Causes: Christianity, Civil Rights, Lesbian & Gay Rights, LGBTQ, Religion

Mission:
• Affirmation supports LGBTQ/SSA Mormons and their families, friends and Church leaders in seeking to live productive lives consistent with their faith or heritage.
• We provide a loving, inclusive community for all LGBTQ/SSA people, regardless of how they identify in their sexual orientation, gender identity, or faith.
• We encourage spirituality and empower LGBTQ/SSA Mormons to make valuable contributions within and outside of the Church.
• We organize local gatherings and international conferences, provide informational resources, and work for dialogue within the Church.

Results:
• Developed materials that allies can use to work w/ local level leaders and to train other allies
• Engaged LGBT Mormons interested in attending church and provide support
•Developed allies network and partner on activities (socials, service activities, Pride marches, etc. ) and include families/youth
• Developed and shard best practices across groups/chapters (e. g. FHE, potlucks, story-sharing, sports, competitions, service, etc. )
• Streamlined, standardized, and improved outreach and membership processes
• Helped coordinate Pride marches, visibility at Pride festivals and related communications
• Created “Faces of Affirmation” that models happy gay Mormons and families living full lives and serves as mentor network
• Partnered w/ other orgs. or media to improve visibility in LDS & LGBT communities

Target demographics: support LGBT Mormons, their families, and allies by encouraging spirituality, providing information resources, and working for inclusiveness and equality.

Direct beneficiaries per year: LGBT Mormons in 32 chapter/groups around the world.

Geographic areas served: United States, Mundo Hispano (Hispanic World), Canada, Europe, Australia, South Africa

Programs: our Annual Conference, activities for our local chapters/groups, and internet forums to support LGBT Mormons.