Last night, we came together for a powerful community conversation—one that highlighted the concerns, fears, and hopes of our LGBTQ+ community and allies. We heard you, and we are committed to taking action. But real change doesn’t happen without collective effort. If you’re wondering what you can do to make a difference in this political…
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Understanding Intimate Partner Violence in the Context of Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the achievements, contributions, and identities of people with disabilities while raising awareness about their challenges. Initiated in 1990, the year the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, this month is also a crucial time to address the heightened risk of violence faced by individuals with disabilities….
LGBT Life Center’s Senior Programming: Fostering Community and Connection
LGBT Life Center is proud of our “Fifty+ & Thriving” LGBTQIA+ Speaker & Workshop Series, a vibrant community event series aimed at supporting and connecting LGBTQ+ seniors. As members of the LGBTQ+ community age, they often face isolation and loneliness, making it crucial to provide spaces where they can feel welcomed, understood, and supported. Combatting…
LGBT Life Center Launches Free Online Business Directory
Thanks to the Generosity of Local Sponsors and Donors, This Free Digital Guide Will Be the First Affirming Business Resource of Its Kind in Virginia LGBT Life Center proudly announces the launch of the first and only “LGBTQ+ Statewide Digital Business Directory,” a completely free resource designed to connect the community with LGBTQ+-friendly and affirming…
🎉 Cheers to 35 years of service in Hampton Roads and to the next 35!
#LoveYourLIFE If we wish to rebuild our cities,we must first rebuild our neighborhoods.-Harvey Milk Dear Friends of LGBT Life Center, 2023 has been a year of change, transformation, and renewal. Construction and rebirth will take us into early 2024. By mid-year, these efforts will blossom into an LGBT Life Center that serves both sides of…
LGBT Life Center Celebrates Significant Grant for YOUth Matters Program
Exciting News for LGBTQ+ Youth: A Major Boost from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation LGBT Life Center is proud to share some fantastic news with our community: We have been awarded a substantial grant of $65,100.00 for our YOUth Matter program that will be disseminated over three years and allow us to hire an on-site youth therapist….
Life Update: LGBT Life Center Celebrates 151% Revenue Increase Over Eight Years
Non-profit work is for the strong of heart, attracting the kind of people looking to root their work in purpose and causes over a corporate ladder career path. And because the folks working at nonprofits tend to wear many hats, we aren’t always the best at championing our wins. Once you’ve accomplished something, it’s a…
Admiral Levine Visits LGBT Life Center to Discuss Community Health
On Tuesday morning, October 24, 2023, LGBT Life Center had the honor of welcoming Admiral Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary of Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Her visit marked a significant moment for our community, as we engaged in meaningful dialogue about the future of LGBTQAI+ health and strategies to end…
Saying Goodbye to Senator Dianne Feinstein, A Longtime LGBTQ+ Rights Advocate
Dianne Feinstein (1933 – 2023), the U.S. Senator from California, has long been a prominent figure in American politics, holding a seat in the Senate since 1992. Throughout her political career, Feinstein has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Her legislative efforts and support for policies promoting equality and anti-discrimination have had a national impact…
Gov. Glen Youngkin Administration Quietly Enacts a Form of “Don’t Say Gay” in Virginia
Gov. Glen Youngkin administration quietly enacts a form of “Don’t Say Gay,” in Virginia.