Chicago Foundation for Women (www.cfw.org) | 4/4/2011

Chicago Foundation for Women - A grantmaking organization dedicated to increasing resources and opportunities for women and girls in the greater Chicago area. To support our philanthropy, the Foundation promotes increased investment in women and girls, raises awareness about their issues and potential, and develops them as leaders and philanthropists. Chicago Foundation for Women’s Reproductive Rights Initiative (Our Voices, Our Choices) was recently amended and is now being called the “Reproductive Health Coalition”.   

Human Rights Campaign (www.hrc.org) | 3/29/2011

Recognizes GLBT organizations or affinity groups in the workplace, including: ANGLES (Allstate Network of Gay and Lesbian Employees and Supporters)  

GuideStar (www.guidestar.org) | 12/31/2008

Family Health Centers of San Diego (Donor): Developed Project STAR to help transgender persons access health and other resources while educating about and advocating for the needs of San Diego’s transgender population. Through education and advocacy workshops, Project STAR has worked to increase healthcare providers’ and LGBT organizations’ transgender-specific cultural competency. The program provides a safe and supportive environment for transgender individuals looking for: employment assistance, counseling referrals, access to transitioning related medical services, and community support.

GuideStar (www.guidestar.org) | 12/31/2008

Transgender Law Center (Donor): Is a civil rights organization advocating for transgender communities. Every day we connect transgender people and their families to technically sound and culturally competent legal services, increase acceptance and enforcement of laws and policies that support California's transgender communities, and work to change laws and systems that fail to incorporate the needs and experiences of transgender people.

NGLCC (www.nglcc.org) | 4/4/2011

NGLCC (Corporate Partner): National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce has been able to advance ideas and causes of LGBT business community. (Ramada)

 Commercial Closet (www.commercialcloset.org) | 12/1/2007

Advertisements contain gay/lesbian themes. [ALLSTATE] "Celebrating Diversity" (2007), "Be Recognized" (2007), "You Want the Best Life Has to Offer" (1999).

GLAAD (www.glaad.org) | 10/27/2009

GLAAD Media Awards (Outstanding Print/Outdoor Mainstream Market)

HRC Corporate Equality Index Guide (www.hrc.org) | 3/29/2011

HRC Corporate Equality Index Score 100%. HRC Foundation Corporate Equality Index rewards employers demonstrating commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers through engaging with and supporting broader LGBT community. Efforts include positive, targeted marketing and advertising, philanthropic activities, event sponsorships, and/or engage in recruitment or awareness campaigns.

GLBT EXPO (www.originalglbtexpo.com) | 5/23/2011

Original GLBT Expo (Exhibitor). "Blending Business & Entertainment for Over a Decade." Started in 1993, EXPO has generated spending over $35,000,000 within Greater Tri-State area. Includes GLBT friendly companies from every industry, both large and small, Fortune 1000 and Gay-owned companies. Have all discovered GLBT Community is affluent, brand-loyal, well educated and business minded. Is truest definition of "THE PERFECT NICHE MARKET".

Out & Equal ERG Registry (www.outandequal.org) | 9/20/2011

Out & Equal ERG Registry supports LGBT workplace equality resource groups, civil rights for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender, and people with HIV or AIDS. Sponsorship program helps fund both Out & Equal's annual national Workplace Summit and various other ongoing programs for gay community.

Diversity Inc (www.diversityinc.com) | 8/10/2011

Diversity Inc.'s Top 50 Companies for Diversity® for commitment to diversity and inclusion in workplace and marketplace.

Chicago Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (www.glchamber.org) | 2/4/2010

Chicago Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (Member). Develops, educates, supports, and promotes diverse gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesses and supportive businesses.

GLAAD (www.glaad.org) | 5/23/2011

GLAAD Media Awards (Sponsor). Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) wants to change people's hearts and minds through what they see in media. Awards recognize and honor media for fair, accurate and inclusive representations of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and issues that affect their lives.

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center (www.lagaycenter.org) | 7/11/2011

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center (Sponsor). Since 1971, L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center has been building health, advocating for rights and enriching lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. In 2008, has become $51 million organization with 300 employees and 3,000 active volunteers.

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center (www.lagaycenter.org) | 10/24/2009

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Gala (Sponsor). Since 1971, L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center has been building health, advocating for rights and enriching lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Anniversary Gala is premiere fundraising event of year, attended by L. A.'s most important leaders in civic, corporate, entertainment and philanthropic communities to fete Center and honor contributions of those who have made such a difference in L.A.

GLBT EXPO (www.originalglbtexpo.com) | 10/22/2009

Original GLBT Expo "Blending Business & Entertainment for Over a Decade". Begun in 1993, EXPO has generated over $35,000,000 spent within Greater Tri-State area. Includes GLBT friendly companies from every industry, both large and small, Fortune 1000 and Gay-owned companies. All have discovered GLBT Community is affluent, brand-loyal, well educated and business minded. Is truest definition of "THE PERFECT NICHE MARKET".

The San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center (thecentersd.org) | 9/23/2011

San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center (Sponsor), dba The Center. Nation's second oldest and third largest LGBT community center. Functioning as LGBT community's leadership organization, is led by 18-member board of directors, employs over 40 paid staff and utilizes over 500 community volunteers. Incorporated in 1973 as community-based, nonprofit, 501(c) (3) agency, has over 33 years experience as health and human services agency. In 2008, provided direct services to over 25,000 community members, and through events, activities and advocacy, touched lives of thousands more.

Citywide Pride (www.citywidepride.info) | 6/30/2010

Citywide Pride (Sponsor). Citywide Pride is coalition of Chicago companies coming together during Pride Month to celebrate diversity in workplace.

Come Out with Pride (www.comeoutwithpride.org) | 12/30/2008

Come Out with Pride is Central Florida’s signature LGBT Pride event which mission is to give back to the LGBT community through charitable initiatives including an annual scholarship to the University of Central Florida Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Student Union as well as donations to a variety of local LGBT organizations.