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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."
J's Story
"I'm someone who came out later in life...This is a place where anyone can sort out who they are at any stage of life."
Josh's Story
"I keep coming back for the deep sense of comradery I feel when I come here...It's really wonderful to come here and find people who are here to celebrate each other and be themselves."
Laura's Story
Executive Director
of The LGBT Center
"Being a parent of a child who is Trans and seeing everything they're going through...It's important we let people know we see them and support them so they can be successful."
Gavin's Story
"I think what I like about the Center is that you can make new friends...If you want to meet people, socialize, do something fun, come to the Center!"
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!
