Rainbow Resource Directory
The Rainbow Resource Directory is a Guide of businesses in Wilmington NC that service the GLBTQIA community with Respect and dignity. If you are going to spend your hard earned money on services, why not use providers/businesses that you feel comfortable with. Scroll down past the Topics to the difference categories. There are over 40 businesses/agencies and events here. This is a FREE service to the community and for the providers.
TOPICS:
FOR PARENTS WITH GAY CHILDREN, FOR PARENTS, FOR YOUTH, FROM TRANSGENDER PEOPLE,
GAY FRIENDLY AA GROUPS, SOCIAL EVENTS, FOR THE ENTIRE GLBTQIA COMMUNITY, FOR QUEER WOMEN & FRIENDS, BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS, GAY FRIENDLY NON-PROFITS, GAY FRIENDLY DOCTORS,THERAPISTS, GAY FRIENDLY ACCOUNTANTS, GAY FRIENDLY ATTORNEY’S, GAY FRIENDLY INSURANCE COMPANIES, GAY FRIENDLY CHURCHES, OTHER GAY OWNED OR GAY FRIENDLY BUSINESSES, ONLINE PUBLICATIONS, ONLINE RADIO
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FOR PARENTS WITH GAY CHILDREN
Lead with Love: A film for parents with gay children
http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/aamft/issues/2011-01-27/5.html
MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETINGS
FOR PARENTS: PFLAG Meeting is the 1st Sunday of the Month at 2:00pm at UNCW, 601 South College Road in Fisher Student Union Building in the Masonboro Island Room, Wilmington, NC. Parking can be found in Parking Lot surrounded by Warwick Center, King Hall and Fisher Union. The meeting is located in the first building to the right…opposite to the information desk and up the stairs. Masonsboro Island Room is across the Hall from the upstairs Bookstore. Bring mothers, fathers, siblings, friends and yourself. All supporters are welcomed as well as loved ones who are conflicted!
FOR YOUTH: Youth Meeting: Every 1st Friday and 3rd Friday of the month at disclosed place. 1st Friday meetings are social events and the 3rd Friday is Disccusion Meetings. 6:30pm-8:30. Email WilmingtonPride@gmail.com for more information or Find us on Facebook.
FOR UNCW STUDENTS: During regluar school sessions the UNCW Pride group meets on a weekly basis on Wednesday at 7:00pm in Masonboro Island Room. UNCW, 601 South College Road in Fisher Student Union Building in the Masonboro Island Room, Wilmington, NC. Parking can be found in Parking Lot surrounded by Warwick Center, King Hall and Fisher Union. The meeting is located in the first building to the right…opposite to the information desk and up the stairs. Masonsboro Island Room is across the Hall from the upstairs Bookstore. UNCW Students and other students from CFCC, Miller-Mott and High School as welcomed.
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FROM TRANSGENDER PEOPLE: Transgender Meeting. 1st Thursday of the Month at 6:00 at an undisclosed location. Contact Licensed Psychological associate Nova Swanstrom at 343-6890 for more information. You must meet with her prior!
GAY FRIENDLY AA GROUPS
Every Tuesday at 7pm at St. Judes MCC
SOCIAL EVENTS
FOR THE ENTIRE GLBTQIA COMMUNITY
Port City Take-Overs: Port City TakeOver was created for the GLBT community and our straight allies as a way to come together and socialize on a different level. We welcome everyone to come and join the fun. No one is ever excluded.
http://www.PORTCITYTAKEOVER.COM
FOR QUEER WOMEN & FRIENDS:
Carolina T-Dances: An all women’s group designed to create a social networking environment for lesbian women in Wilmington and surrounding areas. Events generate funds which are donated towards breast cancer.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=64204302974
BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS
A premier nightclub in Wilmington of the GLBTQIA community and the best place to dance in Wilmington
118 Market Street
http://www.ibizawilmington.com/
Costello’s Piano Bar
Fancy Drinks, Piano Music, beer and wine specials. This is a great place to come and relax any day of the week. Open 7 days a week. Monday is Ladies Night (Lesbians and queer-women)
221 Princess Street
http://www.costellospianobar.com/
ToolBox:
Top dance videos on the flat screens. Rainbow pride/toy shop on premises. Dance floor and one of the larger relaxing patio areas in town. Live DJ, Karaoke and the finest in Male and Female Entertainment. Drink specials nightly. 21 to enter.
2325 Burnett Avenue
GAY FRIENDLY NON-PROFITS
Coastal Horizon Center
LGBT Rape Survivor Group
Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc
“The Open Gate”
http://www.domesticviolence-wilm.org/
GAY FRIENDLY DOCTORS:
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Dr. Catherine Sotir
http://www.wilmingtonhealth.com/provider/sotir/catherine/
THERAPISTS:
Nova Swanstrom
She also runs the FREE trans support group.
http://www.deltadbt.com/provider-directory/swanstrom-nova/
Tab Ballis
http://www.insightwellnessservices.com/TabBallisLCSW.en.html
Julie Stone
http://www.insightwellnessservices.com/JulieStoneLCSW.en.html
Cheryl Maddux
http://www.deltadbt.com/provider-directory/maddux-cheryl/
Heather McDonough
http://apexforyou.com/default.aspx
GAY FRIENDLY CHURCHES
St. Jude’s Metropolitan Community Church (MCC)
This leader in the LGBT community has established itself as one of the more active churches in greater Wilmington. With traditional Christian worship services on Sundays at 9:00am and 11:00am, this church has a great deal to offer. From their website: “Our Mission is to be God’s hands extended! We truly and honestly welcome and affirm you with open hearts and open arms. We believe everyone is a miracle of God and we are excited to include you.” Contact information: 19 N. 26th Street (at corner of Market and 26), Wilmington, NC 28405, (910) 762-5833. www.stjudesmcc.org
Church of the Servant (Episcopal)
An Episcopal Church, this magnificent church is a mixture of traditional liturgy and intellectual and spiritual inquiry. A welcome respite for the world-weary. With services at 8:30am and 11am as well as Wed Eucharist and Labyrinth walks every other weekend on Friday evenings and Saturday during the day with volunteer and social activities, there is something here for everybody.
Church of the Servant
4925 Oriole Drive
Phone: (910) 395-0616
Website: http://churchoftheservantnc.org/
Coastal Carolina Religious Science Center
If you’re familiar with Louise Hay (“You Can Heal Your Life”) who’s also a minister of this philosophy, you may want to check this out. Meditation and Healing weekly Sundays at 10:30am. Weekly services Sunday at 11am.
Phone: 910-395-1291
Oleander Oaks
5725 Oleander Dr Bldg F 1-2
Wilmington, NC 28403
www.CCRSC.org
coastalcarolinars@yahoo.com
St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound Episcopal Church
From their Mission Statement: “We are the body of Christ; a loving caring, diverse and welcoming community of Christian people committed to growth in our knowledge and love of God, in bringing others into our fellowship, and in our outreach to the world around us. We welcome the faithful, the seeker and the doubter for God’s embrace is wide and God’s good news is for all!” and website: “Please join us. Our altar is a Christian altar before it is Episcopal. Communion is open to all baptized Christians.” See website for service times.
St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound Episcopal Church
101 Airlie Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910-256-3034
Website: http://www.standrewsonthesound.org/
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
From their website: “St. Paul’s is a historic downtown church located at the corner of Sixth and Market Streets. Since 1868, God has worked through generations of faithful Christians to proclaim the gospel and make Christ known.” Worship each Sunday at 9:00am and 11:00am with Sunday School at 10:00 am.
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
12 North Sixth Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: (910) 762-4882
Website: http://www.stpaulswilmington.org/
Unity Christ Church
A rich tradition of openness and acceptance characterizes the leadership and membership of this non-denominational church. Sunday services: 8:30am and 11:00am. Adult Spiritual Education, Sunday, 9:45 a.m.
Unity Christ Church
717 Orchard Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 763-5155
Website: http://www.unitywil.com/
Unitarian Universalists of Wilmington
The Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: The inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
Unitarian Universalists of Wilmington
4313 Lake Avenue
Wilmington NC 28403
Phone: (910) 392-6454
Website: http://www.uufwilmington.org/
GAY FRIENDLY RESTURANTS
17TH Street Deli 910-343-1722 125 Grace Street Wilmington NC 100% Boars Head Deli open M-F 7-4..will be open saturdays after Memorial Day. We Deliver !!!
GAY FRIENDLY HOTELS
BEST WESTERN PLUS COASTLINE INN
GAY FRIENDLY ACCOUNTANTS
Ray Dennis, MSA; 1922 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910-815-4283, Email: rdennis1@ec.rr.com
Small single practitioner specializing in payroll, bookkeeping, business and personal income tax.
GAY FRIENDLY ATTORNEY’S
Paula Kohut, PPL
Legal Services/Conventional / Unconventional
pkohut@kohut.pro
Office: (910) 399-5194
1422 County Club Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
Virginia R. Hager
Hager & Associates Law Office, P.C.
2505 S. 17th Street, Suite 200
Wilmington, NC 28401
VRHager@aol.com
www.hagerlawoffice.com
(910) 796-2044
Counties served: New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick
■Family Law
■Custody
■Second Parent Adoptions
■Relationship Contracts
■Mediation
GAY FRIENDLY INSURANCE COMPANIES
Metlife
Janet Mordeci
Financial Service Representative
Registered Representative
1051 Military Cutoff
Suite 210
Wilmington NC 28405
(910) 256-9196 ext. 23
Fax (910) 256-9625
jmordeci@metlife.com
OTHER GAY OWNED OR GAY FRIENDLY BUSINESSES:
Best Western Coastline Inn
http://www.coastlineinn.com/
Michael Moore Antiques
(910) 763-0300
539 Castle St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Pine Valley Market; Gourmet deli
http://www.pinevalleymarket.com/
GEMS4U
(Handmade Jewelry by Mary Sedcieski)
www.gemsbymary.com
(910) 620-9093
JandT toy chest: an online sex store for the GLBTQIA community
They support Wilmington Pride…gay owned
http://jandtstoychest.com/
Naturally Captured Studio, LLC
http://www.naturallycaptured.com/
Professional Photographer
Komucha Keith
“Brewing Life and wellness”
Owner/CEO- Keith Taylor
m.keith.taylor@gmail.com
1-910-538-4607
Madonna Edgar
Holistic Nutrition Coach, Cooking Instructor & Personal Chef
(910) 329-0801
http://cookingupwellness.webs.com
Fitness and Choreography with Maggie Vining” and “Zumba Fitness for GLBTQIA” (secret FB group for students and instructors of Zumba)
Phone: 910-319-7361
Email: maggie.vining@gmail.com
Twitter: ZumbawithMaggie
Official Zumba Instructor Web Page: https://www.zumba.com/en-US/profiles/19597/
I am a licensed and insured Zumba® instructor and I would love the opportunity to offer GLBTQIA -friendly fitness classes, demos, theme parties, fundraisers (called Zumbathons®)… anything! Zumba® classes and events are fun and sexy, and teaching them is my passion. I can teach to any ability, or age, but I especially enjoy working with seniors and those struggling with obesity.
Terry Allgood TA Associates, Inc. Terry@taassociatesinc.com Direct Dial: (919)616-2747 http://www.linkedin.com/in/allgood
My name is Terry Allgood. I Help you evaluate business issues and develop & implement solutions. We provide expertise in 5 major areas: Business Process Management, Program & Project Management, ERP, Systems Engineering & Integration, and Program Staffing (ALL Levels). Check out my professional link for more information and references to connect or discuss business opportunities directly or partnerships.
Lighthouse Strategies and Consulting Sherre Toler Email: Lighthousestrategies@yahoo.com 910-658-3059 / 910-658-3059 609 A Piner Road 179 Wilmington, NC 28409 Customized t shirts, mouse pads coffee mugs, flip flops and many other products featuring rainbow pride logos and other personalized designs.
ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
OutImpact: Online gay publication
http://www.outimpact.com/
http://www.facebook.com/l/03d63;www.OutImpact.com – national non-profit publication currently headquartered in Wilmington, NC, focused on national lifestyle-based content for both gay men and women and our allies.
Autostraddle: News, entertainment, opinion, and girl-on-girl culture
www.autostraddle.com
Be your own Queero: online queer publication
http://beyrownqueero.com/
THE NEW OutWilmington:
http://www.outwilmington.com/
Out Haus | A Lesbian Social Network with News and Entertainment
http://outhaus.org/blog/
ONLINE RADIO
OutImpact Radio
http://outimpactradio.com/
HOMOGROUND
www.homoground.com
Queer music podcast and mixtapes
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