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Our Impact
Our organization provides specialized, LGBTQ+ affirming services that fill a critical gap in the broader network of support available locally.
In the first 6 months of 2025 alone, The LGBT Center of Greater Reading provided...
The People We Impact Are Real,
And Their Stories Matter.
Listen to these stories from real clients, visitors, and Staff members here at The Center.
Gary's Story
"I was lost, I had no place to go. I wanted a chance, and then, coming here...I'm making myself better because I have people who believe in me.
Eva's Story
"As soon as I walked in here, they accepted me for who I was immediately. It was one of the best feelings I've ever had.
Jox's Story
Community Engagement Specialist
at The LGBT Center
"Being here at The Center is the first time I've never had to mask my Autism...This place is very accepting of people like us."
Anu's Story
"The Center has brought a sense of community for me and my family...We feel like we belong here and don't feel so alone."
Susan's Story
Sexual Assault Navigator
at The LGBT Center
"What I love about being here is being able to hear people's stories, and seeing them leave here with a weight off their shoulders."
You Can Make An Impact Too!
Our services are needed by our community now more than ever, and YOU can guarantee that The LGBT Center's impact lasts!
"How Can I Support The Center?"
Become A Pride Partner!
Our Pride Partners are monthly donors who receive benefits for their generous monthly gifts! These benefits include:
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Your name on our DONOR WALL!
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FREE event tickets!
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VIP SEATING at major events!
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COLLECTORS EDITIONS of our Annual Pride Tags!
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& More!!!
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Want to learn more and become a Pride Partner? Visit our donations page below!
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Volunteer With Us!
Our Volunteers are the backbone of our programs! Volunteers can help us...
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Facilitate our various support, social, and arts groups!
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Attend our Community Outreach events to raise awareness!
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Serve food to those in need during our Food Pantry and monthly soup kitchen!
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Prepare events at the Center!
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& so much more!
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Want to make a difference in your community? Become a volunteer today!
Sponsor "Circle of Care"
A Therapeutic Scholarship
"Circle of Care" is a scholarship for our Counseling clients that pays for 6 weekly therapy sessions. This allows LGBTQ+ individuals who are facing financial and mental health struggles get the help they need.
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Nobody should fight their mental health battle alone. YOU can ensure that nobody has to.
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Want to sponsor our scholarship? Email Laura Biancone today!
