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These Community Agreements outline our expectations for everyone who comes to The Center, whether as a visitor, client, or employee. These agreements not only apply in our building, but also in any virtual meetings or off-site Center events.
The Center is a space that welcomes and meets people where they are. Please be considerate of your fellow visitors and avoid making assumptions about anyone’s age, race, gender, sexuality, pronouns, or even their reason for being here.
Why you are here may not be why the person next to you is here; they may be here to get sober, to speak to their mental health counselor, to hang out after school, to seek support on their immigration case, or for some other reason.
For the safety of all our visitors, the following behaviors are prohibited at The Center:
To allow all the diverse uses of our space, we have identified additional behaviors that are not allowed within our space. Please note that our front desk team is happy to connect visitors with outside resources for anything that we are unable to provide or permit here.
If you have concerns about anything you see, please do not intervene! Instead, tell a member of our front desk team immediately and allow us to address the situation. The Center’s front desk team is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the building, and their directions and instructions are to be followed at all times.
We may ask you to leave if you are unable or unwilling to follow these guidelines. We also may take any action we deem appropriate for the safe and proper operation of The Center. This may include suspension from our buildings or services. In an emergency or as a last resort, we may contact 911.
If you feel you have been treated unfairly by Center staff or wish to provide other feedback about your experience here, you may contact Center management by emailing feedback@gaycenter.org or calling 646.358.1719. Your concern will be addressed by The Center’s Chief Operating Officer.
Whenever possible, The Center will support opportunities for individuals suspended from The Center to re-engage with us. This will occur on a case-by-case basis and may include a two-way discussion, recognition of the harm caused to people, making amends, and forgiveness.
In consideration of the provision of space-for-fee at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, I represent and affirm that our group is non-discriminatory and will treat all individuals and groups equally without regard to actual or perceived race; creed; color; national origin; religious background or affiliation; gender; gender expression or gender identity; sex; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; height or weight; alienage or citizenship status; past, present or future disability or condition, including physical (e.g. HIV/AIDS), intellectual (e.g. learning disability), or psychiatric; veteran or military status, marital or partnership status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local laws.
The Center is a busy hub of community activity located on a mostly residential street. It is important that we maintain a positive relationship with our neighbors while continuing to provide a welcoming atmosphere for the people who come to The Center. Representatives of The Center attend community board meetings, block association meetings, and are in general in contact with leaders from the community regarding the impact of The Center on its neighbors.
I understand The Center reserves the right to revoke any use of its facilities by a user group in the event that such group fails to affirm or abide by these principles and our space use terms & conditions. We recognize that respecting individual dignity, achieving equality, and promoting intergroup harmony are the responsibilities of all people, including our group. We reject hatred and will not engage in acts or expressions of hatred directed to any person(s) or group(s). Our group will work in good faith to affirm and abide by these principles in all our activities and affairs.
