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Naloxone newsstand to combat overdoses unveiled in Sacramento

Sacramento, CA – The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is taking a significant step in combating the devastating opioid crisis by unveiling the city's first naloxone newsstand. This innovative initiative aims to increase access to life-saving overdose reversal medication, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community, which is disproportionately affected by [...]

2024-11-13T13:27:32-08:00By |Uncategorized|

Our Post-Election Statement

November 6, 2024 To our community members, I know many people are in shock at the results of last night’s presidential election and the uncertainty it brings. First and foremost, I want to assure you that the Center is here for you and always will be. We’re open until [...]

2024-11-06T17:59:28-08:00By |Uncategorized|

Governor Newsom Signs Landmark SAFETY Act into Law

Sacramento, CA – July 15, 2024 – The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is thrilled to announce that today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1955, known as the SAFETY Act, into law. This pivotal legislation prohibits California school districts from adopting policies that require parental notification if a student identifies [...]

2024-07-15T20:42:30-07:00By |Uncategorized|

Our Statement On the RUSD Board Vote on 9/6

Our statement on the Rocklin Unified School District Board Meeting For months now, far-right attacks on school boards, education, and LGBTQ+ youth have been surging. What began with the highly prejudiced 'Don't Say Gay' bill in Florida has now escalated into a broader assault on the LGBTQ+ [...]

2023-09-07T17:13:53-07:00By |Uncategorized|

Staying Safe During Winter Flood Season

Northern California has recently been hit with severe winter January storms. As a result, many folks are looking for resources and tips to help prepare, respond, and recover to storm damage and floods. Here are some tips to follow: Be aware of your risk. Know whether your [...]

2023-01-10T14:50:41-08:00By |Uncategorized|

Meet Charlotte.

With five days left before the start of a new year would you consider taking advantage of your charitable intents by making a gift before 11:59pm on Dec. 31st? As you know, the Sacramento LGBT Community Center is a 501c(3) tax-exempt charity recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. We are also [...]

2022-12-27T11:14:41-08:00By |Uncategorized|

The Key is Prevention

You are really stepping it up this holiday season. We are now just halfway to meeting our biggest goal to date. To think that our stretch goal five years ago was to raise $15,000 is unfathomable. What a reflection of your commitment to our agency and more importantly, to our LGBTQ+ community members in need. We [...]

2022-12-27T11:11:34-08:00By |Uncategorized|

Charlie was sleeping in his car.

We've got a little more than 16 days remaining and we are nearly halfway through our biggest campaign ever! More so, we are excited to announce a last minute matching gift from our friends at NumberStory.org that will double your impact up to to $25,000.00! Thank you to everyone who pitched in [...]

2022-12-18T14:40:56-08:00By |Uncategorized|

I wish I had the courage…

Where did the year go? Next thing you know, it'll be 2023. It may look like we're back to pre-pandemic days, but the impact is still felt as we return to in-person life. Despite the loss of $650,000 in 2021 event revenue and the challenges of providing services as [...]

2022-12-13T10:00:57-08:00By |Uncategorized|