named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
GSM+ Conference
Annual four-day event during NYC Pride Weekend featuring recovery workshops, speaker meetings, social activities, and a dance on the Hudson River for LGBTQ+ people in sobriety
Health & Wellness Workshops
Offers educational programming on mental health, dating, sex, and recovery practices tailored to the LGBTQ+ recovery community
Online Recovery Meetings
Free nightly virtual meetings and monthly community programming for LGBTQ+ individuals in recovery, available year-round
Pride Day Celebration
Hosts a safe space for LGBTQ+ people in recovery to participate in Pride events, including the parade and an evening dance with fireworks on the Hudson River
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 2 activities
- Hosts an annual GSM+ Conference for LGBTQ+ individuals in recoveryOrganizes a multi-day conference in New York City that brings together hundreds of participants for workshops, speaker sessions, peer-support meetings, health and wellness activities, and social events. Includes expert-led programming on recovery topics, mental health workshops, keynote speakers, and spiritual growth opportunities. The event includes registration check-in, pop-up shops, and accommodations support such as discounted hotel rates and roommate pairing.
- Operates a directory of LGBT-affirming addiction recovery support groupsMaintains and provides access to a meeting directory listing LGBT-affirming support groups including Gay AA, Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Al-Anon.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Administers scholarship program for conference attendanceOffers scholarships to support attendance at the GSM+ Conference for individuals with financial need, including accepting donations of unused registrations to fund newcomer participation.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funds Alcoholics Anonymous and Crystal Meth Anonymous through 7th Tradition offeringsCollects and donates 7th Tradition financial offerings from conference meetings directly to Alcoholics Anonymous and Crystal Meth Anonymous to support their recovery programs.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Organizes Pride-related sober events in multiple locationsSponsors in-person sober events during Pride Weekend in New York City, with satellite events in Tennessee and Florida, and participates in Amsterdam Pride’s Canal Parade. Events include a free Pride March for sober individuals and ticketed alcohol- and drug-free gatherings such as The Dance on the River, a cruise event with capacity for 600 people. Also organizes a day of recreation and relaxation on Fire Island, including transportation and branded merchandise for attendees.
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Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
- Provides health and safety protocols for in-person eventsImplements comprehensive health and safety measures at its events, including deployment of cleaning teams using electrostatic sprayers, air purification systems, continuous disinfection of high-touch surfaces, hand sanitizer dispensers in common areas, and distribution of hand sanitizer bottles in welcome packets. Enforces social distancing by limiting seating in meeting and workshop spaces.
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LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
- Provides year-round sobriety resources and support for LGBTQ+ individuals in recoveryOffers free online recovery resources, nightly online meetings, and monthly community programming for the LGBTQ+ recovery community. Maintains a virtual community accessible every day of the year.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$201K
Contributions & grants$68K34%
Program service revenue$115K57%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$19K
expenses
Total expenses$308K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash$4K
Investments$0
Liabilities$324K
Net assets$-320K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +75.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 2
- CHRISTIAN CERNA PARKER — EXECUTIVE DI
- SANDRA S CERNA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Alcoholics Anonymous Network — Main AA meetings at the Gay & Sober Conference are self-declared AA groups; 7th Tradition collections are donated to AA General Service Office.
- Association of Gays & Lesbians in Alcoholics Anonymous Network — The Gay & Sober Men's Conference is recognized by GaL-AA.org.
- Cathedral of St. John the Divine Partner — Host venue for the big meeting and evening performances
- Circle Line Cruises Partner — Provides river cruise boat for the closing dance event
- Crystal Meth Anonymous Network — Main CMA meetings at the Gay & Sober Conference are self-declared CMA groups; 7th Tradition collections are donated to CMA World Services.
- DELTA Airlines Partner — Offers a discount for attendees traveling to the organization's event.
- Delta Airlines Partner — Provides discounted airfare for GSM+ conference participants.
- GSM+ Conference Network — Hosts annual Big Meetings and recovery programming as part of the GSM+ Conference.
- InterPride Partner — Invited Gay & Sober to create safe and fun sober spaces at all WorldPrides through 2027.
- Marriott Cleanliness Council Partner — Collaborates with Marriott Cleanliness Council on redefining cleaning and safety standards for event accommodations.
- NYC Pride Partner — The Dance on the River cruise is an official sober event for NYC Pride.
- State of New York Government — Follows health and safety guidelines issued by the State of New York for event operations.
- Virgin Hotel Partner — Host venue for multiple event sessions and activities
- Virgin Hotel NYC Partner — Designated meeting point for participants traveling to the event.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Affirming Access to Mutual Aidmethodology: affirming_mutual_aid_accessBy curating a centralized directory of LGBTQ-affirming mutual aid meetings, the organization increases access to recovery because newcomers are more likely to engage when they can find safe, identity-affirming spaces that respect their lived experience.
- Continuous, Community-Based Recovery Supportmethodology: continuous_support_and_wellnessBy providing year-round access to affirming social and wellness programming, the organization supports sustained recovery because consistent community connection reduces relapse risk and isolation among LGBTQ+ individuals in recovery.
- Education-Based Recovery Supportmethodology: education-based recovery supportBy using education as a core method, the organization supports individuals in addiction recovery because structured learning helps reinforce recovery principles and personal growth, leading to sustained sobriety.
- Peer-Led Recovery Storytellingmethodology: peer-led recovery storytellingBy sharing lived experiences through peer-led storytelling, the organization fosters hope and engagement in recovery because authentic narratives from LGBTQ+ individuals with sustained sobriety create relatable and affirming role models.
- Recovery Through Celebration and Inclusive Community Eventsmethodology: recovery_through_celebrationBy integrating recovery programming with celebratory, Pride-aligned events, the organization strengthens engagement and retention in sobriety because joyful, affirming experiences reduce isolation and make sustained recovery feel accessible and empowering for LGBTQ+ individuals.