New Website
The Center launches a new website that is user-friendly, easy to navigate, and more intentionally showcases specific programs targeted to our LGBTQ community.
Timeline Stories
All timeline stories.
Youth Queer Leadership Council
The Center’s Youth Services staff created and launched The Youth Queer Leadership Council, a leadership development program for youth, centering youth of color.
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The Center’s Training Institute
The Center launched the Training Institute providing high-quality, professional trainings to assist organizations to strengthen their knowledge and skills in working with the LGBTQ+ community, as well as how to best serve and respect LGBTQ+ people.
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Policy Update
The Board of Directors voted unanimously that The Center will no longer allow armed uniformed law enforcement officers at Center facilities or at Center events, unless as a last resort or in response to a true emergency. The Center works with the Coalition for Police Accountability and Transparency (CPAT) in..Read More
Civic Engagement
The Center’s Advocacy and Civic Engagement work includes the 2020 Elections and 2020 Census campaigns with outreach and dedicated and targeted campaigns to our community.
COVID-19 Emergency Services
The Center responded to unprecedented community need for housing, food, and mental health support caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Center continued to provide emergency and critical services throughout the pandemic by expanding Crisis Services, Behavioral Health Services, and Housing Services.
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Black Town Hall
The Center held a Town Hall for the Black LGBTQ+ community, which led to new anti-racism policies and initiatives at The Center and the formation of the Black LGBTQ+ Community Advisory Committee. The Center new provides anti-Black racism trainings for staff, board members, donors, and volunteers.
Housing Continuum
The Center expanded its housing program to an entire housing continuum, including the new Safe STAY program for LGBTQ+ youth.
Town Hall Meeting
The Center embarks on a Strategic Planning process, engaging a wide variety of community stakeholders to strive to serve our growing and diverse community and ensure that we maximize our organization’s resources to best fulfill our mission in the years ahead. 2000 community members gave feedback via surveys, focus groups,..Read More
The South Bay Youth Center (SBYC)
The South Bay Youth Center (SBYC) opened in Chula Vista to support LGBTQ+ youth ages 10-24 and their families in need of resources in South County.
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