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ACPA

ACPA supports and fosters college student learning through the generation and dissemination of knowledge, which informs policies, practices and programs for student affairs professionals and the higher education community

http://www.myacpa.org/

American Association of University Women

AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change

http://www.aauw.org/about/index.cfm

American Council on Education

The American Council on Education (ACE) seeks to unify the nation's higher education institutions through leadership, research, and program initiatives. ACE works to help colleges and universities address challenges faced in the 21st century and promote postsecondary programs that increase diversity and promote lifelong learning in a globally interdependent world. Membership in the American Council on Education is open to accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities, and higher education associations located within the United States. "ACE values inclusiveness and diversity, recognizes higher education's responsibility to society, and embraces the belief that widespread access to excellent postsecondary education opportunities is the cornerstone of a democratic society."

http://www.acenet.edu/

American Indian Science & Engineering Society

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) promotes excellence, leadership and opportunities in education and professional development for American Indians and Alaska Natives. AISES enrich the fields of science and engineering with Native traditions and strengthen communities with knowledge, resources and innovation
www.aises.org

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)

Our mission is three-fold:

To encourage Asian American and Pacific Islanders to enter the ranks of journalism

To work for fair and accurate coverage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders

To increase the number of Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists and news managers in the industry

http://www.aaja.org/ 

Asian American Government Executives Network

The mission of AAGEN is to promote, expand and support Asian Pacific American leadership in the Federal, State and Local governments.

http://www.aagen.org

Asian American Institute

The Asian American Institute was established in 1992 as a pan-Asian not-for-profit organization. The mission is to empower the Asian American community through advocacy, utilizing research, education, and coalition building.

http://www.aaichicago.org/index.html

Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund 

Founded in 1974, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) is the first legal rights organization on the East Coast serving Asian Americans. We were founded by a group of lawyers, law students and community activists who believed that the law should be used as a tool to achieve social and economic justice for Asian Americans and all Americans.

We believe that the laws in this country should be applied equally, regardless of race or ethnicity. We also believe that every American has a right and an obligation to be involved in the communities where she or he lives and works. Our aim is to build an informed and active Asian America that is involved in the civic life of this country.

 http://www.aaldef.org/home.html

Asian Pacific American Heritage Council

Asian Pacific American communities such as: Japanese Americans, Chinese Americans, Korean American,  Americans, Samoan Americans, Vietnamese Americans, etc. are concern with many issue that affects the Asian Pacific American community. It was occurred that this community needed to speak with one voice. With the encouragement of many friends and constituencies the Asian Pacific American Heritage Council, Inc. was formed in 1979.
http://www.apahcinc.org

Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies

The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is dedicated to increasing participation of individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage at all levels of the political process, from community service to elected office.

http://www.apaics.org

Asian Pacific American Network

The Asian Pacific American Network (APAnet) is a broad-based coalition of community-based organizations (CBOs) that acts as a catalyst to develop and promote the application of computer information technologies relevant to the needs and perspectives of Asian and Pacific Islanders Americans. This mission will be accomplished through advocacy, collaboration, coordination of efforts, and education
 http://www.apanet.org/about.html

Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum

The mission of APIAHF is to enable Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to attain the highest possible level of health and well-being. It envisions a multicultural society where Asian American and Pacific Islander communities are included and represented in health, political, social and economic areas, and where there is social justice for all.
http://www.apiahf.org

Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations

The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) is a national association representing community health organizations dedicated to promoting advocacy, collaboration and leadership that improves the health status and access of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders within the United States, its territories and freely associated states, primarily through our member community health centers.

http://www.aapcho.org/

Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA)

Promoting the growth, strength and professionalism of the Hispanic marketing and advertising industry to a diverse audience of business, government and educational institutions.

http://www.ahaa.org/ 

Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)

The leading professional association dedicated to enhancing opportunities for Latinos in the accounting, finance and related professions.

http://www.alpfa.org/

Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) 

Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) is an international organization of professionals dedicated to improving the quality of higher education for persons with disabilities. Founded in 1977 to address the need for better services and support for persons with disabilities in higher education, AHEAD currently offers training programs, workshops, publications, and conferences to promote excellence in education.

http://www.ahead.org/

Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) 

"The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU) is the leading national association concerned with the quality, vitality, and public standing of undergraduate liberal education." AAC&U currently encompasses the entire range of American colleges and universities, including large and small, public and private, two-year and four-year institutions. This association emphasizes the global goals of liberal education and works to understand how these goals can be achieved for students in all colleges and universities. AAC&U helps bring together presidents, academic administrators, faculty members, and national leaders who are committed to and recognize the value of liberal education.

 http://www.aacu-edu.org/

Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)

The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) is a professional organization committed to the study of higher education. ASHE is based at the University of Missouri-Columbia and promotes active member participation through research, conferences, and publications, including its journal, The Review of Higher Education. ASHE values the practical application of research based inquiry and welcomes diversity with and among its programs. http://tiger.coe.missouri.edu/%7Eashe/

American Council on Education

The American Council on Education (ACE) seeks to unify the nation's higher education institutions through leadership, research, and program initiatives. ACE works to help colleges and universities address challenges faced in the 21st century and promote postsecondary programs that increase diversity and promote lifelong learning in a globally interdependent world. Membership in the American Council on Education is open to accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities, and higher education associations located within the United States. "ACE values inclusiveness and diversity, recognizes higher education's responsibility to society, and embraces the belief that widespread access to excellent postsecondary education opportunities is the cornerstone of a democratic society."

http://www.acenet.edu/

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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

An organization whose programs are designed to increase the participation of young Hispanics in both public and private sectors and to foster a network of young Hispanic leaders in government-related areas.

http://www.chci.org/

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Federal Asian Pacific American Council

The primary purpose of FAPAC is to serve as an interagency association within the Federal and District of Columbia Governments, providing a focus for over thirty ethnically distinct groups originating from Asian and Pacific regions as recognized by the United States Bureau of the Census.

http://www.fapac.org

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Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

Represents more than 300 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain.

http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Default_EN.asp

Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR)

A non-profit organization, headquartered in Washington D.C., striving to ensure that there is an equitable participation of the Hispanic community in Corporate America commensurate with the Hispanic purchasing power.

http://www.hacr.org/

Hispanic Business Women's Alliance

 The Hispanic Business Women's Alliance is an on-line community of Hispanic women entrepreneurs, professionals, consultants, executives, inventors and investors located throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain interested in doing business and collaborating with each other.

http://www.hbwa.net/

Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation

The largest Spanish language radio broadcasting company in the United States that currently owns or programs sixty-nine (69) radio stations in seventeen of the top twenty-five Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico.

http://www.univision.net/corp/intro.jsp

Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)

An incorporated, non-profit, national association representing the interest of over 25,000 Hispanic American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students in the United States and Puerto Rico.

http://www.hnba.com/

HispanicVista

 An Internet community where Latinos go to get answers --- to learn, share, grow and interact with one another through personalized services and interactive tools that enhance their online experience.

http://www.hispanicvista.com/

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Japanese American Citizens League

The Japanese American Citizens League is a national organization whose ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are victimized by injustice and prejudice. The leaders and members of JACL also work to promote cultural values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American community.
 http://www.jacl.org

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Latin American Health Institute

A community-based professional organization that promotes the health of the community, its institutions, families, and individuals through effective interventions that are culturally competent and technologically appropriate.

http://www.lhi.org/lhi/

Latin Business Association

A leading non-profit organization who extends services to the Latin Business Community. A professional association dedicated to the success of Hispanic businesses.

http://www.lbausa.com/

Leadership Education for Asian Pacific’s, Inc.

LEAP’s mission is to achieve full participation and equality for Asian Pacific Americans through leadership, empowerment, and policy

http://www.leap.org

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

Organization for the advancement of the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population in the USA.

http://www.lulac.org/

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Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

National nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and promote the civil rights of all Latinos living in the United States.

http://www.maldef.org/

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National Alliance for Hispanic Health

Organization focusing on the health, mental health, and human services needs of the diverse Hispanic communities, and connecting communities and creating change to improve the health and well being of Hispanics in the United States.

http://www.hispanichealth.org/

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.

http://www.naacp.org/

National Association of Asian American Professionals

The NAAAP Vision provides a broad range of Asian American professional and educational services that meets the needs of individuals, corporations and government through the efforts, experiences, talents and dedication of our volunteers.

American Association of People with Disabilities

http://www.naaap.org/

National Asian American Telecommunications Association

NAATA's mission is to present stories that convey the richness and diversity of the Asian American experience to the broadest audience possible. We fund, produce, distribute and exhibit Asian American films, videos and new media.
http://www.naatanet.org

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

We are the national voice for the Asian Pacific American legal profession.

We promote justice, equity and opportunity for Asian Pacific Americans.

We foster professional development, legal scholarship, advocacy and community involvement.

http://www.napaba.org

National Association of Black School Educators

(NABSE) is the nation’s premiere non-profit organization devoted to furthering the academic success for the nation’s children - particularly children of African descent. Now in its 34th year, NABSE boasts a membership of more than 6,700 preeminent educators including teachers, administrators, superintendents as well as corporate and institutional members. Founded in 1970, by Dr. Charles D. Moody, Sr., NABSE is dedicated to improving both the educational experiences and accomplishments of African American youth through the development and use of instructional and motivational methods that increase levels of inspiration, attendance and overall achievement.

http://www.nabse.org/about.htm

National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)

Dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. Established in April 1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists.

http://www.nahj.org/home/home.shtml

NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

The primary professional organization for practitioners in international education.
http://www.nafsa.org

National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)

Promotes the participation of Latinos in the American Political Process and the integration of Latino immigrants into the American society, and provides assistance and training to the nation's Latino elected and appointed officials.

http://www.naleo.org/

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

National association for college and university student affairs administrators. http://www.naspa.org/

National Black MBA Association, Inc.

Employment Network Hotline

The NBMBAA is a non-profit organization of minority MBA's, business professionals, business students and entrepreneurs in both the private and public sectors throughout the country. Members share a commitment to education and business-the two keys to the economic development of the African American community. Advertisements will be electronically posted, and listings are sent to all chapters for distribution to members. Job postings are viewable online for 30 days.

http://www.nbmbaa.org/employment/enDefault.htm

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development

As a business management organization our mission is to:  Develop and expand an American Indian private sector which employs Indian labor, increases the number of viable tribal and individual Indian businesses, and positively impacts and involves reservation communities, by establishing business relationships between Indian enterprises and private industry.
www.ncaied.org

National Council of La Raza (NCLR)

A private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization established in 1968 to reduce poverty and discrimination, and improve life opportunities for Hispanic Americans.

http://www.nclr.org/

National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC)

A non-profit organization seeking to provide a clearinghouse of Hispanic marketing information, expertise and counsel for companies.

http://www.nhcc-hq.org/

National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCoA)

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for Latino elderly, families, and communities through advocacy, capacity and institution building, development of educational materials, technical assistance, policy analysis and research.  

http://www.nhcoa.org/

National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA)

Provides policymakers and health care providers with expert information and support in strengthening health service delivery to Hispanic communities across the nation.

http://www.nhmamd.org/

National Hispanic University

Enables Hispanics, other minorities, women, and others to acquire an undergraduate degree or certificate using a multicultural educational experience to obtain a professional career in business, education, or technology.

http://www.nhu.edu/

National Organization for Women

Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.

http://www.now.org/index.html

National Society of Black Engineers

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) with more than 10,000 members is the largest student-managed organization in the country. NSBE's mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. The organization stimulates and develops student interest in the various engineering disciplines and to encourage and advise minority youth in their pursuit of an engineering career.

http://www.nsbe.org/

National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)

Fostering Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development in order to improve society.

http://www.nshmba.org/

National Urban League

Established in 1910, The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community- based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its local affiliates. There are over 100 local affiliates of the National Urban League located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research. The mission of the Urban League movement is to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.

http://www.nul.org/index.html

Native American Business Alliance

To facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between private and public businesses with Native American owned companies. To educate the communities on Native American culture, paving the
way for future generations.

www.native-american-bus.org

Native American Journalists Association

The Native American Journalists Association serves and empowers Native journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures.

NAJA recognizes Native Americans as distinct peoples based on tradition and culture. In this spirit, NAJA educates and unifies its membership through journalism programs that promote diversity and defends challenges to free press, speech and expression. NAJA is committed to increase the representation of Native journalists in mainstream media. NAJA encourages both mainstream and tribal media to attain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and responsibility.
www.naja.com

New America Alliance

An organization of American Latino business leaders united to promote the advancement of the American Latino community.

http://www.naaonline.org/

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Organization of Chinese Americans

Founded in 1973, OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. OCA is dedicated to securing the rights Asian Pacific American citizens and permanent residents through legislative and policy initiatives at all levels of the government. OCA aims to embrace the hopes and aspirations of the nearly 2 million citizens and residents of Chinese ancestry in the United States as well as to better the lives of the 10 million Asian Americans across the country.

http://www.ocanatl.org/

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SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc.

Non-profit corporation with special emphasis in addressing the needs of Hispanics in the areas of education, job skill training, literacy and employment opportunities.

http://www.ser-national.org/

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

Promotes the development of Hispanics in engineering, science and other technical professions to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity and social equity.

http://www.shpe.org/ 

Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES)

An organization with a national membership representing all the engineering and scientific disciplines of the Mexican American community.  

http://www.maes-natl.org/

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Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC)  

Promotes the growth development and success of local Hispanic chambers of commerce and serves as the leading advocate of Hispanic business in Texas.  

http://www.tamacc.org/

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United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)

Organization working towards bringing the issues and concerns of the nation’s more than 1 million Hispanic-owned businesses to the forefront of the national economic agenda.

http://www.ushcc.com/ 

United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (USMCOC)

A non-profit corporation and a chartered bi-national organization promoting trade and investment between the two American nations. The Chamber represents more than 1,000 businesses in the United States and Mexico.

http://www.usmcoc.org/

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LGBT/QA ORGANIZATIONS

American Institute of Bisexuality http://www.bisexual.org/home.html
The American Institute of Bisexuality encourages, supports and assists research and education about bisexuality, through programs likely to make a material difference and enhance public knowledge, awareness and understanding about bisexuality.

BiNetUSA http://www.binetusa.org/
BiNet USA, a 501C3 nonprofit organization, is the oldest national bisexual entity in the United States. It is a network of groups, projects and individuals, encouraging dialogue and participation as a way of creating and maintaining a cohesive bisexual community and empowering individuals to feel proud of their bisexuality.

Bisexual Resource Center http://www.biresource.net/
The Bisexual Resource Center envisions a world where love is celebrated, regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. Because bisexuals today are still misunderstood, marginalized and discriminated against, the BRC is committed to providing support to the bisexual community and raising public awareness about bisexuality and bisexual people.

Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) http://www.colage.org/
COLAGE is a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) parents. We build community and work toward social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education, and advocacy.

FTM International - http://www.ftm-intl.org/
This site is the internet contact point for the largest, longest-running educational organization serving FTM transgendered people and transsexual men. Provides information, newsletters and other publications, and support from volunteers who are willing to help if you need someone to talk to.

Equality Illinois http://www.equalityillinois.org/
The mission of Equality Illinois is to secure, protect and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Illinois.

Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) http://www.glaad.org/
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) 
http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Gay & Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) http://www.glma.org/
The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) is the world's largest and oldest association of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health care professionals. GLMA was founded in 1981 as the American Association of Physicians for Human Rights with the mission of ensuring equality in health care for LGBT individuals and health care professionals.

Gay-Straight Alliance Network International http://gsani.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=60
GSANI is non-profit international GLBT youth network headquartered in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area.  Our mission is comprised of several very important principles: Education, Leadership, and Community. Within these principles, GSANI constantly developes new ways to advance GLBT youth health, community, education, and leadership. 

Gender Education & Advocacy - http://www.gender.org/
The web site of Gender Education and Advocacy, providing resources and activism for the transgender community. "The organization for gender variant people for the new millennium." Divisions include "It's Time, America," AEGIS, and the Remembering Our Dead project

GenderPAC - http://www.gpac.org
A not-for-profit organization, composed of individuals and groups, dedicated to a broad-based, inclusive national movement for "gender, affectional, and racial equality."

Human Rights Campaign http://www.hrc.org/
The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of over 725,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.

Intersex Society of North America - http://www.isna.org/
The Intersex Socicety of North America (ISNA) is a public awareness, education, and advocacy organization which works to create a world free of shame, secrecy, and unwanted surgery for intersex people (individuals born with anantomy or physiology which differs from cultural ideals of male and female).

Lambda Legal http://www.lambdalegal.org/
Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

The Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago http://www.chilagbac.org/
The Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago is a nonprofit membership organization of judges, attorneys, law students, and affiliated law workers.

National Center for Transgender Equality http://www.nctequality.org/
The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is a 501(c)3 social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment. NCTE was founded in 2003 by transgender activists who saw the urgent need for a consistent voice in Washington DC for transgender people.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force http://www.thetaskforce.org/
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force builds the grassroots power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. They do this by training activists, equipping state and local organizations with the skills needed to organize broad-based campaigns to defeat anti-LGBT referenda and advance pro-LGBT legislation, and building the organizational capacity of our movement.

National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association http://www.nlgja.org/
Founded in 1990, NLGJA is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues. NLGJA opposes all forms of workplace bias and provides professional development to its members.

National Lesbian and Gay Law Association - http://www.nlgla.org
(NLGLA) is a national association of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals, law students and affiliated lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) legal organizations. Sponsors annual Lavender Law Conference.

National Transgender Advocacy Coalition - http://www.ntac.org
NTAC was formed to provide a voice for transgendered individuals. "We focus on a time when no transgendered individual will have to hide in shame. When marriage, family, career, housing is not longer a privilege but a basic inalienable right."

Network Q: http://www.networkq.org/home.cfm?target=main
Over 1900 users and growing - a free and confidential online networking service for the LGBT business school community.

Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=194&srcid=-2
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.

Survivor Project - http://www.survivorproject.org/
Dedicated to addressing the needs of trans and intersex survivors of sexual assault, rape, or domestic violence through caring action, education, and expanding access both to resources for those in need and to opportunities for action.

Transgender Law and Policy Institute - http://www.transgenderlaw.org/
Founded by Paisley Currah, Assoc. Prof. of Political Science at Brooklyn College, The Transgender Law and Policy Institute is dedicated to engaging in effective advocacy for transgender people in our society. The TLPI brings experts together to work on law and policy initiatives designed to advance transgender equality.