Recognizing October 19, 2025 as National LGBTQ Center Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia and highlighting the vital role of LGBTQ+ community centers in serving as crucial lifelines and hubs for LGBTQ+ communities, fostering a sense of belonging and community, and advocating for equal rights.

Recognizing October 19, 2025 as National LGBTQ Center Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia and highlighting the vital role of LGBTQ+ community centers in serving as crucial lifelines and hubs for LGBTQ+ communities, fostering a sense of belonging and community, and advocating for equal rights. WHEREAS, National LGBTQ Center Awareness Day was founded by CenterLink in 1994 to highlight the work of LGBTQ community centers and their importance in providing essential services and support. The day is celebrated on October 19 th each year to recognize these centers which serve as vital hubs for wellness programs, advocacy, cultural events, and support for the LGBTQ+ community; and WHEREAS, CenterLink, founded in 1994, is a member-based coalition to support the development of sustainable and strong LGBTQ community centers. A fundamental goal of CenterLink’s work is to support, strengthen, and connect LGBTQ community centers and to help build the capacity of these centers to address the cultural, social, health, and political advocacy needs of LGBTQ community members across the country. CenterLink has championed LGBTQ Center Awareness Day, inspiring a deeper understanding of the incredible work that LGBTQ+ community centers do for their communities; and WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ centers serve a multi-faceted and vital role in many communities across the country. The LGBTQ+ presence in the area is the first point of contact for individuals seeking information, coming out, organizing for soc…