Pride at The Center - The Center

Celebrate Pride Month at The Center

The Center is celebrating Pride Month with our theme, Pride is Power. As our community faces an onslaught of anti-gay, anti-trans, anti-women, and racist legislation, The Center is a safe space for celebration, healing, advocacy and joy.

In 1986, I was a lonely 10-year-old brown butch kid in Little Rock, unsure why I should even exist. Growing up as the first-generation daughter of Catholic Filipino immigrants in Arkansas was tough. Fortunately, my journey brought me to New York and to The Center, where I felt, for the first time, the collective energy of a space meant to welcome me without judgment. Empowered by that acceptance, that kid from Arkansas is now a super gay, proud, silver-haired dyke on a bike, grateful to be part of such a resilient community. To the beautiful people of The Center, the basecamp for my chosen family, thank you for everything you do for us. You save lives.

Jen, President of the Sirens Women's+ Motorcycle Club of NYC

(she/her)

Donate to The Center this Pride Month

The Center stands as a monument of pride and strength for New York’s LGBTQ+ community, made possible by the passionate commitment of our Center Members, a dedicated group of donors that support our life-changing programs and services that empower people to lead healthy and successful lives.

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See us at:

Queens Pride

HMI Youth Pride Fest

Brooklyn Pride

Pride on the Hill: Lenox Hill Hospital Pride

I’ve been involved in human rights work for over 12 years, starting in Venezuela—my home country—until I had to flee due to persecution. As an immigrant in New York City, I’ve experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to access basic resources. That’s why The Center’s LGBTQ+ Spanish-speaking social groups matter so much: they offer spaces for people to find one another and talk openly about their lives—things they may not be able to share with family or friends. I feel so proud to be the facilitator for these groups where we come together and build a community rooted in trust and shared experience. At The Center, we’ve created a place where people feel safe, valued, and seen—where Pride becomes real and people find their power.

Wen, Facilitator of The Center’s Inmigrantes LGBTQIA+, Expresión Latinx LGBTQIA+, and Conexión Positiva social groups; and Co-Founder of América Diversa

(all pronouns welcome)

Shop with Pride

Adam's Nest

Donates 10% of select merchandise sales year-round

Baked by Melissa

Baked By Melissa

Gives 10% of proceeds from their Pride Rainbow Cupcakes

Faherty

Gives 20% from each sale of The Center Pride blanket

Lingua Franca

Contributes through their Pride sweatshirt collection

MILK Makeup

Donates 1% of all sales for the entire year and will feature some of our colleagues in their social media Pride Campaign

True Crime Obsessed

Proudly contributes to our work throughout the year

The Center has been a recurring beacon throughout much of our lives, separately and together—from queer sports meetups and job opportunities to substance recovery and HIV testing, and even our wedding rehearsal. That’s what motivates us to give back: The Center has always been there when we needed it, and we take pride in knowing anyone can turn to it for support. We met through Team Eagle and Cycle for the Cause, where we and 300 fellow participants commit to a 3-day, 275-mile ride to raise vital funds for The Center. We fight like hell for The Center because The Center fights like hell for us.

Jason and Brett, members of Team Eagle on Cycle for the Cause

Jason (he/him) and Brett (he/him)

Experience the Fun of Prides Past

External Resources

2022 Pride Photo Album

Check Out Pride 2022

External Resources

2023 Pride Photo Album

View the 2023 Pride Album

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Together We Thrive Stories of Pride 2023