Best LGBTQIAA+ Charities to Donate to for Pride Month
June 21, 2019 by Victoria Brier
In most inner-cities throughout Pride Month, it can be easy to get caught up in the rainbows, the parades, and the jovial spirit in the air. However, behind all the fantastic celebrations lie deep-rooted struggles and adversities that many LGBTQIAA+ people continue to face in their daily lives. Pride Month is a time to celebrate our LGBTQIAA+ community and acknowledge that although we've made great strides in equal rights and opportunities for all, we still have a ways to go.
If you're interested in how you can make a difference in the lives of the LGBTQIAA+ community this June, here are 5 awesome causes that would greatly benefit from your support! You can also check out our partnering charities for suggestions on other great organizations or check out our Pride Month coupons.
LGBTQIAA+ Causes for Pride Month 2019
The Los Angeles LGBT Center - Since 1969 the Los Angeles LGBT Center has cared for, championed and celebrated LGBT individuals and families in Los Angeles and beyond. Today the Center's more than 600 employees provide services for more LGBT people than any other organization in the world, offering programs, services and global advocacy that span four broad categories: Health, Social Services and Housing, Culture and Education, Leadership and Advocacy.
National Center for Transgender Equality - The National Center for Transgender Equality is the nation’s leading social justice advocacy organization. They've been invaluable in winning life-saving change for transgender people. They work at the local, state, and federal level to advance transgender equality. Their services also include resources for trans people navigating legal issues such as changing the name and gender on their identification documents and an "About Transgender People" resource hub, where family members and other allies can go to find information for learning about and supporting the transgender people in their lives.
GLSEN - (Pronounced "glisten") is the leading national education organization that works to transform K-12 schools into safe and affirming environments, as well as, to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. 8 out of 10 LGBT students are harassed at school each year because of who they are, but GLSEN is working to change that through researching and developing evidence-based solutions. They also provide resources for educators to use in their school communities.
Trevor Project - Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people under the age of 25. The Trevor Project was founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, and since then, hundreds of thousands of young people in crisis have reached out to The Trevor Project’s multiple in-person and online life-saving resources. Resources available include a 24-hour mental health hotline, webchat, and text message services.
It Gets Better Project - This nonprofit organization is dedicated to uplifting, empowering, and connecting LGBTQ youth across the globe. In 2010, Dan Savage and his partner, Terry Miller, started a global movement with these three words. It began as a widespread social media campaign to provide hope, encouragement, and community to LGBTQ youth and has now evolved into a major platform, reaching millions of young people each year. Their ultimate goal remains the same: showing LGBTQ youth that although growing up isn’t always easy, no one has to do it alone.
So get out there and put on your best Pride outfit while remembering the charities above. A small contribution can have a big impact on a member of the LGBTQIAA+ community's life! Here are some suggestions on picking the best charities to donate to.