Equality NoVa (formerly AGLA)

Equality NoVa is the region's oldest LGBTQ+ organization, founded in 1981 as the Arlington Gay & Lesbian Alliance (AGLA) - the longest continuously operating LGBTQ+ group in Virginia. It rebranded as Equality NoVa in 2023 to reflect its broader service area across Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax. The group runs social events, advocacy campaigns and community-building programs for LGBTQ+ people throughout Northern Virginia.