Info & descriptions courtesy of Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth (All orgs are Black-led):
SNaPCo
Builds power of Black trans and queer people to force systemic divestment from the prison industrial complex and invest in community support
Trans Cultural District
The world's first-ever legally recognized trans district, which aims to stabilize and economically empower the trans community
House of GG
Creating safe and transformative spaces for community to heal, and nurturing them into tomorrow's leaders, focusing on trans women of color in the South
The Okra Project
Collective that seeks to address the global crisis faced by Black trans people by bringing home-cooked meals and resources to the community
Black AIDS Institute
Working to end the Black HIV epidemic through policy, advocacy, and high-quality direct HIV services
LGBTQ+ Freedom Fund
Posts bail for LGBTQ people held in jail or immigrant detention and raises awareness of the epidemic of LGBTQ over-incarceration
Trans Justice Funding Project
transjusticefundingproject.org
Community-led funding initiative to support grassroots trans justice groups run by and for trans people
MA LGBTQ Resource Map
This map of resources is compiled by the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth. It is meant to help youth, families, teachers, and providers find LGBTQ services near to them.
Other Resources:
The Network/La Red
Survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in LGBTQ, SM, and polyamorous communities
The Audre Lorde Project
The Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two-Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color center for community organizing, focusing on the New York City area. Through mobilization, education, and capacity-building, we work for community wellness and progressive social and economic justice.
Asian and Pacific Islander Family Pride
Works to end the isolation of Asian and Pacific Islander families with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members through support, education, and dialogue
Tapestry Health
Affordable, LGBTQ-friendly health care. Services include free breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured women, a needle exchange program, and free, anonymous HIV testing
The Pipeline Project
A recruitment, retention, and leadership advancement initiative. The initiative’s goals are to produce programs and engage in activities that together represent a long-term effort to increase the number of people of color working within the nation’s LGBT rights, service, and advocacy sector, and ultimately increase the level of diversity in the leadership of our movement.
