The purpose of this corporation shall be: to promote social well-being of individuals within the community through education and entertainment; to be instrumental in promoting a better understanding of the community by networking with other segments of the general population; to promote and support the Arts and cultural exchanges, to sponsor an annual vigil against violence; to provide information to the general population though an ongoing speakers bureau; to publish a community resource directory; and to develop services and programs for the community as they arise.

Community Link, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations to it are tax deductible.

P.O. Box 4959 * Fresno, CA 93744 * (559) 266-LINK * info@communitylinkfresno.com

Past:

Fresno Rainbow Pride 2008: "GOT PRIDE" photos are now available at:   www.GayFresno.com  www.QueerFresno.com www.indybay.org

Photos (taken by Dan Waterhouse) from 2007 are still available here!

BowlAThon 2007 photos!

20th Anniversary Gala Reception photos coming soon!

GSA & Community Link's Expression Not Suppression photos coming soon!

Rainbow Bowling League season lasted from 10/25 until 3/13 and will resume in October 2008. See all game results and some photos!

Dining Out For Pride (April 1st through May 31st) - see details here!
 

Current:

JUNE 20 issue of NEWSLINK is ONLINE as of 6/19 and will be at distribution points starting 6/19 (in Fresno - other locations: 6/21 or later) .

Pink Pages 2008 (published June 2008) will be online this week (June 17)! Also, pick them up at most of the same distribution points as NewsLink (in Fresno, Hanford and Merced)!

GLBTQ Teen Only (High School Age) Social Group by Youth Alliance is every Friday from 6:30-7:30pm. See Youth Alliance page.

Fresno GLBTQI Youth Alliance social is every Friday at 7:30pm. See Youth Alliance page.

Gray Alliance meets twice monthly - once for dinner out (second Wednesday), once for potluck (usually last Sunday). See Gray Alliance page.

Rainbow Bowling happens every 1st Sunday (April through October) at 2:30pm! Games are open bowling, not in a league format, so play for fun! Mention "Rainbow League" to get $2.50/game rate + shoe rental. We have 4 lanes reserved. At Cedar Lanes, 3131 N. Cedar in Fresno.
 

Future:

It's A Queer Thang radio show on KFCF 88.1FM - Friday, 6/20 from 5-6pm. Music from performers at Pride festivals across the country & Guests: Tony, who's participating in AIDS Marathon.

QueerVolleyBall every Thursday 6:30pm and every third Saturday (6:30pm on 6/21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/20; 4pm on 10/18).

Deadline for 7/18 issue of NewsLink - 7/6

Community Link Board Meeting - 7/20, 10am at Mark & Andrew's. E-mail clinkinc@aol.com if you'd like to attend

Bowl-A-Thon 2008 - 8/17, 2:30pm at Cedar Lanes, 3131 N. Cedar Ave, Fresno

 

 PROJECTS 

Since 1988 Community Link has been Providing Services to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Trans-gendered communities of the Central Valley:
  • Fresno Youth Alliance
    The Youth Alliance has been around for the last 20 years - founded in February 1988 - providing a supportive and social group for younger members of our community in a safe and substance free environment. We provide weekly meetings and social activities.
  • Gray Alliance
    A social, support, and advocacy group for older members of the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual community
  • NewsLink
    The Central Valley’s Monthly Gay Newspaper
  • Pink Pages
    The Central Valley's only Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Resource and business directory
  • Annual Fresno LGBTQ Pride Parade & Festival
  OUR FUTURE GOALS 

We’re laying the foundation and working toward opening an all purpose Community Center, establishing a 24 Hour Crisis Line, and creating more support and social outlets for all members of our community. All of this takes time, money, and the support of the community.
Get involved today!
Help make Fresno a better place to live!
Become a member, donate some time and energy or make a tax deductible donation!

United Way Contributions
Remember, you can support Community Link by designating your donations through the United Way work place campaign. We extend our gratitude to all of those who have made contributions to United Way on behalf of Community Link.

Community Link needs your help!
Send your tax-deductible donation to the address on top of the page!

 CALENDAR 

What's happening in the community - a calendar with links to events in Fresno, as well as statewide.

 RESOURCES 

Websites worth your time: nationwide and local GLBT organizations.

California's Domestic Partnership Registry

  LOCAL SERVICES 
All phone numbers are in 559 are code unless otherwise noted

Community Link, Inc.
266-5465

PFLAG -Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. A support group for our loved ones.
434-6540

HOTLINES: Gay and Lesbian Youth Hotlines
LYRIC - Lavender talk line 800 236-PRIDE
TTD 415 431 8812
outside of CA 415 863 3636
lyricinfo@tlg.net      talkline@lyric.org

1-800-42-BAGLY- 24 hour hotline
1-800-347-TEEN Thurs-Sun, 5-9:45pm
1-800-96-YOUTH - Daily, 3:30 -7:30pm

TEMPORARY HOUSING:
The Sanctuary Youth Shelter for males and females 11 to 17 years of age who are homeless, runaways, or have been kicked out of their homes.
498-8543 or 1-800-820-4968

Marjaree Manson Center for women of all ages who have experienced family violence.
233-HELP or 1-800-640-0333

HIV/AIDS:
The Living Room at WestCare
485-3667
Planned Parenthood - HIV anonymous testing site
488-4900
Fresno County Health Dept. HIV/AIDS
445-3434