OVERVIEW

The mission of The Billys is to foster community, intimacy, and personal exploration among gay, bi, and queer men through shared values and heart-centered brotherhood. We are a heart-centered community woven together by shared values and by our shared experience as gay, bi, and queer men.

We strive to be present and mindful with ourselves and each other and to foster:

• Compassion, generosity, honesty, and respect for ourselves and for others.
• Responsibility for ourselves, to each other, and to our community, including those in need.
• Personal expression and growth.
• An environment conducive to our physical, emotional, and sexual health, safety, and well-being.
• Diversity that embraces differences including race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, body type, HIV status, physical ability, education, and financial circumstances.
• The building of bridges to other communities that support our mission and share our values.