July 2017: The Sacramento LGBT Community Center urged the Rocklin Charter Academy to push for a safe and affirming environment for trans youth and to re-affirm it's commitment to diversity. Thanks to the great turnout of our partner organizations, community members, and local leaders, we are happy to announce that the school [...]
Emily Bender has joined our team as Director of Programs! We welcome her and check out her impressive background!
David Heitstuman, our former board president, will receive the "Freedom From Fear" award at this year's Four Freedoms dinner hosted by the Stonewall Democrats. Check out all the details and we'll see you there!
David Heitstuman, our long-term board president, was recently named chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission! A great honor for him and the LGBT community!
Miller Figueroa, one of our youth peer advocates, is a finalist for the Colin Higgins Courage Award. The Center is so proud of Miller and all our Q-Spot youth! Read Miller's story...
Taryn Thru U and Rentless were caught by ABC 10 getting ready for Mama's Making Bacon Weds. morning. Get your tickets and see the hilarious pics @ https://www.facebook.com/events/226964697643301/.
"I walked away with so much more information than I bargained for. I feel better equipped to plan ahead and make sure me, and my finances, are protected." - Direct Seminar participant quote Join us at the Sacramento LGBT Community Center and you are sure to learn more about [...]
Audrey first came to the Center because she heard that it was a great place to receive resources, meet people, and get involved. She was new to town and was working a lot, with little opportunity to socialize or interact in a LGBT friendly environment. She started attending the [...]
The Center’s Coming Out Group focuses on the many emotions and experiences associated with coming out as LGBTQ. There is no single right way to come out or if to come out at all. When Marc attended the Coming Out Group almost 20 years ago, it gave him a sense [...]
Miller grew up in a rigid and oppressive household in the greater Sacramento area and found himself feeling very alone and misunderstood at a young age. He first came out in 7th grade and continued doing year after year because his family consistently rejected his identity and feelings. Miller’s [...]
Everyone deserves to feel safe in our city, especially in a neighborhood that has long been a place of belonging, celebration, and refuge for Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ community. The Center is bringing community members together to help build that response. If you would like to participate in an upcoming community safety convening, please contact advocacy@saccenter.org or click 'sign-up' below.
