Greater Dayton LGBT Center

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Non-Profit Organizations Public & Non-Profit Human Rights Organizations

About Greater Dayton LGBT Center

Greater Dayton LGBT Center provides comprehensive, community-based services designed to support gender and sexual minorities throughout Dayton, OH and the Miami Valley area. Since its founding in 1976, the organization has established itself as a vital resource hub offering diverse programming and support services tailored to the LGBTQ+ community's needs.

The Center operates multiple service lines including health and wellness initiatives, featuring yoga classes, Zumba classes, HIV/STI testing, COVID-19 testing, and specialized support groups for individuals managing HIV, substance use recovery, and transgender-specific concerns. Beyond health services, the organization facilitates community gatherings through regular events including community dinners, Pride celebrations, and movie nights designed to foster belonging and connection among LGBTQ+ individuals in the greater Dayton region.

Cultural programming represents another key service area, with the Center partnering with the LGBT Film Festival to showcase films featuring LGBTQ+ narratives and supporting the HerHistory Project to document local LGBTQIA+ stories. The organization regularly hosts art galleries throughout the year, providing exhibition opportunities for local LGBTQ+ artists to share their work with the community.

The Center also provides advocacy and education services, partnering with local leadership, schools, and human rights organizations to promote diversity training and eliminate discrimination in Dayton-area businesses and government institutions. Available event space accommodates meetings and gatherings for groups seeking safe, inclusive venues. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations, Greater Dayton LGBT Center remains dedicated to creating an environment where LGBTQ+ individuals can thrive as proud, visible members of society.