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Out With Purpose, formerly OPALGA+, is one of the largest LGBTQ+ membership organizations in Illinois.

With weekly social events, regular community volunteering/advocacy and having raised over $340,000 in scholarships for local LGBTQIA+ youth.

10/15/2026

Our annual Halloween party potluck has been a mainstay in our organization for decades.
Check out this photo from 1996!

This year's potluck will be held on Saturday, October 31 at Kelly Soprych's house from 7-10 pm.
Come dressed up in your best Halloween attire. Prizes for Best original costume, Scariest costume, Punniest costume, and Best couple/group costume. Kelly lives at 528 Wesley Ave in Oak Park and has the perfect Halloween party house. Plenty of street parking. Please bring a dish to share, enough for 6-8, pre-cut for easy serving, and BYOB. All are welcome---members, guests, allies, etc. See you all on SATURDAY, Oct 31!

09/25/2026

You have fewer than 10 days to purchase your gala tickets for this year!

Tickets need to be finalized by September 30 for our October 10 gala-- get yours now!

Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://givebutter.com/c/forward-with-purpose-2026-opalga-scholarship-gala-wubt2d

09/24/2026

Our next blood drive in collaboration with Unity Temple is this weekend on September 26.

Scan the QR code or visit Vitalant.org to register for the event.

09/15/2026

Some of you have already inquired about why there is no potluck for this month. We have decided to plan a fun outing with one of our Gala supporters, instead. We will be heading there as a group on September 27 from 12-4 PM. Come out and play pinball, or billiards. They offer snacks and drinks. All are welcome, just drop by!

Chicago Billiards Cafe is located at 5935 W Irving Park Rd in Chicago.

08/14/2026

We love to see our Pride window decals around town. These are a great way to show your support for the community.
Check out some of our Arts District neighbors showing their pride.

Just because June is over, doesn't mean it is too late to put a decal up at your business. If you are interested, please send an email to [email protected] and we will make sure someone stops by with one!

08/06/2026

Tickets to our Gala are officially live!
We hope to see you on October 10 at the Nineteenth Century Club.
https://mailchi.mp/opalga/upcoming-events-and-scholarship-updates-17461721

07/23/2026

Join us for our group outing to volunteer with Beyond Hunger in Oak Park.
Saturday August 1, 10:15am-12:15pm at First United Church of Oak Park (848 Lake Street).
We would like as many volunteers as possible, including some who can load boxes of food into cars and others who can work inside boxing food.
If you are able to attend, please RSVP to [email protected], preferably by July 26.

07/08/2026

See you tomorrow at for the best meet up in town!
We will be at Bobby's from 6-8 PM for our bi-monthly Out at Bobby's event. Bobby's is a cocktail bar and restaurant attached to Robert's Westside in Forest Park. They have been a longtime supporter of our organization and we love giving back by throwing this event.

06/30/2026

Dine With Purpose!

Help support Out With Purpose by ordering from Lou Malnati's in Oak Park on Tuesday, June 30. 20% of qualifying sales will go to us!

If you order online, use the code GPFUND26. If you call or dine in, make sure to mention us when you do order.

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Oak Park, IL

Website

http://www.opalga.org/

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