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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Civil Rights, Community Service Clubs, Lesbian & Gay Rights, LGBTQ
Mission: The Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance (AGLA) is a grassroots membership organization that strives to improve the quality of life and meet the needs of the Arlington gay and lesbian community through education and leadership. We are committed to creating an organization that reflects the diversity of Arlington and building relationships with business and civic groups and community leaders. Through vigorous nonpartisan political activities, AGLA earns the respect of community leaders and ensures that the gay and lesbian voices remain an integral part of the local government decision-making process. Through community service projects, we reflect our commitment to improving the quality of life for all Arlingtonians and demonstrate the value of gay and lesbian people to the community. Through our varied social activities, we provide a safe and comfortable community for gays and lesbians. Our visibility, our commitment to effective positive change and our internal unity combine to create a dynamic environment in which personal involvement translates into community progress toward equality for all gays and lesbians who live and work in Arlington County.