We advocate.
We connect.
We educate.

At Family Equality, we’re here to support LGBTQ+ families every step of the way — from starting your family to navigating life with teens and beyond.

We provide:

  • Trusted information on policies and laws that impact your rights
  • Helpful parenting resources and guides
  • Empowering in-person and virtual events where you and your kids can build lasting connections with other LGBTQ+ families

Let’s flourish together!

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  • 86%

    of bills we opposed in 2025 failed.

  • 13%

    more was raised to fuel our work in 2025 vs. 2024.

  • 20K+

    families on our email list.

  • 60%

    of the bills we supported in 2025 were enacted.

  • 1,500+

    people attended Family Week in 2026.

  • 86%

    of bills we opposed in 2025 failed.

  • 13%

    more was raised to fuel our work in 2025 vs. 2024.

  • 20K+

    families on our email list.

  • 60%

    of the bills we supported in 2025 were enacted.

  • 1,500+

    people attended Family Week in 2026.

Family Equality Giving Day is on October 15, 2026

Giving Day is October 15

For nearly 50 years, Family Equality has been showing up for LGBTQ+ families. On October 15, show up with us. Your Giving Day support helps Family Equality advocate for families, provide trusted resources for people building and growing their families, and create communities where LGBTQ+ families can find connection and belonging.

What we do next depends on what we do now. Together, we can help ensure LGBTQ+ families have the protections, resources, and community they need to thrive.

 

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Who will tell your story?

YOU! Stories move people — and people move policy. At a moment when LGBTQ+ families are being pushed to the margins, being heard matters more than ever. Family Equality equips you with the tools, training, and community you need to turn your lived experience into effective advocacy. We connect and prepare people to speak up wth confidence for their families and values in the classroom, community forum, or at the local, state, and national levels.

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We’re making it easier for LGBTQ+ families to connect.

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“I would do anything to protect all the people in this room because you are all my family.”

— Youth, age 7, at Family Weekend in the South, held in Atlanta
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To have and hold.

Since marriage equality was granted nationwide with the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v Hodges decision, it has strengthened communities, boosted businesses, and given hundreds of thousands of families the equality, dignity, and peace of mind they deserve — and the stories of the everyday Americans like you prove it!

No matter what the future holds, our marriages are ours to have and to hold.

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Support Family Equality’s Important Work

Volunteer, share, learn

There’s a place for you at Family Equality. Host a Family Equality house party or local event. Share your story to inspire others and create change. Or learn about how to advocate for LGBTQ+ families in your community. Help build a world where every family is seen and celebrated!

Give, donate, sponsor

Your contributions help us create a more inclusive and equitable world for LGBTQ+ families.

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