Affinity Community Services
Civic and Social OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Affinity Community Services is a social justice organization based in Chicago, Illinois, that focuses on supporting black LGBT communities, queer youth, and allies. Its work centers on health and wellness, civic engagement, immigrant rights, and leadership development, with an emphasis on building bridges across communities through collective analysis and action to advance social justice, freedom, and human rights. The organization identifies emergent needs, creates safe spaces, and develops leaders to address challenges faced by its communities, operating with an intersectional approach to foster authentic self-expression and inclusive outcomes. Based on its origins and public activities, Affinity emerged from a local effort to increase visibility and representation for black lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals on the south side of Chicago and has since grown to advocate for broader social justice initiatives. The organization is described as serving black LGBT communities, queer youth, and allies, and it has engaged in initiatives such as public events and virtual outreach, reflecting its ongoing efforts to connect with and support its constituents within the civic and social landscape of the region.