Resources

ACLU–American Civil Liberties Union, LGBT and AIDS Projects

Works for an America free of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, where LGBT people can live openly, where our identities, relationships and families are respected, and where there is fair treatment on the job, in schools, housing, public places, health care, and government programs.

Black and Pink

An open family of LGBTQ prisoners and “free world” allies who support each other.

COLAGE–Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere

Unites people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer parents into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in our collective communities.

GALA Choruses

Leads the North American GLBT choral movement. Cultivates the artistic development of 8,000 singers from more than 170 choruses.

GLAAD–Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation

Works directly with news media, entertainment media, cultural institutions, and social media to lead the conversation for LGBT equality and changing the culture.

GLSEN–Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network

Works to ensure safe schools for ALL students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.

ISNA–Intersex Society of North America

Devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with an anatomy that someone decided is not standard for male or female.

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund

Works to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of LGBT people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.

National Center for Trangender Equality

Dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration, and empowerment.

National LGBT Health Education Center - LGBT Health Guide

A comprehensive guide by the National LGBT Health Education Center that includes research and statistics on the health disparities within our community. The guide reveals the inconsistencies LGBTQ folk experience in healthcare comparatively, and outlines steps for health centers and organizations to help fight the stigma while providing options and support for our community.

National LGBTQ Task Force

Creates change by building LGBT political power from the ground up, bolstering the strength of local LGBT activism in rural enclaves, small towns, and cities nationwide.

PFLAG–Parents, Families & Friends of LGBT People

Promotes the health and well-being of LGBT persons, their families, and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.

PYTA–Pride Youth Theater Alliance

Connects and supports queer youth theater organizations, programs, and professionals committed to empowering lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and allied (LGBTQIA) youth in North America.

People's Institute for Survival and Beyond

Racism was done and it can be undone through effective anti-racist organizing with, and in accountability to the communities most impacted by racism.

Transgender Law Center

Works to change law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.

Trevor Project

Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.