We organize community leaders to take action through phone banking, canvassing, and rallying to affirm LGBTQ policies.

Current Campaigns Center Advocacy Milestones 2008: Volunteers changed hearts and minds by canvassing across California to fight the hateful and unconstitutional Proposition 8 that banned same-sex couples from getting married.  2013: The Center played a lead role in the reauthorization of the federal Violence Against Women Act, ensuring that it now includes explicit protections for […]

We provide legal consultations, advocacy, preparation of documents, and court representation to promote housing stability for youth.

LifeWorks gives youth the opportunity to match with an adult who will support them in their personal development.

The Youth Center offers services for LGBTQ+ youth—from housing navigation to mental health support.

No organization serves more LGBTQ+ people in need of housing services than the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

The Center provides meals, housing referrals, employment and vocational programs, and more for young people w at risk of or experiencing homelessness

Our Community

Center staff, clients, and supporters share what Juneteenth means to them.

“We’re Talking about Life and Death”: Trans Town Hall Draws Hundreds for a Night of Activism, Celebration – – LOS ANGELES, June 17 — Last night, the Los Angeles LGBT Center hosted the inaugural Trans Town Hall at the Renberg Theatre in Center’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza. The event kicked off the two-day Trans […]

Youth Pride Prom welcomes all youth ages 18-24 to celebrate prom season freely as their authentic selves.

Los Angeles LGBT Center Responds to Anti-LGBTQ+ Extremism at Glendale School Board Meeting LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2023— In response to the violent displays of anti-LGBTQ+ extremism at last night’s Glendale Unified school board meeting, Terra Russell-Slavin, the Chief Impact Officer of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, issued the following statement:  “I know the violence displayed by bad actors is […]

Los Angeles LGBT Centers Responds toAnti-LGBTQ+ Demonstrations at Saticoy Elementary School LOS ANGELES, June 2 — In response to the anti-LGBTQ+ demonstrations at Saticoy Elementary School in North Hollywood, the Los Angeles LGBT Center issued the following statement from Chief Impact Officer, Terra Russell-Slavin: “I am beyond disappointed to read about the events unfolding at Saticoy Elementary School—and not […]

Keke Palmer was awarded for her commitment to uplifting people from marginalized communities.

Los Angeles LGBT Center Unites California Kink Community for Inaugural Leather Day of Advocacy in Sacramento LOS ANGELES, April 17 — Over 60 advocates and members of the California leather community gathered in Sacramento today for the first-ever Leather Day of Advocacy. This historic event aims to raise visibility for the leather community and address issues […]

Los Angeles LGBT Center Unites California Kink Community for Inaugural Leather Day of Advocacy in Sacramento  LOS ANGELES, April 17 — Over 60 advocates and members of the California leather community gathered in Sacramento today for the first-ever Leather Day of Advocacy. This historic event aims to raise visibility for the leather community and address […]

2,000+ Angelenos Participate in Drag March LA to Protest Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Contact: Media Relations [email protected] LOS ANGELES, April 10 — On Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, the streets of West Hollywood were filled with defiant chants, boisterous cheers, and vibrant outfits as more than 2,000 Angelenos gathered to protest the rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across […]

Los Angeles LGBT Center On Email Leak Exposing National Religious-Right Attacks on Trans Rights LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2023— In response to the Mother Jones article that exposed leaked emails detailing how religious-right groups targeted transgender healthcare, the Los Angeles LGBT Center issued the following statement:   Across this country in statehouses and in Congress, approximately […]

Donatella Versace Visits The Los Angeles LGBT Center; Hosts Master Class With CFDA Designers March 7, 2023 Contact: Media Relations [email protected] Yesterday, the Los Angeles LGBT Center welcomed Donatella Versace, the Chief Creative Officer of Versace, for a tour of the nonprofit and a keynote conversation that was open to the public. Ms. Versace’s visit […]

Los Angeles LGBT Center Launches Black History Month with Grammy Award Winner Big Freedia and ‘Legendary’ Celebratory Mini-Ball LOS ANGELES, February 6, 2023— Last Saturday, the Los Angeles LGBT Center commemorated The Future is Black: Renaissance honoring the Grammy-winning musician Big Freedia. The cultural event included an award presented to Big Freedia by youth from […]