Equality First Foundation “Equality through Education” A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Foundation

Mission

The Equality First Foundation (“the Foundation”) is dedicated to expanding economic equality in Virginia through education.

Vision

The Foundation advances its mission by:

Encouraging, recognizing and supporting creativity, innovation and excellence within Virginia’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (“LGBT”) business community through educational programming, professional development and career advancement opportunities for college students, entrepreneurs and business owners; and,

Fostering the development of new commercial enterprises and cultivating a pipeline that connects Virginia’s marketplace to the LGBT workforce of tomorrow by providing instructive tutorials and other educational media, competitive scholarships and collaborative engagements.