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DONATE TODAY. SUPPORT PROGRESS. Anything helps. Every donation goes towards our programs and helping us build a stronger, more resilient movement. DONATE TODAY Get Involved Not able to donate or want to do more? Make a difference through volunteering or joining us at community events. Become a Volunteer Join Events Get Involved Not able to […]
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VOLUNTEER TO JOIN OUR MISSION. Everyone deserves the safety and dignity to thrive. Help us build a better Virginia where everyone can live authentically and without fear. Advocate for equality and acceptance.
Legislative Success
Legislative Success Affirming Families (SB1321) Virginia has established a legal path to parenthood for unmarried LGBTQ couples and expands Virginia’s stepparent adoption provisions to legally recognize diverse and modern family structures. (SB 245 & HB 386) Virginia has banned the practice of conversion therapy on minors by licensed professionals. Building Safer Communities The LGBTQ “panic […]
2025 General Assembly
2025 Virginia General Assembly This bill tracker is maintained by the staff of Equality Virginia during the 2025 Legislative Session. It contains bill categories, bill status and positions for legislation being tracked by Equality Virginia staff. While we strive to keep this document up to date, bill language may be updated in a way that […]
Scorecard
Legislative Scorecards FURTHERING LGBTQ+ PROTECTIONS Scorecard We at Equality Virginia are pleased to offer you our 2023 Legislative Scorecard. This is a brief but comprehensive summary of the legislative work that has been done to further protections for LGBTQ+ Virginians, especially highlighting trans and nonbinary youth. Everything is on the line this year for LGBTQ+ […]
Latinx
Latinx En Equality Virginia, nuestro trabajo está enfocado no solamente en abogar por el bienestar y la igualdad de nuestra comunidad LGBTQ+ en Virginia, también como parte de nuestro liderazgo y desarrollo por la comunidad, queremos brindar un espacio seguro para nuestra comunidad Latinx en Virginia, sabemos que hay muchas inseguridades, miedos y limitaciones que […]
Letter to Bedford County School Board RE: Proposed Revisions to INB “Teaching About Controversial Issue” Policy
Dear Bedford County School Board,
I am writing to you on behalf of Equality Virginia, the leading advocacy organization in Virginia seeking equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people in all corners of our Commonwealth.
Youth Support
Youth Support We’re creating a Virgina where all LGBTQ+ youth have the support and dignity to thrive. Youth are our future. There’s no time to wait to support our youth. RESOURCES: 9 ORGANIZATIONS | JUNE 27, 2023 KEY TOPICS: ADVOCACY & POLICY | HOUSING | COMMUNITY | MENTAL HEALTH | YOUTH CRISIS Advocacy & Public […]
Community Support
CommunitySupport Our community keeps us safe and helps us to thrive. We’re here to build Virginia’s LGBTQ+ community. RESOURCES: 9 ORGANIZATIONS | JUNE 27, 2023 KEY TOPICS: FAMILY | EDUCATORS & STUDENTS | BIPOC COMMUNITY | ASIAN COMMUNITY | COURT ADVOCACY Family Support & Education He She Ze & We (HSZW) He She Ze & […]
Housing
Housing Members of the LGBTQ community may be more likely to experience homelessness, particularly among trans individuals, due to family rejection, employment discrimination, and inadequate access to affirming services. We believe every LGBTQ+ person deserves access to safe, affordable housing. RESOURCES: 4 ORGANIZATIONS | JUNE 27, 2023 KEY TOPICS: YOUTH & YOUNG PEOPLE | DOMESTIC […]
