Community members gathered to mark HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day with a candlelight vigil at Desert Healthcare Wellness Park in Palm Springs on June 5, 2026. “You belong here and we are all in this together." 🕯️❤️ www.desertsun.com/picture-gall...

In our latest blog, Bekz shares the moment he first felt confident being shirtless with trans tape. A powerful reflection on what water spaces can bring up for trans folks and why safer, affirming spaces matter. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍⚧️ Read more at thecentercv.org/en/blog/june-pride-celebration-summer/ #PrideMonth

🌈 Happy #PrideMonth from your friends at The Center. We’re proud to be a space where our community is seen, supported, and celebrated—not just during Pride Month, but every day. 🏳️‍⚧️ You belong here 🫶

Religious trauma is a lived experience for many LGBTQ+ folks. It can take years to untangle, but you’re not alone. 💙 Our weekly support group, Sacred Wounds, offers a safe space for those impacted by religious/spiritual systems. Read our latest blog by Debbie: thecentercv.org/en/blog/sacr...

As one person put it, The Center's Red Dress Dress Red is "the kind of party where you know you're supporting a great organization and having just a blast being your authentic self for the night. Those kinds of parties are not the kind of thing that happens every day." #RDDR2026

Join us to celebrate our new status as a Blue Zones Project Palm Springs approved worksite! 🎉💙 We’ll have activities, music, and refreshments starting at 11am. Plus, tour The Center to learn about our offerings! 🥫Bring non-perishable food donations for the Community Food Bank and score a swag bag!

Read our latest blog post “Finding Myself in the Desert: Coming Out as a Lesbian in 1970s Las Vegas” by Candice. 💜 “My journey in 1970s Las Vegas was not easy. It was marked by internal loneliness and uncertainty. But it was also marked by discovery…” thecentercv.org/en/blog/find...

It's Red Dress Dress Red week in Palm Springs! For @gedmagazine.bsky.social, I wrote about the history of The Center's signature celebration of joy and community. gedmag.com/afterdark/ho... @thecentercv.bsky.social #RDDR2026

Big news! 🥳 The Center has received the America’s Most Admired Award from DRiWaterstone Human Capital! This national honor celebrates our culture and impact across the Coachella Valley. 🧡 Community and connection are at the heart of everything we do — and this award belongs to all of us. 🫶🥹

“The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert hosted its ninth annual Info-A-Go-Go on Saturday at Hotel Zoso, bringing together more than 50 local organizations offering resources, support, and opportunities for connection.” 🏳️‍⚧️ 🌈 👀 kesq.com/news/2026/01...

The Center's annual INFO-A-GO-GO returns Sat, Jan 31. 🙌 Explore a wide range of resources, volunteer opportunities, and community connections. 🤩 Whether you're seeking support or a sense of belonging, there is something for everyone.

Scoop Palm Springs was a sweet success! 🥳 Hundreds came downtown for the first-ever Ice Cream Festival, raising crucial funds for The Center's Community Food Bank! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of sweets, music, and community support. 😍 kesq.com/news/top-sto...

🏳️‍⚧️ The 9th Annual East Coachella Valley Pride Festival, held at Coachella Library Park and Gardens, brought together hundreds of residents for a day filled with live performances, queer art, food, and local resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. 🤎 kesq.com/news/2025/10...

Coming out isn’t a one-time thing. Center Staffer Jade gets real in this month’s blog post, sharing how her journey has been a continuous process of self-discovery, disclosure, and acceptance. 🏳️‍⚧️   Read Coming Out, and Into Community by Jade now at thecentercv.org/en/blog/comi...

Join us in creating love and remembrance, one stitch at a time. ❤️ A longtime AIDS Quilt Panelmaker will guide you through making a panel for the National AIDS Memorial Quilt. Bring your memories, and we’ll provide the rest. FREE workshop! Register at operations.daxko.com/Online/5429/...

🎉 A tremendous, joyful congratulations to our very own Esther and Jasper! 🎉 They have both been named Grand Marshals for this year's Greater Palm Springs Pride Parade! 🏳️‍⚧️ We are so proud of you both! 🥹 www.pspride.org/post/palm-sp...

What an honor! 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 gaydesertguide.com/the-centers-...

Center Stage returns October 17 — Creating Impact Together! ✨ More information and tickets available at www.thecentercv.org/centerstage

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert has some news for you, which #promohomotv reported today! #gay #lgbt #lgbtq #palmsprings #thecentercv #centerstage #centerstage2024 youtu.be/ROA2Xp5vMFA

✨ Our recent Christmas in July event at The Roost Lounge generated a lot of holiday cheer, support for The Center and the Community Food Bank, and this glowing story in The Desert Sun. 😍 A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported! ❤ www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...

"ALL OUT effortlessly fused flashback fun with philanthropic purpose. It felt like gliding through your best disco dreams—complete with community warmth behind every beat." 🎶 That's what The Hollywood Times said about Saturday's ALL OUT dance party! 😍 hollywoodtimes.net/all-out-the-...

The Desert Sun has a short feature on the recent fundraiser at CV Rep where they showed the drag documentary "The Little Pageant That Could." The event raised $8,800 for The Center! 🥳 Thank you to all who helped make it a success! www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...

This Pride month, Raul reflects on how his sister’s courage to live her truth helped him embrace his own. A story of family, identity, and the joy of being seen and accepted. 🤎 Read Pride Connects Us / El Orgullo Nos Une at thecentercv.org/en/blog/prid...

We are heartbroken and outraged by the Supreme Court’s decision today to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. 🚫 This ruling directly attacks the health and autonomy of our trans and gender-expansive community. 🏳️‍⚧️

Throughout #PrideMonth, we’re honored to partner with the Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Task Force to host a model of the downtown memorial. Visit our main lobby in June to see the detailed model up close, learn about the design and enduring message, and donate to the memorial fund ❤️ PSAIDSmemorial.org

The Center will host multiple drop-in group therapy sessions: “Grounding After Crisis: Healing in Community” beginning Wednesday at our Scott Hines Behavioral Health Clinic, with six sessions scheduled between May 21-29. 💛 We're here for you 🫶 shorturl.at/aKh3t

The Center’s McDonald Wright Building will remain closed until it is safe for occupancy. We expect a re-opening early to mid-week of May 19th. For more info & updates, visit thecentercv.org 💜 We love you #PalmSprings — Stay Strong. We’re better together 🫶

Our fabulous LGBTQ+ elders prove that aging isn’t something to fear, it’s something to celebrate! 💯 At The Center, we celebrate aging and the meaningful connections that help us thrive. Connection is our lifeline. 🫶

Monday morning, a group of tribal members, local leaders, & community allies gathered for a march aimed at raising awareness & demanding change. The event called for justice, reform, & recognition of the thousands of Indigenous people who have gone missing or been murdered. shorturl.at/pRHxt

"These bullying tactics, we will not tolerate them…. I am confident when we see him in court, we will win time and time again.” 👏 ✊ www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/05/main...

This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, Debbie, AMFT, at our Scott Hines Behavioral Health Clinic, opens up about her family’s experience with depression & the stigma surrounding mental health 💚 👀 Read “Breaking the Stigma” on our blog: thecentercv.org/en/blog/breaking-the-stigma #MHAM

Lex, Chief Programs Officer, in a recent interview with @nbcpalmsprings.bsky.social talks about The Center’s mission and strategic initiatives, emphasizing the centering of community and the importance of connection. 💙 www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/04/29/r...

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 💚 Let's connect & support each other. 🫶 Meaningful connections matter for mental well-being. We're here for you! #MHAM

"The impact we are having across the Coachella Valley only happens because of the generosity of our community," said Mike Thompson, The Center's CEO. "The FitzDell Gifting Fund has been an exceptional partner in this important and lifesaving work." 🙏 Click to read more! shorturl.at/ceu9a

In partnership w/ Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Palm Springs, The Center is presenting the next installment of our Community Convening series, Forging Forward. HRC will brief the community on the strategy in response to actions taken by the new Administration. thecenterps.wufoo.com/forms/q1sj9a...

Connect with our community through stories, tips, and a sneak peek at what we do behind the scenes at The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert: thecentercv.org/en/blog/

“If you feel blue, wear red!” ❤️✨ www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...

Save-the-date, friends! The Self-Advocacy in Healthcare Conference Palm Springs, presented by the HIV + Aging Research Project (HARP), is open to both HARP's clients as well as the community at large. For more info, visit harp-ps.org/ 💙

📍Save & share: Your Rights in California in Response to Recent Executive Orders‬ — Authored by California LGBTQ+, Civil Rights 🏳️‍🌈 www.translatinacoalition.org/blog/2025/2/...

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We can’t wait to see you this Saturday @ INFO-A-GO-GO 2025! 🎉 Find support and resources, connect with our amazing community, and discover meaningful volunteer opportunities + more! 🙂 ALL ARE WELCOME! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ ¡Un evento comunitario para todes! 🫶

The Dinah has become a global queer-affirming celebration and a community bucket list item. www.advocate.com/voices/the-d...

Join us at ✨INFO-A-GO-GO✨, a community-led event that fosters connection, empowerment, and collective action. 🫶 Whether you’re seeking support, information, or a sense of belonging, this event offers something for everyone! 💗 For details, visit thecentercv.org

🚨 SAVE THE DATE, friends! Palm Springs’ most electrifying night is back to #slay another year‼️ #RDDR2025 •For Sponsorship Opportunities & details, head over to give.thecentercv.org/rddr2025

May the new year shine & our community thrive ✨ We are here for you 🫶 Happy New Year 🎊

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✊ Join The Center for Building Resilience, a 90-minute session dedicated to strengthening our community’s ability to face challenges together. 💙 RSVP at shorturl.at/wFMp5 🫶

✨ “Center Stage was more than just an event; it was a celebration of unity, resilience and the magic that occurs when a community comes together to support one another.“ 🫶 www.desertsun.com/story/life/e...