Queermunity
Queermunity is a resource center and social club committed to bringing the LGBTQ+ community together in Minneapolis. They have a variety of outreach programs, services, and opportunities for people to gather, including a café where people can socialize and enjoy a meal. More Info at: queermunitymn.com/about
Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. For over 40 years, HRC has been fighting for critical healthcare for the LGBTQIA+ community, for safer schools and workplaces, and the rights for queer people to be themselves and to love and marry who they love. HRC will continue to challenge every attack on equality, whether it’s in court, in the halls of Congress, or in state legislative meetings until the day comes when LGBTQIA+ people are truly equal. More Info at: hrc.org
Beacon
Beacon is a interfaith collaborative of congregations and housing advocates who believe that secure, affordable housing provides the key to safer communities, stronger families, and a healthier economy. They serve over 1,200 residents in the greater Twin Cities metro, with policy work that impacts the entire state. Beacon believes quality, affordable homes belong in all communities, and works to build new apartment homes, invest in residents through supportive services, and champion policy solutions to ensure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. More Info at: beaconinterfaith.org
The Aliveness Project
The Aliveness Project supports people living with and at the greatest risk of HIV through transformative resources and direct services. Everything they do shares a single mission that haven’t changed in nearly 40 years: to empower healthy, self-directed lives. Everyday, their focus is on making sure everyone who comes through their doors gets the care and compassion they deserve. More Info at: aliveness.org
Avenues for Homeless Youth
Avenues for Homeless Youth provides emergency shelter, short-term housing and supportive services for homeless youth in a safe and nurturing environment. It sponsors the GLBT Host Home Program to provide community-based housing for homeless youth who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender. Through such services, Avenues seeks to help youth achieve their personal goals and make a positive transition into young adulthood. More Info at: avenuesforyouth.org
MCC Global Justice Institute
Global Justice Institute which is MCC’s mission arm designed to support community-based efforts to advance LGBTQI and Allied groups around the world. Current projects include: HIV and homeless queer youth health & wellness project in Costa Rica, emergency shelter to people under threat in Uganda and Nigeria because of their harsh, anti-LGBT laws, creating the world’s first resource network of emergency homeless shelters for LGBTI youth (in North America, Ibero-America, Asia, Europe, and Africa). MCC’s Easter Offering provides much of GJI’s financial resources. More Info at: globaljusticeinstitute.org
PFund
PFund Scholarship funds for the All God’s Children Metropolitan Community Church Award to an outstanding LGBT or allied student. Scholarship awards can be used for tuition, books, or other educational fees at an accredited post-secondary institution. Eligibility for scholarship are: Living in MN or are attending school in MN, Applicant’s affirmation of LGBT or allied identity, Evidence of significant service and leadership, Evidence of serving, leading and working for change in LGBT communities, including as a role model, mentor and/or advisor. Give Generously to support our LGBT youth. More Info at: pfundfoundation.org
RECLAIM
RECLAIM works to increase access to mental health support so that queer and trans youth may reclaim their lives from oppression in all its forms. Reclaim partners with youth ages 13 – 25 who are marginalized because of their gender identity, gender expression and/or sexual orientation. In addition to providing excellent care for youth, our vision is to change the landscape of access to care for queer and trans youth. We do this through deep practitioner development, training, education and outreach, and community partnerships at the intersection of gender and racial justice. More Info at: reclaim.care
Transfaith
Transfaith is a national non-profit that is led by transgender people. They are a multi-tradition, multi-racial, multi-gender, multi-generational organization working to support transgender spiritual/cultural workers and their leadership in community. They work closely with many allied organizations, secular, spiritual, and religious, transgender-led and otherwise. They believe that the experiences, spiritual vitality, and leadership of people of transgender experience make our communities stronger and more vibrant. They bring people together to develop conversation, strategy, and community in order to help us all reach our full potential. More Info at: transfaith.info