North Star LGBT Community Center

North Star LGBTQ+ Community Center in Winston-Salem, NC provides comprehensive social, support, and educational programming for LGBTQ individuals and allies throughout the Triad region. Since 2013, North Star has established itself as a vital resource offering diverse opportunities designed to empower and enrich the lives of both adults and youth in the community. The center operates as a safe, inclusive gathering space where members can access support groups, participate in educational initiatives, and engage in meaningful social activities. North Star's programming includes the Sexuality and Gender Empowerment (S.A.G.E.) Youth Club for middle and high school students, Rainbow AA meetings, and regular community events such as the Alliance Book Club hosted in partnership with Forsyth County Public Library. The center also provides accessible health services, including free STI/HIV testing available monthly. Located in downtown Winston-Salem, North Star serves as a beacon of hope and connection, guided by its mission to foster community across intersecting identities through advocacy, compassion, education, and service. Whether individuals are seeking community connection, mental health resources, youth development opportunities, or simply a welcoming environment to be themselves, North Star delivers comprehensive support tailored to the diverse needs of the LGBTQIA community. The organization's commitment to creating meaningful change is reflected in its active board leadership, dedicated volunteer base, and ongoing fundraising initiatives that sustain vital programs and advocacy work throughout Winston-Salem and the surrounding region.