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Clothing - General
Charlie’s Charms
About: Free community closet and skillshare for anyone interested in femme stylings. First Thursdays of every month
Location: Quiet Retreat Therapy, Millvale
Website: qrcmillvale.org
QMNTY Closet
About: Gently loved clothing, shoes and other similar items, as well as hygiene products and Shelf stable goods. Free to those who need them.
Location: 517 E Ohio St
Website: https://qmntycenter.org
Community Praise: Run by a queer-focused non-profit. They even have binders!
Grey Parrot Consignment Gallery
About: Consignment shop with a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories
Address: 320 Castle Shannon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Phone: (412) 654-7467
Community Praise: Trans friendly, you can request to use their more private dressing rooms in a back area.
Otto Finn
About: Otto Finn creates reversible jackets and conscious clothing from vintage and sustainable textiles. Asian American woman–run, one-of-a-kind, and timeless.
Website: https://ottofinn.com
Email: rona@ottofinn.com
Underwear & Binders
Chest Binders & Compression
GC2B
About: Chest Binders — LGBT designed with the true you in mind. LGBT Owned and Operated.
Website: gc2b.co
Community Praise: Has a great guide on measuring/sizing: https://gc2b.co/pages/sizing
Community Concerns: Binder quality has gotten worse in recent years
Underworks
About: Binders/Compression tops.
Website: Underworks.com
Community Praise: More expensive but offers great flattening. Has a wide variety of types including post-surgical.
Enell High Impact Sports Bra
About: Compression Bra
Website: https://enell.com/products/enell-sport
Community Praise: Offers amazing compression and shaping for larger chests
Tomboyx
About: Gender-inclusive bras, underwear, swimwear, and loungewear
Website: tomboyx.com
Community Praise: Highly suggested for pouchless boxers and tucking undies.
Community Concerns: Compression tops are not great quality
Underwear
Tuckituppp
About: Tucking Underwear - We provide affirming underwear for trans women and all the LGBTQIA+ . Our tucking panties are thoughtfully made with breathable and comfortable materials.
Website: Tuckituppp.com
Origami Customs
About: At Origami Customs, We make swimwear, lingerie, chest binders, and tucking gaffs for the gender-diverse and trans community.
Website: https://origamicustoms.com
Community Praise: Tucking panties - Top quality and they are way more comfortable to wear than others I’ve tried
Community Criticism: Can be expensive with long shipping times, as all garments are made-to-size
Me Undies
About: General underwear seller
Website: meundies.com
Community Praise: Masculine underwear fit comfortably without a packer
Shoes
DSW
About: Shoe retailer with large sizes
Locations: Robinson, McKnight, Waterfront
Website: dsw.com
Community Praise: They have at least up to 12 in the clearance section. Online they go up to 15
Nordstrom Rack
About: Discount department store
Address: 8031 McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: (412) 548-6000
Community Praise: I’ve had decent luck finding larger sizes in the clearance section
Photography
Maya Lovro Photography
About: Inclusive photography by a married queer non-binary couple. Specialize in weddings, engagements, and portriats.
Website: https://mayalovro.com
Email: maya@mayalorvo.com
Community Praise: Incredibly kind and professional couple that specializes in queer weddings.
QRC Praise: Photographed 2024 Queer Prom!
Big Fat Magick
Location: in Sharpsburg within the Atithi Studios space, Amanda offers photography, astrology readings, and tarot readings
Website: https://bigfatmagick.com
Email: bigfatmagick@gmail.com
Other Contact Info: Instagram - @bigfatmagick
Baked Goods
Pigeon Bagel
About: kosher bakery in Pittsburgh PA serving hand-rolled bagels, pastries and coffee.
Website: https://pigeonbagels.com
Phone: (412) 224-2073
The Scone Ranger
About: He set out on a heroic mission to create the perfect scone…a scone to be desired for its tender texture and phenomenal flavor. And he succeeded.
Website: https://thesconeranger.com
Tattoos
Hometown Tattoo
About: Our Millvale neighbors, The Hometown Tattoo family is committed to serving our customers and community, and helping to encourage your creatitivity
Website: https://hometowntattoopgh.com
Curiosity Shop
About: a comfortable, fun, and unique creative environment for tattooing, art creation, which houses our collection of art, vintage and antique pieces, and ephemera.
Website: https://www.curiosityshoptattoo.com/who
Gun Ranges/Associations
Keystone Shooting Center
About: Indoor shooting range, classes, and store.
Address: 925 SHERATON DR, MARS, PA 16046
Phone: (412) 357-8000
Website: https://keystoneshootingcenter.com/
Community Praise: “The best I’ve found. You don’t get all the trumpers and the glares and what have you. It’s a decent space. Everyone is super friendly and it’s not a threatening vibe like every other one I’ve tried in pgh”
Socialist Rifle Association
About: We are an organization dedicated to educating on and advocating for all aspects of self and community defense. We recognize this to include topics such as firearms, disaster relief, medicine, logistics, agriculture, general survival skills, and other pursuits necessary to unify and strengthen communities against the hardships of life under capitalism.
Website: https://pgh-sra.org/
Monroeville Sportmans Club
About: 160 acres of indoor and outdoor ranges. Private facility rentals available.
Location: 505 Mosside Boulevard, North Versailles, PA 15137
Phone: 412-824-3790
Website: https://www.pmsconline.com/
Community Praise: “The membership of the club is exactly the kind of people you’d expect, but it’s a nice facility with a good amount of privacy for the $120/year. Joining is a bit of a process though. You are allowed to bring guests for a small fee.”
Other Small Businesses
Hummingbird Home Bed & Breakfast
About: A residence for traveling professionals, offering short and long-term stays. We offer fully furnished rooms in a private South Hills home. Each room has a keypad lock, seating area with television and mini fridge, and towels and robes. There are five guest bedrooms and three shared bathrooms with heated bidet seats. Laundry is available as well as shared kitchen, dining area, and gardens.
Website: https://www.hummingbirdeventspa.com
QRC Praise: Sponsored 2024 Queer Prom!
Dormont Florist
About: Relaxed flower shop specializing in floral arrangements and bouquets for weddings and other occasions. Has a cute shop dog!
Address: 2900 W Liberty Ave (Dormont)
Phone: (412) 561-9070
Website: https://www.dormontflorist.com
QRC Praise: Donated flowers to QRC Queer Prom!
Mimic’s Market - Game Store
About: Located in bustling Bloomfield, Mimic’s Market is your new Friendly Local Game Store (FLGS) for tabletop roleplaying, trading card games, board games, war games, miniatures, dice, puzzles, events and more!
Website: https://mimicsmarket.com
Success Just Clicks Dog Training
Located in Troy Hill, We have four main programs: Private Training (at our center to start then in-home options), Group Classes, Day Training and Growin’ Up Pups (a puppy-specific program)
Website: https://www.successjustclicks.com
Phone: (412) 849-7788
Email: successjustclicks@gmail.com
Ideal Dance
At Ideal Dance, we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where all dancers, families, and staff feel valued and empowered.
Website: https://www.idealdancepittsburgh.com
Old Flame Mending
About: Mending, classes, and events.
Address: 6101 Broad St (East Liberty, inside Magic Dry Cleaners)
Website: https://www.oldflamemending.com/
ER Automotive
Contact: Evan Rigas About: Full service auto mechanic. Very straightforward and honest, and tries to keep prices honest too. Won’t BS you or beat around the bush. Fast worker and will take accountability if he screws something up, and will fix it for free. Mechanic with integrity.
Address: 547 California Ave (Avalon/Belleview)
Phone: (412) 761-0979
Community Praise: I’ve been using ER Automotive since I’ve moved to Pittsburgh, Evan and his crew is legit, no BS. He’s always taken care of myself and my family, and kept us on the road.
Things To Do In Pittsburgh
Castle Blood
Castle Blood is a haunted attraction located in Monessen, Pennsylvania. Known for immersive sets, original characters, and unforgettable experiences, Castle Blood operates throughout the year with select off-season events in addition to our traditional haunt season.
Website: https://thecastleblood.com
Junior Chamber of Commerce Players
We are a group of actors based out of Pittsburgh, who shadowcast various movies and musicals. We primarily perform The Rocky Horror Picture Show, but also perform Shock Treatment, Repo: The Genetic Opera, Reefer Madness, Clue, and whatever else we feel like doing.
Website: https://www.jccppgh.com
Row House Cinemas
About: Our mission is to create a magical experience through great movies, delicious food, and top-notch beverages. With our unique programming, we aim to build a stronger, more connected film community right here in Pittsburgh.
Website: https://rowhousecinemas.com
Phone: (412) 904-3225
National Aviary
About: the only independent indoor nonprofit aviary in the United States. The facility is also the country’s largest indoor aviary, and the only one accorded honorary “National” status by the United States Congress.
Website: https://www.aviary.org
Escape Room Pittsburgh
About: Escape Room Pittsburgh is the city’s first interactive, immersive puzzle game. Filled with riddles, gadgets, and mind tricks,
Website: https://www.escaperoompgh.com
Pittsburgh Irish Festival
About: The Pittsburgh Irish Festival, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation created to contribute to the rich cultural awareness of Irish history and tradition that exists in Pittsburgh.
Website: https://pghirishfest.org
Three Rivers Comicon
3 Rivers Comicon has been putting the comics back in comicon since 2016. Located in Pittsburgh, Pa they have been bringing the best in comics to the area since year 1.
Website: https://3riverscomicon.com
Pets - Medical
Penn Animal
Specialties: Small Animals, Emergency Services, Preventative Services
Address: 2205 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Strip District)
Phone: (412) 471-9855
Website: https://penn-animal-hospital.com-place.com
Humane Animal Rescue’s Wildlife Clinic
Services: Vet and shelter services for rescued/harmed wildlife. Also offer vet services for domestic pets.
Location: 6926 Hamilton Avenue (Homewood)
Website: https://humaneanimalrescue.org/wildlife/
Phone: 412-345-7300
Rivers Vet Urgent Care
Services: Emergency care for pets, walk-in availability
Website: https://riversvet.com/
Address: 560 McNeilly Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15226 (Near Keystone Oaks HS)
Phone: 412-998-9030
Middle Road Animal Clinic
About: Small animal veterinary clinic providing medical, surgical, and dental care to the pets of Glenshaw and the surrounding communities
Address: 1020 Middle Rd, Glenshaw, PA 15116
Phone: (412) 486-3172
Website: https://www.middleroadvet.com
Pets - Low Income Assistance
Black Cat Market
Services: Free cat supplies pantry. We also lend our space every other Sunday from 12 pm-2 pm to the Western PA Unemployed Council so they can provide unemployment filing help, give out free meals to those in need, focus on their Anti-Eviction Defense Network, and more!
Address: 5135 Penn Ave (Garfield)
Phone: (412) 408-2218
Website: https://blackcatmarketpgh.com
Instagram: @blackcatmarket
Street Dog Clinic
Services: Free veterinary care for pets of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness; basic medical care, spay-neuter vouchers, pet food and supplies
Website: https://www.thestreetdogcoalition.org
Ellie’s Pet Pantry (HARP)
Services: Temporary relief in the form of food for companion animals. Pickup locations in North Side and East End.
Website: https://humaneanimalrescue.org/programs-and-services/other-programs/ellies-pet-pantry/
Phone: 412.345.7300 x290
Email: ElliesPetPantry@humaneanimalrescue.org
Animal Friends
Services: Animal friends will provide food and care at no charge for those who are unable to afford it.
Website: https://form.jotform.com/doobertrescue/animal-friends-pet-retention
Harmony Dog Rescue
Services: Providing safe homes for dogs whose owners are experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, domestic violence or medical emergencies.
Website: https://www.harmonydogrescue.org
Phone: 412-565-9789
Email: info@harmonydogrescue.org
Herbalists
Cutting Root Farm
Practitioner/Contact: Michelle
About: Herbal farm, blends to order, consultations and education.
Location: Online & Bloomfield Farmers Market
Website: https://www.cuttingroot.com
Phone: (615) 804-0064
Email: michelle@cuttingroot.com
Community Praise: From SWOON Resource Guide
Stonefruit Community Herbalists
Practitioner/Contact: Jocelyn Kirkwood
About: Herbal consultations and education and Somatic Experiencing sessions. Sliding Scale.
Website: https://www.wildcherries.org/
Community Praise: From SWOON Resource Guide
Birdie Radford
About: Community herbalist, sliding scale herbal consults
Email: aberdeenradford@gmail.com
Community Praise: From SWOON Resource Guide
Landscaping
Touch of Green Landscaping
Practitioner/Contact: Jess Runco
About: Owner is accredited by Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens for Sustainable Landcare, and they adhere to the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) standards for the design and maintenance of ecological landscapes.
Website: https://www.touchofgreenpgh.com
Phone: 412-596-5664
Email: jess@touchofgreenpgh.com
Instagram: @touchofgreen_jess
Community Praise: Passionate about helping anyone (but more focused on queer & bipoc clients) turn lawns into meadows. Specializes in designing and installing native and pollinator gardens.
More Community Praise: So many happy customers and they’re super cool to talk to
Phyto Bello Native Plants
About: Native perennial plants (for pollinators, wildlife or permaculture). Trades welcome. Will deliver.
Location: 50 Oak Rd, Gibsonia, PA (In the back of Lucky Sign Spirits)
Website: www.phytobello.com
Signal: Aromatic aster
Email: phytobello@gmail.com
Non-Denominational Spirituality
Queer Coven (QRC)
About: 21+ sacred place for healing & growth. Join us for community, sill sharing, support, and growth, no matter your spiritual path. Events and rituals for full moons, pegan holidays, and monthly meetups.
When: 2nd Tuesday of each month + Special Rituals
Location: Millvale, PA
Website: qrcmillvale.org
Unitarian Universalists
About: A non-creedal faith that centers around the values of Interdependence, Pluralism, Justice, Transformation, Generosity, and Equity. All are welcome, regardless of religious alignment or belief.
Locations around Pittsburgh North Hills: https://uucnh.org
North Side: https://www.sunnyhill.org
Oakland: https://www.first-unitarian-pgh.org
South Hills: https://www.sunnyhill.org
Murrysville: https://esuuc.org
Smithton: https://sites.google.com/view/uucofsmithton
Big Fat Magick
Location: Sharpsburg within the Atithi Studios space, Amanda offers photography, astrology readings, and tarot readings
Website: https://bigfatmagick.com
Email: bigfatmagick@gmail.com
Instagram - @bigfatmagick
The Maenad’s Den
Contact: Bee
About: Provides free to low-cost community both online and in person, regarding paganism, occultism, spirituality, polytheism, etc. Offers free to low cost events, lectures, classes, etc. in in person, hybrid, and online formats. Based in Ohio, but offers events to everyone across the globe. Welcomes BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, new practitioners, etc.
Location: Akron, Ohio
Website: https://www.themaenadsden.com/
Phone: 330-885-5866 (Signal ONLY) username buzzingbeebaby.69
Email: contact@themaenadsden.com
Queer Christianity Online
St. Hugh Of Lincoln
About: Specific scriptures in the Christian bible that support LGBTQIA+
Website: https://www.sthugh.net/lgbtq-affirming-scripture
Queer Theology
About: The longest running podcast for and by LGBTQ Christians. The below link goes to an episode made for trans folks, but you can browse around their website for different topics.
Website: https://www.queertheology.com/transgender/
Community Praise: Recommended by a local therapist
Outreach Faith
About: News, essays, resources and community for LGBTQ Catholics and those who minister with them in the Catholic Church worldwide.
Website: https://outreach.faith
Community Praise: Father James Martin is a prominent and vocal Jesuit supporter of LGBTQ+ rights. He has written extensively in favor of inclusive policies, both in articles and poignant tweets.
In-Person Queer Friendly Christian Services
East Liberty Presbytarian Church
About: Our commitment is to work, worship, and pray in ways that transcend boundaries of race, class, ability, culture, age, gender and sexual identity.
Website: https://cathedralofhope.org
Location: 116 S. Highland Avenue. Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone: 412.441.3800
Community Praise: They pass out pro-LGBTQIA+ literature during service.
New Ways Ministry
About: Catholic outreach that educates and advocates for equity, inclusion, and justice for LGBTQ+ persons. The below link is a list of welcoming parishes across the country (including around Pittsburgh)
Website: https://www.newwaysministry.org/resources/parishes/#toggle-id-34