Boston LGBTQ Community & Visitor Center
About
The Boston LGBTQ+ Community & Visitors Center is a nonprofit working to open a permanent LGBTQ+ center in downtown Boston, a city that has shaped LGBTQ+ history nationally but still does not have an LGBTQ+ center. The planned center would offer support, community and brave spaces for people of all LGBTQ+ identities, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, faith or economic background, serving Greater Boston and New England from Cape Ann to Cape Cod.
Planned programming includes guided history tours, workshops and speakers, art exhibitions, historical displays, film screenings, author presentations and Pride Month events. Working with hospitals, health care providers and community groups, the center also intends to share information on preventive care, mental health, healthy aging, HIV education and sexual health. It aims to become the area’s primary LGBTQ+ visitor destination, offering hospitality and connections to local cultural, historical and business communities.
What to Know
- Meeting spaces are planned in honor of pioneers such as Elaine Noble and Barney Frank.
- Youth programming would focus on mentoring, education and leadership development.
- Elders would have a welcoming place to build friendships and preserve their stories.
- Volunteers can help now at events and community initiatives.
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