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BOSF is registered 501c3 non-profit organization serving the San Francisco Bay Area Bear Community.
Formed in 1994 Bears of San Francisco is a non-profit charitable organization. Through our fundraising activities, we have contributed over $600,000 to a number of charities at the local, state, and national level.
Our mission statement:
“The Bears of San Francisco is an all-inclusive community-based association that benefits the greater Bay Area through fundraising, service, and socializing.”
The Castro LGBTQ Cultural District is being created with the intent of preserving, sustaining, and promoting the LGBTQ history and culture of the broader Castro district. The creation of the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District will highlight the structures and sites important to this history; fostering racial, ethnic and cultural diversity among its residents and businesses; and creating a safe, beautiful, and inclusive space for LGBTQ and allied communities, from those who call this neighborhood home to those who visit it from around the world.
We are a project of the Leather Alliance who is our fiscal sponsor and 501 ( c ) (3) charitable organization. All contributions are tax deductible.
The Castro LGBTQ Cultural District is a living, breathing geographic and cultural area with rich political, social, economic, and historical significance to the LGBTQ community. The neighborhood has been recognized worldwide for nearly half a century as a beacon of LGBTQ liberty and an enclave for LGBTQ people to find safety, acceptance, and chosen family. The Castro has long drawn new residents and visitors from every corner of the globe who seek out the neighborhood because of its significance as a center of LGBTQ life.
The Castro LGBTQ Cultural District will help sustain this community and the Castro as a center of LGBTQ life. This is important for the movement as a whole, but also important for the Castro and for San Francisco.
The Golden Gate Guards is a leather-Levi, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, open to both men and women, that serves the San Francisco Bay Area. We host safe, sane, and enjoyable events for those with an interest in leather, Levis, motorcycles and uniforms while raising money for other non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations.
ONYX is an organization formed and operated by Men of Color who enjoy the leather and/or kink lifestyle. ONYX sets as its goal to provide an informational and social organization to address issues specific to people of color who choose to project the positive aspects of the leather and/or kink lifestyle and support our community and economic initiatives.
Founded in 1995, ONYX looks to provide education, fraternization and serve as a bridge for Men of Color to the greater Leather community. ONYX Deep South is looking for and to provide other men of color like ourselves a safe place to come together and explore more about the leather, kink and fetish community in Florida. ONYX Deep South will provide service and conversations for the men in Florida and The Caribbean.
ONYX has the following chapters:
Midwest (based in Chicago),
Southeast (based in Atlanta),
Northeast (based in New York City),
Mid-Atlantic (based in Washington, DC),
Southwest (based in Los Angeles),
Great Lakes (based in Detroit),
Deep South (based in Fort Lauderdale),
Northwest (based in San Francisco) and
Lone Star (based in Dallas).
ONYX has a long-standing reputation within the Leather Community with members nationwide and internationally. Onyx is the longest existing Leather club for People of Color and is known for our hospitality and our infamous annual ONYX Leather Dance at International Men of Leather (IML) Weekend in Chicago and our Cocktail party at Mid Atlantic Leather (MAL) in Washington, DC. ONYX celebrates its anniversary with our ONYX BLACKOUT Weekend Run which occurs in the fall!
The men of Onyx Deep South share the vision and mission of Onyx and look forward to the honor and privilege of solidifying our commitment to one another and show that Onyx has arrived in the Deep South.
ONYX is an organization formed and operated by Men of Color who enjoy the leather lifestyle. ONYX sets as its goal to provide an informational and social organization to address issues specific to people of color who chose to project the positive aspects of the leather lifestyle and support our community and economic initiatives. Support, spirituality, safety, and saneness are keys to attaining our goals. Toward this end, it is the principle aim of ONYX to develop in its members’ the highest standards of loyalty to the laws and established code of ONYX and to treat all in society with honor, unselfishness, and tolerance. It is the responsibility of each member to uphold the traditions, standards, and practices of this organization as well as the time-honored principles of democracy on which this country was built. It is the fundamental belief of this organization that no finer means is offered for the achievement of these aims than the brotherly association of persons with similar tastes, inclinations, and goals. ONYX was founded in 1995 in Chicago to provide education, fraternization and serve as a bridge for Men of Color to the greater Leather community. Mufasa organized the founding members. The Founding Fathers of ONYX were: Mufasa, David M., Steve B., Nate G. and Wes G. They formed the first Board of Officers with Mufasa (President), Nate (Vice President), David (Pledge Master), Wes (Secretary) and Steve (Treasurer). ONYX’s first pledge was Bill H. and the colors were designed by ONYX brother Charles C. of Caliber Leathers. ONYX has had a long-standing reputation within the Leather Community with members nationwide and internationally. We are the longest existing Leather club for People of Color and are known for our hospitality and our infamous annual ONYX Leather Dance at International Mr. Leather Weekend in Chicago and our Gear Show/Cocktail party at Mid Atlantic Leather in Washington, DC. ONYX celebrates its bi-annual anniversary Weekend Run “BLACKOUT” hosted by one of our Nine Chapters! ONYX has always been involved in charity work. There are nine chapters: Midwest (based in Chicago), Southeast (based in Atlanta), Northeast (based in New York City), Mid-Atlantic (based in Washington, DC), Southwest (based in Los Angeles), Great Lakes (based in Cleveland and Detroit), Northwest (based in San Francisco), Lone Star (based in Dallas) and Deep South (based in Ft. Lauderdale) where each chapter is involved in contributing back to the Leather, LGBTQ and People of Color communities. HIV prevention and care organizations and those that aid youth have always been of note. ONYX Gulf Coast chapter was founded in October 2021 to provide education, fraternization and serve as a bridge for Men of Color to the Gulf Coast community. The Founding Fathers of ONYX Gulf Coast are Marcus, Brandon, Maurice, Leonard and Geius. Their first bar night was held at the New Orleans Phoenix on the Last Saturday of October, Halloween Weekend, in 2021. Our bar night was on the last Saturday of every other month. The brothers in the New Orleans were approached by the Reneged Bears to cover their Beer Bust night for a short several weeks until September 2022. We host a bi monthly club night at the Phoenix bar in New Orleans ONYX Gulf Coast has had the pleasure of connecting with many Leather Clubs/Organizations and LGBTQ events throughout the Gulf Coast area including New Orleans Pride, Southern Decadence, BLeather in Mobile, Leather to Geaux and many more! ONYX Gulf Coast is a regional chapter of The Men of ONYX Inc., which is a National Organization. That means we exist as a chapter to a larger organization that is nationally governed. Our mission is the same as that of The Men of ONYX, Inc. and we hold true to the values and principles of the ONYX Men Code. All who support our cause may become members of ONYX. We thank the elders in the People of Color Leather Community for paving the way for us to exist. ONYX honors that tradition and looks forward to many more years.
ONYX is an organization formed and operated by Men of Color who enjoy the leather lifestyle. ONYX sets as its goal to provide an informational and social organization to address issues specific to people of color who chose to project the positive aspects of the leather lifestyle and support our community and economic initiatives.
For additional information, please visit the organization’s national website.
In October 2017, ONYX Northwest became an official ONYX chapter. This chapter covers California (the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento and Monterey Areas), Washington, Oregon and Alaska and Northern Nevada (i.e. Reno).
ONYX is an organization formed and operated by Men of Color who enjoy the leather lifestyle. ONYX sets as its goal to provide an informational and social organization to address issues specific to people of color who chose to project the positive aspects of the leather lifestyle and support our community and economic initiatives.
Support, spirituality, safety and saneness are keys to attaining our goals. Toward this end, it is the principle aim of ONYX to develop in its members the highest standards of loyalty to the laws and established code of ONYX and to treat all in society with honor, unselfishness and tolerance.
It is the responsibility of each member to uphold the traditions, standards and practices of this organization as well as the time honored principles of democracy on which this country was built.
It is the fundamental belief of this organization that no finer means is offered for the achievement of these aims than the brotherly association of persons with similar tastes, inclinations and goals.
ONYX was founded in 1995 in Chicago to provide education, fraternization and serve as a bridge for Men of Color to the greater Leather community. Mufasa organized the founding members. The Founding Fathers of ONYX were: Mufasa, David M., Steve B., Nate G. and Wes G. They formed the first Board of Officers with Mufasa (President), Nate (Vice President), David (Pledge Master), Wes (Secretary) and Steve (Treasurer). ONYX’s first pledge was Bill H. and the colors were designed by ONYX brother Charles C. of Caliber Leathers.
ONYX has had a long standing reputation within the Leather Community with members nationwide and internationally. We are the longest existing Leather club for People of Color and are known for our hospitality and our infamous annual ONYX Leather Dance at International Mr. Leather Weekend in Chicago and our Gear Show/Cocktail party at Mid Atlantic Leather in Washington, DC. ONYX celebrates its bi-annual anniversary Weekend Run “BLACKOUT” hosted by one of our Nine Chapters!.
ONYX has always been involved in charity work. There are nine chapters: Midwest (based in Chicago), Southeast (based in Atlanta), Northeast (based in New York City), Mid-Atlantic (based in Washington, DC), Southwest (based in Los Angeles), Great Lakes (based in Cleveland and Detroit), Northwest (based in San Francisco), Lone Star (based in Dallas) and Deep South (based in Ft. Lauderdale) where each chapter is involved in contributing back to the Leather, LGBTQ and People of Color communities. HIV prevention and care organizations and those that aid youth have always been of note.
ONYX Southeast was founded in August 1999 to provide education, fraternization and serve as a bridge for Men of Color to the greater Atlanta Leather community. The Founding Fathers of ONYX Southeast are : Stan, EJ, Jamal, Reggie and Ric. Their first bar night was held at the Atlanta Eagle on the First Sunday in 1999. The bar night date would soon be switched and has remained the First Friday of each month since 2000. We are the most successful club night at the Atlanta Eagle with the legendary DJ – Ron Pullman with Pullman Soul!. Over the years, ONYX Southeast has connected with many Leather Clubs/Organizations and LGBTQ events throughout the Southeast including Southeast Conference of Clubs, Big Boy Pride, Central Alabama Pride, Leather to Geaux and many more!
ONYX-SE is a regional chapter of The Men of ONYX Inc., which is a National Organization. That means we exist as a chapter to a larger organization that is nationally governed. Our mission is the same as that of The Men of ONYX, Inc. and we hold true to the values and principles of the ONYX Men Code.
All who support our cause may become members of ONYX. We thank the elders in the People of Color Leather Community for paving the way in order for us to exist. ONYX honors that tradition and looks forward to many more years.
San Francisco Leathermen's Discussion group is an independent, all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization serving the educational needs of the men's BDSM/leather community.
Founded in 1996 LDG continues its commitment toward building a stronger sense of community through serving the educational needs of leathermen and their allies. Featuring informative, interesting and prominent guest speakers, LDG hosts demonstrations, workshops, community forums and expert panel discussions each year. Our monthly programs cover a wide range of sexuality, community, and personal growth topics, from BDSM technique, health and safety to relationships, fantasies, spirituality and much more. Although LDG's regular programs are focused on the specific needs and interests of kink-minded men, adults of all genders and backgrounds are welcome to attend.
A social and sexual fraternity for men who engage in BDSM.
The longest-standing gay male BDSM Association in the western USA.
Active in the San Francisco BDSM community with play parties, an annual run (Boot Camp), social events and charitable fund raising.
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