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.
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
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
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
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
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
Muslim Communities
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
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
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
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
Other Organizations of interest
Whether you have a few dollars or a recurring budget to give, supporting grassroots and frontline organizations is one of the most direct ways to help communities under threat. Here are some high-impact nonprofits worth supporting:
ActBlue Charities
Platform for donating to dozens of vetted progressive causes and campaigns in one place.
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 rematriation, 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
We’re stronger together. If you or someone you love needs support—or if you’re ready to fight the good fight—these organizations are great places to start. And if you know a group we should feature here, let us know. The work is never done, but neither are we.