Norfolk, VA — LGBT Life Center and Minority AIDS Support Services (MASS) express deep concern and strong opposition to the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) recent decision to significantly reduce Ryan White Part B (RWB) funding and eliminate critical rebate grants. These abrupt actions jeopardize essential services for individuals living with HIV across the Commonwealth…
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From Rhode Island to HRVA: Meet Erica, Our New Field Interviewer
Meet Erica (she/her), our newest Field Interviewer supporting the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) project! Originally from Rhode Island, Erica brings a background in call center management and a deep curiosity for learning. Drawn to LGBT Life Center’s mission after exploring our website, she’s now helping gather the critical data that shapes HIV care across…
Welcome Back, Ricky! From Retirement to Reinvigoration
We’re thrilled to welcome back a familiar face — Ricky Stith (he/him) — who rejoins LGBT Life Center as a Field Interviewer with the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS). After eight years of dedicated service at the Center and a well-earned retirement in December 2024, Ricky is back in action, bringing his wisdom and warmth…
🏆 Our Hampton Location Recognized at the Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate (HRACRE)
We’re excited to share that LGBT Life Center’s Hampton location has been honored with a 2025 EID+D Award from the Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate (HRACRE) — recognizing Best Renovated or Historic Rehabilitation Project. This recognition is a celebration of the transformative design that turned our Hampton building into a space that reflects…
Stacie’s Remarkable Journey: From Norfolk to Hollywood
A once-in-a-lifetime experience that left a lasting impact on all of us. We’re proud to share that Stacie Walls, LGBT Life Center’s CEO, was honored as a 2025 Remarkable Woman and traveled to Los Angeles as one of 125 finalists from across the country as part of Nexstar Media Group’s national celebration. After being selected…
April’s LIFE Support Volunteer Newsletter Is Here!
Our April issue of Life Support, LGBT Life Center’s monthly volunteer newsletter, is now live—and it’s full of stories that celebrate resilience, recovery, resistance, and radical joy. From the origin story of our Center to reflections on queer community care, climate justice, and housing as healthcare, this edition is a tribute to the voices and…
LGBT Life Center Secures New Grant to Launch LGBTQ+ Rapid Re-Housing
We’re excited to share big news: LGBT Life Center has received funding to launch a new Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) program that will serve 20 LGBTQ+ households experiencing literal homelessness in Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Western Tidewater—a region where no such program currently exists for our community. That changes now. With this new project, we’re removing barriers…
2024 Impact Report: A Year of LIFE, Community & Growth
At LGBT Life Center, 2024 was a powerful reminder that even in the face of uncertainty, our community rises. Together—with your support—we’ve expanded, deepened, and strengthened our impact across Hampton Roads. From the opening of our brand-new Hampton facility to launching on-site partner clinics and pharmacies in both Norfolk and Hampton, we reached more people…
HIV Prevention Programs Are Under Attack—Here’s What’s at Stake
A devastating proposal is currently making its way through Washington via the Trump administration’s DOGE office: the potential elimination of federal funding for HIV prevention programs. If enacted, these cuts would shut down the CDC’s HIV prevention division, halting federally funded initiatives that have saved countless lives. This is not an exaggeration—this is a crisis in the making. At LGBT…
Luis Estrada Joins LGBT Life Center Board to Champion Community and Financial Strength
With a deep commitment to community advocacy and a wealth of financial expertise, Luis “Lui” Estrada is stepping up as the newest member of the LGBT Life Center’s Board of Directors. As the Director of Finance for Community Hospitals at Riverside Health, Lui brings decades of experience in financial management and organizational leadership. Having previously…