Forum For Equality Foundation
The Forum For Equality Foundation is concerned with the welfare of Louisiana’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) population. The mission and purpose of the Foundation is to achieve full equality for Lousiana’s LGBT persons by educating Louisiana’s citizens about issues affecting the LGBT community, advocating for fair and equalt treatment of LGBT citizens and promoting the health and well being of the LGBT community.
In order to achieve our goals we engages in educational and advocacy activities, or active support for a cause, idea, or policy. We pursue our activities within the definition of the IRS code section 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, and in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Our activities are conducted by both LGBT persons and straight allies. The foundation is supported through individual donations, grants and corporate sponsorship.
What we do:
- Promote nondiscriminating laws through our statewide municipal advocacy project,
- Seminars on Estate Planning, Financial Planning, and Domestic Partnership Benefits,
- Diversity Training for Government Agencies, Corporations and Non-Profit Organization,
- Annual Acclaim Awards honoring those dedicated to LGBT Equality,
- Educating Public Officials on Safe Schools, Employment Non-discrimination, Second Parent Adoption, and Domestic Partnership,
- Outreach and Engagement of Students, Transgenders, and the Faith Community,
- Health and Wellness Projects such as the Statewide LGBT Provider List, Public Education on HIV/AIDS Prevention, and Promotion of Healthy Living Among the LGBT Population.
Donate to the Foundation by filling out our secure online form here. Join the Foundation’s Equality Club and become one of our champions. As an Equality Club member you may want to become the sole or joint sponsor of one of our volunteer projects. Your contributions and donations to the Foundation are essential to match our grant funding and are tax-deductible. Join the Equality Club now!
You can also call SarahJane Brady at 504-569-9156 or e mail her at SarahJane.Brady@forumforequality.com to get more information about joining the Equality Club and sponsoring one of our projects. For individual consultation or corporate membership into the Equality Club you may want to discuss this with Susan Levingston, Chair of Development and Special Events. She can be reached at 504-443-3090 or Susan.levingston@forumforequality.org.
Thank you for supporting us!
