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Triangle Community Works (TCW) was founded as Coalition 807 in 1994, when several smaller organizations decided to work together to establish support and resources to help them serve the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina.
The dedicated volunteers who served this community are greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten for their dedication to keeping these important programs and services alive for so many years.
Following the name change from Coalition 807 to Triangle Community Works, the Board of Directors of TCW decided to support the efforts of the nascent LGBT Center of Raleigh, as it had been part of their mission to form a community center in the Triangle. The committee to form a center had many open community discussions in the months leading up to January of 2008, but it was then, with the formation of the Governance Team and the support of the Triangle Community Works Board, that the committee was able to reorganize and start building momentum toward forming the desired center.
As the Center Board was formed and the organization really started to take shape, TCW supported the Center with a fiscal sponsorship and use of meeting space. When the Center was formally recognized, TCW continued to work with the Center as a strategic partner. The two organizations shared office space to lower costs until the formal merger that took place in July of 2010.

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This Week At The Center! Please note we will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th + Saturday, November 14th Sunday, 11/08: No Events or Programs Monday, 11/09: Transgender Discussion Group @ Center, 7-8 PM Tuesday, 11/10: No Events or Programs Wednesday, 11/11: Youth Coffee House - Raleigh @ Blackbird Books and Coffee 5-7 PM Thursday, 11/12: Older Adults Coffee Gathering @ Center, 9:30 AM Friday, 11/13: LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Fair @ Center, 10 AM - 3 PM * Registration Required* + Game Night! @ Center, 6 - 9 PM Saturday, 11/14: No Events or Programs Visit us during drop in hours to access services, speak with staff, or just hang out! keep an eye on our calendar for changes. We're still working towards raising $10k before 2026 closes out! Use the link in our bio to donate!

Quick update on next week's schedule! We will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Thursday, November 12th!

It's not too late to sign up! Join us at the AIDS Walk & 5K Run taking place THIS Saturday, November 7th at William Peace University. The AIDS Walk/Run supports the Alliance of AIDS Services - Carolina's commitment to improving the health of communities impacted by HIV/AIDS through compassionate and non-judgmental prevention, support services, and connection to care. Sign up, bring a friend and run (or walk) for a great cause! Registration link is in our bio!

One Light, Many Colors will be meeting again on Thursday, November 5th from 7-8:30 PM! One Light, Many Colors is an affirming space for our LGBTQ+ community to explore faith and spirituality without pressure or judgement. Through open and guided conversations we talk about belief deconstruction, healing and what it means to reclaim your faith on your own terms. Please complete the interest form linked in our bio if you are interested in attending. Check it out and share with a friend!

Your health matters! Getting the care you need shouldn’t be difficult or complicated. 💚 We’re excited to announce our upcoming LGBTQ+ Health Fair! 🌈 On November 13, we’re bringing together healthcare resources and services to help our community take charge of their health. Consider this your save the date! 📅 November 13, 2026 ⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM 📍 128 E Cabarrus St, Raleigh, NC The best part? It’s FREE! 🙌 Registration details are coming soon, so keep an eye on our page. In the meantime, help us spread the word by sharing this post!

Happy Ace Awareness Week! 💜🖤🩶🤍 Did you know that asexuality is a spectrum? There’s no single way to be ace, and there are still plenty of misconceptions about what asexuality means. From October 25–31, we’re celebrating the ace community and helping bring more visibility to an identity that’s often misunderstood. 💜 Share this post to help spread awareness!

This Week At The Center! Sunday, 10/25: Nonbinary Tea Time @ Center, 4:30-6:30 PM + Triangle POZ (DM for location), 5-6:30 PM Monday, 10/26: HIV/STI Testing w/ Alliance @ Center, 5-7 PM + Wake Co. Behavioral Health Community Engagement Forum @ Center, 5-6 PM Tuesday, 10/27: Queer Adult Book Club @ Center, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Wednesday, 10/28: Aro-Ace Mixer @ Center, 6:30-8:30 PM Thursday, 10/29: No Events or Programs Friday, 10/30: Demystifying Mindfullness: Session 2 “Why Practice Mindfulness?“ @ Center, 4:30-5:30 PM *Registration Required* - link in our bio! + QNC: Young Adult Bonfire 7-10 PM *Registration Required* Location announced Prior to event Saturday, 10/31: No Events or Programs Visit us during drop in hours to access services, speak with staff, or just hang out! keep an eye on our calendar for changes. Be sure to check out our special events honoring LGBTQ+ History Month! Our fundraiser is also well on it's way but we still need and appreciate your support! 💛

Come hang out with us on 10/28 from 6:30–8:30 PM for an Aromantic & Asexual Mixer at the Center. 💜🖤🤍 We’ll have conversation starters, ace-themed drinks by donation, and a costume contest! Expect free and casual fun! We hope to see you there!

Times are hard, we totally get that. 🫂 We also understand there are community members who would love to donate to The Center but cannot at this time. If contributing to our fundraiser is not a possibility please consider alternative ways to make a difference in our community. Our long time donor, Paul, shares how important it is to exercise your power through voting. Check out the link in our bio for voting resources and/or to donate! 💛

Queer NC is hosting a Young Adult Bonfire! 🔥 📅 10/30 🕣 7-10pm 📍Southwest Raleigh (specifics will be emailed prior to the event!) Sign up here using the link in our bio! Costumes are welcome and encouraged ! Let’s have some Fall festive Spooky fun! 🎃👻

Nothing speaks louder than the direct impact our community experiences through The Center 🏳️‍🌈. Every day that we are able to provide aid, resources, entertainment or just a safer space to someone is a day well fullfilled. We are humbled and grateful for the donations we’ve received so far to ensure that we are able to keep moving forward. We still have a few days left to hit our 10k fundraising goal for this month. If you’re able, please consider donating. A share and repost helps too! 💛 Donate using the link in our bio!

When it comes to voting, the LGBTQ+ community shows up-participating at rates equal to or higher than the general population. Our community lives everywhere-urban, suburban, and rural — and that means we have real power, especially in local elections where every vote carries more weight. Your voice matters. Use it. Voting gives us the power to choose leaders who will champion civil rights and equality for all. It’s never too early to start getting ready to cast your ballot! Check your voter registration status here. Civic participation is for everyone. LGBTQ+ communities are diverse, widespread, and engaged— and voting is one way to stay involved in shaping the future. Your voice belongs in every election. Elections aren’t just national—they’re local, too. School boards, city councils, and local leaders make decisions that affect daily life. LGBTQ+ participation helps ensure communities reflect the people who live in them. Be sure you’re registered to vote in the 2026 elections by visiting www.vote.org.

We're getting closer! 💜🎉 Thanks to 35 generous donors, we've raised $4,598 toward our $10,000 LGBTQ+ History Month fundraising goal! We're so grateful to everyone who's donated and helped spread the word so far. But we're not done yet! 👀 Every week, our Center is buzzing with activity. Between our community programs, drop-in hours, special events and folks stopping by to access resources, there's always something happening! We couldn't do any of it without the people who help support this work. We've still got $5,402 to raise, and we know our community can make it happen! 🌈 Ready to help us reach our goal? Donate using the link in our bio! Already donated? THANK YOU! Share this post and help us keep the momentum going!

We are excited to partner with @unc_ssw on a photovoice research project to understand how violence, policy, and transphobia impact Transgender and Gender Expansive adults living in the Triangle! This project involves participants developing a focus question together and then taking photos in their everyday lives to answer that question. These photos are then discussed as a group and the overall themes are examined. This is a paid study and participants will receive $100 after the final discussion group session. We are looking for individuals who: 1) Self-identify as transgender or gender expansive (e.g., non-binary, genderqueer, agender, etc.) 2) Are between the ages of 25 and 50 years old 3) Live in the Triangle (incl. immediate surrounding areas e.g., Carrboro) 4) Are willing and able to attend 5 in-person discussion sessions at the LGBT Center of Raleigh (1 session per week) If you meet this criteria and would like to participate, please follow the link in our bio or email Jake (he/they) at jleite@unc.edu with: 1) Your preferred name (or pseudonym) 2) Your pronouns 3) Your gender identity 4) Your city/town of residence 5) Your age 6) Expressed willingness to attend 5 in-person discussion sessions UNC IRB#: 25-0591

🚨 FLASH SALE ALERT! 🚨 We’ve got plans for tomorrow night, and YOU should be there! 🪩 We’re screening Kiki, a documentary that takes us inside NYC’s ballroom scene through the lives of LGBTQ+ youth of color. Think Paris Is Burning, part 2! We’re dropping ticket prices for a limited time! 👀 🎟️ $5 admission 🍿 $10 admission + snack bundle Our friends at Alt Shift Collective will be there, and we’re encouraging everyone to come dressed to impress. There’s a prize for best dressed! 🏆 📍 LGBT Center of Raleigh 📅 October 21 | 6:30–8:30 PM ⏰ Flash sale ends October 21 at 5:30 PM! Grab your tickets through the link in our bio!

Our LGBTQ+ youth deserve spaces where they can feel comfortable being themselves. 💜 Last year, we welcomed 1,651 attendees across our Youth and Family programs, and we're so proud of the community that's grown through them! One of the most rewarding parts of this work is hearing from families about the difference these programs have made. The message shared by one of our parents says so much about why we do what we do. 🥹 We want to keep showing up for our young people, but we can't do it without your support! 🌈 This LGBTQ+ History Month, we're working toward our $10,000 fundraising goal to help sustain the Center and its programs. Will you help us get there? Visit the link in our bio to make a donation and help us keep this important work going! 💗

Happy National LGBT Center Awareness Day! 🏳️‍🌈💜 Today we're showing some extra love to LGBTQ+ community centers everywhere, including our very own here in Raleigh! Every week, people walk through our doors looking for resources, support, or simply a place where they can be themselves.. and we're proud to be here for them. From our weekly drop-in hours to our community programs and support services, there's so much happening at the Center, and we want to keep it that way! 💗 This LGBTQ+ History Month, we're raising $10,000 to help sustain our work throughout the year. If the Center has made a difference in your life, or you believe in what we're doing, please consider making a donation. Every gift helps! Visit the link in our bio to support our fundraiser. 🌈

This Week At The Center! Sunday, 10/18: No Events or Programs Monday, 10/19: HIV/STI Testing w/ Alliance @ Center, 5-7 PM Tuesday, 10/20: GBT Mens Social (Online), 8-9:30 PM Wednesday, 10/21: “Kiki” Screening with Alt/Shift Collective @ Center, 6:30-8:30 PM - grab your ticket using the link in our bio! Thursday, 10/22: Youth Coffee House - Fuquay @ Stick Boy Bread Co, 5-7 PM Friday, 10/23: Demystifying Mindfullness: Session 1 “Finding Mindfulness in Everyday Life“ @ Center, 4:30-5:30 PM *Registration Required* - link in our bio! Saturday, 10/24: SOFFA LGBTQ+ Public Leadership Summit @ Center, 1-4 PM *Registration Required* - link in our bio! Visit us during drop in hours to access services, speak with staff, or just hang out! keep an eye on our calendar for changes. Be sure to check out our special events honoring LGBTQ+ History Month! Our fundraiser is also well on it's way but we still need and appreciate your support! 💛

The category is: MOVIE NIGHT! 🪩💅🏾 Loved Paris Is Burning? Then you NEED to see Kiki! We're keeping the ballroom history going on October 21 with a screening of Kiki, a documentary that follows LGBTQ+ youth of color making their mark on NYC's ballroom scene. Our friends at Alt Shift Collective will be there, and we're making a night of it! ✨ Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged, and we'll be giving a prize to the best dressed attendee. So don't be shy! 📅 October 21 🕣 6:30–8:30 PM 📍 LGBT Center of Raleigh 🎟️ Grab your ticket using the link in our bio! Tag your friends, and come get into some queer history with us!

The people make the Center what it is. And we wouldn't have it any other way! 💜🏳️‍🌈 This LGBTQ+ History Month, we're celebrating the community we've built together and the people who continue to make this work possible. There's still so much work to be done, and we're counting on our community to help us keep going! Your generosity helps us provide essential resources, meaningful programs, and a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ folks across the Triangle. We're working toward our $10,000 fundraising goal, and every contribution brings us closer. 💕 Show your support! Make a one-time or recurring donation through the link in our bio.

Let's hear it for the leadership driving the work! 💜🏳️‍🌈 Our Executive Director, Kori (they/them), is coming up on 10 years with the Center! 🥹 That's nearly a decade of showing up for Raleigh's LGBTQ+ community, navigating challenges, celebrating milestones, and helping the Center become what it is today. We sat down with Kori to hear what makes this work so meaningful to them, some of the impact they've witnessed over the years, and why they believe supporting LGBTQ+ organizations matters now more than ever. Give Kori some love in the comments! 💕 We're also getting closer to our $10,000 LGBTQ+ History Month fundraising goal, but we're not there yet! Every donation helps us continue showing up for our community in ways that truly matter. 💗 Help us reach $10,000! Make a donation through the link in our bio!

Let's be real.. life is hard and we could all use a good laugh. Our friends at Out Loud Comedy are coming through to make sure we do just that! Come by this Saturday evening for a laugh-till-your-insides-hurt time! Grab your tickets linked in our bio before they run out! 📅 Saturday, October 17th 🕣 8-9:30 PM 📍 LGBT Center of Raleigh

Our volunteers deserve their flowers! 💐 This LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re giving some love to the incredible people who help make our work possible. Kim Crawford has spent the past nine months giving back to our community. Her words are a beautiful reminder of why spaces like ours matter. And with your help, we can keep that going! 🏳️‍🌈 We’re working toward our $10,000 LGBTQ+ History Month fundraising goal, and every dollar helps us continue providing programs, essential resources, services and support to our LGBTQ+ neighbors. 💛 Help us reach our goal! Make a donation using the link in our bio!

We’re excited to bring Demistifying Mindfulness to the Center! This two-part, trauma-informed series is all about exploring mindfulness in a way that feels comfortable and meaningful to YOU. 🧘🏽 October 23 at 4:30 PM: Finding Mindfulness in Everyday Life 🌿 October 30 at 4:30 PM: Making Mindfulness Work for You Register using the link in our bio. We hope to see you there! 💚

We’re at $4,180 and climbing. 📈 That means 25 of our amazing community supporters have already decided this work is worth investing in, and we are so grateful! 💜 Now we need to keep that momentum going. Our LGBTQ+ History Month goal is $10,000, and every gift helps fund the everyday work behind our programs, care resources, drop-in hours, and community support. Any and every donation helps. Donate through the link in bio and help us hit our goal!

In the month of October there will be HIV/STI testing on Monday, October 19th and October 26th from 5-7 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

Who’s ready to put their trivia skills to the test? 🧠🌈 Prueba y Trivia is happening THIS Thursday, October 15! In recognition of Latine AIDS Awareness Day and LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re teaming up with Latinos in the South, Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina, and ViiV Healthcare for an evening of trivia and FREE HIV/STI testing. 📍 LGBT Center of Raleigh ⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM And don't forget your costume! We're HIGHLY encouraging everyone to dress up. 👻 Tag your trivia team below! 👇

LGBTQ+ History Month is about honoring the people who got us here and making sure the next person has somewhere to turn. 🏳️‍🌈💜 Because of your support the LGBT Center of Raleigh is able to consistently provide programming, care, community, and a safer place to show up, ask for help, meet people, and feel a little less alone. We’re raising funds all month to help keep that work going, and we need our community with us. If the Center has meant something to you, or you believe Raleigh needs spaces like this, make a gift today. Even $5 helps move the work forward. 🔗 Donate using the link in our bio.

This Week At The Center! Sunday, 10/11: No Events or Programs Monday, 10/12: Transgender Discussion Group @ Center, 7-8 PM Tuesday, 10/13: No Events or Programs Wednesday, 10/14: Youth Coffee House - Raleigh @ Blackbird Books and Coffee 5-7 PM Thursday, 10/15: prueba y trivia - Latine HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with AASC, ViiV, and Latinos in the South @ Center, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Friday, 10/16: No Events or Programs Saturday, 10/17: SOFFA (Online), 9 AM - 12 PM + Triangle Autism Discussion (Online), 4:30 - 6 PM + Out Loud Comedy @ Center, 8-9:30 PM (tix link in bio!) Visit us during drop in hours to access services, speak with staff, or just hang out! keep an eye on our calendar for changes. Be sure to check out our special events honoring LGBTQ+ History Month! Our fundraiser is also well on it's way but we still need and appreciate your support! 💛

Mikayla Crawford, one of our Board Members, shares why supporting the LGBT Center of Raleigh matters and what that support makes possible for our community. Our LGBTQ+ History Month fundraiser is working toward a $10,000 goal. If you’re able, help us keep that work going by donating today using the link in our bio! 💜

Come hang out with us on 10/28 from 6:30–8:30 PM for an Aromantic & Asexual Mixer at the Center. 💜🖤🤍 We’ll have conversation starters, ace-themed drinks by donation, and a costume contest! Expect free and casual fun - we hope to see you there!

What makes a book so controversial that someone wants it removed from the shelves? 📚👀 More often than not, the stories being challenged are the ones that give a voice to people whose experiences have historically been overlooked, including LGBTQ+ people and communities of color. We believe everyone deserves the freedom to see themselves in the stories they read and to learn from experiences different from their own. We've rounded up a few banned and challenged books worth adding to your reading list! 🏳️‍🌈 Help us keep our library thriving and our shelves stocked by donating to our LGBTQ+ History Month fundraiser. Your contribution helps keep our community stories alive 🩷. Donate using the link in our bio!

If you like Paris Is Burning you're gonna love Kiki 🪩 On 10/21, we’re screening Kiki, a documentary following LGBTQ+ youth of color in New York City’s ballroom scene. Our friends at Alt/Shift Collective will be there too! Costumes are highly encouraged! The best dressed attendee gets a prize! 🏆 Grab your ticket using the link in our bio! 📍 LGBT Center of Raleigh 🕡 6:30–8:30 PM

Happy International Lesbian Day! 🧡🤍💗 Join us in celebrating lesbians everywhere, past and present, and the history, culture, care, creativity, and community they’ve given us. Today is for celebrating our lesbian lovelies and all the ways they’ve shaped our community.

Mitchell (he/him), our Board Secretary, sat down with us to talk about why he serves, what he’s seen the Center make possible, and why supporting LGBTQ+ organizations matters right now. If this work matters to you too, help us keep it moving. A gift to our LGBTQ+ History Month fundraiser supports the programs, care, resources, and community spaces people rely on all year long. We’re working toward a $10,000 goal. Help us get there by donating. Link is in our bio! 🏳️‍🌈

Prueba y Trivia is bringing a little competition to LGBTQ+ History Month. 🌈 🧠 On 10/15, we’re recognizing Latine AIDS Awareness Day with free HIV/STI testing and trivia. Costumes HIGHLY encouraged! We’ll be at the Center from 6:30–8:30 PM with our partners from Latinos in the South, Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina, and ViiV Healthcare. We hope to see you there!

On Wednesday, 10/7, our friends at T4T Collective are joining us for a Trans History Exhibit at the Center from 6:30–8 PM. The exhibit is free to attend, and donations are welcome. Every gift also counts toward our $10,000 LGBTQ+ History Month fundraising goal, helping support the care, resources, and community work happening through the Center every day. Join us as we make space to look back and learn the stories that helped shape trans history and culture 💛

History is what brought us here and community is what keeps us going. Since returning to downtown Raleigh, we’ve been honored to welcome more than 1,800 visits to the Center. This LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re raising $10,000 to help sustain the programs, care resources, and support our community uses every week. That work only happens because people choose to invest in it. If you’re able, help us reach our goal .💛 Donate using the link in our bio!

This Week At The Center! Sunday, 10/04: No Events or Programs Monday, 10/05: No Events or Programs Tuesday, 10/06: No Events or Programs Wednesday, 10/07: Trans History Exhibit @ Center, 6:30-8 PM Thursday, 10/08: Older Adults Coffee Gathering @ Center, 9:30 AM + Comprehensive & Inclusive Sex Ed @ Center 6:30-8PM Friday, 10/09: Game Night! @ Center, 6-9 PM Saturday, 10/10: No Events or Programs Visit us during drop in hours to access services, speak with staff, or just hang out! keep an eye on our calendar for changes. Be sure to check out our special events honoring LGBTQ+ History Month! Our fundraiser is also well on it's way but we still need and appreciate your support! 💛

On Wednesday, 10/7, our friends at T4T Collective are joining us for a Trans History Exhibit at the Center from 5:30–8 PM. The exhibit is free to attend, and donations are welcome. Every gift also counts toward our $10,000 LGBTQ+ History Month fundraising goal, helping support the care, resources, and community work happening through the Center every day. Join us as we make space to look back and learn the stories that helped shape trans history and culture 💛

Category is: KNOW YOUR HISTORY. 💅🏼🔥 We are screening Paris Is Burning today at the Center followed by a community discussion because we have THOUGHTS. This will be our first LGBTQ+ History Month event, with plenty more coming throughout October. We’re also working toward a $10,000 fundraising goal to help fuel the care, resources, and community work happening here every day. Come get into some history! We can't wait to see you there!

It's officially LGBTQ+ History Month! 🏳️‍🌈 We're celebrating all month long with history, events, and a $10,000 fundraising goal to help power the work happening here every day. We're already at $600! Let's keep that momentum going! ❤️ Your donation helps support safer spaces, care resources, community programming, and the everyday needs that keep our work moving. Our first event is TOMORROW, 10/2: a screening of Paris Is Burning at the Center, followed by a discussion. Donate. Pull Up. Or BOTH! We can't wait to see you. Link to donate can be found using the link in our bio!

Join Sanctum of the Craft at the LGBT Center of Raleigh for Comprehensive & Inclusive Sex Education, every Second Thursday, 6:30-8pm! 📆 Oct 8: A Timeline of Queer Liberation & Resistance Cells Open to 16+ (with guardian permission). Learn more at sanctumofthecraft.org

One Light, Many Colors will be meeting again on Thursday, October 1st from 7-8:30 PM! One Light, Many Colors is an affirming space for our LGBTQ+ community to explore faith and spirituality without pressure or judgement. Through open and guided conversations we talk about belief deconstruction, healing and what it means to reclaim your faith on your own terms. Please complete the interest form linked in our bio if you are interested in attending. Check it out and share with a friend!

Something spooky's coming... 👀 October is right around the corner which means it’s almost LGBTQ+ History Month! Each October, the LGBT Center of Raleigh celebrates our history through weekly historical posts honoring our elders. And this year, now that we are finally back in our community center in downtown Raleigh, we’re thrilled to host weekly events centering our history, icons, and milestones. This is also an annual fundraiser to support our community center operations - stay tuned for posts on the impact we’ve already had thanks to your previous support. 💃 Join us for our first event on Friday, 10/2 for a screening of Paris is Burning. (Suggested $5-10 donation) 🎨 On Wednesday, 10/7 we’re hosting a trans history exhibit and will be joined by our friends at T4T Collective. (free event, donations welcome) ❤️ On 10/15, @viivhealthcare, @allianceas_carolina, and @latinodeepsouth are joining us for Latine HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. We’ll be conducting testing and hosting trivia. (free event, donations welcome) 🎞️ We’re joined by Alt Shift Collective on 10/21 for a screening of “Kiki.” This is a ticketed event - stay tuned for details. 🍹 Finally, on 10/28 we’re hosting an Aro-Ace Mixer for Ace Awareness Week. We’ll have conversation starters and light snacks, plus ace-themed drinks available by donation. (free event, donations welcome) For all of these events, we’re leaning in to spooky month and costumes are highly encouraged! The best dressed at each event will win a prize with LGBT Center merch. 🦸‍♀️ 🧛‍♀️ We hope to see you at an event soon!

There's LOTS to do This Week At The Center! Sunday, 09/27: Nonbinary Tea Time @ Center, 4:30-6:30 PM + Triangle POZ (DM for location), 5-6:30 PM Monday, 09/28: HIV/STI Testing w/ Alliance @ Center, 5-7 PM Tuesday, 09/29: Queer Adult Book Club @ Center, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Wednesday, 09/30: Work Lounge Wednesday w/ Alt/Shift Collective @ Center, 6:30-8:30 PM (RSVP Required! - Link in Bio!) Thursday, 10/01: One Light, Many Colors @ Center 7-8:30 PM (Registration Required! - Link in bio!) Friday, 10/02: First Friday: Paris is Burning Screening @ Center, 5-8 PM Saturday, 10/03: Mario Kart w/ NC Eclectic Esports, 2-4 PM (Ticket Link in Bio!) + Triangle Autism Discussion (Online) 4:30-6 PM (Registration Required!) Visit us during drop in hours to access services, speak with staff, or just hang out! keep an eye on our calendar for changes. LGBTQ+ History Month begins Thursday, October 01! Stay connected to learn of the events going on at The Center to commemorate this special time!

Something new is coming to The Center! Join Triangle Queer Yarn & Needlecrafts (@tqyn.nc) for Craft n’ Chat tomorrow, September 27th from 1-3 PM! 🧶 TQY&N is a community group for adults interested in building queer community through fiber arts and crafting! Come by and bring a friend (or two!) Snacks and drinks will be available. Masking requested 😷.

Fortune Feimster is bringing the Takin’ Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour to DPAC, and we’d love to send you along for the laughs. 🌈🎟️ Enter the Fortune Feimster Ticket Giveaway by liking this post and tagging a friend! Good luck! 💗

Okayyyy, this is kind of major. 🎲🌈 Out! Raleigh Pride, which is hosted by the LGBT Center of Raleigh, officially has its own square on the new MONOPOLY: Raleigh Edition! Out! Raleigh Pride has filled downtown Raleigh with queer joy for years, so seeing it represented this way feels EXTRA special.

Happy Bi-Sexual Day of Visibility! 💗💜💙 Today, we’re showing some extra love to the bi community and sharing a little more about what bisexuality can look like and why visibility matters. Be sure to celebrate the bi people who make our community better just by being here today and every day! 🫶

There will be HIV/STI testing on Monday, September 28th from 5-7 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

Your spare change can add up to something meaningful. 💚 With RoundUp, your everyday purchases can automatically support the LGBT Center of Raleigh. Spend $12.40? Round it up, and the extra 60¢ becomes a donation. Small amounts here and there can make a BIG difference over time. Signing up is easy + free, and you’re always in control. 💳 Ready to round up with us? Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/RoundUpWithUs

This Week At The Center! Sunday, 09/20: Pride Flow Yoga @ Current Wellness, 11 AM - 12 PM (*registration required*) Monday, 09/21: No Events or Programs Tuesday, 09/22: No Events or Programs Wednesday, 09/23: No Events or Programs Thursday, 09/24: No Events or Programs Friday, 09/25: No Events or Programs Saturday, 09/26: No Events or Programs Visit us during drop in hours to access services, speak with staff, or just hang out! keep an eye on our calendar for changes.

Our pantry could use a little love. 💛 We’re collecting easy, grab-and-go food items to help keep our community pantry stocked, including tuna packs, mac & cheese cups, ramen cups, small bags of chips, oranges, and granola bars. Want to help? Drop off a few items at the Center or make a donation using the link in our bio. Every contribution helps us keep food available for community members who need it. 🛒✨

Join the Triangle Queer Artist Collective this upcoming Friday, September 18th from 6-8 PM at the LGBT Center of Raleigh for our monthly free create! 🎨 This free event is open to all ages and skill levels. Some supplies will be provided, and you're always welcome to bring your own! Come hang out and make art with us! 🏳️‍🌈

Reminder! 📣 Applications are still open for our Youth Internship Program. This is a six-month commitment running from September 2026 through March 2027, with regular meetings held in person and/or virtually. Interns will work alongside other LGBTQ+ youth and young adults to help shape programs, share ideas, and have a real voice in what we create for the year ahead. 💛 Interested? Head to the Linktree in our bio to apply!

This Week At The Center! Sunday, 09/13: No Events or Programs Monday, 09/14: HIV/STI Testing w/ Alliance @ Center, 5-7 PM + Transgender Discussion Group @ Center, 7-8 PM Tuesday, 09/15: GBT Mens Social (Online), 8-9:30 PM Wednesday, 09/16: No Events or Programs Thursday, 09/17: No Events or Programs Friday, 09/18: Triangle Queer Artist Collective @ The Center, 6-8 PM Saturday, 09/19: LGBTQ+ & Allies: Let’s Go Birding @ Durant Nature Preserve 8:15-10:30 AM + SOFFA (Online), 9 AM - 12 PM + Triangle Autism Discussion (Online) 4:30-6 PM Visit us during drop in hours to access services, speak with staff, or just hang out! keep an eye on our calendar for changes. Registration for ASPYRE Youth Camp closes on September 15th! DM us or email ASPYRE@LGBTCenterOfRaleigh.Com for more info!

PRISM is back on September 17! 🌈 This is a space for LGBTQ+ youth and allies to come hang out and meet other young people in the community. Food + drinks will be provided! Parents and caregivers, you’re invited! There will be a separate space where you can connect with each other while the youth enjoy PRISM. We host PRISM every month with Greystone Baptist Church. Just a quick note: this is not a religious event. 📅 September 17 | 6:30–8 PM Know someone who’d want to come? Share this with them. 💗

We are one week (+ a day) away from KARMA KEG! Karma Keg brings together local nonprofits and gives the community (that means YOU 🫵 ) the opportunity to drink.. er.. vote for your favorite! There will be cash prizes and the LGBT Center of Raleigh is hoping to win that top spot! We are asking our entire community and allies to grab a friend and meet us in Durham on September 17th! We can't wait to see you there 💛.

Join us September 12 from 6–8 PM for a relaxed, low-sensory evening hosted by @sapphicdotsocial & created with connection and community in mind. This will also be a sober social. ✨ We’re happy to support @sapphicdotsocial in bringing this event to our community! Masks are encouraged, and a $5+ suggested donation will benefit the LGBT Center of Raleigh. 💗 Who are you bringing? Tag your Sapphic Social buddy below and make it a date!

There will be HIV/STI testing this month on Monday, September 14th from 5-7 PM and Monday, September 28th from 5-7 PM. We look forward to seeing you there! Bring a friend!

This Week At The Center! Sunday, 09/06: No Events or Programs Monday, 09/07: No Events or Programs Tuesday, 09/08: No Events or Programs Wednesday, 09/09: Youth Coffee House - Raleigh @ Blackbird Books and Coffee 5-7 PM Thursday, 09/10: Older Adults Coffee Gathering @ Center, 9:30 AM + Comprehensive & Inclusive Sex Ed @ Center 6:30-8PM (September topic: Understanding & Preventing Gender-Based Violence ) Friday, 09/11: Game Night! @ Center, 6-9 PM Saturday, 09/12: Sapphic Social: Low Sensory Edition @ The Center 6-8 PM Visit us during drop in hours to access services, speak with staff, or just hang out! keep an eye on our calendar for changes. Registration for ASPYRE Youth Camp is now open! DM us or email ASPYRE@LGBTCenterOfRaleigh.Com for more info!

Join us for GAYme Night, next Friday, September 11th from 6-9 PM! We’ve got the games covered and masks ready too. You’re always welcome to bring your own favorite games as well. Parking is easy with free street parking after 6pm and the parking deck free for the first two hours. Grab your friends and come play with us! All are welcome and we can’t wait to see you there 💛🕹️

Today is the day! Be sure to stop by the Center today, September 4th, from 5-7 PM for some benevolent thrifting! We look forward to seeing you there 🛍️

Hello LGBTQ+ Community and Allies! Let’s Go Birding is back with another exciting meet up! Our next event with @wakeaudubon will be Saturday, September 19th from 8:15 AM - 10:30 AM at Durant Nature Preserve. Register using the link in our bio! 🌳🐦‍⬛🏳️‍🌈

Some folx have asked, 🤔 "Why ASPYRE Leadership Camp?" 🤔 Our leaders and campers are here to spill the tea! 🫖 TDLR: ASPYRE is a BLAST and an amazing learning experience wrapped in one! ☺️ ‼️ Registration is still open! Secure your spot now! ‼️ Link is in our bio! Have any questions about Camp ASPYRE? Drop them in the comments or reach out to ASPYRE@LGBTCenterOfRaleigh.Com

Okay, community.. we need your help! 🍻🏆 The LGBT Center of Raleigh is participating in this year’s Karma Keg, and every drink purchased earns you a vote for your favorite nonprofit. At the end of the night, the organizations with the most votes take home a cash prize. Naturally, we’d like that prize to have our name on it. 😌 Join us at Hi-Wire Brewing Durham on September 17 from 4:30–7:30 PM, grab a drink, and cast your vote for the Center! 📅 September 17 🕝️ 4:30–7:30 PM 📍 Hi-Wire Brewing | Durham, NC See y’all in Durham. 💛🏳️‍🌈

Our Yard “Sale” Fundraiser is back THIS WEEK! 🎉 Kick off First Friday with us on September 4 from 5–7 PM and get early access to all the finds for just $10. Then come back Saturday, September 5 from 8 AM–12 PM for FREE thrifting! 🛍️ Have an extra tote bag at home? Bring it with you and get $1 off your total. Come thrift for a good cause with us! 🏳️‍🌈💛

This Week At The Center! Sunday, 08/30: Nonbinary Tea Time @ Center, 4:30-6:30 PM + Triangle POZ (DM for location), 5-6:30 PM Monday, 08/31: No Events or Programs Tuesday, 09/01: No Events or Programs Wednesday, 09/02: No Events or Programs Thursday, 09/03: One Light, Many Colors @ Center 7-8:30 PM Friday, 09/04: Yard “Sale” Fundraiser w/ AASC @ The Center, 5:00 - 7:00 PM (early sales, ticket required*) Saturday, 09/05: Yard “Sale” Fundraiser w/ AASC @ The Center, 8 AM-12 PM (*free entry*) Visit us during drop in hours to access services, speak with staff, or just hang out! keep an eye on our calendar for changes. Registration for ASPYRE Youth Camp is now open! DM us or email ASPYRE@LGBTCenterOfRaleigh.Com for more info!

We are SCREAMING happy birthday to our amazing leader, Kori! The LGBT Center of Raleigh team is beyond lucky to have you. You lead with heart and you never stop showing up for this community. Show your love for Kori by chipping in to our birthday fundraiser. Every donation helps us keep doing the work Kori cares about most. Happy birthday to the person who inspires all of us every single day 🎉🏳️‍🌈🎂 Link in bio to donate!

One Light, Many Colors will be meeting again on Thursday, September 3rd from 7-8:30 PM! One Light, Many Colors is an affirming space for our LGBTQ+ community to explore faith and spirituality without pressure or judgement. Through open and guided conversations we talk about belief deconstruction, healing and what it means to reclaim your faith on your own terms. Please complete the interest form linked in our bio if you are interested in attending. Check it out and share with a friend!

There is still time to get your donations in! 👚📻👢 We are accepting donations of household items, toys, clothes, shoes, etc. (no large furniture) at Alliance of Aids Services during their open hours until August 31st! They will be open and accepting drop offs Monday - Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM. We encourage calling ahead at (919) 834-2437 so they know to expect you! Plan to join us for another Yard "Sale" Fundraiser! Come browse on Friday, September 4th from 5 - 7 PM for $10 early access. You can enjoy free thrifting on Saturday, September 5th from 8 AM - 12 PM! Got an extra tote bag lying around? Donate it for $1 off of your total!

This Week At The Center! Sunday, 08/23: No Events or Programs Monday, 08/24 HIV/STI Testing w/ Alliance @ Center, 5-7 PM Tuesday, 08/25: Queer Adult Book Club @ Center, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Wednesday, 08/26 Name Change Clinic @ Center, 6:30-8 PM + Pride Flow on the Pitch @ WakeMed Soccer Park, 6:30-7:30 PM +NC Courage Pride Night! @ WakeMed Soccer Park, 8-10 PM Thursday, 08/27: Youth Coffee House - Fuquay @ Stick Boy Bread Co, 5-7 PM Friday, 08/28: Mobile Vet Clinic (Appt Required), @ Center Saturday, 08/29: No Events or Programs Visit us during drop in hours to access services, speak with staff, or just hang out! keep an eye on our calendar for changes. Registration for ASPYRE Youth Camp is now open! DM us or email ASPYRE@LGBTCenterOfRaleigh.Com for more info!

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