Affinity has utilized a combination of creativity, community collaborations, educational and cultural expertise, to build an organization that continues to evolve to meet the needs of women in our community. The organization has grown by participating in and maintainin ad campaigns, targeted marketing, web presence, conferences, forums, and by joining in solidarity with movements and initiatives around the country.

Affinity has received funding from both local and national foundations since 1998, and is currently funded by:

Alphawood Foundation
Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice: www.astraeafoundation.org
Chicago Foundation for Women: www.cfw.org
Crossroads Fund: www.crossroadsfund.org
Funding Exchange: www.fex.org
Chicago Department of Public Health: Office of LGBT Health
Liberty Hill Foundation: www.libertyhill.org

Honors and Recognitions since 1998:

• 1998 – Bayard Rustin Award for Social Organization of the Year - Greater Chicago Committee
• 1999 – Ron Sable Award for Outstanding Community Activism - Crossroads Fund
• 1999 – Bayard Rustin Award for Outstanding Community Service - Greater Chicago Committee
• 2001 – Outstanding Community Contributions Award - Lesbian Community Cancer Project
• 2001 – Audre Lorde Legacy Award - the Union Institute in Washington, DC
• 2001 – Friends for Life Award - Howard Brown Health Center
• 2001 – Bayard Rustin Award for Social Organization of the Year - Greater Chicago Committee
• 2002 – Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame Induction - Richard M. Daley, Mayor
• 2002 – Rainbow Spirit Award - New Spirit MCC
• 2003 – National Affiliate Award - Women In the Life Association
• 2004 – Community Empowerment Award - Richard A. Devine, Illinois State’s Attorney
• 2005 – Lynn Campbell Memorial Award - Astraea Lesbian Foundation For Justice