Important LGBTQ+ Charities

The Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing transgender rights and combating discrimination through legal advocacy and education. TLDEF provides legal defense and support to transgender and gender-diverse individuals facing discrimination, helping them navigate legal challenges related to employment, education, healthcare, and more.

The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth. They offer a lifeline, chat services, and resources to help young people in crisis.

GLAAD works to promote positive representation and acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in media. They advocate for accurate and inclusive storytelling.

HRC is one of the largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organizations in the United States. They focus on advocacy, education, and political action to promote LGBTQ+ equality.

PFLAG provides support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families and allies.

Named after LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson, this organization advocates for Black transgender people by organizing, advocating, and creating resources.

The Okra Project works to address food insecurity in the Black trans community. Supporting them through donations or volunteer work can ensure that the help and work they do continues.

The Ali Forney Center is the largest organization in the U.S. dedicated to homeless LGBTQ+ youth. They offer housing, healthcare, and supportive services.

Lambda Legal is a legal advocacy organization that works to fight discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and those living with HIV. They take on cases with the potential for significant legal precedent.