ABOUT US
Our Mission:
To make Lake County a place for LGBTQ+ people and their families to thrive!
Our Vision:
LGBTQ+ Center Lake County is dedicated to providing space, diverse programming, and cultural activities in an affirming, compassionate, and safe environment in the greater Lake County area.
Our Values:
- Family/Community
- Impact/Empowerment
- Inclusivity/Belonging
What are we about?
The LGBTQ+ Center Lake County is an open and affirming environment for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We provide support, education, resources, and advocacy to achieve a stronger and healthier world for LGBTQIA+ people and allies. With collaborative networking in Northern Illinois we will empower our community to provide a safe space to support and celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride, diversity, equity, visibility and community building.
Our Impact
From large community events to small education sessions and from peer-led support groups to one-on-one case management, the LGBTQ+ Center made a positive impact on thousands of lives this past year. With your help we exceeded our goals and grew from a single support group to hosting seven groups each month, including groups specifically tailored to youth participants. We also hosted regular community meetups, advocated in schools, provided legal support around name and gender marker changes, assisted with emergency transient housing, connected folks to affirming care providers and even offered prescription assistance for low-income families.