Resources

Federal Globe develops and provides educational programs, materials and assistance mechanisms which address the distinctive concerns and problems of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals in the federal government.
fedglobe.org

FedQ is a national employee resource group for LGBT and allies in the government
fedq.org

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) is a national society dedicated to educating and fostering leadership for LGBTQA communities in the STEM fields.
ostem.org

National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals
We empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by providing education, advocacy, professional development, networking, and peer support.
noglstp.org

Gay Law is an independent, non-partisan bar association serving gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender lawyers, law students, and legal professionals in the national capital area.
gaylaw.org

The Capital Area’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce advocates, promotes and facilitates the success of LGBT businesses, professionals and their allies in the Metro DC region.
caglcc.org

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.
lambdalegal.org

Team DC provides a network of sporting outlets for the LGBT community of the Washington Metropolitan area; and promotes participation in local, regional, national, and international amateur sports competitions. Team DC is a member of the General Assembly of the Federation of Gay Games.
teamdc.org

The Human Rights Campaign advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues.
hrc.org

The DC Center for the LGBT Community educates, empowers, celebrates, and connects the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. To fulfill our mission, we focus on four core areas: health and wellness, arts & culture, social & support services, and advocacy and community building.
thedccenter.org

Casa Ruby is the only Bilingual Multicultural LGBT safe space in Washington, DC open 6 days a week, Monday- Saturday from 12- 8pm.Our goal is to support the most vulnerable in our LGBT community when need it most. Staff and volunteers working together to provide basic human services to more than 150 clients per week which include but are not limited to: Hot Meals, Clothing Exchange, Cyber Center, Support Groups, Case Management, Emergency Housing Referrals, Legal Services Counseling (Criminal/Immigration)
casaruby.org

PFlag is the original ally organization. Made up of parents, families, friends, and straight allies uniting with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education and advocacy.
pflag.org

The Family Equality Council is changing attitudes and policies to ensure all families are respected, loved, and celebrated – especially families with parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
familyequality.org

GLAD Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation.
glad.org

The Gay & Lesbian Association of Retiring Persons, Inc ® is a non-profit corporation to call attention to the aging issues in the GLBT community. The initial publicity and response to our housing survey was overwhelming as positive feedback poured in encouraging activities specifically slated for elder housing development.
gaylesbianretiring.org

The GLBT National Help Center is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to meeting the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and those questioning their sexual orientation and gender identity. Their Gay & Lesbian National Hotline, which began in 1996, is a primary program of the GLBT National Help Center.
glnh.org