I’m excited to share more about the Youth Queer Leadership Council (YQLC), a leadership development program at The Center that is deeply meaningful to LGBTQ2S+ youth in San Diego County.
Leadership Council for LGBTQ+ Youth at The Center Read More »
This is Jess Diaz (she/her), Senior Manager of Welcome Services at The Center, with important updates about our room rentals to ensure our community members can take advantage of our available spaces and continue supporting The Center’s services. At The Center, we work hard to create welcoming, affirming community space. We do this every day
Rent Event Space at The Center and Support Our Services Read More »
In celebration of Black History Month, I’m honored to share more about Black Services at The Center, and invite you to upcoming events.
Honoring Black History Month and Our Black LGBTQ+ Community Read More »
2026 Prebys Leadership Award Honoree recognizes Cara Dessert’s leadership, advocacy, and commitment to LGBTQ+ equity in San Diego.
I’m excited to announce that our next Red Hot Dance for queer women 21+ is happening on Saturday, February 7, from 6–9pm at The Center!
Red Hot Dance: A Night of Love & Joy for Queer Women Read More »
It is with great honor that I share The Center’s 2025 Annual Impact Report to reflect on what we accomplished with Center Supporters.
Our 2025 Annual Impact Report: The Center in Action Read More »
I’m honored to bring more support, joy, and connection to our community through events like the upcoming CREAM Ball, hosted at The Center on Saturday, January 24, from 4-10pm! At Black Services at The Center, our work is rooted in our commitment to support our community and create spaces where Black LGBTQ+ people can gather,
Uplifting our Black LGBTQ+ Community at the CREAM Ball and Beyond Read More »
This is David Vance (they/them), Director of Advocacy & Civic Engagement at The Center, and I’m excited to announce that we are now accepting applications to The Center’s 2026 Young Professionals Council Academy, which are due by February 15! The YPC Academy was created in 2012 to develop and empower the next generation of young
Apply to the 2026 YPC Academy for Emerging LGBTQ+ Leaders Read More »
My name is Jesus Sanchez (he/him), Volunteer Services Manager at The Center, and as we begin 2026, I invite you to support our LGBTQ+ community by volunteering at The Center. The past year was challenging for our organization and the people we serve. We witnessed anti-LGBTQ political hostility, threats to our funding, and deep obstacles
Stronger in Community: Volunteering at The Center in 2026 Read More »
As 2025 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to wish you all a happy and hopeful New Year, and to reflect on a challenging year that has tested us in many ways. This year has been marked by increased political hostility toward LGBTQ+ people, attacks on transgender and immigrant rights, threats
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