About Us
Our Mission Statement
The Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) Asylum Support Task Force is a community-based organization of volunteers dedicated to supporting and empowering LGBT individuals who are seeking asylum or refuge in the United States.
Our History
Founded in June 2008, our founding goal and continuing mission is to support the basic human needs of LGBT people seeking asylum in the United States. We strive to provide/find/facilitate: housing, food, clothing, resources (ex. health care, psychological care, faith communities), cellphones (vital for contact with lawyers & family), and transportation.
Our secondary goal is to educate the public in an effort to change policy around the globe so that someday no LGBT person will need to seek asylum because of their sexual orientation or gender identity and the need to find a safe place.
As of May 2011, Task Force volunteers have raised money and sourced donations to support more than 25 individuals during their asylum-seeking process.
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