Some of the things that we need most are glue sticks, crayons, pens and pencils, pink erasers, paper—just the simple things for kids to have for learning,” Landis says. “We have several drop off locations, including right here at the Pride Center at Equality Park [2040 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors], or people can go online and make a donation at browardedfoundation. net. Thanks to ‘Tools for Schools,’ Broward teachers from low income schools now have a chance to help their students to not just learn, but to excel.”

or more information about Women In Network, visit womeninnetwork.com, or contact Julia at julia@lgbtcenters.org

If your non-profit organization is not listed in the Agenda Non-Profit Services Directory, please send your information to
Dale Madison at dalemadison@ guymag.net.

By Dale Madison

In 1864, Henry Wells, founder of Wells Fargo Bank said, “We have one very powerful business rule, it is concentrated in one word: Courtesy.” It’s nice to see that, 144 years after the death of Wells (who also started American Express), that watch word is still very much alive in the bank that bears his name.

The Wilton M a n o r s branch (or “store,” as the company calls its local operations) at Five Points has something of a Gayborhood b a c k s t o r y .

Construction on the b u i l d i n g — located at the conjunction of Wilton Drive, Dixie Highway, and Northeast 26th Street— was started around three years ago, but there was a lengthy gap in construction times. Then all at once, or so it seemed, the building was completed, occupied and staffed as if it had been part of the local scenery for ages.

In June, the Five Points Wells Fargo store participated in the Stonewall Summer Pride Festival and Parade, entering the cavalcade with a beautiful stage coach drawn by four stunning horses. “As a symbol of our heritage, image, and values, we have re-created these beautiful coaches,” says Wilton Manors store manager Mitch Bloom. “We have these placed around the country. The one this year used at Stonewall was brought from Atlanta,” he adds. “Jack, the dog on top of the coach, is so amazing. He is the brother of the original mascot, Jack, who died last year.”

Bloom is proud of his company’s commitment to LGBT rights, and their involvement in the community. As Bloom relates it, twenty five years ago, Wells Fargo made a commitment to create a welcoming workplace environment for LGBT team members. In 1987 Well Fargo included “sexual orientation” in its corporate nondiscrimination statements, and in 1992, the 160-year-old financial services company’s legendary stagecoach made its first LGBTcentered appearance at Los Angeles Pride.

Within the decade (1998), they extended benefits to domestic partners. In 2004, they added “gender-identity and expression” to the non-discrimination policy. In 2010, they became a lead sponsor with GLSEN’s Safe Space campaign, funding 15,000 “Safe Space Kits” to help protect children across the country.

“Wells Fargo has a Pride Team Members Network, which is comprised of not just the LGBT community, but also those who are allies and friends,” says Bloom. “They come out in droves to help with any event that we have. I am the vice president of the team, and am so proud to serve. We have over 70 active members, and they are out there whenever there is an event.” Bloom and his team members keep Henry Wells’ commitment to courtesy and community involvement in the forefront of their minds.

“We are having at least one team at the Poverello Bowl-A-Thon on August 11, and we will have a booth there to answer questions.”

Bloom says that Wells Fargo is committed to helping the individuals who comprise our village in these trying times. “Our Opportunity Package allows someone a new opportunity to have a checking and savings account,” he explains. “If you have had problems with credit, some banks shut you out of the system—that’s not the way we work,” adding, “Every person needs a second chance.”

By Dale Madison

One could say without any irony that Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Gayborhood is truly blessed in its abundance of places of worship, where both the LGBT and the straight can find comfort and connection to the mysteries of the universe with likeminded (and “like-souled”) individuals seeking nourishment for the spirit. One congregation that calls Wilton Manors—and, more specifically, the antique district—“home” is Shine Ministries, a small Pentecostal church located on North Dixie Highway, led by “out” pastors Jayeson Owen and Michelle Lugo.

Owen—known as “P.J.” growing up in South Carolina and North Florida—recalls getting more serious about his faith following graduation from high school, when he decided to attend the Assembly of God College in Lakeland. Early on in his academic life, he decided that he should be “up front” about his sexual identity with the school’s dean, so he scheduled an appointment, and announced that he was gay. In a line reminiscent of “Sordid Lives,” the dean told Owen, “You are not participating in your own recovery.”

After returning to South Carolina to enroll at Clemson University, Owen began working with a group of transgendered and transsexual persons, and he was asked to work with the group in “drag.” During his first year working with the T community, Owen found himself running late for a meeting one night, so he compensated by speeding over the posted limit.

“I saw the red and blue flashing light behind me,” Owen, now 34, recalls. “I pulled to the side of the road, and was arrested for going 10 miles per hour over the limit.” That was only the start of it.

After being booked into jail, Owen asked a corrections officer for permission to use the restroom. The answer was shocking. “We don’t allow faggots to use the bathroom,” he was told. It’s the kind of moment that can have a profound impact on the rest of one’s life, and work.

After finishing school, Owen moved to Broward County, and took a job teaching. “I loved teaching,” says Owen, but he knew that “there was just something missing. I heard about Shine Ministries, and I liked what I saw.

Words to gospel songs had always kept me close to God. I was at the beach one day listening to a couple near me, and they were also discussing Shine Ministries. That week, I attended my first Pride event, and Shine had a booth— it was the first time I knew there were gay Christians,” Owen remembers. “I began a Bible study in my home.”

Owen began to work more closely with the ministry at a time when he was experiencing his own personal upheaval, one familiar to a great many. “At the time, my home was in foreclosure. I was trying to get through this— and to personally ‘shine’—when I was notified that someone had passed on, and had left me some money for a new home.” At around the same time, Owen continues, “the call came from First Congregational Church, and they asked me to teach a small class.” His life had taken a 180-degree turn for the better. Owen has no hesitation about whom he credits. “HE truly does work in mysterious ways.”

Of the worship at Shine Ministries, Owen says, “We reject the legalism of Pentecostalism. We embrace that God is love 100 percent. We also believe in SODA: ‘Significance, Opportunity, Destiny, and Authenticity.’ We believe this is how we should live our lives— that you have to put yourself out into the Universe.”

Shine Ministries—located at 2401 North Dixie Highway, in the same building as the Scissorium and Cricket Finds—holds services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays, and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. For more information about services, and a wide array of activities like snorkeling in the Florida Keys, music festivals, free weekly flapjack nights, and other events, visit mayweshine.weebly.com.

By Dale Madison

Several years ago, one of the area Pride organizations started working with the local Habitat for Humanity chapter, to raise funds to build a home for a local family.

Although they fell short of their goal, they did raise over $5,000 to assist with the construction—and they raised awareness of an important issue, while helping to gather a base of volunteers from the LGBT community with an eye to helping build future homes for less fortunate families.

Recently, Habitat—which was founded in 1976 in Americus, Georgia, and includes among its international corps of volunteers former President Jimmy Carter—finished work on five new homes in Oakland Park. Volunteer Coordinator Eliot Imhoff was so inspired, that he is now working on three additional homes.

“Right now, we have all of the paperwork filed with the city of Oakland Park, and are working with King Automotive, BankAtlantic, and Wells-Fargo Bank,” Imhoff says. “In conjunction with Christ United Church, we will be breaking ground to help three more deserving families.

Many people don’t understand families in the homes don’t get a free ride,” he explains. “They have to help in the building of the home. The program is meant to give them a new lease on life, and help them with the responsibility, and giving them a sense of pride for their future,” Imhoff stresses.

“Habitat Broward brings together people from all walks of life to work in partnership with deserving families in need,” Imhoff explains. “Habitat for Humanity strengthens families, neighborhoods, and communities. Our mission is to eradicate substandard housing, and to build simple, decent, affordable housing for those with low incomes.”

Imhoff says he started working with Habitat as a volunteer following Hurricane Katrina, going to Biloxi, Mississippi, and assisting with the rebuilding effort there. He says he found real inspiration helping his fellow men. “Since 1983, Habitat Broward has built more than 320 homes, and we are always in need of volunteers,” he says. “Not only with the building of the homes, but in all facets of Habitat. We also have the Habitat Re-Store [at 505 W Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale], which was helped by local humanitarian Ginny Miller, who assisted with the funding. You can find almost anything for the home, from building supplies to furniture,” Imhoff notes.

In addition to volunteers, Imhoff says, “We are always looking for additional sponsors within the community, who are capable of contributing [money and materials], and those in the trade who can step forward and assist in the construction process.”

Imhoff suggests those who are interested in participating with Habitat Broward in whatever fashion should visit the main office (3564 N Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, in the BankAtlantic building).

For more information, visit habitatbroward.org.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORY

Latinos Salud
Free HIV rapid testing, Free one-on-one counseling
and life coaching for gay Latinos 18 to 44. Free peer
networking dinners and leadership training for gay
Latinos 25 to 44.

Free clubhouse for Latinos 18 to
30, planning alternative social events
2330 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors
(954) 765-6239 and (954) 533-8681
latinossalud.org facebook.com/juntoslatinossalud
facebook.com/somoslatinossalud

Minority Development & Empowerment
HIV Testing, case management
5225 NW 33rd Ave., Building 5, Ft. Lauderdale
(954) 315-4530

POVERELLO
HIV Testing, Free meals
2302 NE 7th Ave, Wilton Manors
(954) 561-3663

Out of the Closet
HIV Testing, referrals
2097 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors
(954) 358-5580

Men’s Wellness Center
HIV & STD’s Testing & treatment
6405 N. Federal Hwy., Suite 205, Ft. Lauderdale
(877) 259-8727

The East Health Center
HIV/STD’s Testing, screening and treatment,
Immigration medical examination
2421 SW 6th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale
(954) 298-1749
(954) 467-4705

Broward House
HIV services, shelter, empowerment, housing, client
services
1726 SE 3rd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale
(954) 522-4749

Care Resource Broward
HIV Testing, case management,
830 E Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park
(954) 567-7141

Red Hispana
HIV Testing, Hispanic support groups, emergency
relief fund assistance, pre-case management
1350 East Sunrise Blvd., Suite 129, Ft. Lauderdale
(954) 462-8889

Care Resource Dade
HIV Testing, case management
3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
(305) 576-1234 Ext.287

Covenant House
Emergency/temporary shelter & crisis intervention
733 Breakers Ave., Ft. Lauderdale
(954) 561-5559

The Wellness Center
Support groups, Lipoatrophy (Facial Wasting)
2921 NE 6th Ave., Wilton Manors
(954) 568-0152

The Pride Center at Equality Park
HIV Testing, support groups, elderly, youth resources,
transgender resources, bereavement
2040 N Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
(954) 463-9005

LAMBDA
Support groups, substance abuse
1231-A E Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 761-9072

Gay & Lesbian Youth Support Group
Provides support to gay and lesbian youths 16 to 24
years of age
1480 SW 9 Avenue 2nd Floor Ft Lauderdale
Sunshine Cathedral Campus
(954) 764-5150

Brian Neal Fitness & Health Foundation
Weekly group workouts, gym membership, nutrition
and life mentoring classes by professionals, online
programs, exercise, and health monitoring for
persons living with HIV/AIDS and other lifechallenging
conditions.
2435 N. Dixie Hwy., Wilton Manors
(954) 336-0436
(561) 255-4913

AIDS Healthcare Foundation/Out of theCloset

HIV testing, client services, STD’s testing & treatment,
AHF Pharmacy
2097 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors
(954) 318-6997

The Community
Anger management, counseling Self pay/Sliding Scale
$25-$85
16 NE 4th St., Suite 130, Ft. Lauderdale
(954) 533-9819

Family Therapy Center
Anger management
2415 University Dr., Coral Springs
(954) 345-6222

South Florida Gender Coalition
Support groups for Cross-dressers, trans-sexuals and
significant others; Age 18 and older.
3233 NW 34th Ct., Ft. Lauderdale
(954) 578-9454, 954-677-2587

Teen Space 211
Tough teen issues, bullying, counseling
3217 NW 10th Terr., Suite 308, Ft. Lauderdale
Pride Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Gay/Lesbian/Bisex/Trans; Mental Health Services;
Substance Abuse Detox; Substance Abuse Inpatient
(954) 463-4321, 954-453-8679
(800) 585-7527

Legal Aid Service – Broward Human Rights Initiative
Low-income gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender
(GLBT) individuals in need of legal services, Gay/
Lesbian/Bisex/Trans; Legal Services
491 N State Rd. 7, Plantation
(954) 358-5635

Legal Aid Service – Broward Human Rights
Initiative
Legal services, immigration information
(954) 358-5635
SunServe

Counseling, mental health intake and referral, Noble
McArtor Senior Day Care Center, youth and family
services
1480 SW 9th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale
(954) 764-5150, (954) 764-5055, (954) 764-5055,
(954) 549-0263

Fusion
Program open to the GLBTQ community. Activities
include meditation, social events, groups, movies,
games, classes, and condom distribution campaign.
2304 NE 7th Ave., Wilton Manors
(954) 630-1655

Spectrum Programs
Case Management, Marriage & Family therapy,
Outpatient Counseling, Psychiatric Services,
Substance Abuse Residential Treatment
450 E Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach
(954) 580-0770
(954) 781-4405

If your non-profit organization is not listed in the Agenda Non-Profit Services Directory, please send your information to Dale Madison at dalemadison@guymag.net.