I’ve worked at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza since the day it opened—I jokingly call it “my house.” Through all the changes that I’ve seen happen here, I discovered early on that people who come here are mostly looking for someone to listen to them. It works out well because I’m a good listener. People come here looking for lawyers, doctors, counselors, classes, services, and programs. Sometimes they’ve been through a lot and are upset. It’s important to me to treat them respectfully and directly. And they appreciate it. I love my job. The Center is one of the…
Author: Ari Desano
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as an LGBT musician and digital creator, it is the power and importance of community. All of us deserve to be supported by a group of people who understand and see us. Fostering community is even more vital when support for members of that community is not a given. This kind of inclusive ethos is what I strive to create with my music and content: to carve out a little space of the internet where anyone who listens can share that positivity with others. Creating and supporting a community is perhaps one of the…
Commemorating and celebrating 50 years of the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
The Center celebrated our 50th anniversary with our star-studded Hearts of Gold concert.
Center supporters came out to Hollywood Forever for the screening of David Bowie’s hit classic film, Labyrinth.
Our Circle of Luncheon brought together some of our most loyal supporters for a day of celebration.
Center members hosted a BBQ and Pool party event for our senior clients at our Triangle Square location. Some much needed fun in the sun!
Our 6th annual CineArte film & art festival of the queer Latinx community was a hit! The event was dedicated to showcasing the stories of LGBTQ, two-spirited, Latinx, Chicanx, and indigenous identities through film and visual art in a space that builds on their rich and diverse cultural history.
Last week we held our first graduation ceremony for our students in the first class of our Culinary Arts Program. The room was filled with tears of joy, love, and gratitude.
This past weekend we gathered our sustaining donors to thank them for their continued support of the Center.