LGBTQIA+ Equality

User donations and Roar-a-Thon proceeds for this Hero Cause are distributed equally from the Roar Social Foundation to these 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations:

GLAAD Inc.
Founded:
1985
HQ:
New York, NY
Candid Seal:
Platinum

GLAAD ensures fair, accurate, and inclusive representation that rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.

Trevor Project
Founded:
1998
HQ:
West Hollywood, CA
Candid Seal:
Platinum

The Trevor Project’s aims to end suicide among LGBTQ young people.

PFLAG
Founded:
1973
HQ:
Washington, DC
Candid Seal:
Platinum

PFLAG creates a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

It Gets Better Project
Founded:
2010
HQ:
Los Angeles, CA
Candid Seal:
Platinum

The It Gets Better Project is on a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe.

Knit The Rainbow
Founded:
2020
HQ:
Manhattan, NY
Candid Seal:
Platinum

Knit the Rainbow (KtR) was founded in 2020 to help homeless LGBTQ+ youth in New York City survive the brutal winters. All of their handmade garments are made with love by their volunteers across the country and placed right in the hands of those in need.

Candid Seal of Transparency

Candid is a leading provider of nonprofit organization information, enabling informed decision-making for donors, researchers, and the public. They award the Seal of Transparency to nonprofits that share comprehensive and accurate details about their mission, programs, finances, and governance. The Seal offers multiple levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) reflecting the quality and depth of the information provided by organizations.