WHO WE ARE

Established in 1977, The EEGO Foundation is one of the largest, best organized, all-volunteer, membership and community-based non-profit human rights organizations in the country. It is the proud voice of the LGBT community on the East End of Long Island, paving the way for its members to gain equal rights through educational, communication, advocacy, health and cultural programs.

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Here are some highlights from The EEGO Foundation’s more than a quarter century of history, accomplishments which demonstrate the power of community, how people who believe deeply in the ideal of equality and justice can work together and influence others:

• Protested successfully against the exclusion of gay men and women from Fowler Beach in Southampton.
• Demonstrated our commitment to human rights by maintaining an open dialogue with local politicians to insure our community’s issues remain visible and pertinent.
• Sponsored annual workshops, outreach, and cultural forums, celebrating well-known writers, artists, medical professionals, entertainers, and activists and held at such places as Bay Street Theatre, Guild Hall, the Benson Gallery, Southampton College, Bridge Gardens Trust, and Ashawagh Hall .
• Led the way for the creation of local registries so that our community may declare its relationships and take advantage of the growing opportunities provided to domestic partners.
• Established a scholarship program for gay minority students.
• Organized on-going social events for members including dinner dances, theatre parties, family outings, beach picnics, fishing trips, cabaret performances, and cocktail parties.
• Initiated participation as an active member of both the Anti-Bias Task Forces of Southampton and of East Hampton.
• Encouraged local businesses to participate with us through the unique Business Partner Program which offers advertising and patronage opportunities with our over 500 EEGO members.
• Supported other worthy social service and human rights East End organizations through annual grants.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN

Because we are active and pro-active on issues that may impact your life on the East End.

Because we provide leadership and a voice for civil rights that you, your friends and your family deserve.

Because we provide a community where you may find and join other vibrant gay men and women in a variety of informative, fun and educational social events and outreach projects.

Because there is strength in numbers as we fight to change our lives for the better.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP?

As a member, you will receive our monthly newsletter, InBrief, a thoughtful, entertaining coverage of local and regional information of interest to the LGBT community as well as a calendar of upcoming EEGO Foundation events. You will be entitled to reduced admission to these events. And most importantly you’ll meet new friends and will be a part of the larger LGBT community in the place we call home. Whether you live on eastern Long Island full time or spend part of your time in this beautiful, unique place, we need you to join us! Membership in The EEGO Foundation is strictly confidential.