Happy Holidays from the Center!
Each and every day the Center celebrates our community and acts as a beacon of hope and safety for those who come through our doors. Standing strong, through challenges and triumphs, we welcome all into our home and into our hearts.
The 6,000 individuals who visit us each week are seeking different things. Some seek to start a family. Others arrive ready to come out. And still more seek companionship and a sense of belonging – a sense of community. No matter the reason, they all find a home. More than just a building, the Center is a safe space for all LGBT New Yorkers; not just during the holidays, but 365 days a year. As we enter into the holiday season, and I near the end of my first year at the Center, I am reminded of the gifts that the community, our community, has to offer. The LGBT community is the most fabulous, vibrant, exciting and welcoming community that I have ever been a part of. I consider it an honor to be able to work in that community every day. My experiences, whether it be meeting our supporters at the gala Women’s Event, enjoying a taste of pride at our Garden party or riding alongside the amazing bikers in Braking the Cycle, have been immensely rewarding.
During this holiday season, the Center needs your support. As we move into this next year, we take a look back and remember the tragedies that fell on our community. Our young people need our support, and now more than ever, the Center is needed to fight for equality, help those in crisis, and provide all LGBT youth with a safe place to be themselves. With your support you can help ensure a strong everlasting community for generations to come.
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May this holiday season bring you and your loved ones health, happiness and joy.
Glennda Testone
