Although the center is based in Oceanside, they serve all of the surrounding North County cities and offer services to everyone, not just the LGBTQ community.
“We recognized early on here in North County that we needed more representation to bring our community together," Acevedo said."and we also needed a place where people could stop by and share and hold space for one another and have it be an easy, low barrier way for people to come in, understand what we do here at the center, and then be connected to the services that we offer."
The center's vision is a community where everyone lives in equality, feeling accepted, valued, safe and free from social stigma. The nonprofit offers programs and services for youth, adults, and organizations looking for LGBTQ awareness training. “To people who need help in services navigating housing, mental health services, we also have a food distribution program that's open to everybody and we offer STI navigation and HIV testing on site free," Acevedo said.“We know in just having this space here and letting people come in here to use a computer, to have a free library, or even just hang out and get to know other people," Acevedo said.
The center is looking to expand into a bigger place because its site is"bursting at the seams" with all of the services and support they offer, he said."Fighting for resources, fighting to be recognized, fighting against police brutality ... and that is at the heart of every Pride celebration," she said.The free event is family-friendly and alcohol-free.
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