Callen Lorde provides compassionate, affordable healthcare to underserved LGBT folks in NYC. On a more personal note they were instrumental in my wife and I starting our family. Living Traditions is the non-profit home for Jalopy Theatre & School of Music, a local community hub for people who love old-time country, blues, jazz, and more. I have taken many a class and made life-long friends here. Thorn defends children from sexual abuse on the internet. Earthjustice is committed to fighting climate change, a deep concern. Violence Policy Center works to hold the gun industry accountable for the health and safety impact of their products as well as working to reduce domestic violence. And finally the Red Hook Initiative is an organization that does amazing work with youth in my local community.

November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance - consider donating to the following organizations that do work to help the Trans community

We recognize that each community will have their own set of challenges in light of the Coronavirus. Bright Funds Foundation has established the 2020 New York Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund to address the unique needs of the New York community. Through a single donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations' initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. Given the ever-changing nature of this pandemic and widespread impact, the composition of the nonprofits in this Fund will evolve.

Our favorite causes

Queerspace and it's members have suggested the following LGBTQIA+ organizations to support or June 2022 Pride Month, which support a wide variety of issues and causes impacting the LGBTQIA+ community. Thank you for your consideration!