Resources & Support

Support & Resources for Marginalized Communities

At Equalitees, we believe in the power of community, advocacy, and showing up for each other. Whether you're looking for support, resources, or ways to get involved in the fight for justice, we've curated a list of incredible organizations that champion the rights and well-being of marginalized communities. Each group listed below is dedicated to creating a more equitable, inclusive world—one where everyone can thrive. If you know of a link you’d like us to list, please Contact Us.

AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Advocacy

Stop AAPI Hate
Tracking and fighting anti-Asian hate incidents and discrimination.
stopaapihate.org

Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC
Legal advocacy and civic engagement for AAPI communities.
advancingjustice-aajc.org

OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates
Advocacy for full participation and equality for AAPI people.
ocanational.org

South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT)
Policy and racial justice advocacy for South Asian Americans.
saalt.org

National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA)
Coalition of 44 national AAPI organizations working together on advocacy, policy, and civic engagement.
ncapaonline.org

The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)
Provides research, grants, and campaigns to promote AAPI belonging, safety, and prosperity.
taaf.org

Asian Law Caucus
The first U.S. legal aid and civil rights organization serving low-income AAPI communities on immigration, housing, labor, and hate violence.
asianlawcaucus.org

National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF)
Empowers AAPI women and girls using a reproductive-justice lens on policy, leadership, and racial equity.
napawf.org

Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC)
Builds culturally competent mental health support through therapist directories, funds, and public wellness programming.
asianmhc.org

National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA)
Promotes mental health access and equity among AAPI communities nationwide.
https://www.naapimha.org/

National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)
Federation strengthening LGBTQ+ AAPI leadership and community organizing on intersectional justice.
nqapia.org

Black-Led and Racial Justice Organizations

NAACP
Historic civil rights organization advocating for Black communities nationwide.
naacp.org

Color Of Change
Digital campaigns and advocacy to end racial injustice and build Black power.
colorofchange.org

Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation
Grassroots activism to dismantle systemic racism and protect Black lives.
blacklivesmatter.com

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)
Legal advocacy fighting hate, bigotry, and racism.
splcenter.org

Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)
Provides legal representation to those who have been wrongly convicted, especially death row inmates.
eji.org

The Advancement Project
National civil rights organization using legal, policy, and media tools to advance racial justice.
advancementproject.org

People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB)
Leads anti-racism training and community organizing to undo systemic racism.
pisab.org

Black Voters Matter Fund
Strengthens voting rights and civic engagement in Black communities across the South.
blackvotersmatterfund.org

Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA)
Empowers Black women to become political leaders and policy influencers.
bwopa.org

Race Forward
Drives narrative and policy change to advance racial equity nationwide.
raceforward.org

Movement for Black Lives (M4BL)
A coalition of Black-led organizations advancing transformative justice and Black liberation.
m4bl.org

Contact Your Representatives (U.S. by State)

You have a voice—use it. These tools make it easy to find and contact your local, state, and federal representatives. Hold them accountable. Push them to act.

🔍 Find & Contact Your Reps
Common Cause “Find Your Representatives” – Search by ZIP code for federal, state, and local officials.
https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/

My Reps (by Civic Shout) – Type in your address to get names, contact info, and social handles for your reps.
https://myreps.datamade.us/

GovTrack – Track legislation and contact your Members of Congress.
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members

USA.gov – Contact Elected Officials – Federal contact directory with links to every level of government.
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

League of Women Voters “Who Represents Me?" – Another ZIP-based tool with clear info on all your elected officials.
https://www.lwv.org/take-action/find-your-elected-officials

🗳️ State-by-State Legislative Directories
For fast access to your state legislature, use these portals:

National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Directory
https://www.ncsl.org/aboutus/ncslservice/state-legislative-websites-directory.aspx

State Legislature Lookup (Ballotpedia)
https://ballotpedia.org/State_legislative_websites

Open States – Detailed info on state legislators and bills in your area.
https://openstates.org

Disability Advocacy & Access

ADAPT
Grassroots disability rights organization advocating for community integration.
adapt.org

National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
Nationwide legal advocacy for people with disabilities.
ndrn.org

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Led by and for autistic people to promote neurodiversity and inclusion.
autisticadvocacy.org

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
Cross-disability advocacy to increase political and economic power.
aapd.com

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
Legal and policy work to protect disability rights.
dredf.org

Benefits for Children with Disabilities (SSA.gov)
An official guide from the Social Security Administration that explains how children with disabilities may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). It includes who’s eligible, how to apply, what documents are needed, and how benefits are calculated. A trustworthy, step-by-step resource for families navigating this process.
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf

The Arc
National grassroots organization promoting and protecting the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
thearc.org

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)
The largest coalition of national disability organizations advocating for public policy that ensures independence, empowerment, and inclusion.
c-c-d.org

National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
Led by and for people with disabilities, this grassroots advocacy network advances independent living and community integration.
ncil.org

Disability Rights Advocates (DRA)
National legal advocacy organization protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities in areas like housing, parks, and digital access.
dralegal.org

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Legal-advocacy nonprofit focused on rights of people with mental health and developmental disabilities.
bazelon.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Provides education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
nami.org

Treatment Advocacy Center
Dedicated to eliminating barriers to care for individuals with severe mental illness, including policy advocacy for treatment access.
treatmentadvocacycenter.org

Easterseals
Offers services and advocacy for people with disabilities, including employment, health, education, and legislative efforts.
easterseals.com

Immigrant Rights Organizations

United We Dream (UWD)
Youth-led immigrant advocacy network fighting for dignity and inclusion.
unitedwedream.org

National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
Legal defense and policy advocacy for low-income immigrants.
nilc.org

RAICES
Legal services and advocacy for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
raicestexas.org

ACLU – Immigrants’ Rights Project
Legal defense for immigrants and challenges to discriminatory policies.
aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights

Advocates for Immigrant Rights (AIR)
Nonprofit law firm providing deportation and removal defense in Tennessee, Arkansas, and the broader South.
airlegal.org

National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR)
Coalition fighting for the human rights of immigrants and refugees through advocacy, education, and grassroots organizing.
nnirr.org

Immigration Advocates Network (IAN)
Online platform offering resources, trainings, and legal referral tools for immigrant advocates and service providers.
immigrationadvocates.org

American Immigration Council (AIC)
Advancing immigrant rights via research, policy analysis, public education, and legal support.
americanimmigrationcouncil.org

National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild (NIPNLG)
Provides legal support, training, and advocacy for attorneys and communities working in immigration and criminal-immigration intersections.
nipnlg.org

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
National nonprofit offering legal support, policy advocacy, and education to immigrant rights advocates and attorneys.
ilrc.org

National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)
Full-service legal organization defending immigrant, refugee, and asylum seeker rights through direct representation and policy advocacy.
immigrantjustice.org

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
Provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, trafficking survivors, and other displaced individuals across the U.S.
refugees.org

Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC)
Nation’s largest network supporting nonprofit immigration legal services via training, advocacy, and technical assistance.
cliniclegal.org

Indigenous Rights & Sovereignty

Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
Legal advocacy for tribal sovereignty and Indigenous rights.
narf.org

National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
Policy and advocacy to support tribal nations and communities.
ncai.org

International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)
Global Indigenous rights network supporting Native movements.
iwgia.org

Indigenous Environmental Network – Defending Indigenous land and climate.
https://www.ienearth.org

Association on American Indian Affairs
Protecting sovereignty, preserving culture, and educating youth across Native Nations.
indian-affairs.org

Native Governance Center
Supports tribal nations in strengthening governance systems and exercising sovereignty.
nativegov.org

Native Organizers Alliance
Coalition-based advocacy for Native land rights, sovereignty, and grassroots organizers.
nativeorganizing.org

International Indian Treaty Council (IITC)
Indigenous Peoples’ coalition working for self-determination and treaty rights at the UN level.
iitc.org

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC)
Provides resources and leadership to end violence against Native American women and strengthen sovereignty.
niwrc.org

National Indian Youth Council (NIYC)
Historic youth-led organization advocating for treaty rights, environmental justice, and education.
niyc-alb.com

LGBTQIA+ Organizations

The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, available 24/7.
thetrevorproject.org

PFLAG
Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people, their families, and allies.
pflag.org

Trans Lifeline
Peer support and financial assistance by and for the trans community.
translifeline.org

Transgender Law Center (TLC)
Legal advocacy and policy change to support trans rights.
transgenderlawcenter.org

National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
Policy advocacy to improve the lives of transgender people.
transequality.org

National LGBTQ Task Force
Mobilizing LGBTQ+ people to advance social justice and equity.
thetaskforce.org

Teaching While Queer
Advocacy for LGBTQ Folks in schools and education to live and work as your authentic self
teachingwhilequeer.org

🧡 LGBTQ+ Youth Support & Anti-Bullying Resources

If you're young, queer, questioning, or just feeling lost—you are not alone. These spaces are here for you: to listen, to help, to celebrate who you are. Whether you need guidance, affirmation, or someone to talk to, the links below lead to people who get it.

It Gets Better Project – Uplifting stories, resources, and community to remind LGBTQ+ youth that life does get better.
https://itgetsbetter.org

The Trevor Project – 24/7 confidential crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
🧡 Call: 1-866-488-7386 | Text: ‘START’ to 678-678 | Chat: Online available

PFLAG – Support for LGBTQ+ youth and their families, with local chapters all over the U.S.
https://pflag.org

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) – Resources to make schools safer for LGBTQ+ youth, plus national student-led programs.
https://www.glsen.org

Q Chat Space – Live, chat-based support groups for LGBTQ+ teens, staffed by trained facilitators. Anonymous and free.
https://www.qchatspace.org

Gender Spectrum – Support for trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse youth and families.
https://www.genderspectrum.org

Trans Lifeline – Peer support and crisis line by and for trans people.
https://translifeline.org
☎️ Call (U.S.): 877-565-8860

Scarleteen – Inclusive, non-judgmental sex ed and identity guidance for teens and young adults.
https://www.scarleteen.com

🚫 Bullying Prevention & Mental Health Support

StopBullying.gov – Tools for kids, parents, and educators to address and report bullying.
https://www.stopbullying.gov

Stomp Out Bullying – National anti-bullying and anti-cyberbullying organization for youth.
https://www.stompoutbullying.org

Born This Way Foundation – Founded by Lady Gaga, this org supports youth mental health and works to create kinder, braver spaces.
https://bornthisway.foundation

Jed Foundation – Protecting mental health and preventing suicide for teens and young adults.
https://jedfoundation.org

Love is Respect – For those experiencing dating violence or unhealthy relationships, LGBTQ+ inclusive.
https://www.loveisrespect.org
📱 Text: ‘LOVEIS’ to 22522 | ☎️ Call: 1-866-331-9474

Global LGBTQIA+ Advocacy

OutRight International
Advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights worldwide, especially in hostile regions.
outrightinternational.org

ILGA World
A global federation of LGBTIQ organizations advocating for equal rights.
ilga.org

Muslim Communities & Advocacy

Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR)
Civil liberties defense and anti-discrimination work for American Muslims.
cair.com

MPower Change
Grassroots organizing and digital activism by and for Muslim communities.
mpowerchange.org

Muslim Advocates
Legal advocacy against bigotry and discrimination.
muslimadvocates.org

Islamic Relief USA
Humanitarian aid and relief in Muslim-majority and underserved communities.
irusa.org

Sukoon
Muslim-oriented peer-support platform providing culturally competent mental health services.
sukoonhealth.org

Muslim American Mental Health Network (MAMHN)
Network providing mental health resources and guidance tailored to Muslim Americans.
mamhn.org

Project Taqwa
Advocacy and education to reduce stigma and improve mental health in Muslim communities.
projecttaqwa.org

Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) – Mental Health
Provides mental health directories and educational resources for American Muslims.
imana.org/mental-health

American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP)
Supports Muslim health professionals and community health advocacy.
amhp.us

Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity (MASGD)
Support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ Muslims.
muslimalliance.org

American Islamic Congress
Non-religious civic society building interfaith understanding and advocating for civil rights.
aicongress.org

Black Muslim Leadership Council (BMLC)
Focused on civic education, policy advocacy, and leadership development in the Black-Muslim community.
blackmuslimleadership.org

Muslim Civic Coalition
Partnership-driven civic engagement group empowering Muslim political leadership.
muslimciviccoalition.org

Muslim Family Foundation (California)
Provides culturally responsive mental health and social services to families.
muslimfamilyfoundation.org

Women’s Rights & Gender Justice

National Organization for Women (NOW)
Grassroots movement fighting for gender equality and feminist ideals.
now.org

Planned Parenthood
Comprehensive reproductive health care and advocacy.
plannedparenthood.org

National Women’s Law Center (NWLC)
Legal support and policy work to advance gender justice.
nwlc.org

SisterSong
Reproductive justice collective led by women of color.
sistersong.net

She Decides – Political movement for bodily autonomy around the world.
https://www.shedecides.com

Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights
https://wgnrr.org

League of Women Voters – Nonpartisan resources and advocacy for democracy.
https://www.lwv.org

Center for Reproductive Rights
Global legal advocacy organization protecting reproductive rights as fundamental human rights.
reproductiverights.org

Reproductive Freedom for All
Mobilizes millions to advocate for abortion access, birth control, paid parental leave, and pregnancy protections.
reproductivefreedomforall.org

Global Fund for Women
Foundation funding feminist movements for gender equality, economic empowerment, and freedom from violence.
globalfundforwomen.org

Equality Now
International legal advocacy organization focused on ending sexual violence, child marriage, FGM, and securing equal rights.
equalitynow.org

Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice
Global advocacy group working through the ICC and domestic courts to ensure accountability for sexual and gender-based crimes.
4genderjustice.org

Gender Justice (Minnesota-based)
Uses legal advocacy to protect bodily autonomy, safety, health, and opportunity for all genders.
genderjustice.us

Women Enabled International (WEI)
Works to ensure sexual and reproductive health rights for women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people with disabilities.
womenenabled.org

International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC / Fòs Feminista)
Global feminist NGO advancing women’s rights, health, and equality with a focus on sexual and reproductive health.
iwhc.org

National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice
Champions reproductive justice for Latinas in the U.S. through education, advocacy, and coalition building.
latinainstitute.org

🗳️ Voter Resources & Organizing

When We All Vote – Led by Michelle Obama, this org boosts voter turnout with style.
https://whenweallvote.org

Rock the Vote – Youth-driven voter engagement and civic empowerment.
https://www.rockthevote.org

Vote Save America – Know your ballot, register to vote, adopt a swing state.
https://votesaveamerica.com

Ballot Ready – See your ballot and learn about every candidate and issue.
https://www.ballotready.org

🌍 Global Resistance & Solidarity

Oppression doesn’t stop at borders—and neither does solidarity. These orgs fight for climate justice, bodily autonomy, human rights, and democracy around the world.

✊🏽 Global Human Rights & Justice
Amnesty International – Defending human rights worldwide.
https://www.amnesty.org

Human Rights Watch – Investigates abuses and advocates for justice globally.
https://www.hrw.org

Front Line Defenders – Protection for activists at risk around the world.
https://www.frontlinedefenders.org

ACLU International (via U.S. ACLU global campaigns)
https://www.aclu.org/issues/international-human-rights

🌱 Climate Justice & Environmental Defense
350.org – Global movement for climate justice and a fossil-free future.
https://350.org

Extinction Rebellion – Nonviolent civil disobedience for climate action.
https://rebellion.global

Greenpeace International – Environmental justice with a global reach.
https://www.greenpeace.org/international

🌈 Global Reproductive & Gender Justice
International Planned Parenthood Federation – Access to reproductive healthcare worldwide.
https://www.ippf.org

Center for Reproductive Rights – Fighting globally for reproductive freedom.
https://reproductiverights.org

🛡️ Anti-Fascist & Pro-Democracy Movements

Freedom House – Tracks the rise and fall of freedom and democracy globally.
https://freedomhouse.org

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) – Defends press freedom and fights state propaganda.
https://rsf.org/en

International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) – Supports anti-authoritarian movements and grassroots resistance.
https://www.fidh.org/en

Programs Facing Federal Cuts Under the Trump Administration — And How You Can Help

As funding gets slashed from vital services, it's more important than ever to support the organizations stepping up to fill the void. These are the programs and communities most affected—and where you can donate, volunteer, or spread the word.

🏥 Health & Social Services

Programs Affected:

Medicaid: Facing cuts and added work requirements that could strip coverage from millions.

SNAP (Food Stamps): Proposed restrictions would leave millions hungry.

SAMHSA (Mental Health & Substance Abuse): Over $1 billion in proposed cuts.

Support Organizations:

National Health Care for the Homeless Council
https://nhchc.org

Feeding America
https://www.feedingamerica.org

Mental Health America
https://www.mhanational.org

🎓 Education

Programs Affected:

Department of Education: Massive cuts to low-income and first-gen student programs like TRIO and GEAR UP.

Pell Grants: Tighter restrictions proposed.

Support Organizations:

First Generation Foundation
https://www.firstgenfoundation.org

DonorsChoose (Fund public school classrooms)
https://www.donorschoose.org

Education Trust
https://edtrust.org

🎭 Arts, Culture & Public Media

Programs Affected:

NEA (National Endowment for the Arts)

Corporation for Public Broadcasting (PBS, NPR)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Support Organizations:

Americans for the Arts
https://www.americansforthearts.org

Public Media Alliance
https://www.publicmediaalliance.org

Free Press (supports independent journalism)
https://www.freepress.net

🌿 Science & Environment

Programs Affected:

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Support Organizations:

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council)
https://www.nrdc.org

Union of Concerned Scientists
https://www.ucsusa.org

Earthjustice
https://earthjustice.org

🏠 Housing & Community Development

Programs Affected:

Section 8 & HUD Rental Assistance

Community Development Block Grants

Support Organizations:

National Low Income Housing Coalition
https://nlihc.org

Habitat for Humanity
https://www.habitat.org

Coalition for the Homeless
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org

Other Organizations of Interest

ActBlue Charities
Platform for donating to dozens of vetted progressive causes and campaigns in one place.
www.secure.actblue.com

Movement Voter Project (MVP)
Funds local organizing groups to build long-term progressive power, especially in battleground states.
movement.vote

Mutual Aid Disaster Relief
Direct support network that aids communities affected by disaster, oppression, and neglect.
mutualaiddisasterrelief.org

National Bail Out
Black-led collective that helps bail out Black mothers and caregivers while advocating to end pretrial detention.
nationalbailout.org

Immigrant Families Together
Rapid response group reuniting and supporting immigrant families separated by detention.
immigrantfamiliestogether.com

Give Out Day – LGBTQ Giving
Platform to discover and support LGBTQ nonprofits across the U.S. year-round.
giveoutday.org

Seeding Sovereignty
Indigenous-led collective challenging colonial systems through land re-matriation, direct action, and mutual aid.
seedingsovereignty.org

PBS
PBS offers a wide variety of programming, including educational shows for children, documentaries, news programs, and programs showcasing arts and culture
pbs.org

📣 What You Can Do

Donate to organizations stepping in where the government is stepping back.
Volunteer your time, energy, or expertise locally.
Advocate by contacting your reps at https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials.
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