American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Lesbian & Gay Rights Project
125 Broad St., 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004
212-549-2585
aclu.org/lgbt/index.html
Supports full partnership rights and benefits; legal same-sex marriage. Fights sodomy laws; privacy and civil rights violations; AIDS and other anti-gay/lesbian discrimination.
Atlanta Couples Together
Box 14101, Atlanta, GA 30324
404-365-2455; info@atlantacouplestogether.org
atlantacouplestogether.org
A non-religious, non-political group dedicated to fun that was founded in 1979. “A safe, nurturing and fulfilling social environment where committed couples can meet and interact with other monogamous couples.”
Couples Metro Dallas
P.O. Box 192116, Dallas, Texas 75219
214-521-5342 x1764; info@couplesmetrodallas.com
couplesmetrodallas.com
A social group of gay and lesbian couples, which provides an opportunity to strengthen their commitment to each other through friendships with other same-sex couples. Activities include a monthly potluck and other events for its 80-some couples. Affiliated with Couples National Network [see below].
Couples National Network, Inc.
P.O. Box 66886, St. Pete Beach, FL 33736-6886
1-800-896-0717; couples@couples-national.org
couples-national.org
Umbrella group for social and informational events for couples. No religious or political affiliation. Local chapters in Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Nashville, Orlando, Palm Springs (Calif.), Rancho Cucamonga, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Francisco, Tampa/St. Petersburg.
EEO Seminars
Box 65756, Los Angeles, CA 90065
213-258-5831
Thomas F. Coleman, principal author of the Los Angeles Final Report of the Task Force on Family Diversity, provides consulting and seminars to corporations regarding sexual orientation and marital status discrimination in the workplace and consumer marketplace.
Family Diversity Project, Spectrum Institute
Box 65756, Los Angeles, CA 90065
213-258-8955 x707; fax 213-258-8099
Works to establish domestic partnerships as legitimate families in the context of family diversity and to eliminate discrimination against domestic partnerships. Provides assistance and advice to activists in other cities, counties and states. See publications in bibliography section.
Freedom to Marry
116 West 23rd St., Suite 500, New York, New York 10011
212-851-8418; fax 646-375-2069; info@freedomtomarry.org
freedomtomarry.org
Freedom to Marry is the gay and non-gay partnership working to win marriage equality nationwide. Headed by Evan Wolfson, one of America’s leading lesbian/gay rights advocates and lawyers, Freedom to Marry brings new resources and a renewed context of urgency and opportunity to this social justice movement.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Attorneys of Washington
Domestic Partnership Committee
P.O. Box 34072, Washington, DC 20043
202-842-7723; gaylaw@gaylaw.org
gaylaw.org
Worked on the District of Columbia’s domestic partnership ordinance. Founded 1990, an independent, non-partisan, bar association serving gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender lawyers, law students, and legal professionals in the national capital area. An affiliate to the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association.
Human Rights Campaign - “Marriage & Relationship Recognition”
1640 Rhode Island Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20036-3278
800-777-4723; front desk: 202-628-4160; fax 202-347-5323; TTY: 202-216-1572; hrc@hrc.org
hrc.org/issues/marriage.asp
Works closely with state leaders across the nation on marriage initiatives.
Immigration Equality - National Headquarters
[formerly the Lesbian & Gay Immigration Rights Task Force]
350 West 31 St., #505, New York, NY 10001
212-714-2904 x25; fax 212-714-2973; legal@immigrationequality.org
immigrationequality.org
Local chapters: immigrationequality.org/template.php?pageid=17
Fights for equal immigration rights for same-sex couples, helps LGBT/HIV+ refugees fleeing persecution win asylum in the US, and works for an end to the HIV immigration ban. Resources include a pro bono asylum network and information about gay or gay-friendly immigration lawyers around the country. Chapters in many cities provide support and advocacy opportunities. Responds to queries within a week.
[See our article Immigration Resources for a list of Immigration Equality satellite groups and more immigration organizations.]
Just Couples
c/o NYC Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center
1 Little West 12th St., New York, NY 10014
212-252-3154; fax 718-624-3994; info@justcouples.org
justcouples.org
A social, support group addressing the needs of committed gay and lesbian couples. Monthly meetings on issues such as legal considerations and household finances. Annual fee per couple (which covers their newsletter), plus a per meeting attendance fee.
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund (LLDEF)
National Headquarters, 120 Wall St., #1500, New York, NY 10005
212-809-8585 x228; fax 212-809-0055; general@lambdalegal.org
lambdalegal.org
Western Regional Office, 6030 Wilshire Blvd., #200, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3617
213-937-2728
fax 213-937-0601
Midwestern Regional Office, 17 East Monroe, #212, Chicago, IL 60603-5605
312-759-8110
fax 312-641-1921
Employs legal advocacy, education and litigation to secure dignity and respect for all families, including lesbian and gay relationships. Public interest law firm handles impact litigation where there is a gay/lesbian or AIDS discrimination issue. Offers assistance to other attorneys.
National Association of Black & White Men Together
P.O. Box 81236, Pittsburgh, PA 15217-4236
412-421-1000; 800-NA4-BWMT; fax 412-421-8010; nabwmt@nabwmt.org
nabwmt.org
Statement of Purpose: “A gay, multiracial, multicultural organization committed to fostering supportive environments wherein racial and cultural barriers can be overcome and the goal of human equality realized. To these ends we engage in educational, political, cultural and social activities as a means of dealing with the racism, sexism, homophobia, HIV/AIDS discrimination and other inequities in our communities and in our lives.” About 19 local chapters.
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
870 Market St., #570, San Francisco, CA 94102-3012
415-392-6257; fax 415-392-8442; info@nclrights.org
nclrights.org
Legal advice, representation and publications for lesbian and gay men facing orientation discrimination; technical assistance to attorneys; telephone advice and counseling.
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF)
1325 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., #600, Washington, DC 20005
202-393-5177; fax 202-393-2241; TTY 202-393-2284; thetaskforce@thetaskforce.org
thetaskforce.org
Educates, advocates and organizes for full societal recognition of lesbian and gay relationships, and for the protection of lesbian and gay families.
Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse
P.O. Box 20398, Seattle, WA 98122
206-568-7777; info@nwnetwork.org
nwnetwork.org
The Northwest Network supports self-determination and safety for bisexual, transgendered, lesbian, and gay survivors of abuse through education, organizing and advocacy. It is dedicated to social and economic justice, equality and respect for all people, and the creation of loving, inclusive, and accountable communities.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P-FLAG)
1012 14th St., Washington, DC 20005
202-638-4200 (national office); info@pflag.org
pflag.org
Helps parents and their gay children understand and love one another; local meetings offer support; literature, speakers and taped lectures on same-sex relationships, etc.
Partners in L.I.G.H.T. (Lesbian couples Intentionally Gathering to Honor Togetherness)
P.O. Box 361, Oak Park, IL 60303-0361
708-861-6322; partnersop@yahoo.com
A group of lesbian couples who, inspired by their own commitment and spiritual journey, support and engage other lesbian couples in relationship and spiritual growth. The group offers retreats.
Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples
Box 9685, Seattle, WA 98109-0685
206-935-1206; demian@buddybuddy.com
buddybuddy.com
An international resource for same-sex couples, supporting the diverse community of committed gay and lesbian partners through a variety of media since 1986. The constantly updated Web site contains more than 400 essays, surveys, legal articles and resources on legal marriage, ceremonies, domestic partner benefits, relationship tips, parenting, and immigration.
Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities
810 Third Ave., #750, Seattle, WA 98104-1627
206-684-4500; TDD 206-684-4503; fax 206-684-0332; rosalinda.hoskins@seattle.gov
seattle.gov/scsm
Advises the mayor, city council, and departments about sexual minority issues; recommend policies and legislation; bringing the sexual minority communities and the larger Seattle community together through long-range projects; and ensures that city departments fairly and equitably address sexual minority concerns as individuals and as a protected class.
Stop Abuse for Everyone™ (SAFE)
P.O. Box 951, Tualatin, OR 97062
503-407-4674; contact: Ira Streitfeld, ira@safe4all.org
safe4all.org
SAFE provides information and resources for sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence services. It is a non-profit charitable organization, recognized by the U.S. Justice Department’s National Crime Prevention Council as one of the nation’s leading and effective organizations acting to prevent domestic violence.
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