Sydney “Syd” brings curiosity, compassion, and a genuine love of connecting with others to her role as Program Support Specialist. Whether she’s supporting housing programs, Pride Pantry, outreach, or another area of the Center, Syd is ready to connect people with useful resources while continuing to learn and grow. This fall, she’ll also return to…
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Made by Volunteers, Made for Community: Read Our Summer Newsletter
Our summer edition of Life Support is here, bringing together the voices, creativity, and experiences of volunteers from across our community. For this issue, we combined July and August into one summer edition, giving our all-volunteer writing and design team a well-deserved month off. They returned with an issue filled with personal stories, original art,…
LGBT Life Center’s Christabelle “Cbelle” Fernandez Selected for LEAD757 Class of 2026
LGBT Life Center is proud to celebrate Christabelle “Cbelle” Fernandez, our Director of Development, on her selection for the LEAD757 Class of 2026. Created by the Hampton Roads Chamber, LEAD757 brings together proven leaders from the region’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Through education, collaboration, and hands-on learning, participants explore issues affecting Hampton Roads, strengthen…
Meet Susana: Strengthening IPV Support at LGBT Life Center
With more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families affected by violence, abuse, and crisis, Susana brings an extraordinary range of knowledge to her new role as IPV Crisis Coordinator at LGBT Life Center. Her background spans federal law enforcement, criminal investigations, behavior analysis, and human services, all grounded in a trauma-informed approach…
Meet Eric Byrd: LGBT Life Center’s Transportation Coordinator
Transportation has always been more than a job for Eric Byrd. After 16 years driving for Hampton Roads Transit and working with older adults and people with disabilities, he has built a career around connecting with people, hearing their stories, and making sure they get where they need to go. Now, he brings that experience…
Meet T: Helping People Build a Stronger Foundation Through Stable Housing
With more than 20 years of experience in human services, T joins LGBT Life Center as our new HOPWA Housing Case Manager. Throughout her career, she’s advocated for individuals and families navigating challenges including housing instability, HIV, mental health, domestic violence, and substance use. Now, she’s excited to help our community access the resources and…
Meet Sasha: Bringing More LIFE in Our Feed
There’s a lot happening at LGBT Life Center, and Sasha is here to help more people see it. As our new Social Media and Marketing Coordinator, she’ll be capturing the energy of our events, spotlighting the people behind the work, and creating content that feels authentic, welcoming, and connected to our community. Fresh out of…
Meet Jazz, the Field Interviewer Bringing Research and Connection to Life
LGBT Life Center is excited to welcome Jasmine “Jazz” to the team as a Field Interviewer. In this role, Jazz supports the NHBS team by conducting in-person interviews and collecting data for the CDC and Virginia Department of Health, helping strengthen public health research and community-centered care. Name/Nickname: Jasmine (Jazz)Pronouns: She/HerJob title: Field Interviewer Where’d…
June Life Support Newsletter: Pride, Community, and Stories That Matter
The June edition of Life Support, LGBT Life Center’s volunteer newsletter, is here, and it’s filled with stories, reflections, and moments of joy as we celebrate Pride Month together. This month’s issue explores the meaning behind Pride, highlights HIV Long-Term Survivors Day, shares uplifting queer news from around the world, and spotlights creative voices and…
Everything You Need to Know About The Clinic at The Center
Say hello to a new era of LGBTQ+ and HIV care in Hampton Roads. LGBT Life Center’s in-house clinic in Norfolk is now open and seeing patients, bringing connected, accessible care to our community. Here’s everything you need to know about The Clinic at The Center and our pharmacy services. What is The Clinic at The Center? The…