Adirondack North Country
Gender Alliance

Proudly Serving our LGBTQIA+ Community

Adirondack North Country
Gender Alliance

Proudly Serving our LGBTQIA+ Community

Serving the LGBTQIA+ community in Franklin, Essex, and Clinton counties.

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Welcome to Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance

We are a beacon of support and advocacy for gender diversity and inclusivity in our region. At ANCGA, we’re dedicated to fostering a community where individuals of all gender identities and expressions feel safe, respected, and celebrated.

ANCGA is more than just an organization; we’re a family of allies and individuals committed to championing equality and understanding. Founded on the principles of acceptance and empowerment, we stand firm in our mission to create a world free from discrimination based on gender.

Our mission is simple yet profound: to promote awareness, provide resources, and advocate for the rights and well-being of transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals in the Adirondack North Country region. Through education, support, and collaboration, we strive to break down barriers and build bridges of understanding within our community.
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Population

We serve over 165,000 individuals in the Adirondack North Country

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Resources

There are 15 pages dedicated to LGBTQIA+ resources on this website

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Events

We sponsor 10 events throughout the year

Transgender Day of Remembrance

𝐀 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞.

This is a day set aside by the Transgender Community, to honor and remember those who were viciously and brutally murdered in the past 12 months.

While the day occurs nationally on every November 20, to better accomodate our friends, and allies, we invite you to join us in this service which will be held virtually, via Zoom, on the previous Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 2 pm.

Register in advance for this service.

Transgender Day of Rememberance Service Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance
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New Event! Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend

𝑺𝒌𝒊 – 𝑺𝒌𝒂𝒕𝒆 – 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒚 – 𝑷𝑹𝑰𝑫𝑬!
𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒅𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒆𝒏𝒅, 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 7-9, 2025.
Elevate your winter with a three-day PRIDE celebration in beautiful Lake Placid, and a chance to experience one of America’s original winter getaways. Join us in celebrating the first Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend, where members of the LGBTQI+ community, family members, and allies from all over can connect over days filled with winter fun, celebrations, delicious dining, and a region that does Après ski like no other. Planning is still underway, and a full schedule is coming soon. Sign up to receive event updates and registration information.

A Comprehensive Resource for the Adirondack North County LGBTQIA+ Community

Navigating life as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community can present unique challenges, especially in regions where support and resources may be limited. Recognizing this need, we have curated a collection of services, organizations and information designed to empower and uplift every individual across the diverse spectrum of gender identities and sexual orientations.

Whether you’re seeking affirming healthcare providers, safe spaces for social connection, educational resources, or support in navigating legal rights, we are here to help. We not only to offer practical assistance, but also to foster a sense of belonging and community pride.

Some of the informational resources we provide include:

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Events

From the Transgender Day of Visibility to the Adirondack North Country LGBTQIA+ Pride Ski Weekend, we have many events that you can participate in and support.

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Suicide Prevention

Discrimination, rejection, and lack of support contribute to feelings of isolation and hopelessness, making suicide prevention efforts critically important.

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Etiquette

Whether you’re a friend, family member, colleague, or ally, embracing LGBTQIA+ etiquette demonstrates your commitment to equality and acceptance.

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Training

We offer interactive workshops, seminars, and consultations, teaching language, how to implement best practices, and affirming policies for your work place environment.

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Flags Guide

Our LGBTQIA+ Flags Guide will allow you to explore some of the most prominent LGBTQIA+ flags and their meanings, celebrating the diversity and resilience of the community they represent.

Glossary

Our Glossary provides definitions for terms commonly used within the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond. Learn about the various words and phrases that we use to identify ourselves.

We have many more resources available for you to learn from.

Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance, Inc.

PO Box 1113 Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Mon - Fri: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sat and Sun: Closed