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- EIN 54-1950205
- (804) 643-4816
- 530 E Main St Ste 600 Richmond VA 23219-2431 USA
- http://equalityvirginia.org
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Causes: Civil Rights, Lesbian & Gay Rights, LGBTQ
Mission: To provide research and educational foundation for equality virginia advocacy and to provide legal analysis and education on issues affecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender virginians.
Programs: Conduct public education and outreach events throughout virginia to keep tens of thousands of virginians aware of the issues impacting the lgbt community and involved in the organization's programs. Email campaigns around issues including the freedom to marry and ending discrimination in housing, schools, and employment reached 13,000 individuals. Program successes include: creating and implementing virginia fairness, an innovative way to get fortune 500 companies based in virginia and small businesses involved in moving virginia toward a fair and welcoming place for lgbt employees and families to call home; growing transgender advocates program including hosting first ever transgender information and empowerment summit attended by hundreds; and creating coffee talk program in partnership with lgbt-affirming communities of faith. Additional public education and outreach events include pride festivals, regional events, and community forums that collectively bring thousands of people together to learn about and discuss issues important to the lgbt community.
the organization's annual commonwealth dinner is a significant fundraiser and brings more than 1,000 people together to honor outstanding virginians, celebrate successes, and energize supporters as the organization continues to work for lgbt equality.