Safe and stable housing is something every person deserves, and it’s something LGBTQ+ people are disproportionately denied. These resources cover LGBTQ+-affirming housing programs, tenant rights, transitional housing, and organizations working to make sure queer and trans people have a safe place to be.
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…
AARP, the nation’s largest organization for people 50 and older, has a dedicated LGBTQ+ resources section that addresses the specific challenges older queer and trans people face as they age. These resources are practical, accessible, and free. AARP’s LGBTQ+ content covers topics including Social Security and retirement benefits for same-sex couples, healthcare rights and advance…
SAGE is the country’s largest and most established organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. Founded in 1978, SAGE works to ensure that LGBTQ+ elders can age with dignity, connection, and access to affirming care — whether they are living independently, navigating healthcare systems, or seeking community. SAGE offers a national network…
The Pride Center at Equality Park is one of the largest and most established LGBTQ+ community centers in the southeastern United States, located in Wilton Manors, Florida and serving the broader South Florida community. Founded with the mission of providing a welcoming, safe, and inclusive home for LGBTQ+ people, The Pride Center offers a wide…
