These organizations advocate for LGBTQ rights, legal protections, and representation. From national nonprofits to grassroots groups, these leaders help move equality forward.
The Advocate is one of the oldest and most established LGBTQ+ news and culture publications in the United States, founded in 1967. It has covered nearly six decades of LGBTQ+ history, from the Stonewall era through the AIDS crisis, marriage equality, and the current political landscape. The Advocate continues to publish news, opinion, profiles, and…
them. is a digital LGBTQ+ publication from Condé Nast that covers news, culture, politics, style, and identity for queer and trans readers. Launched in 2017, it has become one of the most widely read LGBTQ+ publications in the country, with a particular focus on centering trans and nonbinary voices in its coverage. The publication covers…
Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led legal organization in the United States. Through impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community education, Transgender Law Center fights for the civil rights of transgender and gender-nonconforming people in the areas of healthcare access, immigration, criminal justice, education, and employment. Their legal resources include Know Your Rights guides…
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…
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…
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change is a national feminist organization led by and for lesbians age 60 and older. Founded in 1989, OLOC confronts ageism within the LGBTQ+ community and in broader society, and works to make visible the lives, contributions, and needs of older lesbian and queer women. OLOC offers local chapters, gatherings, and…
PRISM is a South Florida nonprofit working to expand access to LGBTQ-inclusive education and sexual health resources for youth. Founded with the belief that race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression should never be barriers to health or belonging, PRISM serves high school and college students across Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and Broward counties….
The National LGBTQ Task Force is one of the oldest national LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations in the United States. Founded in 1973, the organization works to advance freedom, justice, and equality for LGBTQ+ people and their families through advocacy, public education, leadership development, and movement-building. The Task Force focuses on helping build long-term power in LGBTQ+…
OUT Sports League is an LGBTQ+ recreational sports league serving Orlando and the broader Central Florida community. The organization says it was created in the years after Pulse to provide a safe, social, and accepting in-person alternative to bars and apps, helping LGBTQ+ people connect through recreational sports, social events, and philanthropy. Its mission is…
Orlando Youth Alliance is a Central Florida nonprofit that provides a safe, supportive space for LGBTQ youth and young adults. The organization’s mission is to create safe spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth in Central Florida, and it has offered weekly peer-to-peer support groups in the region since 1990. In addition to…
Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida’s LGBTQ community. Through lobbying, grassroots organizing, education, and coalition building, the organization works to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination and help build a safer, more inclusive Florida. Equality Florida also maintains a full-time presence in the State Capitol, making it…
Sacred Worth Ministries is a Christian organization dedicated to affirming the inherent worth of LGBTQ people. Rooted in faith and justice, Sacred Worth works to create safer, more inclusive church communities where queer and trans people are fully welcomed and celebrated. Their mission centers on the belief that every person is made in the image…
Unitarian Universalist LGBTQ Resources are part of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s commitment to full inclusion, equity, and spiritual belonging for LGBTQ people. The UUA has long supported LGBTQ rights, marriage equality, and transgender inclusion within both faith communities and public life. Their LGBTQ resources page brings together tools, education, and advocacy grounded in justice and…
Metropolitan Community Churches, often called MCC, is a global Christian denomination founded to serve LGBTQ people and their allies. Established in 1968, MCC was created at a time when few churches openly affirmed queer identities. Today, it continues to center radical inclusion, social justice, and spiritual belonging for people who have been pushed out of…
The Reformation Project is a Christian nonprofit organization that equips and mobilizes LGBTQ Christians and allies to advocate for full inclusion in the church. Founded in 2013, the organization focuses on helping people understand what the Bible actually says about sexual orientation and gender identity. Their work centers on careful biblical scholarship, storytelling, and leadership…
Q Spirit is an online publication that explores the intersection of LGBTQ identity and spirituality. Founded and edited by Kittredge Cherry, Q Spirit shares news, reflections, and resources for people who are both queer and connected to faith. It centers LGBTQ voices in religious spaces that have often excluded or harmed them. The site highlights…
The LGBTQ+ Bar Association Allies Program is designed for legal professionals and law firms that want to advance LGBTQ inclusion within the legal field. If you are an attorney, law firm, or legal employer looking to demonstrate a real commitment to LGBTQ equity, this program offers guidance, accountability tools, and public recognition for organizations doing…
The GLSEN Safe Space Kit is a free resource designed to help educators create safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQ students. The kit includes practical tools such as Safe Space stickers and posters, educator guides, conversation starters, and strategies for supporting LGBTQ youth in classrooms and school communities. It offers clear guidance on responding to…
PFLAG’s Be an Ally resources provide practical guidance for people who want to actively support LGBTQ loved ones and communities. These materials offer clear, accessible information about respectful language, standing up against discrimination, supporting LGBTQ youth, and creating safer spaces at home, work, school, and faith communities. The goal is not just awareness, but meaningful…
Lambda Legal’s Know Your Rights resources provide clear, accessible legal information for LGBTQ people and people living with HIV. These guides explain federal and state protections related to employment, housing, healthcare, education, family law, and public accommodations. Lambda Legal also offers step by step guidance on what to do if you experience discrimination or have…
The American Civil Liberties Union provides legal advocacy, research, and public education to protect and advance LGBTQ rights across the United States. Through litigation, policy reform, and community organizing, the ACLU works to defend LGBTQ people facing discrimination in schools, workplaces, healthcare, housing, and the criminal legal system. Their LGBTQ Rights project focuses on protecting…
The Human Rights Campaign’s Coming Out Resources offer guidance, tools, and support for LGBTQ people who are navigating the process of coming out. These resources include advice on coming out to family, friends, coworkers, and faith communities, as well as practical information about workplace protections and legal considerations. HRC also provides materials designed for parents,…
The Trevor Project’s Coming Out Handbook is a free digital guide designed to support LGBTQ young people as they navigate the process of coming out. The handbook offers practical advice, reflection exercises, and affirming guidance for thinking through identity, timing, safety, and support systems. It acknowledges that coming out is deeply personal and looks different…
It Gets Better Project is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting, empowering, and connecting LGBTQ youth around the world. Founded in 2010 in response to a wave of suicides among LGBTQ young people, the organization began by collecting video stories from LGBTQ adults and allies — showing young people that life could get better,…
Unspoken Treasure Society is an LGBTQIA+-centered organization working to build community, reduce isolation, and create affirming spaces where queer and trans people can access support and connection. The organization focuses on empowerment through shared experience, community programming, and advocacy that centers the people most often overlooked or underserved. Their work is rooted in the belief…
TransLine is a peer-led clinical consultation service designed to help healthcare providers deliver better gender-affirming care to transgender patients. If you are a medical provider, therapist, or healthcare professional supporting transgender patients, TransLine offers expert peer consultation, clinical guidance, and educational resources to help you provide informed, affirming, evidence-based care. For transgender and nonbinary people,…
Q Chat Space is an online LGBTQ+ youth resource that helps teens find affirming digital support, community connections, and trusted resource directories. While the platform is not currently hosting live chat groups, it still serves as a helpful starting point for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 19 who are looking for safer online spaces, identity…
CenterLink is an international nonprofit organization that supports and connects LGBTQ community centers across the United States and around the world. Through leadership development, advocacy, and capacity building, CenterLink strengthens local centers so they can better serve LGBTQ individuals and families. CenterLink works with hundreds of LGBTQ community centers that provide vital services such as…
Hispanic Federation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and advancing Hispanic communities across the United States and Puerto Rico through education, health, immigration support, economic mobility, and civic engagement. For LGBTQ people within Hispanic and Latino communities, Hispanic Federation is a meaningful resource because of its explicit commitment to intersectional advocacy. The organization works…
PFLAG is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ people and those who love them. Founded in 1973, PFLAG works to create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ individuals and their families. Through local chapters across the United States, PFLAG provides peer support for parents, caregivers, families, and…
Lambda Legal is a national civil rights organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy advocacy. Founded in 1973, Lambda Legal brings strategic lawsuits that challenge discrimination in areas such as employment, healthcare, education, family rights, and public…
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is one of the largest LGBTQ advocacy organizations in the United States. Through policy work, public education, research, and corporate accountability initiatives, HRC works to advance equality and protect the rights of LGBTQ people nationwide. HRC advocates for nondiscrimination protections in employment, housing, healthcare, and public accommodations. The organization also…
GLAAD is one of the most visible and influential LGBTQ advocacy organizations in the world. Founded in 1985, GLAAD works to shape how LGBTQ people are represented in media, news, entertainment, and public culture. Their mission is simple but powerful: accelerate acceptance by telling stories that build understanding. GLAAD partners with journalists, film studios, television…
