Welcome to the Community Alliance & Action Network! “We are here...” for you!
Our Mission is to build community and personal alliances to alleviate the effects of discrimination due to sexual
orientation and/or gender identification.
Our Goals:
- Hosting a community center (68 N. Chicago St. in downtown Joliet) where people can come together based on a common background based on sexual orientation and/or gender identification. Check our latest hours.
- Providing programs, activities, and entertainments that educate and celebrate our community and our diversity. Check out our calendar of events and programs, and our news page for special notices, often.
- Educating the LGBTQ community and the traditional community about issues impacting the lives of people with a differing sexual orientation or gender identification.
- Advocating for those who are victims of discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identification.
- Creating connections with myriad groups in Northern Illinois working toward similar goals.
- Making the Northern Illinois LGBTQ community more visible in a positive, proactive way.
Learn more about C.A.A.N. Behind the Scenes:
- Our History: C.A.A.N. began with six people sitting around a dining room table talking about how hard it is for LGBTQ people to connect in the suburbs. Learn more here about our history---and our (and your) future.
- Our Board: C.A.A.N. has a Board of five directors who serve two-year terms. Meet us here.
- Join Us!: We encourage you to become active with C.A.A.N.; check out the benefits for you AND your community. Check out the opportunities for volunteering and our current projects.
- Our Projects: C.A.A.N. has many activities that you can volunteer for. Check them out here and see what may interest you; if you wish to volunteer, just fill out the interest form.
- Photo Gallery: Our photo gallery can give you a 'taste' of C.A.A.N. and its members working and playing.
- Our Library: C.A.A.N. has a lending library where people can check out books and videos. This collection is growing (donations welcome); check out our latest listings in CSV form here.
Naturally, C.A.A.N. respects your privacy! Safeguarding your personal information on this website is extremely important to us; read about the steps we are taking to protect it in our Online Privacy Policy here.
