This holiday season, we’re celebrating the community members who keep The Center going. As LGBTQ+ people, it takes courage to shine brightly in the world. Meet Reginald, Salem, and Evan—three members of our Center family—and learn firsthand how their involvement with our life-saving, affirming work has made a meaningful impact on them. 

May this season bring you joy, peace, and the comfort of knowing you always have a place here.

R.O.A.R. Final Event
Friday, Dec. 19 | 5–7 PM
Join us for the culminating event of the ROAR (Responsibility. Organizing. Action. Results.) internship, where Center Youth and ROAR Social Justice Leaders will hold workshops on a variety of issues facing the LGBTQ+ community. There will be food, raffles, & activities!

Register to attend

Now Available: The Center Lobby Operating Space RFP
Our lobby operating space is now available! Our former café space is now vacant. With the new vacancy, The Center is excited to explore new possible uses of this space. This could be a new vending opportunity or other service to support our diverse community while contributing to a welcoming lobby environment. Have an idea for what should come next? Review our RFP!

Submit a proposal 

Run for The Center in the 2026 NYC Half Marathon!
Deadline: Friday, Dec. 19, 2025
The Center is excited to make its debut as a charity partner for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on March 15, 2026! We received five bibs and are accepting expressions of interest for runners looking to join our first-ever team. If you’re an avid runner or looking for your next challenge, why not tackle it while also raising funds for our services for all LGBTQ+ New Yorkers? 

Express your intent to run 

Holiday Operating Hours
The Center offices and programs will be closed on December 25 and January 1 in observance of the federal holidays. The building will be open on those days from 5:00 - 9:00 pm for meetings and groups. Please check with your facilitator for more information. 

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