LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER OF DARKE COUNTY
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower LGBTQ+ people and their allies in Darke County, OH and surrounding areas to secure and maintain civil and social freedom, inclusion and accessibility(equity) by: Ensuring a safe, accessible and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ people and their allies; Advocating for inclusive policies, laws and institutions; Connecting LGBTQ+ people to health and wellness services; Fostering a sense of community; and Connecting LGBTQ+ people with leadership development opportunities. We envision a Darke County where LGBTQ+ people have full equality, are secure in their safety and well-being, and have the opportunity to authentically be themselves at school, work and in the community-at-large. We envision a Darke County where LGBTQ+ people are welcome and included, and their diversity and contributions are celebrated and acknowledged.
About This Cause
Founded in January 2024 in line with the Ohio Suicide Prevention Plan, the LGBTQ+ Community Center of Darke County is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a Darke County where LGBTQ+ residents and allies feel safe, valued, welcome and heard. Our programs and services are designed to advance equality, foster community connections, and link people with health and wellness programs, community resources, and leadership development opportunities. The Center's core programming includes Safe Space Training, MOXIE Advocacy Roundtable, LGBTQ+ Up All Night, LGBTQ+ Connects Peer-to-Peer, Health & Wellness Resources, including Talk w/the Doc, Drop-In Center and more. The Center also hosts community groups and events, including Brothers and Sister of Dorothy AA, LGBTQ+ Families Group and others. The Center partners with LGBTQ+ organizations and allies to advance accessibility and inclusion, and is a member of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Miami, Darke and Shelby Counties.