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!
Family Equality to Honor Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka at NYC Gala
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, fathers to twins Harper and Gideon, will be honored at its annual Night at the Pier fundraising gala on Monday, May 11 in New York City. The couple will receive the Luminary Award in recognition of their visibility, advocacy, and enduring commitment to LGBTQ+ families.
The award will be presented by fellow fathers, Elton John and David Furnish, Founder and Chair respectively of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and longtime champions of LGBTQ+ equality and family affirmation.
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Family Equality to Present Hostetter-Habib Family Award to Southern LGBTQ+ Leader Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara at NYC Gala
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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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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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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!
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