Queer Power Alliance advocates for economic, social and political justice for the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to our resource list, we also provide workshops on worker and renter rights. Visit our events page for upcoming workshops and events. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@queerpower.org if you need further assistance navigating these resources, or have your own resources to suggest.
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➡STANCE: Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Choral Ensemble
“Provides a vocal space free of gendered expectations, by and for Transgender and Nonbinary singers, to explore and express themselves through music.”
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“Alphabet Alliance of Color (AAoC) is an organization by and for queer and trans Black, Indigenous and other people of color (QTBIPOC). We serve local QTBIPOC in a variety of ways — all grounded in mutual aid, transformative justice and community connection.”
“BQC strives to improve the social health and wellness of the intergenerational (18+), queer community in the greater Whatcom County area by providing opportunities to gather around the arts, nature, movement, belonging, and service.”
“We are an all-adult, non-profit cheerleading organization that raises funds and awareness for the LGBTQIA+ community.”
➡ Disability Empowerment Center
”We are a crucial hub for individuals with disabilities to receive free individualized services and access community-based resources.”
“LGBT Latinos/as serving the need for social, educational, and health support services in their community.
➡ GenPride
“GenPride advocates for Seattle/King County older LGBTQIA+ adults' unique needs through programs and services that cultivate well-being and belonging.”
“By and for transgender and gender nonconforming people providing mutual support through peer led support groups, advocating in navigating resources, community organizing, and education.”
“Lavender Rights Project is a Black Trans feminist organization committed to dismantling oppressive systems that disproportionately harm Black communities.”
➡ LGBTQ Support Resources - Seattle Public Schools
“The Health Education Office is proud to provide resources and supports to our district with the aim of creating and sustaining safe, supportive school environments.”
“Founded in 1973 by a mother and her gay son, PFLAG was born from the unified front of a family leading with love. An inspiring alliance of LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones continues to fuel PFLAG, more than 50 years later.”
➡ POCAAN
“POCAAN is committed to providing comprehensive, multicultural awareness and prevention programs aimed at addressing health disparities experienced in marginalized communities.”
“PAB provides resources, offers advocacy opportunities, and curates art and culture-focused events that are aligned with and accountable to the needs of our diverse Eastside queer community”
➡ QLaw Foundation of Washington
“QLaw Foundation of Washington promotes the dignity and respect of 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians within the legal system through advocacy, education, and legal assistance.”
“A volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to uplift and empower the intersectional 2SLGBTQIA+ community.”
“The Dykes on Bikes® Seattle Chapter is an organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting our Western Washington communities and one another through our advocacy, education, donations, and actions.”
“We are committed to a world without racism where Black people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities. Our work is rooted in racial equity, civic engagement, and supportive policies and institutions for all marginalized people.”
“Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center is the definitive hub for LGBTQ individuals seeking affirming and responsive resources, wellness, and community.”
“The Commission advises the Mayor, City Council and City departments about issues of concern affecting the LGBTQ community.”
”Seattle Pride coordinates advocacy and allyship efforts year-round to promote diversity and inclusivity—and to call our community to action.”
➡ Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Choral Ensemble
“Seattle's first and only all-trans and nonbinary choir. Our mission is to provide a vocal community free of gendered expectations, by and for Transgender and Nonbinary singers, to explore and express ourselves through music.”
➡ TRACTION
“Trans-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Washington state. Our mission is to cultivate connection, visibility, and belonging for transgender and gender-diverse people through service in support of underserved communities.”
➡ Trans-WA
“Trans-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advances health equity and justice for gender-expansive people across Washington State.”
“United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance Washington is a queer and trans people of color-led, grassroots organization born out of the struggles, challenges, strength, and resilience of the Queer and Trans Pacific Islander (QTPI – “Q-T-pie”) communities.
➡ Washington Stonewall Democrats
“The National Federation of Stonewall Democrats is devoted to promoting equality, inclusivity, and representation for LGBTQ+ individuals within the Democratic Party.”
“We’ve trained leaders, resourced organizers and movements, and built power with local communities facing authoritarian and bigoted threats.”
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➡ Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
“The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.”
➡ Seattle Office for Civil Rights
“The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) works to advance civil rights and end barriers to equity. They enforce laws against illegal discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and contracting within Seattle city limits. They also lead the Race and Social Justice Initiative, a citywide effort to end institutional racism in City government and to achieve racial equity across our community.“
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“Their bilingual, advocacy-based counseling helps survivors overcome barriers that keep them from achieving their safety and recovery.”
“Supports, empowers and shelters survivors of domestic abuse in South King County and helps to keep us all safe by educating our community to respond to and prevent violence.”
➡ WSCADV
“WSCADV is the leading voice to end domestic violence in Washington State. We improve how communities respond to domestic violence and are working to create a world where all people can live and love without fear.”
“New Beginnings empowers survivors and mobilizes community awareness and action to end domestic violence.”
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“The City of Seattle can help people who are struggling to pay their electricity and utilities bills. Eligible households can enroll in the City of Seattle’s Utility Discount Program (UDP), which offers a 60% discount on Seattle City Light bills and a 50% discount on Seattle Public Utilities bills. “
“Microgrants provide trans and nonbinary people with low-barrier funds and support to correct names and/or gender markers on identifying legal documents, supply necessities for our trans siblings behind bars and after being incarcerated, and for gender affirming hair removal.”
➡ Office of Economic Development
“The Office of Economic Development (OED) is committed to an building an inclusive economy in the City of Seattle. OED works at all levels of our local economy to support small and micro-businesses, partner with neighborhood business districts, support creative business sectors and workers, partner with key industries that drive innovation, job growth and global competitiveness, and invest in our local workforce with an emphasis on young people, low-income, as well as un-and under-employed adults .”
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“The Urban Rest Stop is a clean, safe and welcoming hygiene facility where unsheltered individuals and families can access running water and utilize restroom, shower and laundry services.”
“Since 1978, New Horizons and our community have chosen to see unhoused young people as our community’s most cherished assets; full of beauty, worth, and dignity. Together we work to end homelessness one young person at a time!”
“Seattle Homeless Outreach (SHO) seeks to meet our clients where they are, without expectation or judgment, and provide basic survival supplies including food, water, sleeping bags, tents, clothing, and bus tickets. But more importantly, we provide a human connection to our homeless neighbors. SHO builds relationships with our homeless neighbors and with social service providers in the Seattle area so that we can connect people with services they need.”
“The mission of Be:Seattle is to build the power and leadership of renters and people experiencing homelessness to fight displacement and increase access to housing in Seattle that is affordable for all.”
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➡ Catholic Community Housing Services
➡ Department of Housing and Urban Development
➡ Hopelink Financial Assistance
➡ King County Housing & Shelter Guide for Trans Folks
➡ LGBTQIA+ Guide for Senior Living
➡ National Housing Law Project
➡ Office of Supportive Housing
➡ Seattle Rental Assistance Database
➡ Tenants Union of Washington State
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➡ Catholic Immigration Legal Services
“Catholic Immigration Legal Services (CILS) provides quality legal immigration assistance to low-income residents of Washington. Currently, CILS provides free citizenship/N-400 application assistance to people who are currently receiving public benefits or living in the city of Seattle. All other immigration legal services are provided for a small fee.”
“Colectiva Legal del Pueblo is a non-hierarchal collective organization founded for and by undocumented immigrants working to build community leadership and power for migrant justice through legal advocacy and education.”
“As an organization grounded in the Latino community of Washington State, it is the mission of El Centro de la Raza (The Center for People of All Races) to build the Beloved Community through unifying all racial and economic sectors; to organize, empower, and defend the basic human rights of our most vulnerable and marginalized populations; and to bring critical consciousness, justice, dignity, and equity to all the peoples of the world. “
➡ The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
“Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.”
➡ Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
“If you are in need of immigration legal services and cannot pay for them, the Seattle Legal Defense Network may be able to help.”
“Refugees Northwest believes that every person forced to flee war, persecution and terror can heal, thrive, and enrich our community with their unique gifts and strengths. We work with thousands of refugees and asylum-seekers each year to build upon the strength and courage that got them here, and to support their hopes and dreams. Our programs include trauma-focused mental health support, torture treatment, unaccompanied minor foster care, asylum assistance, complex medical case management, and a variety of community programs that help develop new skills, gain citizenship, and build fulfilling connections.”
➡ ReWa
“Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) is an award-winning, nationally recognized nonprofit that provides holistic services to help refugee and immigrant women and families thrive.”
➡ Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network
“Statewide immigrant defense network offering rapid response support, community resources, and multilingual assistance.”
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“We work to ensure justice, freedom and equality are realities for all people in Washington state, with particular attention to the rights of people and groups who have historically been disenfranchised.”
➡ Advocates for Trans Equality
“the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) merged to create A4TE which fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America.”
“Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is Washington’s largest publicly funded legal aid program. Each year NJP provides critical civil legal assistance and representation to thousands of low-income people in cases affecting basic human needs such as family safety and security, housing preservation, protection of income, access to health care, education and other basic needs.”
Tacomaprobono changes lives, fights systemic racism and works against chronic poverty by providing access to timely, effective, professional civil legal aid services for low-income clients. We are focused on providing efficient, dignified solutions to legal issues affecting basic human needs such as housing and family safety.
➡ The QLaw Foundation of Washington
“The QLaw Foundation of Washington promotes the dignity and respect of LGBTQ2S+ Washingtonians within the legal system through advocacy, education, and legal assistance. “
“QLaw Association is an association of LGBTQ+ legal professionals and their friends. Serving as a voice of LGBTQ+ lawyers and other legal professionals in the State of Washington on issues relating to diversity and equality in the legal profession, in the courts, and under the law.”
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➡ Paid Family and Medical Leave
➡ MultiCare Hospitals financial assistance
➡ Washington Department of Health
Low cost medical care in Seattle. Sliding scale, payment plans, cheap pharmacy. Trans-competent.
➡ Gender Affirming Care Resources/Articles/Education
➡ SingleCare - Guide to health and wellness for the transgender community.
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“Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.”
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“Immigrant Rights Support and Resources for College Students”
➡ LGBTQ+ College Student Guide
By Intelligent.com Higher Education Team. “Learn how to research colleges and review additional topics such as the unique challenges LGBTQ students face and the resources and legal rights available to them.”
➡ LGBTQ College Student Resource Guide
By College Educated. Includes: national organizations, articles, campus safety, intersectionality on campus, online safety, mental health, advocacy, paying for college, getting started at work➡ LGBTQ+ Life in College: Identity, Belonging, and Support
By Social Work Education Center. Includes: national resources, research, podcasts, being an ally, coming out in college