COLAGE is a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) parent/s. We build community and work toward social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education, and advocacy.

Latest COLAGE News:

COLAGE Expresses Condolences at the Passing of Evelyn Haas
Feb 4 10
Evelyn Haas, philanthropist and widow of Walter A. Haas Jr., died Wednesday at the age of 92. COLAGE sends its condolences to the Haas family. Mrs. Haas will be remembered for her generosity in supporting many kinds of families. "It...
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COLAGE Welcomes New Program Director and Communications Coordinator
Feb 4 10
This year, COLAGE celebrates 20 years as the only national youth-driven network of people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer parents. Over the past two decades, thousands of people with LGBTQ parents have become strong advocates for ourselves and...
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Children Speak for Same-Sex Marriage
Jan 20 10
This New York Times article features a number of COLAGE Speak OUT members, who continue to advocate for themselves and their families. When COLAGErs are moved to speak up, we are powerful advocates on behalf of ourselves and our LGBTQ...
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Congress is Back, Help Pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Jan 13 10
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, also known as ENDA, is currently being reintroduced in Congress and as a member of COLAGE you are in a unique position to affect the fate of the bill. When LGBTQ parents are subject to workplace...
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Federal Case Against Prop 8 Begins, COLAGE Joins Sunrise Vigil for Marriage Equality
Jan 11 10
People with LGBTQ parents this morning bore witness at a sunrise vigil in front of the 9th Circuit Federal Court Building in San Fransisco this morning. The 2-hour vigil started in darkness at 6:30am with community members holding candles and...
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COLAGE Applauds Mexico City Marriage Decision
Jan 5 10
COLAGE applauds the city legislators of Mexico City for their recognition of same sex marriage. On December 21, 2009, city officials passed legislation allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children in the capitol city of Mexico. This law makes...
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COLAGEr on the NY Times One in a Million Series
Dec 17 09
Listen to Joshua's story about moving to NYC to live with his gay dad. Click HERE to see the profile....
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DC Approves Marriage Equality
Dec 15 09
COLAGE applauds today's vote in our nation's capital extending marriage to LGBT couples. Today's outcome follows a similarly decisive council vote earlier this month. Alison Delpercio, the COLAGE Metro DC Coordinator was one of the individual's whose testimony at the...
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COLAGE Action Campaign: Happy Holidays Mr. President, From Our Family to Yours
Dec 7 09
Happy Holidays! Join us in wishing the First Family holiday greetings while introducing them to images of thousands of LGBT families. Today, COLAGE joins fellow national and local lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) family groups throughout the country in...
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COLAGE DC Coordinator Testifies at Marriage Equality Hearing
Dec 3 09
Watch COLAGE DC Coordinator, Alison, testify at the hearing that led to the DC Council approving marriage equality earlier this week. Now, the bill moves toward a second hearing and Congressional review prior to adoption....
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