By now, you have heard of the devastation in Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast because of Hurricane Harvey. While a hurricane does not discriminate, many of the church-based charities do.
The Salvation Army has a history of denying benefits to members of the LGBT community. What we are asking is that you give to groups who help everyone, regardless of sexual orientation.
Here is a list of Houston organizations that are raising money through funds to distribute to the LGBT community. Below that are some LGBT direct service providers in Houston for you to reach out to.
We will update this list as we receive more information.
As with any charitable donation, we ask that you do your due diligence before making a contribution.
Charity Navigator houses a list of legitimate charities responding to the storm.
HOUSTON RELIEF FUNDS
HURRICANE HARVEY LGBTQ DISASTER RELIEF FUND
Managed by the Montrose Center
Website: https://my.reason2race.com/DNicol/HurricaneHarveyLGBTQDisasterReliefFund2017
RESURRECTION METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
Managed by the Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church
Website: http://www.resurrectionmcc.org
THE TRANSGENDER FOUNDATION OF AMERICA COMMUNITY DISASTER RELIEF FUND.
Managed by the Transgender Foundation of America
HOUSTON NONPROFITS
AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON
AIDS Foundation Houston Inc. is a nonprofit founded in 1982 as Texas’ first organization dedicated to HIV prevention education and services.
Website: aidshelp.org
ASSIST HERS
A volunteer organization that provides non-medical in-home support and care to lesbians with illnesses.
Website: assisthers.org
AVENUE 360
They help provide compassionate health care and social services to residents, regardless of economic status.
Website: beringomega.org
GAY AND LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD
Gay. Lesbian. Bisexual. Transgender. They’re answering the call.
Website: gayswitchboardhouston.org
LAMBDA CENTER HOUSTON
Lamda Center Houston is an LGBT 12-step clubhouse hosting meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Crystal Meth Anonymous and Gamblers Anonymous.
Website: lambdahouston.org/
LEGACY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Legacy Community Health is a full-service health care facility providing comprehensive, primary care services to all Houstonians in a culturally sensitive, judgment-free and confidential environment.
Website: legacycommunityhealth.org
OPEN GATE
Open Gate is a nonprofit that provides a safe and welcoming place for homeless young adults ages 18-30. The program in particular caters to LGBTQ young adults who generally have a very difficult time at shelters and agencies.
Website: beringopengate.org
SENIORS PREPARING FOR RAINBOW YEARS
Seniors Preparing for Rainbow Years (SPRY) is an organization that helps LGBT seniors who may be experiencing some difficulty as they age.
Website: spryhouston.org/
TONY’S PLACE
Tony’s Place is a drop-in center in Montrose for youth 13 – 24 who are unstably housed, couch surfing or experiencing homelessness.
Website: TonysPlace.org
NATIONAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS
Many of the religious based, national organizations have been left off this list because of their history of being anti-LGBT.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Website: http://www.redcross.org
AMERICARES
Website: http://www.americares.org/
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