Marriage Equality USA

Mission Statement
Officially founded in 2001, Marriage Equality USA is a volunteer-driven national grassroots organization whose mission is: "to secure legally recognized civil marriage equality for all, at the federal and state level, without regard to gender identity or sexual orientation". We are a registered 501(c)3. (Our history)

Empower and Train Grassroots Leaders
Marriage Equality USA recruits, empowers and trains local supporters throughout the country to get engaged and step up into leadership roles in their communities in support of the marriage equality movement.  One of our organizational goals is to encourage open activism with minimal control while maintaining functionality. Volunteer leaders participate in monthly national leadership calls, receive media training and talking point assistance, handle public speaking opportunities and are provided event tool kits to help them be successful. 

Media Campaigns
We believe the most powerful way to persuade people to support marriage equality is to tell our stories and put real faces to both the harms of marriage discrimination and the joys of marriage equality. Greater awareness lessens the fears and misconceptions around same-sex couples and their families. That is why MEUSA actively sponsors and engages in letter-writing to publications, large media events and press conferences, statewide rallies, speak-outs, and other high-profile activities. We believe exposure through film, TV commercials, and print ads are extremely effective. By putting same-sex marriage in the news, we can ensure visibility of the issue.

Community Gatherings
Marriage Equality USA organizes an annual calendar of events including the national marriage counter actions on Valentine's Day, Tax Day Actions, Coast to Coast Bridgewalks and many other community rallies and events to bring people togetherand have them actively participate in this civil rights movement.  Marriage Equality USA has generated thousands of news articles highlighting local same-sex couples and their supporters and responds to media inquiries seeking to speak directly to same-sex couples who seek the freedom to marry. 

 Speaking Engagements
Marriage Equality USA has a deep bench of knowledgeable local marriage equality experts who can participate in presentations, panels, forums, and debates to engage and educate the public. 

Educational Outreach
Marriage Equality USA has brochures, heart stickers, postcards, posters and other materials available for volunteer leaders to us in their local educational outreach actions.  

Coalition Building
We live on the support of coalition. We are dedicated to collaborating and cooperating with other organizations and social movements to achieve common goals.  Marriage Equality hosts coalition event websites, conference calls and works with coalition partners on national actions.

Contact Us
If you have a project, an idea, some way you would like to engage or contribute in the movement, we can help!  If you have any questions, suggestions, or would like more information on marriage rights for same-sex couples or Marriage Equality, please contact us!