LGBTQ+: Organizations

The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington State site.

"PFLAG, or Parents, Friends, and Family of Lesbians and Gays was founded in 1972 and is the largest organization in the United States for parents, families, friends,and straight allies of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender."

"Gay City promotes wellness in LGBTQ communities by providing health services, connecting people to resources, fostering arts, and building community. Gay City is the leading provider of HIV and STI testing in King County."

"GJL was started by a group of long time trans, queer, and allied activists who were looking to increase the community’s capacity to address cissexism, transphobia, transmisogyny and homo, bi, and queer phobias that trans, and gender diverse people face."

"Gender Odyssey is an international conference focused on the needs and interests of transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Packed with thought-provoking workshops, discussion groups, social events and entertainment, this one-of-a-kind annual gathering attracts people from all over the world." The next Seattle conference is August 9-12, 2018.

The GSBA mission is "to combine business development, leadership and social action to expand economic opportunities for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community and those who support equality for all."

The Ingersoll Gender Center in Seattle "supports transgender people and gender variant people towards growth and well being." They organize support groups, educational opportunities, jobs programs, and special events.

Lambert House in Seattle is a center for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth ages 22 and under. Events include fun activities, support groups, planning meetings, and dances.

"A regional community foundation that inspires giving to expand opportunities and advance full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people across the Northwest."

They "coordinate and promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender pride events in the Seattle area."

Their mission is “to improve the quality of life for gay and bisexual men in Snohomish County.”

WGA provides sponsors support groups (including in Everett, Bellingham and Shoreline) for transgender, gender variant or their allies.

The largest online asexual community, includes FAQs about asexuality.

Connects bi people around the world and provides accurate, accessible, scientifically-sound information about (bi)sexuality.

Connects the bi+ community and help its members thrive through resources, support, and celebration.

"Campus Pride serves LGBTQ and ally student leaders and campus organizations in the areas of leadership development, support programs and services to create safer, more inclusive LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities."

Family Equality Council is working to change "attitudes and policies to ensure all families are respected, loved, and celebrated - especially families with parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender."

"Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equal Rights."

"Devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with an anatomy that someone decided is not standard for male or female."

"Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work."

"A civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people."

A community of transgender people and their allies working to change laws and policies in order to advance transgender equality.

PFLAG, the largest family and ally organization, "is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBTQ people through its threefold mission of support, education, and advocacy."

A "resource for creating powerful, effective LGBTQ awareness and ally training workshops."

"The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24."