It's Summertime at The Center!
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This June, The Center didn’t just celebrate Pride—we embodied it. Under the theme “Pride is Power,” we turned our building, programming, and the streets of New York City into powerful declarations of visibility, joy, and collective strength. Every event, every gathering, every moment reminded us that our community’s resilience is both historic < [link removed] > and ongoing—and that The Center continues to be its beating heart.
We kicked off the month with the Youth Clubhouse Open Mic, where LGBTQ+ young people (ages 13–22) filled our space with music, poetry, and truth-telling. Just a few days later, Center Stage < [link removed] > , presented by Lea DeLaria and Tom Kirdahy, brought theater, music, and laughter to hundreds of guests—offering a vibrant cultural reminder that queer joy is a form of resistance.
Midway through the month, we hosted our Juneteenth Block Party < [link removed] > —a street festival uplifting Black queer excellence with food, local vendors, spoken word, and music. It wasn’t just a celebration; it was a statement of solidarity and intersectional pride. “This is what Black joy looks like,” one attendee shared, dancing from one vendor to the next.
On Pride Sunday, The Center made its presence felt in the most visible way possible: marching alongside over a million people during the NYC Pride March. With our float glowing and staff, volunteers, and community members in stride, we handed out free “Pride is Power” merch and offered high-fives, hugs, and hope to thousands along the route. Meanwhile, back at 13th Street, we hosted our Pride Pit Stop, welcoming attendees into a joyful oasis featuring live entertainment, snacks, giveaways, and a cool-down space that doubled as a moment of connection.
All month long, our building was a hub of vital services. Hundreds of community members walked through our doors each week for mental health counseling, support groups, HIV prevention and care, TGNC services, and more. We reminded everyone that Pride is not just a celebration—but a call to action. And not just a party—but a deep expression of collective power.
Thank you for showing up, standing tall, and building this power with us.
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Become a Center Member < gaycenter.org/membership >
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Share your Pride Month memories on Instagram using #PrideIsPowerand tag @lgbtcenternyc
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Visit our website < gaycenter.org > to learn more about us
**Summertime at The Center
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Registration for our 2025 Youth Summer Camp is now open!
During The Center’s Summer Camp in NYC, you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow LGBTQ+ peers in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our camp is designed to help LGBTQ+ youth make new friends and build lasting relationships while having fun and exploring all that New York City has to offer.
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It's Tea Time
Just like the weather the tea in this groups is piping hot. Tea Time is a private group for trans, non-binary, and gender expansive youth ages 13-22 to build community over the course of 3 weeks while discussing gender identity and expression, coming out, social transition, medical transition, legal challenges related to being trans, mental health, and religion and spirituality.
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The Center in Fire Island Pines!
On Saturday, July 12, from 1-3pm at 245 Bay Walk, stop by and meet Dr. Smith, CEO of The Center, to learn more about how we're showing up for the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted by Chris Turk, Rick Weber and Peter Schwartz.
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Social Groups
Whether you’re looking to find other queer people with shared experiences, combat isolation and loneliness, or hope to improve your overall mental health, The Center’s social groups are safe and welcoming spaces to be in community with other LGBTQ+ people.
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12 Step Meetings
Summer can especially difficult for those living with addiction. The Center offers a variety of 12 Step Groups that provide you with the help and like-minded communities to help you live your best life.
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Upcoming Holiday Closure
The Center's offices and programs will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of the Federal holiday. The building will be open from 5-9 p.m. for community groups & meetings. Please check with your facilitator to confirm.
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