Equality Florida

Equality Florida is the largest civil rights organization dedicated to advancing full equality for Florida's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, the organization provides comprehensive advocacy services through lobbying, grassroots organizing, education, and coalition building to eliminate discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

Since its founding in 1997, Equality Florida has maintained a strong presence in Florida's Capitol, successfully defeating or neutralizing dozens of anti-LGBTQ legislative efforts. The organization has worked to protect local anti-discrimination policies, preserve safe schools initiatives, prevent expansions of Florida's adoption restrictions, and secure domestic partnership benefits and protections. Through strategic legislative advocacy and community engagement, Equality Florida continues to shape state policy in favor of LGBTQ rights and protections.

The organization's multifaceted approach combines direct political engagement with community education and coalition partnerships. Equality Florida serves as a critical resource for Florida's LGBTQ community, working to ensure that no individual faces discrimination or harassment in employment, housing, education, or public accommodations. Operating from St. Petersburg, the organization maintains its commitment to transforming Florida into a state where full equality and dignity are guaranteed for all LGBTQ individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.