LGBTQ Professionals in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento's LGBTQ+ Bar Association, known as SacLegal, stands as a vital community resource rooted in the belief that equality and justice are fundamental rights for all people. Founded on principles of strong leadership and inclusive participation, SacLegal unites legal professionals, advocates, and community members who share a commitment to protecting and advancing the rights of LGBTQ individuals throughout Sacramento County. The organization's mission extends beyond traditional legal practice—it represents a movement toward systemic change that ensures LGBTQ people have access to their basic human and civil rights, free from discrimination and prejudice. SacLegal creates meaningful forums where members of the legal community and interested allies can collaborate on securing human and civil rights protections. The organization recognizes the unique challenges facing the LGBTQ community and responds with targeted education, advocacy, and civic engagement. By fostering relationships between attorneys, judges, government officials, and community members, SacLegal builds bridges of understanding and accountability. The organization's deep roots in Sacramento's legal and civic landscape, combined with its connection to the National LGBTQ Bar Association, position it as both a local advocate and part of a broader national movement for LGBTQ justice. SacLegal demonstrates that professional excellence and community advocacy can work together to create lasting, meaningful change for Sacramento's LGBTQ community.

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center works to create a region where LGBTQ+ people thrive. We support the health and wellness of the most marginalized, advocate for equality and justice, and work to build a culturally rich LGBTQ+ community. We Envision: - An end to youth homelessness - Medical care and employment opportunities for transgender people, equitable with those of cisgender white men - No new HIV infections - Ongoing coordination among all LGBTQ+ serving organizations - Civic institutions where LGBTQ+ people are equitably represented and engaged - LGBTQ+ older adults having affirming housing, long term care, and social activities where they are safe and welcome - Sacramento Pride as the largest celebration of diversity in the region Our Values - Collaborate internally with our employees, volunteers, and donors, and externally with our community partners and clients - Advocate with a diverse, inclusive, and proactive manner on behalf of under served populations locally and globally - Innovate, create new ideas, and take risks that lead to positive change - Respond to changing community needs - Provide educational and economic empowerment that improves the quality of life for the LGBTQ+ individuals and families and develops future leaders - Improve the health and wellness of the LGBTQ+ community through culturally competent access to resources and information - Operate with trust and integrity in our employees and volunteers, transparency in our operations and the privacy of our clients and donors

We celebrate diversity and envision a society that embraces everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Only with respect, dignity, and equality for all will we reach our full potential as human beings, individually and collectively. Our mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ people and allies who support one another and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQ people. PFLAG provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, and acts to create a society healthy and respectful of human diversity.