activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 20
- Anita May Rosenstein Campus OperationsOperates the Anita May Rosenstein Campus as a central hub for youth and senior services, providing space and infrastructure for a range of LGBTQ+ support programs.
- Anita May Rosenstein Campus OperationsOperates the Anita May Rosenstein Campus as a central hub for integrated Youth and Senior Services, providing space and infrastructure for a range of programs.
- Annual Medical and Mental Health Visits Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsProvides over 55,000 medical and mental health visits annually across its service locations.
- Community Food Access Programs Community Farmers Market OperationsOperates farmers markets (Mi Mercado in Boyle Heights and Market Days in South Central Los Angeles) to increase community access to fresh food for LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
- Community Food Access Programs Community Farmers Market OperationsOperates food pantries, farmers markets (Mi Mercado in Boyle Heights and Market Days in South Central Los Angeles), and meal services to provide groceries and fresh food access for LGBTQ+ youth and seniors.
- Comprehensive Health Services Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsProvides medical, mental health, pharmacy, primary care, sexual health, and trans health services at multiple locations including the McDonald/Wright Building and in South Los Angeles.
- Culinary Arts Program and Social Enterprise Restaurant-Style Meal Service with Workforce DevelopmentRuns the intergenerational Culinary Arts program, which trains participants and staffs Liberation Coffee House; prepared and served 117,286 meals annually through this initiative.
- Culinary Arts and Social Enterprise Restaurant-Style Meal Service with Workforce DevelopmentRuns the intergenerational Culinary Arts program and Liberation Coffee House, a café staffed by program graduates, which prepared and served 117,286 meals, combining workforce development with community service.
- Medical and Mental Health Services Mobile and Fixed Community Medical ClinicsProvides comprehensive medical, mental health, pharmacy, primary care, sexual health, and trans health services across multiple locations, including the McDonald/Wright Building and South Los Angeles clinic, delivering over 55,000 visits annually.
- Senior Services and HousingOperates a Senior Center and provides life-sustaining services, housing navigation, case management, and affordable housing through Triangle Square Apartments for LGBTQ+ older adults aged 50 and older.
- Senior Services and HousingOperates a Senior Center and Triangle Square Apartments, providing life-sustaining services, case management, housing navigation, and affordable housing for LGBTQ+ older adults aged 50 and older.
- Trans Wellness CenterOffers comprehensive services for transgender and nonbinary individuals, including health care, support groups, and community programming through the Trans Wellness Center.
- Trans Wellness and Support ServicesOffers comprehensive services for transgender and nonbinary individuals at the Trans Wellness Center, including access to Trans Lounge groups, classes, and community programming exclusively for TGI/Enby+ and gender expansive communities.
- Trans and Gender-Expansive Community ProgrammingProvides inclusive community space and programming through Trans Lounge groups and classes exclusively for TGI/Enby+ and gender expansive communities.
- Volunteer EngagementProvides opportunities for ongoing program support and special event volunteering to assist in delivering LGBTQ community services.
- Volunteer Engagement Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages volunteers in ongoing program support and special event assistance to expand capacity for LGBTQ community services.
- Youth Homelessness Support Services Youth Drop-In Center ServicesProvides services to youth ages 16–24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness through the Youth Center, including case management, meal service, hygiene resources, laundry facilities, and a clothing closet.
- Youth Homelessness and Support Services Youth Drop-In Center ServicesProvides shelter, case management, meal service, hygiene resources, laundry facilities, clothing closet access, and individualized support to LGBTQ+ youth ages 16–24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness through the Youth Center.
- Youth Mentoring Program LGBTQ+ Youth Peer & Mentor SupportOffers one-on-one mentoring for LGBTQ youth through the LifeWorks Mentors program, supporting personal development and community connection.
- Youth Mentoring Program LGBTQ+ Youth Peer & Mentor SupportOffers one-on-one mentoring for LGBTQ youth through the LifeWorks Mentors program, providing guidance and support for personal development and stability.
advocacy · 4
- LGBTQ Rights Rapid Response LGBTQ+ Advocacy in SchoolsOperates a Rapid Response Team that takes direct action to protect LGBT rights, including advocacy and emergency interventions.
- LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day Leadership Federal and State LGBTQ+ Civil Rights AdvocacyCo-led the LGBTQ+ Community Centers Advocacy Day on April 22, connecting with state legislators to advance LGBTQ+ community priorities through coordinated policy advocacy.
- LGBTQ+ Community Advocacy Day Federal and State LGBTQ+ Civil Rights AdvocacyCo-led the LGBTQ+ Community Centers Advocacy Day on April 22, connecting with state legislators to advance LGBTQ+ community priorities through coordinated advocacy efforts.
- Rapid Response Advocacy LGBTQ+ Advocacy in SchoolsOperates a Rapid Response Team that takes direct action to protect LGBT rights, including mobilizing advocacy efforts and responding to urgent threats to the community.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Community partnership model for localized service delivery community_partnership_modelExpands access to services by establishing community-based locations through strategic partnerships with local LGBTQ+ organizations, ensuring cultural relevance and trust.
- Community partnership model for service expansion community_partnership_modelExpands access to services by establishing community-based locations through partnerships with local LGBTQ+ organizations, leveraging existing trust and infrastructure.
- Confidential peer support to build trust confidential_peer_support_modelUses confidentiality in peer-led group settings as a core mechanism to protect participant privacy and cultivate trust, enabling more authentic and effective peer support.
- Confidential peer support to build trust confidential_peer_support_modelUses confidentiality in peer-led group settings as a foundational element to protect participant privacy and foster trust, enabling authentic sharing and mutual support.
- Gender-affirming communication as standard practice gender-affirming_communication_protocolImplements a protocol requiring correct pronoun usage and discouraging gendered language to create a consistently respectful and affirming environment for gender expansive individuals across all services.
- Gender-affirming communication as standard practice gender-affirming_communication_protocolImplements institutional protocols requiring correct pronoun usage and the avoidance of antiquated gendered language to foster a consistently respectful and affirming environment for gender-expansive individuals.
- Integrated basic needs services for LGBTQ+ populations integrated_basic_needs_supportProvides co-located hygiene, food, laundry, clothing, and case management services tailored to the specific needs of LGBTQ+ youth and seniors, reducing barriers to access through holistic support.
- Integrated basic needs services for vulnerable populations integrated_basic_needs_supportCombines essential services such as food, hygiene, laundry, clothing, and case management in a single access point, tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth and seniors, to reduce barriers and improve engagement.
- Integrated health care for holistic treatment integrated_careEmbeds specialized services like gynecologic and reproductive health within primary care to treat patients holistically, improving access and continuity of care for LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Integrated health care model for holistic treatment integrated_careIntegrates specialized services such as gynecologic and reproductive health into primary care to treat patients holistically, improving health outcomes through coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Peer-led safe spaces with structured inclusion peer-led_safe_space_modelCreates safe and inclusive environments for TGI/Enby+ individuals through peer-led programming and structured participation guidelines in both online and in-person settings, fostering community ownership and mutual respect.
- Peer-led safe spaces with structured inclusion peer-led_safe_space_modelCreates safe and inclusive environments for TGI/Enby+ individuals through peer-led programming and structured participation guidelines that ensure respect and safety in both online and in-person settings.
- Volunteer orientation to align with mission volunteer_orientationUses Volunteer Information Sessions to ensure volunteers understand the Center's mission and services, aligning volunteer efforts with organizational values and service goals.
- Volunteer orientation to align with mission volunteer_orientationUses structured Volunteer Information Sessions to ensure volunteers understand and are aligned with the Center’s mission and services, enhancing service quality and cultural competence.
named programs · 30
what they call their work
Basic Needs Programs
Provides meal services, food pantries, farmers markets (Mi Mercado, Market Days), clothing closets, laundry facilities, and computer labs for youth and seniors
Community Support Groups
Facilitates peer-led support groups, social networking groups, mentoring, and school-based programs for LGBTQ+ students and educators
Couples or Family Therapy
Offers mental health counseling for couples and families.
David Bohnett CyberCenter
Offers computer access and resources for seniors.
Drop-In Center
Provides basic needs services, including meals, hygiene access, laundry, and clothing, for youth (18-24 years old).
Farmers Market – Market Days
Operates a farmers market in South Central.
Farmers Market – Mi Mercado
Operates a farmers market in Boyle Heights.
Food Pantry for Seniors
Provides food assistance to seniors (50+).
Foster Youth Services (RISE)
Offers support and services for foster youth.
Gender Affirming Care
Offers medical services related to gender affirmation.
HIV/STI Testing
Provides testing for HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
Immigration Support
Offers legal assistance for immigration matters.
Individual Therapy
Provides one-on-one mental health counseling.
Legal Services
Provides free legal clinics for name and gender marker changes, immigration support, housing rights, and survivor services including assistance with hate crimes and domestic violence
Lifeworks Mentorship Program
Provides mentorship opportunities for youth (18-24 years old).
Medical and Mental Health Services
Offers primary care, HIV/STI testing and care, PrEP/PEP, gender-affirming care, pharmacy, mental health therapy, psychiatry, substance use recovery, and specialized care through the Audre Lorde Health Program
Policy & Advocacy
Engages in LGBTQ+ rights advocacy, public education, and community organizing through campaigns, take-action alerts, and the Vanguard publication
PrEP & PEP
Offers prescriptions for HIV pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis.
Primary Care
Offers general medical services.
Research
Conducts and publishes research on LGBTQ+ health, equity, and community needs to inform programs and policy
School-Based Support for Educators & Adults
Offers support and resources for educators and adults working with LGBTQ+ youth.
School-Based Support for LGBTQ+ Students & Allies
Provides support services within schools for LGBTQ+ students and their allies.
Senior Services
Provides services for LGBTQ+ seniors (50+) including housing, case management, food and nutrition (meals, food pantry, farmers market), social activities, and computer access through the David Bohnett CyberCenter
Substance Use and Recovery Services
Provides support and treatment for substance use and recovery.
Survivor Services
Supports survivors of hate crimes, harassment, discrimination, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking with legal, counseling, and advocacy services
Trans* Lounge
Provides services and resources for transgender individuals.
Transgender Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP)
Provides employment assistance specifically for transgender individuals.
Transgender Services
Comprehensive services for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals including the Trans* Lounge, gender-affirming medical care, legal name and gender marker changes, employment assistance through TEEP, and the Trans Wellness Center
Vocational Programs
Offers vocational training in culinary arts and social services.
Youth Services
Supports LGBTQ+ youth (16-24) with drop-in centers, housing, education, employment assistance, foster youth services (RISE), mentorship (Lifeworks), and basic needs including meals and hygiene access
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Development Partner — Department responsible for facilitating corporate volunteer hour matching donations.
- Health Services Department Partner — Department that establishes partnerships with schools for clinical training opportunities.
- Latino Equality Alliance Partner — Co-founded Mi Centro in Boyle Heights through a community partnership.
- Sacramento LGBT Center Partner — Co-led LGBTQ+ Community Centers Advocacy Day on April 22.
- San Diego LGBT Center Partner — Co-led LGBTQ+ Community Centers Advocacy Day on April 22.
- Trans Lounge Partner — Program operated by Los Angeles LGBT Center specifically for TGI/Enby+ and gender expansive communities.