About

SouthCoast LGBTQ Network, Inc. (d/b/a South Coast LGBTQ Network) was incorporated on August 10, 2017.  In June 2018, the Network ended its financial Management Agreement with the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts. 

The Steering Committee was replaced with a Board of Directors form of governance.  In December 2017, Eileen Dugas was hired as our pat-time Network Coordinator and we opened our office at 405 County St., New Bedford, MA 02740.

​Our Mission

he South Coast LGBTQ Network was incorporated at a 501c3 nonprofit organization effective August 10, 2017. The new Board of Directors replaces the Steering Committee, but many of our former Steering Committee members continue to serve as Board Members or Volunteers and continue their collaborative efforts to enrich the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) individuals and families.  

Local businesses, legislators, elected officials, volunteers and allied organizations in the South Coast communities of Massachusetts work together to ensure the success of this nonprofit organization.

Our mission is to build and maintain a comprehensive support network for LGBTQ individuals and families across the age spectrum.
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• Working with governmental, community-based organizations, and private entities to eliminate homophobia in our communities through education, advocacy, and outreach.
•  Creating intergenerational opportunities for LGBTQ individuals to learn from one another through social, educational and community project interaction.
•  Assessing, advocating, and supporting programming needs to ensure the safety and wellbeing of LGBTQ individuals in our community, such as housing, education, employment, and mental and physical health.
•  Ensuring that LGBTQ individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
•  Providing a central organizational home for the exchange of ideas and collaboration to improve the lives of LGBTQ South Coast residents

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​Board of Directors

​FYE December 31, 2018

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​Rebecca McCullough, President

Paula Shiner, Treasurer

Traci Welch, Secretary

Jennifer Chaves, Director

Gail Fortes, Director

Connie Mayer, Director

John Masson, Director

Eric Poulin, Director

Gerry Buckley, Director

Antonio Rodriques, Director

John Silva, Director

Joan Stratton, Director