In Our Own Voices, Inc.

Serving the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender People of Color, Our Friends and Families.
Our Mission
Our mission is to work for and ensure the physical, mental, spiritual, political, cultural and economic survival and growth of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people of color communities.
Upcoming Community Events

Sunday Holiday Brunch


Sunday, December 7, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Lark Hall | 351 Hudson Ave, Albany, NY

Life After 50 - Virtual


Monday, December 8, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Virtual

Vibe Check


Monday, December 8, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

Project Violet

Monday, December 15, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Ask-an-Attorney Series with Legal Aid Society of NENY

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
9:30 am - 1:30 pm

255 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Sexversations for Him: Sides Can Be the Main Course


Thursday, December 18, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cafe Euphoria | 225 River St., Troy, NY 12180

Toys for Tots


Saturday, December 20, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

FUUSA | 405 Washington Ave, Albany, NY

Life After 50 - In-person


Monday, December 22, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Hybrid and In-person at 247 Lark Street in Albany, NY

Vibe Check


Monday, December 22, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

Christmas - IOOV Closed

Thursday, December 25, 2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

New Year's Eve - IOOV Closed

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Project Violet

Monday, January 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group


Thursday, January 8, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Vibe Check


Monday, January 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

Men’s Empowerment Group


Thursday, January 15, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

IOOV Closed – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day


Monday, January 19, 2026
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Vibe Check


Monday, January 26, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

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