Safe and stable housing is a foundation everything else builds on. LGBTQ+ people, and especially queer youth and transgender individuals, face housing insecurity at disproportionate rates. This section connects you to organizations working on emergency shelter, transitional housing, housing discrimination support, and resources for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
The National Center for Transgender Equality’s housing resources provide clear, practical information about the legal protections available to transgender and nonbinary people facing housing discrimination. These guides explain federal and state fair housing laws, explain what to do if you experience discrimination, and help trans people understand their rights as renters, homeowners, and people navigating…
The Ali Forney Center is one of the largest and most recognized organizations in the country dedicated to LGBTQ+ homeless youth. Based in New York City and named after a gay youth of color who was murdered while living on the streets, the Ali Forney Center provides housing, healthcare, and supportive services to homeless LGBTQ+…
True Colors United is a national nonprofit organization focused specifically on ending homelessness among LGBTQ+ young people. Founded by Cyndi Lauper and Tim Gunn, the organization works to transform the systems that serve homeless youth by helping shelters and service providers better understand and affirm LGBTQ+ identities. LGBTQ+ youth make up approximately 40 percent of…
