Family Equality Council

Reimagining Parenthood: Redefining Infertility to Celebrate Every Surrogacy Journey

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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This new inclusive definition for infertility will allow more people to fulfill their dreams of parenthood.

Key Points: 
  • This new inclusive definition for infertility will allow more people to fulfill their dreams of parenthood.
  • As Fontes states, "We have always believed everyone who wants to be a parent should be able to.
  • This change is particularly significant, given that some insurance plans rely on ASRM's definition of infertility to approve fertility treatments.
  • As a gay dad myself, I understand how hard it is to get started on a surrogacy journey.

Valvoline Establishes ESG and Equality Council to Support Continued Progress on Sustainabilty, DE&I and Governance Matters

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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The Council will be overseen by Valvolines Board of Directors through its Governance & Nominating Committee, and led by Julie ODaniel, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Valvoline.

Key Points: 
  • The Council will be overseen by Valvolines Board of Directors through its Governance & Nominating Committee, and led by Julie ODaniel, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Valvoline.
  • Valvoline director Carol H. Kruse, the former Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at ESPN and Cambia Health Solutions, will be joining the Council, as will other senior executives of Valvoline.
  • The Council will enhance these initiatives with corporate governance practices and will work closely with Valvolines employee-driven DEI Council to deepen the Companys commitment to an inclusive culture for all.
  • "We are pleased that Valvoline has formed this goal-oriented and disclosure-focused Council to engender a more inclusive workplace.

New Federal Bill Could Allow Tax Deduction for Surrogacy Expenses, Remove Discrimination Against LGBTQ Tax Payers

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Men Having Babies (MHB) applauds the filing of the Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act by Representative Schiff (D-Burbank) and Representative Chu (D-Monterey Park). The bill will allow people to deduct assisted reproductive care, including surrogacy, as a medical expense on their tax returns, without having to demonstrate a medical/physical infertility.

Key Points: 
  • The bill will allow people to deduct assisted reproductive care, including surrogacy, as a medical expense on their tax returns, without having to demonstrate a medical/physical infertility.
  • These organizations came together to help pass a bill to reform IRS regulations which prohibit tax deductions or credits for medical expenses associated with surrogacy.
  • MHB will inform our members in the coming months on ways to encourage our representatives to support the bill.
  • Our extensive online resources include FAQs, a video library, Ask the Expert articles, and a unique surrogacy and gay parenting research library.

KOOLABURRA BY UGG CELEBRATES ALL FAMILIES AND HONORS PRIDE WITH FAMILY EQUALITY AND BRAND AMBASSADOR, VANESSA ALVAREZ

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Pride season, Southern California-based lifestyle brand Koolaburra by UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]) is celebrating all families with a philanthropic product giveback to support Family Equality, the leading national organization for LGBTQ+ families, and partnering with SoCal activist Vanessa Alvarez.

Key Points: 
  • Family Equality works to advance legal and lived equality for LGBTQ families, and for those who wish to form them, through building community, changing hearts and minds, and driving policy change.
  • Family Equality envisions a future where all families, regardless of creation or composition, live in communities that recognize, respect, protect, and value them.
  • Koolaburra by UGG's Pride celebration continues with Vanessa Alvarez as the brand's newest KBFF.
  • To learn more about Family Equality, Koolaburra by UGG's give back initiative and Vanessa Alvarez's story please visit, koolaburra.com.

CCRM Fertility Colorado and TMRW Life Sciences Partner in State-of-the-Art Technology for the Safe Management of Eggs and Embryos for IVF Patients

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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"In partnership with TMRW, we're implementing new capabilities for the safe management of eggs and embryos, including software-guided specimen management, 24/7 remote monitoring, unique digital identification for each sample and touch-of-a-button inventory management within the lab."

Key Points: 
  • "In partnership with TMRW, we're implementing new capabilities for the safe management of eggs and embryos, including software-guided specimen management, 24/7 remote monitoring, unique digital identification for each sample and touch-of-a-button inventory management within the lab."
  • TMRW Life Sciences has created the first automated solution for how frozen eggs and embryos are stored, tracked, and monitored during the IVF process.
  • The TMRW platform is transforming the possibilities for fertility and family planning by safeguarding the most precious cells for life.
  • Founded by Dr. William Schoolcraft in 1987, CCRM (Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine)Fertilityis the nation's leader in fertility care and research.

Q.Digital Partners With Chevrolet to Highlight Vital Issues and "Authentic Voices" in the LGBTQ Community

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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The program is the single largest effort Q.Digital has produced with an advertiser since it was founded in 2008.

Key Points: 
  • The program is the single largest effort Q.Digital has produced with an advertiser since it was founded in 2008.
  • It also marks Chevrolet's most aggressive outreach campaign to the LGBTQ community.
  • With this latest LGBTQ+ focused partnership, we are building on that history and reinforcing Chevy's commitment to driving substantive cultural progress," says Steven Majoros, Vice President, Chevrolet Marketing.
  • Q.Digital is LGBTQ owned and operated and is an NGLCC certified LGBTBE (LGBT Business Enterprise) and is listed on the ANA's Diverse Supplier list as a certified LGBTQ owned Media Publisher.

Foxwoods Resort Casino and bubly™ Reveal Pride-Themed Suite Experience, the bubly Rainbow Suite

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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"We're thrilled to unveil this amazing new suite experience in partnership with bubly as we remain committed to celebrating and elevating the voices and culture of the LGBTQ+ community," said Jason Guyot, President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Key Points: 
  • "We're thrilled to unveil this amazing new suite experience in partnership with bubly as we remain committed to celebrating and elevating the voices and culture of the LGBTQ+ community," said Jason Guyot, President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino.
  • "As a likeminded brand to Foxwoods, bubly is committed to uplifting and supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
  • "The bubly Rainbow Suite is a special retreat recognizing how our unique distinctions are what makes everyone so special," said Monique Sebastian, VP of Entertainment and Entertainment Marketing at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
  • Foxwoods Resort Casino truly is The Wonder Of It All, providing a personalized and exciting escape for everyone.

Andersen Corporation Signs Support for Equal Rights Movement by Joining Human Rights Campaign's Business Coalition for the Equality Act

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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BAYPORT, Minn., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Andersen Corporation , manufacturer of America's most loved brand of windows and doors*, Andersen, today announced it has joined the Human Rights Campaign Business Coalition for the Equality Act (H.R.5).

Key Points: 
  • BAYPORT, Minn., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Andersen Corporation , manufacturer of America's most loved brand of windows and doors*, Andersen, today announced it has joined the Human Rights Campaign Business Coalition for the Equality Act (H.R.5).
  • Andersen is an equal employment opportunity employer, and shares its policy publicly on AndersenWindows.com , making it visible to job candidates, customers, vendors and homeowners.
  • It is believed to be the largest business coalition to ever come together to speak out in support of legal LGBTQ+ equality.
  • The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer people.

ZS Earns 100 Percent on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2019 LGBTQ Workplace Equality Scorecard

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
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EVANSTON, Ill., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Upon achieving 100 percent on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), global professional services firm ZS earns the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

Key Points: 
  • EVANSTON, Ill., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Upon achieving 100 percent on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), global professional services firm ZS earns the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
  • The CEI is the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's nationally recognized benchmarking survey and report on corporate practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality.
  • The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer people.
  • For more information on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei .

Reproductive Medicine Associates and Family Equality Council Announce Partnership to Support LGBTQ Family Building

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
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BASKING RIDGE, N.J.and PHILADELPHIA, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Reproductive Medicine Associates , a national network of industry-leading infertility clinics, and Family Equality Council , the nation's premier advocacy organization for LGBTQ family building, have joined forces to expand opportunities for family building and to enhance patient experience for hopeful parents.

Key Points: 
  • BASKING RIDGE, N.J.and PHILADELPHIA, March 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Reproductive Medicine Associates , a national network of industry-leading infertility clinics, and Family Equality Council , the nation's premier advocacy organization for LGBTQ family building, have joined forces to expand opportunities for family building and to enhance patient experience for hopeful parents.
  • Two of RMA's legacy clinics, Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey (RMANJ) and Reproductive Medicine Associates of Philadelphia , both have well-established programs for the LGBTQ community, with specialized departments and staff.
  • Topics include Paths to Pregnancy, Family Building for Transgender Men and Women, and Parenting Options for the LGBTQ Community.
  • Family Equality Council's groundbreaking LGBTQ Family Building Survey reveals significant growth in the number of people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer who are interested in becoming parents.