Community
RESOURCES
Albion Fellows Bacon Center
"Albion Fellows Bacon Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent domestic and sexual violence and to empower victims through advocacy, education, support services and collaborative partnerships. The center provides services to victims of abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, and financial) in 11 counties in southern Indiana. Services are provided 24 hours a day to the following counties: Vanderburgh, Posey, Warrick, Spencer, Perry, Dubois, Gibson, Pike, Orange, Crawford, and Harrison."
Anti-Violence Project
"AVP empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education, and supports survivors through counseling and advocacy."
Equality Federation
"Equality Federation is an advocacy accelerator rooted in social justice, building power in our network of state-based lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) advocacy organizations."
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
"The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community."
Rainbow Jacket Project
Rainbow Jacket Project is a free clothing resource for trans, nonbinary and gender non-conforming people in Evansville, IN and surrounding areas.
*Open by appointment only.
The Inclusion of Transgender Athletes
"Trans folks’ participation in sports is a fiercely debated topic. Though trans people face discrimination in most arenas, sports seems to be the most difficult one, especially when folks attempt to bring—usually unsubstantiated—”scientific“ claims into the discussions.
In 2021, at least 70 anti-trans sports bills were proposed in more than half (30) of the U.S. states. Most of the bills targeted trans girls, with the aim of banning trans girls from competing in girls’ sport."
National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
"The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice."
GSA Network
"GSA Network is a next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities."
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
"As GLSEN was founded by a group of teachers in 1990, we knew that educators play key roles in creating affirming learning environments for LGBTQ youth. But as well as activating supportive educators, we believe in centering and uplifting student-led movements, which have powered initiatives like the Day of Silence, Ally Week, and more."
The Trevor Project
"Hope for young LGBTQ lives starts here.
We believe LGBTQ young people deserve a welcoming, loving world. And we wake up every day dedicated to making that a reality."
LGBTQ Student Resources & Support
"According to the National School Climate Report, 86 percent of LGBTQ youth reported being harassed at school, compared to 27 percent of students overall. School years can be challenging for all students, yet those who identify as LGBTQ often face additional pressures or concerns. Within this guide, LGBTQ students can find resources and information about support systems available to help them navigate both high school and college environments."
Parents’ Influence on the Health of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Teens: What Parents and Families Should Know
"Information on how parents can promote positive health outcomes for their LGB teen."
Advocates for Youth (AFY): Are you an Askable Parent?
"AFY provides lesson plans, tips and strategies, background information, and additional resources to help youth-serving professionals create a safe space for young people of all sexual orientations and gender identities."
HealthyChildren.org: Coming Out: Information for Parents of LGBT Teens
"Coming out" is a lifelong journey of understanding, acknowledging and sharing one's gender identity and/or sexual orientation with others. It may be quick and easy for some, or longer and more difficult for others.
It is important for parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) teens to remember each child is unique and will have their own experiences and feelings along the way."
The Family Acceptance Project
"The Family Acceptance Project® is a research, intervention, education and policy initiative to prevent health and mental health risks for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified (LGBTQ) children and youth, including suicide, homelessness, drug use and HIV — in the context of their families, cultures and faith communities. We use a research-based, culturally grounded approach to help ethnically, racially and religiously diverse families learn to support their LGBTQ children."
Warrick County Indiana Pride
"Warrick County Indiana Pride seeks to bring together members of the LGBTQ+ Community to celebrate who we are, what we can accomplish, and the spirit of Pride in Warrick County in southern Indiana. We support the laws of anti-discrimination in housing, employment, healthcare, retirement, and basic
human rights. Warrick County Indiana Pride seeks to empower the LGBTQ+ Community as an advocate for basic human rights, cultural
diversity, and gender identity concerns."
Matthew 25
"Our mission is to support, educate and treat those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. We recognize that HIV/AIDS is a real disease affecting real people. Real(istic) prevention and treatment is the only way to fight the continuing spread of HIV."
Greater Evansville Youth
"Mayor’s 2022 Community Champion Award Winner Greater Evansville Youth exists to provide a safe environment to educate, empower, and support the lives of youth in Evansville and the surrounding area. Through fellowship, service projects, and educational workshops, Greater Evansville Youth seeks to foster a holistic generation for a healthier tomorrow."
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They help provide housing and utility opportunities, testing services, and prevention.