The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Community Center Coalition is a volunteer-led effort to create a regionally representative community center that is both a location and a unifying point for central Pennsylvania's large, diverse and multi-county LGBT population.   Our mission is to create common ground for the LGBT community and allies in central Pennsylvania by providing services through spiritual, educational and cultural activities that foster wholeness. See our e-newsletter archives below: Marven honored with annual Wheeler Freedom Award  (3/31/2011) Congrats to the Center's Director of Education & Youth Services, Louie Marven, who is the recipient of the Wheeler Freedom Award, given by Lebanon Valley College's Freedom Rings. Also read about an upcoming author reading and book signing with local writing professor Glen Retief, and Pride Festival of Central PA's Spring Fling. Donna Rose Departure Announcement  (3/15/2011) News from the Board about Executive Director Donna Rose's resignation. Thanks to everyone who attended the GSA Leadership Summit   (3/8/2011) This year's GSA Leadership Summit was the most well-attended yet, with 240 students, staff, and community members. Also see updated Lancaster Pride events and local performances of The Vagina Monologues. Tickets on sale for Doin' Time with Peterson Toscano, Feb. 26  (2/18/2011) In this presentation you will witness the Best of Peterson Toscano as he presents excerpts from original plays including "Queer 101--Now I Know my gAy,B,Cs," "Doin' Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House," and "I Can See Sarah Palin from my Window!" Peterson will also share extracts from his newest play, "Transfigurations," which looks at the stories and lives of transgender Bible characters. Winter Hearts Ball this Saturday at Club XS  (2/7/2011) Winter Hearts Ball is coming! Also, see an updated schedule from LGBT Freedom Week and the Center's monthly Book Club. LGBT Freedom Week back in 2011  (1/26/2011) Lots of local events highlight this year's expanded LGBT Freedom Week program, including the annual Freedom to Marry Rally on Valentine's Day at Front and Market Streets in Harrisburg during Rush Hour. Queen of Winter Hearts 2011 Announcement  (1/21/2011) This annual fundraiser is back at Club XS on Saturday, 2/12. $10 at the door benefits the Center. January Newsletter  (1/7/2011) GSA Leadership Summit, Men's Chorus concerts, Womyn's Chorus concert, Book Club schedule through July schedule announced. Support YOUR LGBT Center this holiday season  (12/2/2010) An end of the year appeal letter from Board President Bebe Mullaugh and Executive Director Donna Rose outlining some of our successes in 2010 and why we need your support moving forward. Join us for Transgender Day of Remembrance  (11/16/2010) We are partnering with several organizations to bring back the Trans DoR candlelight vigil on the Capitol steps on 11/20. Also check out links to the Center in the news recently. Welcome Donna Rose  (11/1/2010) November 1, 2010 marks an important day in the history of the Center, as Donna Rose takes the helm as Executive Director. Thanks to all those who supported FAB  (10/21/2010) Sponsors, advertisers, in-kind donors, committee members, table captains, attendees, speakers, honorees... thanks for a FABulous event. Local Anti-Bullying Efforts  (10/1/2010) In light of recent suicides related to LGBTQ bullying, the Center reminds the community about its services to build safer schools through youth programming arm Common Roads, and announces a collaborative anti-bullying initiative in the Harrisburg School District. FAB 2010 Honorees Announced  (9/16/2010) The FAB honorees and youth speakers are announced. FAB 2010 Tickets On Sale  (9/1/2010) Announcement tickets going on sale to our annual gala, the Fall Achievement Benefit. Mid-August 2010 Newsletter  (8/18/2010) Center announces $9,000 grant from the Carpenter Foundation for a new initiative with faith communities, Coming Out Support Group continues. August 2010 Newsletter  (8/6/2010) Back to School Benefit and screening of "Stonewall Uprising" as two ways to support the work of Common Roads. Center announces search for Executive Director  (7/22/2010) Mid-July 2010 Newsletter  (7/19/2010) Call for 2010 FAB Award nominations, Wendy Moffat reading and book signing, and Pride Picnic 2010 at Knoebel's Grove. July 2010 Newsletter  (7/2/2010) RENT Benefit Performance, Upcoming Pride events, and more. Board leadership change for the Center  (6/29/2010) Mid-June 2010 Newsletter  (6/15/2010) Our newly-designed newsletter features all the info you want about upcoming Lancaster Pride and next month's Pride Festival of Central PA. June 2010 Newsletter  (6/4/2010) CPLAN's premiere event, hiking at Colonel Denning State Park, and much more to do this month. GSA Summit and Out in the Silence  (5/24/2010) On Thursday 5/27, students will attend workshops, network, and engage in dialogue about making schools safer for LGBTQ students, and that evening the community is invited to watch the film Out in the Silence and join the conversation. May 2010 Newsletter  (5/7/2010) Black and White Party, Womyn's Chorus events, Milk Day March and more. April Events Update  (4/14/2010) Local Pride organizations to host dance fundraisers, Out in the Silence comes to Lebanon, pageants, seminars, outdoors club, and more! LGBT Community Center Coalition of Central PA 221 N. Front Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101 717-920-9534 Join our Mailing List!