With Simply diVine 2020 canceled due to COVID-19, we’re asking our community to support the community of food and beverage vendors who have given so much to our community and this event through the years. Food Vendors Akasha Restaurant Takeout and Delivery Border Grill Border Grill and Socalo GoFundMe Encouraging gift card purchases to help pay hourly staff: http://www.bordergrill.com/shop/gift-cards/ Socalo Border Grill and Socalo GoFundMe Encouraging gift card purchases to help pay hourly staff: https://www.toasttab.com/socalo/giftcards Bourbon Steak Takeout and Delivery Chef Michelle and Company Connie & Ted’s Connie & Ted’s GoFundMe Crossroads Kitchen Takeout and Delivery Offering meal kits to…
Author: Ari Desano
I wanted a job with a purpose and an impact, and the Los Angeles LGBT Center is one of the most impactful non-profit organizations existing. The COVID-19 pandemic has really shown me just how resilient our staff at the Center can be. Normally, I am responsible for helping to craft and facilitate programing for youth at the Center that will help build leadership and communication skills. We want them to build community with one another and to grow confident in their own skills and abilities. For the past five weeks, we have been working to make sure we can still provide…
By Greg Hernandez As a graphic artist with the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Marketing & Communications team, Takashi Sato usually spends most of his workday behind a computer designing marketing materials. But during the coronavirus outbreak, Sato is one of the Center employees voluntarily spending part of their workdays at the McDonald/Wright Building, helping to screen Center staff and clients who access the Center’s health clinic and full-scale pharmacy for COVID-19. The Center is one of the few Federally Qualified Health Centers with providers who specialize in primary care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and people living with…
Riding 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles is how the AIDS/LifeCycle community has joined together every year since 1994 to raise millions for San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the HIV/AIDS-related services of the Los Angeles LGBT Center. But then came COVID-19, forcing organizers of the bike journey to cancel this year’s ride scheduled for May 31 – June 6. Despite the cancellation, many participants are still raising much-needed funds through the innovative My 545 challenge launched this week. Instead of actually riding a bike outdoors, the virtual campaign gives participants the opportunity to take on a different physical…
Despite the uncertainty being caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the LGBT community still needs to make sure it is counted in the 2020 U.S. Census. And doing so has never been easier. A Census form can be completed by mail, by phone, or online, according to Maria Melo, policy and operations manager for the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Public Policy and Community Building department. “Given the current COVID-19 situation where resources from the federal government are being allocated to states to respond to the crisis, we are reminded now more than ever on why we need to be counted,” Melo…
25 trans models from Slay Models visited the Trans Wellness Center to learn about services and have a conversation with the community. To learn more about the Trans Wellness Center, visit mytranswellness.org
Celebrating its 51st year of helping LGBT people thrive, the Los Angeles LGBT Center has set a goal to raise $51,000 ahead of the family-friendly LA Big 5K on Saturday, March 7. This is the Center’s first time participating in the iconic run through Los Angeles, which is open to everyone of all abilities. To date, the Center’s 5K contingency—known as the Center Crew—has raised nearly $20,000. Proceeds will benefit the Center’s vital programs and services. “The new year and the new decade are in full swing, and our eyes are set on the next wave of the LGBT movement.…
LOS ANGELES, February 3, 2020— Celebrating its 15th delectable year, the premier food and wine event in Los Angeles for LGBT people and their allies known as Simply diVine takes over the iconic Hollywood Forever on Saturday, April 18, from 6–9 p.m. Guests will sample extraordinary food and drinks from L.A.’s best food, wines, craft beers, cocktails, juices, specialty coffees, and much more at the fascinating landmark best known as the final resting place to more of Hollywood’s founders and stars than anywhere else on Earth. All proceeds support the Center’s vital programs and services. “It’s just so incredible to…
Our Resistance Squad marched at the fourth annual Los Angeles Women’s march on Saturday, January 18 where Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Lorri L. Jean fired up a crowd of more than 300,000 spectators at Los Angeles City Hall.
Our senior clients were excited to share their works of art at our Sculptural Storytelling Reception.