The Lesbian and Gay Community Center provides space and opportunity to nurture, celebrate, and empower our diverse LGBT community through programs, events, and collaboration.
The Center Values & Goals:
- To provide a welcoming, fun, safe, and inclusive gathering place for meetings and events.
- To enhance access to resources by serving as a central point of information and referrals to local organizations.
- To initiate and cooperate on programs serving the LGBT population.
- To host social events and promote a sense of community.
- To present opportunities for learning, topical dialogues, and forums for discussion.
- To promote a more efficient use of nonprofit funds through affordable meeting space, pooled office costs, and project collaboration.
- To reduce isolation among marginalized and under-served groups within the community.
- To increase public awareness and understanding of the LGBT community.
- To inspire a sense of pride, wellness, and responsibility among individuals in the LGBT community span.
- To channel advocacy of fairness and equality for the LGBT community.
- To strengthen community development by fostering interaction among organizations and individuals.
- To incubate start-up groups to address unmet needs in the LGBT community.