10.29.2017

HRC National DInner

Thanks to @ups for inviting us to join them at the #HRCNationalDinner.  Great speeches by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris!   .   

10.28.2017

Support LGBTQ Local Businesses

These are just a few of the LGBT Small Businesses that will be selling their products at the DC Center for Small Business Saturday - Join us!  thedccenter.org/events/shopsmall  #smallbizDC 

10.27.2017

Center Action Network

We are stronger when we #resist together.  DC Center is proud to partner with LGBT Centers across the country on the Center Action Network LGBTActionLInk.org 

10.25.2017

DC Center Amazon Wish List

Help us make Thanksgiving at the DC Center (and everyday at the Center) extra special.   Pick up these items on our Amazon Wishlist and they will be put to good use!  tinyurl.com/centerwishlist 

10.23.2017

Queer API Support Group

Coming in January, 2018 a new monthly support group for the Queer Asian Pacific Islander Community: 

Bias Crimes in the District

Prosecuting Hate. Join the DC Anti Violence Project and Law Enforcement Agencies to discuss Hate crimes in the District. tinyurl.com/biascrimesdc

10.22.2017

CenterLink

Last week Lora Tucker, the new CEO of CenterLink (the national association of LGBT community centers) stopped by out office.  CenterLink has over 180 member centers and we are proud to be one of them.  lgbtcenters.org 

Haloween Game Night

A big thanks to everyone who came out to our special Halloween game night!  Trans & Genderqueerr (and everyone) game night is the third Friday of the month. thedccenter.org  

10.20.2017

Game Night

Game Night is tonight at the DC Center!  Join us.   thedccenter.org 

Reel Affirmations

The Reel Affirmations film festival is underway and we have three more days of great LGBT Movies!   www.realaffirmations.org

Reel Affirmations is Underway

The Reel Affirmations film festival is underway and we have three more days of great LGBT Movies!   www.realaffirmations.org 

10.18.2017

Support GiGi THomas

Join Center Latinx and the DC Anti-Violence Project for a letter writing & fundraising night in support of GiGi Thomas.  tinyurl.com/NightForGiGI 

10.17.2017

PFLAG Metro DC

Some of the resources available at last night's PFLAG Meeting.  PFLAG Meets on the third monday of every month at the DC Center.  Find out more at: pflagdc.org 


10.13.2017

Thanks to our volunteers

Thanks to everyone who came out to volunteer night and made these buttons.  It was great to have them to give away at Youth Pride Day.  Find more volunteer opportunities at: thedccenter.org/volunteer 

Supporting LGBTQ Survivors of Violence

Individual and group therapy for LGBTQ+ survivors violence happens at the DC Center, and processing trauma can be difficult!   If you notice the red do not enter sign on one of our conference room doors, please support our survivors and do not interrupt their session.  If you have a question about a meeting space, just ask the person sitting at the support desk.

10.12.2017

Saturday Church

"Stealing nylons, wearing his mother's shoes: Ulysses is just beginning to explore his identity and sexuality. He escapes to the Village and discovers both supportive friends and the inspiration to become exactly what he is feeling inside."

10.11.2017

Coming Out Support Group



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Coming Out at the DC Center

Last night our coming out discussion group had their three year anniversary celebration.  Congrats and a big thank you to Justin Smart who founded this group and to Ayla Baddell the new co-facilitator!  

I Dream in Another Language

"A young linguist travels to the jungle of Mexico to research a language on the verge of disappearing.  He discovers a secret past—and a forbidden gay love story."  See this film at Reel Affirmations: http://thedccenter.org/events/idreaminanotherlanguage/

10.07.2017

Youth Pride Day

A big thank you to all our Youth Pride Day Volunteers!  Find out more for LGBTQ Youth in DC at thedccenter.org/youth  

The Feels Film at Reel Affirmations

"Andi and Lu are excited to celebrate their upcoming wedding, when Lu admits to everyone she's never had an orgasm ..... "  See this film at Reel Affirmations!  http://tinyurl.com/thefeelsmovie 

10.06.2017

LGBTQ Seniors

I joined Donald Hughes today. He as hoping to talk to Sheila Alexander Reid about the discrimination LGBT Seniors experience trying to access services East of the River.  Sorry we missed you Sheila.  Donald hopes to hear back from you soon. The LGBTQ Aging Town Hall was great, but we need follow up!   

10.05.2017

God's Own Country

"Young farmer Johnny Saxby numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker for lambing season ignites an intense relationship that sets Johnny on a new path."  See this film at Reel Affirmations: http://thedccenter.org/events/godsowncountry/  

Youth Conversation on Health Priorities

After Youth Pride, and right before the Youth Pride Infatuation Dance (taking place right across the street) Join us for a Youth Conversation and get a $20 gift card!   thedccenter.org/events/youthconversation 

10.04.2017

Signature at Reel Affirmations Film Festival

The Film Signature screens on the opening night of the Reel Affirmations Film Festival.  Find out more here: thedccenter.org/events/signaturemove/  #RA2017

10.02.2017

Trans Support Group at the DC Center

Trans Support Group this Friday at the DC Center.  Find out more at: thedccenter.org/trans #trans #DC 

Survivor Art Expression Night

Join us for our our next Survivor Art Expression Night on October 25th: tinyurl.com/LGBTArtTherapy