The San Diego LGBT Community Center

🗳️ ✨ Volunteer with the Fierce Advocacy and Civic Engagement (FACE) Team for an upcoming phonebank! ☎️ 10/03, 5-8pm: Phonebank at The Center ☎️ 10/08, 5-8pm: Phonebank at The Center ☎️ 10/17, 5-8pm: Phonebank at The Center The California Presidential General Election is coming up on November 5th, and we need your help to ensure our community’s voices are heard at the ballot box! This is nonpartisan voter outreach, which means we’re not telling people who to vote for—just encouraging them to vote. It's super easy, and full scripts and food will be provided! 👉 Sign up at thecentersd.org/face to get involved! #CenterSDAdvocacy

The deadline for California State Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or veto off on bills that successfully made it out of the California State Legislature in August has officially passed! Of the 17 bills that were identified as LGBTQ Caucus priorities, The Center is proud to have advocated for the following bills that have now been signed into law by the Governor: - AB 1955 – Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth (SAFETY) Act - AB 2258 – Health Care Coverage: Cost Sharing - SB 729 – Health Care Coverage: Treatment for Infertility and Fertility Services - SB 957 – Data Collection: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Intersex Status - SB 990 – Office of Emergency Services: State Emergency Plan: LGBTQ+ Individuals - SB 1333 – Communicable Diseases: HIV Reporting - SB1491 – Postsecondary Education: Equity in Higher Education Act The Center is grateful for the work done by the California State Legislature this session, and is excited to continue to uplift policies that benefit our LGBTQ+ community. #CenterSDAdvocacy

🗳️ Canvass with The Center’s Fierce Advocacy and Civic Engagement (FACE) Team from 5pm-7:30pm. Meet us at The Center at 5pm to join us in turning out our community to vote in the November 5th California Presidential General Election. 🚪 10/02, 5:30pm-7:30pm: Canvass with The Center 🚪 10/10, 5:30pm-7:30pm: Canvass with The Center 🚪 10/16, 5:30pm-7:30pm: Canvass with The Center 🚪 10/23, 5:30pm-7:30pm: Canvass with The Center 🚪 10/24, 5:30pm-7:30pm: Canvass with The Center 👉 Sign up at thecentersd.org/face to get involved! #CenterSDAdvocacy

This week for United Against Hate Week in San Diego, The Center joined Councilmember Raul Campillo, Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, and community leaders to bring attention to the harmful effects of hate crimes and to promote the resources available to our community. In Hillcrest, we have experienced multiple acts of vandalism and pellet gun attacks. When hate strikes, The Center’s Crisis Services team is available to assist the community. Whether you need emotional support, safety planning, or referrals to mental health or legal services, we are here to help. To report a hate crime or hate incident, email us at [email protected] or visit us at The Center’s main building at 3909 Centre Street. Our Crisis Services team is available Monday through Friday, 10am to 7pm, and Saturdays 10am to 3pm.

☎️ The San Diego LGBT Community Center is teaming up with San Ysidro Health, Neighborhood Healthcare, North County LGBTQ Resource Center, and Health Center Partners of Southern California to encourage folks to vote in the California Presidential General Election on November 5th! Stop by between 5pm and 8pm on Tuesday, October 8th to phonebank. Volunteers will get a free hot meal and refreshments. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gnVu2sVN Please sign up by today to get registered with our phonebanking system and participate in our efforts to get our communities to vote! If you have any questions, please email [email protected] To learn more about the My Vote, My Health campaign visit https://lnkd.in/gAxTGhTc

💗 💜 💙 Happy Bisexual Visibility Day! Today, we celebrate and uplift our bisexual community, friends, and supporters! While being bisexual means that someone has an attraction to more than one gender, it is essential to know that bisexuality can look different from person to person. To all our bi community members, we see you, and you are valid today and every day! ✉️ For information about The Center's Bi-Pan-Fluid+ Discussion group, please email: [email protected] #CelebrateBisexualityDay #BiWeek #BisexualPride #BiVisibility

If you're dealing with food insecurity, The Center offers a diverse range of free resources to support our community. 📧For more information, contact [email protected]

✨🌈 Welcome to the newest member of The Center’s Board of Directors, John Valencia (he/him)! John is new to the Board of Directors, and we welcome his passion for social change. He is President & CEO of Good For Others, which empowers organizations to develop impactful workforce development projects that drive social and economic progress.

Have you been a victim of a hate crime or hate incident, or know someone who has been a victim? Do you know of a hate crime or hate incident that has happened? Report hate crimes and hate incidents to The Center. We can provide support! 💜 Our staff are available Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm. [email protected] 619-692-2077

🌈 We are excited to team up with San Diego Gas & Electric for the OUTreach Business Mixer on September 24 at The Center! This event aims to expand business opportunities and connections for LGBTQ-owned businesses interested in securing contracts with local government and utilities. Don’t miss this one-stop shop to connect with The Center, County of San Diego, SDG&E, and many more organizations! We hope to see you there. Please visit https://lnkd.in/gbkU63gd to RSVP.