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One Colorado

www.one-colorado.org

303-396-6170

Statewide educational and advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Coloradans.

Colorado Anti-Violence Program

coavp.org

1-888-557-4441

Programs that support LGBTQ people who have been impacted by violence. Groups and programming include safety planning, counseling, advocacy, referrals, accompaniment and other educational and experiential offerings with the aim of empowering and healing individuals impacted by violence.

True Colors Sexual Minorities Youth and Family Services

www.ourtruecolors.org

(860) 232-0050

True Colors is a non-profit organization that works with other social service agencies, schools, organizations, and within communities to ensure that the needs of sexual and gender minority youth are both recognized and competently met. The organization trains more than 2400 people annually, organizes the largest LGBT youth conference in the country with more than 2000 attendees and manages the state’s only LGBT mentoring program.

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

www.rmact.com

(203) 750-7400

Fertility Clinic that has a program for "GayParentsToBe", which address the challenges same-sex couples and LGBT solo parents face when building their families.

Just for youth

www.justforyouthde.org

1-877-4DE-JUST (433-5878)

Provides a safe space for sexual and gender minority youth. Offers cultural competency trainings, referrals to mental health and emergency shelter services, informational sessions on issues faced by genderqueer youth, HIV testing and other health resources.

The Rainbow Chorale

www.therainbowchorale.org

1-888-512-5093

Community chorus that provides LGBTQ folk and their allies the chance to perform high quality music.

Youth Pride Alliance

youthpridealliance.org

202-745-7000

The organization hosts Youth Pride Day, provides leadership training and facilitates intergenerational partnerships.

South Florida Gay News

southfloridagaynews.com

(954) 530-4970

This is a web portal for a print publication that covers South Florida Gay News.

Georgia Equality

georgiaequality.org

404-523-3070

This organization's mission is to enhance fairness, safety, and opportunity for LGBTQ communities and their allies throughout the state of Georgia. A combination of two organizations, GA works year-round to pass pro-equality legislation and elect fair-minded officials. They also conduct voter registration and education activities, provide information to decision makers, and work to mobilize and organize LGBT residents and allies to advance quality in urban, suburban, and rural communities across the state.

Equality Illinois

www.equalityillinois.us

773-477-7173

This organization advances equal treatment and social justice through education, advocacy, and protection of the rights of the LGBTQ community. One can become a member, find out how to register to vote, volunteer, and learn about the lobbying and educational efforts and accomplishments of the organization.

Central Alabama Pride

www.centralalabamapride.org

256-813-4CAP (4227)

Exists to spread the message of equality through LGBT Pride events. They also support HIV/AIDS service organizations all year long.

TRUE (Together Building Resiliency, Understanding and Empowerment) Friends

www.committedpartners.org

541-344-0833

Targets children between the ages of 6-17 who have at least one parent or primary caretaker currently incarcerated within the criminal justice system. Mentors and youth enjoy a one-on-one relationship, complimented by group activities and limited family/caregiver services.

Children of Incarcerated Parents

www.coipp.org

301-473-4103

We are an inter-agency group that works to inform members of the community of the plight children with incarcerated parents. We distribute resources and useful items to children and their caregivers.

Arts in Prison, Inc.

www.artsinprison.org

913-403-0229

Arts in Prison, Inc. works to facilitate personal growth through the arts for the incarcerated and their families.

Someone To Watch Over Me

www.cscnouw.org

504-908-6277

CSC provides holistic services to assist people coming out of prison and their families in the re-entry process. Someone To Watch Over Me also provides services to the children with recently released parents.

MentorKids USA

www.mentorkidsusa.org

480-767-6707

MentorKids USA is a faith-based organization dedicated to providing at-risk youth (including children of incarcerated parents) with caring adult mentors.

SKIP (Support for Kids of Incarcerated Parents)

www.tristansquest.com

336-547-7461

SKIP provides in-school support groups for children of incarcerated parents.In these support groups, children learn that they are not alone in this situation, talk about different feelings and emotions associated with having a parent in jail or prison, and form or strengthen a relationship with that incarcerated parent through weekly letter-writing.

Mentoring Children of Prisoners

setonyouthshelters.org

757-963-5795

The Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program matches a youth, ages 4-18, with a trained adult mentor, who meets with the youth on a weekly basis. Mentors and mentees engage in recreational, educational, or cultural activities. Seton Youth Shelters provides emergency shelters, street outreach, and counseling for youth, free of charge.

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