Pride Month
8 Local Organizations to Donate to in Support of Pride
Whitman-Walker Foundation offers stigma-free health and wellness services to anyone who walks through their doors with special expertise in LGBTQ and HIV care. The organization provides free HIV testing and support through medical, legal, and mental health services.
Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL) empowers LGBTQ youth through leadership opportunities to build self-confidence and engage their peers through the act of service and advocacy while also giving these young leaders access to resources needed for success.
The mission of National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) is to end racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ+/SGL bias by supporting black individuals in strengthening the bonds between racial justice and LGBTQ+/SGL by empowering the community through coalition building, federal policy change, research, and education.
Modern Military Association of America (MMAA) works to ensure LGBTQ service members, veterans, and their families receive the support and resources they deserve by providing education and advocacy to modern military families. MMAA also provides free, direct legal services for LGBTQ and HIV+ to the military community.
Pride at Work promotes diversity and inclusion by ensuring safety and dignity in workplaces for individuals in LGBTQIA+ by seeking equality without restrictions or barriers and offering education and alliances throughout the community of the working class.
Capital Pride Alliance serves the needs of the LGBTQ+ year-round through educational programs, events, and fundraisers while providing a visible platform for many organizations and local businesses to celebrate and educate the multi-faceted community.
Wanda Alston Foundation offers transitional living and support services to at-risk or homeless LGBTQ youth ages 16 to 24. The program also offers a Capacity Building Assistance Program, which helps allies understand and work with LGBTQ youth.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) inspires and engages individuals by creating a movement nearly 40 years ago for equality and to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ communities by ensuring everyone is treated as full and equal citizens.
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