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LGBTQ Resource
7 Atlanta-Based LGBTQ+ Organizations You Can Support
Whether you want to contribute financially to an LGBTQ+ cause or offer your time as a volunteer, Atlanta has a wealth of nonprofits where you can make a meaningful impact.
it's the perfect time to show your support for local organizations committed to LGBTQ+ communities. While Atlanta Pride may not take place until the fall, June marks the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in New York City in 1969. We've made significant progress since Stonewall, but there’s still much work to be done.
1. The Atlanta Pride Committee
The Atlanta Pride Committee stands as the cornerstone of our beloved Pride Festival and Parade, playing a vital role in the LGBTQ+ community. As Georgia’s oldest nonprofit organization serving this community, their impact extends far beyond the iconic annual celebration. In addition to organizing the vibrant festival and parade that draw thousands each year, the committee is deeply involved in a wide array of initiatives that span educational, social, and historical domains. With over 60 diverse programs under their wing, they work tirelessly to promote unity, enhance visibility, and foster wellness among individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
2. Lost-n-Found Youth
More than 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ+, highlighting a critical need for targeted support within this vulnerable community. In Atlanta, a nonprofit organization is working tirelessly to address this issue by focusing on ending homelessness for LGBTQ+ individuals. Their mission goes beyond simply providing shelter—they aim to empower these young people with the necessary support, life skills, and resources to help them transition into independent living.
Lost-n-Found Youth is at the forefront of this effort, offering a range of services designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ homeless youth. From emergency housing and transitional living programs to counseling and job readiness training.
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3. Jerusalem House
Jerusalem House plays a vital role in supporting homeless and low-income families affected by HIV/AIDS in Atlanta. As the city's oldest and largest provider of permanent housing for individuals and families impacted by this epidemic, their work is indispensable in the fight against homelessness and the challenges posed by HIV/AIDS. For decades, Jerusalem House has been a beacon of hope, offering not just shelter, but a comprehensive support system to those who are often marginalized and overlooked. Their impact is profound, currently providing housing and critical support services to over 70% of the people in Atlanta who fall within this vulnerable group. Beyond simply offering a place to live.
4. Georgia Equality
As the leading LGBTQ+ rights advocacy organization in Georgia, Georgia Equality is dedicated to promoting fairness, safety, and opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied communities. This nonprofit operates as a collaborative effort between two entities: Georgia Equality Inc. and the Equality Foundation of Georgia, working together to advance equality and protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals across the state. To learn more, get involved, and explore various opportunities, visit their website.
5. Southern Fried Queer Pride
Southern Fried Queer Pride (SFQP) is an Atlanta-based organization (located on Muscogee & Cherokee land) dedicated to uplifting Black queer and QTPOC communities in the South through the power of the arts. SFQP hosts numerous must-attend events throughout the year, each designed to amplify these voices on a grand scale. Their Pride Month lineup is particularly outstanding, offering a range of incredible experiences you won’t want to miss. For more details and to stay updated on their events, visit their website.
6. Southerners On New Ground
SONG (Southerners on New Ground) serves as a powerful home for LGBTQ+ liberation, embracing and advocating for individuals across all lines of race, class, abilities, age, culture, gender, and sexuality throughout the South. As a nonprofit deeply rooted in the community, SONG is committed to fostering a region where equality and justice are not just ideals but realities for everyone.
Their mission is ambitious and transformative, focusing on creating meaningful change through strategic projects and campaigns that are thoughtfully developed in response to the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities in the South.
7. PFLAG
PFLAG Atlanta is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, along with their families and friends, through a blend of support, education, and advocacy. The organization offers a range of services, including monthly support groups and educational programs, to foster understanding and acceptance. By collaborating with both national and local partners, PFLAG Atlanta works tirelessly to advance equal rights and provide vital resources to the LGBTQ+ community.
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