Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization dedicated to creating a fair and just society. Our mission is to achieve and maintain full and lasting equality, acceptance, and social justice for all people in our diverse LGBT communities, inside and outside of California. Our mission includes advancing the health and well-being of LGBT Californians through direct healthcare service advocacy and education. Through electoral, advocacy, education and mobilization programs, we strive to create a broad and diverse alliance of LGBT people, educators, government officials, communities of color and faith, labor, business, and social justice communities to achieve our goals.
Equality California is a member of the Equality Federation.
Affiliated Organizations
Equality California is made up of Equality California (EQCA) and Equality California Institute (EQCAI). EQCA is an I.R.S. 501(c)(4) organization that utilizes electoral, advocacy, and mobilization programs to achieve its mission. EQCAI is an I.R.S. 501 (c)(3) organization that utilizes advocacy, education, and mobilization programs to achieve its mission.
EQCA Political Action Committees
Equality California PAC endorses fair-minded candidates and supports the campaigns of policy leaders who advocate for full equality for all Californians. EQCA PAC also supports political campaigns that promote the fair treatment of all Californians and fights misguided efforts that could delay our progress toward true equality.