Modern Military Association of America

Website: https://modernmilitary.org/
Contact: info@modernmilitary.org | (202) 328-3244
Description: The Modern Military Association of America (MMAA) is the nation’s largest organization of LGBTQ service members, military spouses, veterans, their families, and allies. As a non-partisan, non-profit organization, MMAA is working to make a real difference in the lives of our modern military families through education, advocacy, and support. They also provide free, direct legal services for the LGBTQ and HIV+ military and veteran community.

MUSC Student Alliance for Equality

Website: https://education.musc.edu/students/spsd/diversity/multicultural-organizations/alliance-for-equality
Contact: reasonee@musc.edu | (843) 792-2146
Description: The MUSC Student Alliance for Equality (formerly the MUSC Gay Straight Alliance) is an organization of students of all orientations and identities at MUSC designed to provide a sense of community, support, and advocacy for anyone whose real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or alliance may put them in an at-risk minority group.

National Black Justice Collective

Website: https://nbjc.org/
Contact: (202) 309-1552
Description: The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) is a civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black LGBTQ/SGL people, including people living with HIV/AIDS. NBJC’s mission is to end racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ/SGL bias and stigma. As America’s leading national Black LGBTQ/SGL civil rights organization focused on federal public policy, NBJC has accepted the charge to lead Black families in strengthening the bonds and bridging the gaps between the movements for racial justice and LGBTQ/SGL equality.

Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE)

Website: https://transequality.org/
Address: 228 Park Ave South, PMB 38268, New York, NY, 10003
Contact: a4te@transequality.org | (202) 642-4542
Description: A4TE advocates for policy and societal change to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people, working nationwide to replace discrimination and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.

National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP)

Website: https://avp.org/ncavp/
Address: 116 Nassau Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10038
Contact: (212) 714-1184
Crisis Hotline: (212) 714-1141 (24/7/365, bilingual)
Description: NCAVP works to prevent, respond to, and end all forms of violence against and within LGBTQ communities through systemic change, data analysis, policy advocacy, education, and technical assistance.

National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA)

Website: https://www.ngpa.org/
Contact: (866) 800-6472
Description: The NGPA is the largest organization of LGBT aviation professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. Since 1990, their mission is to build, support, and unite the LGBT aviation community globally.

National LGBTQ+ Bar Association

Website: https://lgbtbar.org/
Address: 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20036
Contact: info@lgbtqbar.org | (202) 637-7661
Description: The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association is a national association of lawyers, judges, legal professionals, law students, activists, and affiliated organizations promoting justice in and through the legal profession for the diverse LGBTQ+ community.

National LGBT Cancer Network

Website: https://cancer-network.org/
Address: 11 South Angell Street #377, Providence, RI, 02906
Email: info@cancer-network.org
Phone: (212) 675-2633
Description: The National LGBT Cancer Network works to improve the lives of LGBT cancer survivors and those at risk by educating the LGBT community about increased cancer risks, training health care providers for culturally competent care, and advocating within cancer organizations, media, and research.

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Website: https://www.nglcc.org/
Address: 1032 15th St NW #190, Washington, DC, 20005
Email: info@nglcc.org
Phone: (202) 234-9181
Description: The NGLCC is the business voice of the LGBT community, the largest advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people, and the exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned businesses.

National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center

Website: https://www.lgbthealtheducation.org/
Address: 1340 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215
Email: education@fenwayhealth.org
Phone: (617) 927-6354
Description: The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center provides educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations with the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective health care for LGBTQIA+ people.

National LGBTQ Task Force

Website: https://www.thetaskforce.org/
Address: 1050 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 65500, Washington, DC, 20036
Phone: (202) 393-5177
Description: The National LGBTQ Task Force mobilizes activists and advances freedom, justice, and equity for LGBTQ people by addressing barriers in housing, retirement, employment, healthcare, and civil rights.

NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists

Website: https://www.nlgja.org/
Address: 2120 L Street, NW Suite 850, Washington, DC, 20037
Email: info@nlgja.org
Phone: (202) 588-9888
Description: NLGJA promotes fair, accurate, and inclusive coverage of LGBTQ issues in media. They provide education, professional development, and mentoring to advance diversity in journalism and media industries.

Out to Innovate™

Website: https://www.noglstp.org/
Description: Out to Innovate™ (formerly NOGLSTP) supports LGBTQ individuals in STEM fields with networking, education, advocacy, and professional development. They also work to inform all communities about LGBTQ-related scientific and technical concerns.

NQAPIA – A Federation of LGBTQ Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander Organizations

Website: https://www.nqapia.org/
Email: info@nqapia.org
Description: NQAPIA is a national federation that builds the capacity of LGBTQ AAPI groups and promotes leadership, visibility, grassroots organizing, and anti-racism advocacy within Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander communities.

OUT & EQUAL Workplace Advocates

Website: https://outandequal.org/
Email: hello@outandequal.org
Description: Out & Equal is the leading organization dedicated to LGBTQ workplace equality. Through global programs, Fortune 500 partnerships, and the annual Workplace Summit, they support LGBTQ professionals and help organizations build cultures of belonging.

Palmetto Community Care

Website: https://palmettocare.org/
Address: 5064 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29406
Phone: (843) 747-2273
Description: Palmetto Community Care supports individuals affected by HIV/AIDS and works to prevent transmission through testing, education, awareness campaigns, and advocacy. Free, confidential HIV testing is available several days a week at their North Charleston location—no appointment needed. Free condoms are also available.

PFLAG: Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays

Website: https://pflag.org/
Address: Multiple SC Locations
Description: PFLAG’s mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ people and allies who support one another. They aim to educate communities and advocate for LGBTQ equality. Local South Carolina chapters include Charleston, Spartanburg, Anderson, Greenville, Aiken, Rock Hill, and Pawleys Island. Contact information for each chapter is available on the website.

Point Foundation

Website: https://pointfoundation.org/
Email: info@pointfoundation.org
Phone: (833) 887-6462
Description: Point Foundation provides scholarships, mentorship, and leadership training to LGBTQ students facing systemic barriers.

Pride at Work

Website: https://www.prideatwork.org/
Address: 815 Black Lives Matter Plaza NW, Washington, DC, 20006
Email: info@prideatwork.org
Phone: (202) 637-5014
Description: Pride at Work fights for full workplace equality for LGBTQIA+ people through labor organizing, education, and policy advocacy.

Pride Link

Website: https://pridelink.org/
Address: 25 Woods Lake Rd Suite 105, Greenville, SC, 29607
Email: info@pridelink.org
Phone: (864) 248-4040
Description: Pride Link offers health and wellness services, support spaces, and connections to critical resources for LGBTQ+ people.