Ashland lies 15 miles north of the California border, in the foothills of a snowcapped peak, surrounded by mountains. Southern Oregon University is located there, as well as the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Ashland's population is comprised of both lifelong residents, solidly rooted in small-town living, and former metropolitan area residents looking for a more relaxed pace and a better quality of life.

Ashland is the home of the Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center. The Center is a non-profit, multi-service agency providing programs, meeting space, awareness, advocacy and support for the Southern Oregon / Northern California areas. The Center provides a place for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community members, including teens, to gather and participate in activities. It is also a resource for obtaining information, referrals, peer support, leadership and advocacy for the GLBTQ community.
Use the link below to find out more.

The Equity Foundation is proud to support the GLBT community of Ashland Oregon through grants, scholarships and community activism.

Topics on this page: Ashland Oregon Gay and Lesbian Community | Ashland Oregon minority grants | Ashland Oregon not for profit fund raising | Ashland Oregon GLBT community

Equity Foundation is seeking volunteers to help with everything from:

~ Office tasks
~ Data Entry
~ Event presence
~ Outreach

If you would like to volunteer your time to Equity Foundation, please contact Amy at 503-231-5759. Volunteer application forms are available for download!

The Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Foundation

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