Hudson Pride Center

Hudson Pride Center is New Jersey's largest LGBTQ social services center, offering a comprehensive array of programs designed to support, affirm, and connect the LGBTQ community in Jersey City and throughout Hudson County. Since 1993, the organization has provided essential health services, mental health support, and community programs that address the physical, mental, social, and political wellbeing of LGBTQ individuals and those living with HIV/AIDS. Based in Jersey City, Hudson Pride Center delivers free services across multiple areas including health services, mental health support, and social activities that foster belonging and collective empowerment. The center provides professional LGBTQ cultural sensitivity training to service providers throughout the region, helping organizations better understand and serve the LGBTQ community. Hudson Pride Center operates support groups, workshops, and community events that enable LGBTQ people to connect and find affirming spaces. The organization serves as a fiscal conduit for Jersey City Pride, the annual festival that has brought the community together since 2001. With a commitment to removing barriers to care, Hudson Pride Center ensures that financial status and language are never obstacles to accessing vital services. The organization actively participates in local task forces and needs assessments, working with governmental entities to identify and address gaps in care caused by institutional marginalization. Through advocacy and community mobilization, Hudson Pride Center champions transgender rights, non-discrimination legislation, and adequate HIV funding while building a more welcoming world for all.