Our Impact.

“Working in the pro bono legal services sector, our clients, who were asylum-seekers and other LGBTQI+ folks in vulnerable situations, would often ask for advice beyond the realm of legal help that we provide. As a paralegal, it was difficult to research this information in an individualized manner, until I found InReach. I was then able to use the InReach App to find safe and reliable service providers that would address our clients’ needs and to connect them with relevant and urgently needed social services. This invaluable online resource proved life-saving and life-changing for so many of our clients.“

"My family lives in a hostile state that has already outlawed gender affirming care for my child. We use the app as part of our survival strategy. There are too many barriers to relocation at the moment, so we are using the app to find the closest care. We are also using the app to determine where we will go when it is no longer can remain here. We need resources for the whole family and trust the resources listed on InReach because of the recertification process."

"When I first began my transition in my 20’s I didn’t know where to start. InReach helped me access the resources necessary to step into my identity as a trans man. I used the app to locate affirming legal help for my name and gender maker changes, gender affirming medical care and mental health services as I navigated my transition."

"The LGBTQ+ asylum process can be very isolating for many asylum seekers who continue to face daily challenges in the U.S. Access to legal representation and other basic resources can often make a big difference in their ability to rebuild their lives. I have used the InReach App to find LGBTQ-affirming legal resources that are instrumental in helping me navigate the convoluted immigration process for my long pathway to citizenship.”

“Thank you so much. I was trying to gather information such as yours, but this is the most comprehensive I have ever read.”

“Social workers often make referrals to other organizations and providers to meet all of our clients’ needs. It is important to connect people with the resources and support they need in a timely manner, and it is imperative that services and service providers are safe and affirming. I share the InReach app not only with clients, but also with other service providers, to ensure that clients who are part of the LGBTQ community are connected with the mental health, medical, legal, and other services to meet all of their needs.”

“As a volunteer crisis counselor, I talk every week with LGBTQ+ youth across the country who are in crisis. They are facing issues like family discrimination, impending loss of housing, bullying, coming out, loss, self-injury, and exploring gender identity. I use the free InReach App to find safe local service providers for our contacts, for example finding trans-affirming emergency housing for trans youth facing homelessness.”

“While the world is full of many helpful tools and services, it is difficult to recommend unknown providers to our clients. InReach gives providers peace of mind; when we recommend their service, we know that our LGBTQI+ clients will receive affirming and supportive services that have been vetted by the InReach team. I never want to expose my clients to more harm, and InReach helps me feel confident in my recommendations.”