Equality Iowa is a statewide grassroots non-partisan organization and as such we are working to educate all Iowans about civil rights, aging, marriage equality and families of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Iowans.



Mission Statement



Equality Iowa is applying for 501(c)3, status as a nonprofit group, as defined by the IRS.



Legislative Challenge: If the Iowa legislature takes up the codification of relationships, Equality Iowa will be involved in an educational campaign about the issues being raised.



Litigation/Education Challenge: If a legal challenge regarding same-sex marriage is filed, Equality Iowa will be involved in an educational campaign around the case and decision



Goals:



Educate Iowans on LGBT civil rights, marriage equality, and lesbian and gay families



Identify supportive elected & appointed officials, businesses and business leaders



Educate the LGBTA community about supportive officials, businesses and business leaders



Facilitate educational forums about civil rights, marriage equality, and lesbian and gay families