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The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center) was established in 1983 at the height of the AIDS crisis to provide a safe and affirming place for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers to respond to the urgent threats facing the community. Over the past 40 years, The Center has grown to meet the changing needs of New York’s LGBTQ+ community, delivering services that empower people to lead healthy, successful lives.
For 40 years The Center has been a cornerstone of New York's LGBTQ+ community. See how far we've come.
Operating in-person and virtually, we provide recovery and wellness programs, economic advancement initiatives, family and youth support, advocacy, arts and cultural programming, and space for community organizing, connection, and celebration.
In 2024, we served nearly 2,500 clients with direct services, and welcomed an additional 9,600 community event participants.
37%
Youth under 23 years old
39%
Trans folx
68%
People of Color
26%
Women
Our arts, culture, and entertainment programming is diverse, spanning Second Tuesday lecture series, book readings, film screenings, live performances, workshops, and exhibitions of visual art and historical ephemera.
We provide a range of services for our community to improve and maintain their health. Health programs include substance use treatment, counseling, recovery groups, HIV/AIDS testing and education, health insurance enrollment assistance, and social support groups.
Our services and programs for LGBTQ+ young people and their families cover key needs. LGBTQ+ youth and their families can access counseling, medical resources, and referrals.
Our economic advancement programs are tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ job-seekers and include paid internship opportunities.
The Center leads, organizes, and supports the coordination of a statewide coalition called RiseOut, representing more than 50+ LGBTQ and allied organizations from every region of New York State. The Center is committed to centering the needs of those who are most impacted by systemic oppression in all our advocacy work.
