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| NO ONE SHOULD EVER FEEL THAT THEY ARE ALONE IN THE WORLD |
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| Below are some links to resources that may be of help. Each one has a brief description of who they are and what they do. If you need more info contact us and we will try to help! Just click on the name of the organizations below and you will go to their web page! |
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| OUTSpoken For Equalityis a political activism group based in WNY that works to achieving equal rights for all New Yorkers. Most recently, their work focuses on the Marriage Equality Bill, the Dignity for All Students Act, and GENDA (Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere) is an organization that foster the growth and well being of the children of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and trandgender parents. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PFLAG (Parents Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) is a wonderful organization whos mission is to promote the health and well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered people and their families and friends through support, education and advocacy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NYCLU (New York Civil Liberties Union) is the New York sister to the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). Their misson is to defend and promote the fundamental principles and values embodied in the Bill Of Rights, the U.S. Constitution, and the New York Constitution, including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right of privacy, equality and due process of law for ALL New Yorkers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Pride Center of Western New York is local to Buffalo, NY. It is a great source of programs and support for the LGBT community. Their mission is to work with the community to make WNY a safe, healthy and satisfying place for the LGBT community to live, work and establish their families. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spectrum of Western New York provides support, education & advocacy for the transsexual and transgender community, their families and friends. They assist individuals who are questioning their gender identity in their search for awareness, comprehension and expression. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NYTRO (New York Trangender Rights Organization) lobbys for the rights of the transgender community. It is headed locally by Camille Hopkins. Currently there is not a web site but Camille can be reached at (716)-465-1837 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GLYSWNY (Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York) offers a variety of opportunities and services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangender and Questioning YOUTH and their friends from ages 14 to 21. It has a drop in center that is designated as a safe place for youth and an excellent staff. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The Empire State Pride Agenda is an organization that is dedicated to securing equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender New Yorkers. Their work is impressive! Over the last several years they have championed GENDA (the Gender Non Discrimination Act), Dignity For All Students (to create safe school environments for our children) The Matthew Sheppard Anti-Hate Crimes Bill and, of course, MARRIAGE EQUALITY!!!! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marriage Equality New York is an all-inclusive organization whose mission is to educate the public by raising awareness of the important right of all people to enter into legally recognized gender neutral civil marriage with all the benefits and responsibilities. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The Human Rights Campaign works for LGBT equality on a national level by lobbying the federal government, educating the public, participating in election campaigns, organizing volunteers, and providing support to local organizations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lambda Legal is a legal advocacy organization. It is the oldest with a great track record for getting legal recognition and equality for the LGBT community. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) promotes fair and accurate portrayal of the LGBT community in the media. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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