BAGLY, Inc.

Mission: The Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth (BAGLY, Inc.) is a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization committed to social justice, and creating, sustaining, and advocating for programs, policies, and services for the GLBT youth community. Overview: Founded in 1980, BAGLY provides a safe, non-exploitative environment where members can make friends, discuss experiences, and receive support, information, and referrals about sexual orientation, gender identity, and other issues of concern. BAGLY’s Boston-based programs include social support, leadership development, and health promotion programs. BAGLY serves as the coordinator of the LGBTQ+ Youth Group Network of Massachusetts, a network of over 15 community-based groups similar to BAGLY throughout the state. BAGLY provides local and national expertise and advocacy in support of programs, policies, and services for LGBTQ+ youth, through community organizing, public education, and state and national movement building initiatives. Serving over 2,500 youth each year through its programs and activities, BAGLY has served over 30,000 young people since its inception. In addition to LGBTQ+ youth support, BAGLY also offers two fee-for-service programs: BAGLY Speakers Bureau and BAGLY's Technical Assistance & Training Opportunities. Both are described in detail in the Products & Services tab.