About Boston LGBTQ Community & Visitor Center
Our Mission
Boston LGBTQ+ Community & Visitors Center will provide support, foster community, and maintain brave spaces for members of all LGBTQ+ identities and their endeavors, both collective and individual, in service of Greater Boston and the New England region. The Center will build community, celebrate culture, welcome the world, and strengthen partnerships among organizations serving Cape Ann to Cape Cod from the heart of Downtown Boston.
Our Vision
To establish a permanent home where every LGBTQ+ individual-regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, faith, or economic background feels welcomed, respected, and connected.
Guiding Principles
Inclusion
Collaboration
Accessibility
Respect
Community
Education
Cultural Preservation
Civic Engagement
Leadership
Service
What the center is Building
Community Gathering
Community Gathering
Community Gathering
The Center will provide welcoming spaces where individuals can gather, organizations can collaborate, volunteers can engage, residents and visitors alike can experience the richness of Greater Boston's LGBTQ community.
Programs & Events
Community Gathering
Community Gathering
Future programming will include:
- Art Exhibitions
- Historical Displays
- Film Screenings
- Author Presentations
- Pride Month
- Programming
- Cultural Events
- Community Celebrations.
Health & Wellness
Community Gathering
Health & Wellness
Working collaboratively with hospitals, health care providers, and community organizations, the Center plans to provide access to and information regarding:
- Preventive Healthcare
- Mental Health Awareness
- Healthy Aging
- HIV Education
- Sexual Health Resources
- Wellness Resources
Visitor Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Health & Wellness
The Center will become the area's primary LGBTQ+ visitor destination, providing information, hospitality, and connections to the area's cultural, historical, and business communities.
Youth & Elder Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
For Youth: a place to learn, grow, lead, and discover opportunities through mentoring, education, leadership development, and community engagement.
For Elders: A welcoming gathering place where friendships flourish, stories are preserved, and community remains strong.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved by volunteering at our events or supporting community initiatives. Your participation helps create welcoming spaces for all, fostering activism, advocacy, and community development.