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BELOW ARE SOME LINKS TO LOCAL AND NATION-WIDE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
COLAGE: Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere
A group committed to supporting individuals of all ages with LGBT parents.
An international sport and cultural event for LGBT athletes and their friends. Competitions available in over 30 sports!
GAY AND LESBIAN ATHLETES ASSOCIATION:
“GLAA – The Gay & Lesbian Athletes Association is a registered charitable organization in Canada and the United States dedicated to change in sport. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where athletes can compete without concerns about sexual orientation.”
GAY AND LESBIAN ATHLETICS CONFERENCE:
International Conference to promote acceptance and visibility of the GLBT Athletic community.
“The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality.” Also contains resources and online store!
INTERNATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:
"The mission of the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) is to secure the full enjoyment of the human rights of all people and communities subject to discrimination or abuse on the basis of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status. A US-based non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO), IGLHRC effects this mission through advocacy, documentation, coalition building, public education, and technical assistance.”
INTERNATIONAL LESBIAN AND GAY ASSOCIATION:
“The International Lesbian and Gay Association is a world-wide network of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people everywhere.”
IT TAKES A TEAM: Education Campaign for LGBT Issues in Sport
Addressing issues of homophobia in sport and strategies to tackle misconceptions of gay and lesbian athletes.
The National Consortium of Directors of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Resources in Higher Education provides numerous resources related to GLBT life on college campuses, including ways you can get involved nationally!
“Love Makes a Family (LMF) is a statewide non-profit advocacy organization working for equal marriage rights for same-sex couples in Connecticut. We carry out our mission through community education, grassroots organizing and legislative advocacy and lobbying."
The NCAA offers resources in areas of diversity as well as their mission statement to be an all inclusive organization for student athletes.
What’s happening in GLBT sports: current events and discussion boards.
PARENTS FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS:
Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is a national organization to support you and the people you love in the coming out process.
The Rainbow Center at UConn has a mission of supporting the GLBTQQA community “to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, work, and grow in a supportive and safe environment.”
Numerous scholarship and study abroad opportunities are available for GLBT students, straight allies and children of GLBT parents! Follow the links to each individual resource!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - ATHLETICS:
“The Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity.”
“The Center for the Study of Sport in Society at Northeastern University is one of the world’s leading social justice organizations that use sport to create social change both nationally and internationally. Through research, education, and advocacy the center promotes physical activity, health, violence prevention, and diversity among young people and college and professional athletes.”