of transgender people report being refused care or harassed by medical professionals because of their gender identity.
youth experiencing homelessness in California identify as LGBTQ+.
of LGBTQ+ students in California have been bullied because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Equality California Institute is addressing these issues through a multifaceted approach that educates and mobilizes both our community and the public, develops strong leaders and allies across sectors and facilitates understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ people. Our team is excited to connect with you and learn more about how we can support your efforts to improve the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people and the diverse communities to which we belong.
Equality California Institute — is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — is the educational arm of Equality California, that nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. The focus of Equality California Institute is to work to achieve full, lived LGBTQ+ equality by reducing disparities in LGBTQ+ health and well-being, developing a pipeline of LGBTQ+ leaders and increasing civic participation within the LGBTQ+ community. We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating, and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve.
