Community partner

As we look forward to the opportunity to serve the San Francisco community during our annual conference, we are excited to highlight the SF LGBT Center as our Community Partner!

Opportunities to Engage

Aligning with the Center’s priorities, as orientation, transition, and retention professionals, we work to create a sense of belonging for all students and their supporters. We know when students feel a sense of belonging and connection, they are more likely to persist and earn a college degree. We hope through this partnership with the Center, you are able to take away knowledge and experiences that will help you craft intentional programs and opportunities for the students at your institution, while serving the San Francisco community!

Here’s how you can learn from and engage with the Center throughout the conference:

• Service Project: Join NODA in purchasing and assembling hygiene kits to support the SF community. Purchase kits in the NODA Store and assemble them during the Annual Conference!
• LGBTQIA+ Coffee Hour: Join NODA’s LGBTQIA+ Community and the Center for a coffee hour!
• Educational Session: Learn from and connect with the Center during their educational session!

More details about these opportunities will be available in the conference app in October!

The Beginning of the SF LGBT Center

After opening its doors in 2002, the Center has established itself as a cornerstone of the LGBT community with an impact that goes beyond its direct services. For more than 15 years, the Center has been a place to celebrate our victories, mourn our losses, and plan for the future. In April 2017, the Center inaugurated a state-of-the-art building—a $10.3 million remodel primarily funded by New Market Tax Credits. This landmark event breathed new life into the physical space and created financial sustainability for our next chapter. Today, we are the only non-profit in San Francisco serving all members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.

Programs and Services

The Center provides a vast array of programs and services for the entire LGBT community. We work alongside a rich network of organizations serving the LGBTQ community and ensure people in need are connected to them.

• Arts & Culture: From hosting concerts and film screenings to presenting exhibitions in our Gallery, the Center celebrates the entire LGBTQ+ community’s cultural backgrounds, stories, and experiences.
• Community Programs: The Center provides San Francisco’s LGBTQ population with events, resources, and collaborations meant to strengthen our diverse cultural landscape.
• Employment Services: We offer a range of services, events, and workshops tailored to support participants’ job searches and networking opportunities. Learn more about our Trans Employment Program as well.
• Financial Services: Programs include our first-time homebuyer and rental services, small business consulting, and free financial counseling.
• Youth Services: Helping cultivate opportunities for independence, self-efficacy, and community-building for disconnected LGBTQ youth. The Center provides a safe, fun, and confidential space for LGBTQ youth ages 16-24.

How You Can Support the Center

The Center is more than a building, more than a collection of programs and people. It is a symbol that represents a belief in civil rights, freedom of expression, and an inclusive community for all people. Since its inception, the Center has relied on generous donations to support our mission of connecting people and opportunities so that together we can build a more welcoming and equitable world. Help can take a variety of forms, including:

• Individual Donations: Your donation helps provide valuable opportunities to tens of thousands of community members each year. Donate directly to the center and/or purchase a hygiene kit to assemble during the conference.
• Fundraising: Fundraising for the Center is a great way to show your support. Host a simple fundraiser to raise funds online among your friends or host a benefit like a special event or promotion to support the Center.
• Item Donations: Donated items (in-kind donations) helps us offer much-needed supplies to our community members. Our current needs and donation form can be found here: Item Donation Form.
• Workplace Giving: Check with your employer to see if you have a workplace giving program. Find us by our organization name and EIN: SF LGBT Center or San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center, 94-3236718. (Please make sure not to select SF LGBT Center Capital Fund.)
• Matching Gifts: Would you like to double or triple the impact of your gift? Many companies will match your nonprofit donation dollar-for-dollar. Learn more!
• Vehicle Donations: The SF LGBT Center benefits from your vehicle donated through our partner organization, Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS). To get started, call CARS at 1-855-500-RIDE or visit careasy.org.
• Gifts of Stock: Contributing stock shares can be a great way to donate. Check with a tax professional to find out the advantages of stock gifts. Contact Director of Development and Communications Dani Siragusa, at danielles@sfcenter.org for more information.
• Planned Giving: Wills, trusts, retirement plans, and insurance policies are all a wonderful way to leave a legacy and ensure that Center’s community-building efforts can be carried on into the future.
• Corporate and Foundation Gifts: Please get in touch with Director of Development and Communications Dani Siragusa at danielles@sfcenter.org or (415) 865-5552 to find out more about corporate and foundation-giving opportunities.