UHU
http://www.uhupil.org/

Incorporated in 1988, Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc. (UHU) is one of the largest 501(c)(3) Black AIDS organizations in the nation, serving Washington, D.C., suburban Maryland, and northern Virginia. The mission of UHU is to reduce HIV infection in the Black community. UHU provides HIV counseling, testing and referral (CTR) services to men and women, and specializes in HIV education and risk reduction programs for Black gay/bisexual men and transgender persons.

UHU has a national reputation as an organization on the cutting-edge of HIV prevention in the Black community. UHU prides itself on thinking “outside of the box” and has developed innovative HIV prevention programs targeting the Black community, in particular “hard-to-reach” populations, such as Black men who have sex with men (MSM), people living with HIV/AIDS, and transgender persons.

Howard Community College
http://www.howard.edu/

To study at Howard University is choosing20an institution that is experienced, dynamic, and diverse – with a tradition of quali ty education since 1867 provided by the constant engagement of its faculty toward the students and their needs, and by its rich campus social and cultural life.
With such a diverse student body, it comes as little surprise that life thrives on the Howard University Campus. Whatever your particular interest – culture, religion, sports, art, music, theater, politics – you will be assured of linking up with others who share it.
Coming to Howard is about connecting – with the life of the mind, the20heart of a tradition, and the soul of a people. In addition, coming to Howard means connecting with the future – with success in your education and your chosen careers.

Spring 2009 Open House >>
You and your parents will have the opportunity to interact with Howard students, faculty, and staff. Questions and concerns will be addressed as we provide invaluable information that will guide you through the admissions process, while simultaneously highlighting the numerous opportunities available at Howard University.

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Food For Friends
http://www.foodandfriends.org

Mission:

The mission of Food & Friends is to foster a community caring for men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses by preparing and delivering specialized meals and groceries in conjunction with nutrition counseling.

May 2-3: Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
June 1: 19th Annual Chef's Best Dinner & Auction - Tickets & Sponsorships Available NOW!

Full Event Calendar
View a List of Community Events & Promotions Held to Benefit Food & Friends

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Gender

www.Gender.org

We are committed to the civil rights, health and well-being of all members of our diverse community. Accordingly, we dedicate ourselves to providing an array of information services, educational materials, advocacy training and technical assistance of the highest quality.
We pledge compassionate support and passionate advocacy on behalf of transsexual and transgendered persons in their journeys toward health of body and mind and in their pursuit of personal freedom, including the freedom to alter their bodies and change their gender roles

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DC Black Pride Organization
http://www.dcblackpride.org/

Mission:
The mission of Black Lesbian and Gay Pride Day, Inc. (BLGPD) is to build awareness of and pride in the diversity of the Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community as well as to support organizations that are addressing HIV/AIDS and other health issues adversely affecting our community.
Proceeds from DC Black Pride events are distributed to HIV/AIDS and other health service organizations serving the African American community in the Washington, DC area .Proceeds from DC Black Pride events are distributed to HIV/AIDS and other health service organizations serving the African American community in the Washington, DC area.

Vision Statement
DC Black Pride envisions a world where all people are fully empowered to participate safely, openly, and honestly in society, regardless of race, gender-identity or sexual orientation. We envision a community solidified by respect and love for our brothers and sisters of African descent as well as a reduction in health disparities..

Annual Funding
Our annual operation budget comes primarily from individual donations, community fundraiser's, fees associated with vending and advertising around the Memorial Day weekend events, and sales of tickets for those events.

Want to be apart of the planning of DC Black Pride?
Pageant Info:
pageant@dcblackpride.org

Planning Committee:
purelove@dcblackpride.org

General Info:
contactus@dcblackpride.org

Volunteer Info:
Karim Shabazz
kshabazz@dcblackpride.org

Jimma Elliott-Stevens
jelliott-stevens@dcblackpride.org

Sponsorship or Don ations:
board@dcblackpride.org

Feedback:
Khalid Parker, President
kparker@dcblackpride.org

Ray Daniels, Vice President
rdaniels@dcblackpride.org

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Transgender Health Empowerment, Inc.
http://www.theincdc.org

About Us:

History
Transgender Health Empowerment, Inc. (T.H.E.) was originally founded in 199620by transgenders for transgenders. Initially, T. H.E. operated as an African American focused, non-profit, community-based organization to address the housing, employment, heath care, and disease prevention needs of transgender clients. In 2003, T.H.E. received its IRS designation as a 501-c-3 organization, primarily for the purpose of serving t hese same populations.
However, based on the results of numerous community needs assessments, it became clear there was a need to be more inclusive in serving diverse populations. Thus, as part of an ongoing strategic planning process, T.H.E. broadened its mission to enhance the quality of life of the diverse transgender populations we serve by advocating for and supporting a continuum of health and social services. In fulfilling our mission, we seek to unify and empower the transgender, lesbian, gay, and bisexual communities.
Based on more than a decade of experience, T.H..E. is uniquely positioned to positively reach and serve diverse TGLB populations. Since its inception, the agency has grown from a handful of volunteers to an organization of highly dedicated, culturally competent staff with a wealth of experience in serving the needs of our clients. Our successful track record in providing supportive housing, health promotion, disease prevention, and related programs not only continues to positively impact the lives of the po pulations we serve, but also contributes to a steadily increasing number of partner agencies that are sensitive to the needs of transge nder, gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals.

Mission
The mission of T.H.E. Inc. is to enhance the quality of life of the diverse transgender populations we serve by advocating for and supporting a continuum of health and social services. In fulfilling our mission, we seek to unify and empower the transgender, lesbian, gay, and bisexual communities.

Vision
We envision a world where all human beings living the transgender experience possess basic human rights. We are dedicated to ending discrimination and stigmatization targeting the transgender, gay, lesbian, and bisexual communities. We strongly support each person’s ability to declare his or her own gender identification and sexual orientation without fear of reprisal.